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Jonny Smith: the alternative NAIAS 2010 show report

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Jonny Smith, 12 January 2010 18:52

A couple of years ago I went for a walk on Detroit's notorious 8-mile. It didn't last long before I was stopped by the Detroit Police department. It turns out that I didn't look like a tramp or drug peddler, and certainly not a hooker. For that reason I was an alien. 'No one walks in D-town' the cop said. ...

VR Chevrolet Camaro (2010): the UK's Camaro

Jonny Smith, 31 October 2009 20:47

When GM uncloaked their Camaro retro remake at the 2006 Detroit auto show, the domestic audience understandably adored it. That muscle car concept is now a showroom reality, but any plans of bringing a right-hook version to South African, Aussie or Brit shores have been quashed – presumably due to low-volume sales and GM’s moth-eaten wallet.Much like a Mustang or ...

Nissan EV-02 prototype (2008) electric CAR review

Jonny Smith, 08 August 2008 10:14

Nissan has fallen behind domestic rivals like Honda and Toyota in the green stakes. Both have hybrids on sale in the UK but Nissan has nothing. To match the pair Nissan has decided to make a fully electric vehicle (EV) the main pillar of its eco strategy, with plans to have an EV in production by 2010. Luckily Nissan’s had its ...

Vauxhall VXR8 Carbon (2008) CAR review

Jonny Smith, 17 March 2008 11:07

For when (if?) a 530bhp supercharged Vauxhall VXR8 isn’t enough, UK V8 gurus Wortec bring you this 600+ bhp 600 lb ft monster; the Carbon Edition. Let the tyre torture begin… This VXR8 Carbon Edition looks a bit tough This is the VXR8 brought to you by the creators of the Monaro VXR500 - Wortec. Put simply, the Carbon Edition offers ...

Kia Souls and eco Ceed range

2.5

Jonny Smith, 07 March 2008 17:29

What's new on Kia's Geneva Motor Show stand? Proof that the Koreans have come a long way since Prides with 12-inch whitewall tyres. Kia unveiled its new compact weapon with a trio that made Ford’s Fiesta look fairly average – the Soul. The Soul Burner for bad extreme sports blokes, the Diva for glamour girls and the Searcher for urban ...

Hyundai HED-5

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Jonny Smith, 07 March 2008 17:13

What’s new on Hyundai’s Geneva Motor Show stand? Reinventing the Trajet by all accounts. Everyone’s doing MPVs now so it’s time to spice up the long toothed Hyundai under the concept codename of HED-5. It’s pretty outrageous. Remember all those curves when the first gen Coupe came out? The HED-5 ‘i-mode’ trumps it. Like the current popularity of rap music ...

Fiat 500 Abarth show debut

3.5

Jonny Smith, 06 March 2008 16:05

What’s new on Fiat's Geneva Motor Show stand? Amongst the kinky white boots and retro chandeliers Fiat rolled out their eco-loving theme across the whole range with three uncloakings: the fresh Fiorino, 500 Aria concept and Panda Aria prototype. The 500 Aria showcased a Euro 5 friendly 98g/km diesel 1.3 16v Multijet engine with a Stop&Start system (better for emissions, better for ...

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe unveiled

Jonny Smith, 05 March 2008 14:31

What’s new on the Rolls Geneva motor show stand? Just one car, but one enormous car with two doors and a hard roof: the Phantom Coupe is the final Roller to complete the Phantom range. It was never going to look any different to the 2006 teaser codenamed 101EX, but it really didn’t need to. And what a way to ...

Mitsubishi Prototype-S at Geneva

3.5

Jonny Smith, 05 March 2008 13:31

What’s new on the Mitsubishi Geneva motor show stand? A whole family of Lancers. And finally, Lancers with strong memorable faces. The final (third) jewel playing centre stage in Mitsubishi’s crown is the Prototype-S. I know what you’re thinking – it looks like an Evo X hatch. You’re not wrong. It’s the Lancer Ralliart Sportback. What were they thinking? A ...

Toyota RiN

Jonny Smith, 25 October 2007 11:50

Green windows - it must be good for the trees… Even by Toyota concept standards the RiN is a little weird. The RiN is definitely one for Sting, as it's focused purely on healthy living and increased comfort. The door was designed to slide open like a Japanese teahouse and the green glass reduces UV and Infrared light. Is there ...

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