Volvo will show off claimed world-first safety technology when it unveils the new XC90 SUV at the Paris motor show in September. In Volvo-speak, it’s called “road edge and barrier protection with steer assist”, a mouthful that basically means the XC90 has electronics that will stir the sleepy driver from wandering off the road. Many other carmakers use similar systems with … [Read more...] about New Volvo sees things that can go bump in the night
Motor shows
Junior Jeep wraps up against spies and the cold of winter
The new baby Jeep has been trialing in the Scandanavian winter ahead of its unveiling at the Geneva motor show in March. The so-called Jeepster is wrapped in a camouflage blanket in these photos from spy agency Automedia. Its photographers say the vehicle appears to have borrowed its design cues from the iconic Wrangler rather than the softer look of the new … [Read more...] about Junior Jeep wraps up against spies and the cold of winter
Jeepster badge is back, this time on a town-and-around model
A small crossover/SUV based on a stretched version of the Fiat 500 platform will almost certainly be called the Jeepster when it is unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March. The town-and-around model borrows its name from the original Jeepster built in various forms between 1948-50 to trade on the reputation of the war-time Willys Jeep. The name appeared again … [Read more...] about Jeepster badge is back, this time on a town-and-around model
Sketch that Jaguar design boss Callum slipped into his pocket
Jaguar design director Ian Callum has been named ‘Industry Innovator of the Year’ at a special event at the Detroit motor show. Callum (pictured) received the gong at the glitzy 2014 Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) awards for his contribution to automotive design. MAIN’s executive committee praised Jaguar for its distinct design language, use of advanced … [Read more...] about Sketch that Jaguar design boss Callum slipped into his pocket
Star cars of the Detroit motor show
Star cars of the Detroit motor show Some are concepts, perhaps unlikely ever to make it into production, others are road-ready. A few of the road-ready models on show in Detroit will arrive in New Zealand this year. Mercedes-Benz GLA-and C-Class Three all-wheel-drive GLA variants will go on sale here this year, all powered by turbocharged 2.0-litre engines. The 200 … [Read more...] about Star cars of the Detroit motor show