Future Vehicles

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

Velozzi SOLO crossover plug-in hybrid announced

A new company called Velozzi has released the first image of its future “green” crossover model. Dubbed the SOLO, it is designed to be “the most environmentally efficient, lightweight,... 

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of... 

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

2010 Acura RDX first photo leaked

New images of the 2010 Acura RDX facelift have been leaked onto the internet. The photo shows the RDX with a drastically-restyled front end as part of the limited facelift.  ...

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

2011 VW Touareg undergoing tests in desert

Spy photographers have caught Volkswagen’s redesigned 2011 Touareg SUV undergoing hot-weather testing in the isolated deserts of the United States.  ...

2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

Ford will supply the new European-spec 2010 Ford Ranger pick-up as a support vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. It will serve as the vehicle’s world debut.  ...

2010 Lexus GX Toyota Prado twin leaked

2010 Lexus GX Toyota Prado twin leaked

An image of the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been leaked onto the internet. The photo appears to be real, and has “internal use only” marked across it. The current Prado forms the basis... 

Range Rover LRX to be first Land Rover hybrid

Range Rover LRX to be first Land Rover hybrid

Land Rover has already taken steps to reduce the CO2 emissions and consumption, starting with the stop-start feature in the Euro-spec LR2. But they are set to take an even bigger leap by introducing a... 

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S coming as 2011 model

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S coming as 2011 model

Porsche first displayed a prototype Cayenne Hybrid S back in November 2007 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but after more than two years, the “green” SUV has yet to hit dealerships. Now Porsche... 

BMW X1 spy photos released, coming soon

BMW X1 spy photos released, coming soon

A fleet of BMW X1 prototypes were made available during a media event held in Mallorca, Spain. Since the looks the of the X1 is an open secret after the near-production concept was shown at an auto show... 

2011 Porsche Cayenne to be crossover

2011 Porsche Cayenne to be crossover

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne is already undergoing road tests by engineers, and has been caught numerous times on the roads of Germany, in minor camouflage.  ...

2010 BMW X3 coming by 2009 end

2010 BMW X3 coming by 2009 end

Shown here is a rendering of the 2010 BMW X3, as speculated by a German magazine. The 2010 X3 will have a roof line slightly lower than the current model and will follow the X5’s styling theme by getting... 

2011 Ford F-150 to get new 5.0L V8

2011 Ford F-150 to get new 5.0L V8

Australian website Drive.com.au reports that Ford is working on a brand new 5.0L “Coyote” V8 that will replace every other V8 in Ford’s line-up.  ...

2011 Nissan Murano convertible plans to continue

2011 Nissan Murano convertible plans to continue

Edmunds.com reports that Nissan is continuing with their plans to develop a convertible version of the Nissan Murano.  ...

Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

According to Automotive News, Nissan spokesmen are apparently staying firm on their deal with Chrysler that will see the ailing American manufacturer build Nissan’s next full-size pickup truck to... 

Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

According to Pickuptrucks.com, Chrysler is planning to replace the already-solid 383 hp 5.7L Hemi V8 with a larger engine for the next-generation Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup. An all-new 6.4L Hemi V8 is... 

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT prototype gets Evo nose

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT prototype gets Evo nose

Mitsubishi Motors pulled the wraps off its Outlander GT. The world debut occurred at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The Outlander GT Prototype features a revised exterior treatment, increased... 

2010 Acura ZDX concept hints at upcoming model

2010 Acura ZDX concept hints at upcoming model

The 2010 Acura ZDX is Acura’s first ‘four door sports coupe’ which was revealed in the New York Auto Show 2009. It is basically following the trend set by BMW with their X6. It certainly looks great...