Future Vehicles

GMC Granite concept at Detroit auto show

GMC Granite concept at Detroit auto show

Combining a decidedly urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals, the GMC Granite concept takes the brand’s trademark capability in a new, more progressive... 

2011 Mitsubishi RVR breaks cover early

2011 Mitsubishi RVR breaks cover early

Mitsubishi has released the first images of their upcoming new sub-compact crossover 4×4. Dubbed the Mitsubishi RVR, it is possible that it might receive a better name before it debuts next year... 

Range Rover LRX confirmed for production

Range Rover LRX confirmed for production

Land Rover might not be having the best time during this recession, already announcing the closing of a factory within the next few years, but they have confirmed that a production version of its exciting... 

2011 Infiniti QX56 caught at consumer workshop

2011 Infiniti QX56 caught at consumer workshop

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 has been caught at a consumer workshop event somewhere in the Middle East. as previously announced, the QX56 fullsize luxury SUV will live on, despite the recession.  ...

GMC Acadia to get Denali model in 2010

GMC Acadia to get Denali model in 2010

The GMC division’s Denali designation means the top version of the company’s SUVs. Now a General Motors spokesperson has hinted that the GMC Acadia will get an upgraded Denali version for... 

GMC bare necessities green concept truck

GMC bare necessities green concept truck

General Motors says that they have learned a lot since the Chevrolet Volt electric concept was introduced a few years back. Paramount among these new revelations is that not all green vehicles are created... 

BMW X6 Hybrid most powerful gas-electric vehicle

BMW X6 Hybrid most powerful gas-electric vehicle

BMW has two new hybrids coming to the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. One of the two, the BMW X6 Hybrid, promises to be the most powerful hybrid vehicle ever offered with 478 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque... 

2010 Hyundai Tucson ix35 spotted filming

2010 Hyundai Tucson ix35 spotted filming

The best-selling Hyundai Tucson is getting old real fast, but the Korean manufacturer already has the replacement ready. The 2010 Hyundai Tucson, to be renamed ix35 in many markets, was spotted in Australia... 

Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

The mid-size Vue crossover will become a Buick in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid will be part of the program. The Two-mode hybrid system that was originally scheduled to launch in the Vue last November will... 

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho tire company creates Fortis SUV

Kumho claims to be a tire manufacturer with a conscience. It produces millions of tires for today’s SUVs, but is acutely aware that such vehicles will have to change dramatically if they are to... 

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.  ...