Alfa Romeo GiuliettaWho else but this Italian automaker with the best looking models, both cars & otherwise, would reinstate the classic name Giulietta as part of the Alfa Romeo love story. No balcony necessary. Even at street level, this in two dynamic looking sedan.
Inspiration comes from the 8C Competizione, a Ferrari-like 2-door sports automobile extraordinaire. Designed as a 4-door coupe with concealed rear door handles, Giulietta is sure to stir the emotions of those who like to drive fast, but also need to pick up food or take the children to soccer practice on a regular basis.
The biggest issue for potential North American buyers is whether Alfa Romeo will finally make the decision to start sales in the U.S. & Canada. A better query yet may be the overall survival of Alfa Romeo as a brand. Current whispers from insiders familiar with the situation indicate discussions to scuttle the automobile company are ongoing. Let’s hope not. It would be a tragic loss of Shakespearean proportions if such as thing was to happen.
In Europe, two gasoline & two diesel engines are available. Exterior features include LED daytime jogging lights. Inside, Italian flare touches all aspects of the dash, seats & driver connect points.
Inspiration comes from the 8C Competizione, a Ferrari-like 2-door sports automobile extraordinaire. Designed as a 4-door coupe with concealed rear door handles, Giulietta is sure to stir the emotions of those who like to drive fast, but also need to pick up food or take the children to soccer practice on a regular basis.
The biggest issue for potential North American buyers is whether Alfa Romeo will finally make the decision to start sales in the U.S. & Canada. A better query yet may be the overall survival of Alfa Romeo as a brand. Current whispers from insiders familiar with the situation indicate discussions to scuttle the automobile company are ongoing. Let’s hope not. It would be a tragic loss of Shakespearean proportions if such as thing was to happen.
In Europe, two gasoline & two diesel engines are available. Exterior features include LED daytime jogging lights. Inside, Italian flare touches all aspects of the dash, seats & driver connect points.
Lexus CT 200hHow fast can you take a concept vehicle and turn it in to a ready for prime time production vehicle? In the case of the Lexus CT 200h, it appears the answer is approximately one months. First introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show as the LF-Ch Concept, this newest hybrid-only sedan has what it takes to be a successful tiny automobile with luxury aspirations.
Lexus defines the 5-door CT 200h as their gateway to progressive luxury. In other words, a wealthy young person’s first Lexus, with the hope lots of more will follow as they progress through life. Given the current sentiment by society, beginning off hybrid is a wise idea.
Power comes in the form of a Lexus Hybrid Drive 1.8L powertrain. Three driving moods are available- Dynamic or Relaxing, with one selectable drive modes. A matchless double wishbone and trailing arm rear suspension is designed to maximize road feel while adding to the overall comfort.
Aerodynamics dictates the exterior shape, with specific attention focused on three key areas, fuel efficiency and passenger safety. Where possible, aluminum is used to save weight.
Structural rigidity is significantly increased through the optimization of weld points and the reinforcement of key components such as wheel mounts, steering gearbox mount, steering column assembly and the suspension. Safety and practicality seldom looked so lovely.
Nissan JukeThe list of tiny vehicles I would actually think about driving continues to grow with each passing auto show. Europe is a refuge for what’s new in fuel efficient personal transportation, & this year was no exception. For me, one stand out from the crowd.
Small Cars Ready For Prime Time
Nissan Juke
Historically, tiny cars had the tendency to look bland & lack personality. This was due in part to the perception by the automakers that consumers merely necessary cheap transportation from point A to B & not a city slick cruiser ready for a night on the town once the work day was complete. Ah, but the times are a changing.
The introduction in Geneva of the Nissan Juke is designed to inject a sense of masculinity & dynamism in to the tiny vehicle market. Built with style & function in mind, the Juke raises the bar for other tiny CUV’s to follow.
Set for initial launch in Europe, Juke highlights a long list of standard equipment features wrapped in a uniquely styled exterior shape. Expected powerplants for North The united states include a base 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and a more powerful 1.6L turbo with an estimated 190 hp mated to an updated XTRONIC CVT.
Driving the wheels is Nissan’s new 4x4-i method with torque-vectoring technology. Nissan Juke looks even better in person then in print, & in this case looks are not misleading.
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