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Mazda considering Hakaze-inspired CX-5?

March 23, 2007 4:56pm

Mazda is considering another crossover that will slot in beneath the CX-7, according to U.K.’s Auto Express. The new compact crossover, likely to be called the CX-5, will be inspired by the Hakaze that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.
Featuring a distinctive grille and sporty profile inspired by Hakaze, the CX-5 will include RX-8 like […]

Production Ford Fairlane crossover to be called Flex

March 22, 2007 3:34pm

Ford will unveil the production version of its Fairlane people mover concept (shown) at the New York Auto Show. The production model will be called the Flex, when it makes its debut on April 4th. The Flex is designed to help replace Ford’s minivans that were discontinued last year.
The Flex joins Ford’s other crossovers, which […]

BMW considering X1 small crossover

March 21, 2007 9:13pm

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has confirmed that the automaker is still considering a small crossover that would be positioned below the X3. Tentatively called the X1, the new crossover would ride on the 1-Series platform. According to an interview in German magazine AutoZeitung, Reithofer said the vehicle is expected by 2010, and it expects to […]

Spy Shots: 2009 Ford Iosis X crossover

March 20, 2007 1:02pm

Last month, we saw the first spy shots of Ford’s all-new lifestyle crossover, which is inspired by the Iosis X concept. Spy photographers have again caught the crossover during cold weather testing, and have even put together an illustration of what the crossover could look like.
Inspired by the Iosis X, which debuted at the last […]

Hyundai announces pricing for Veracruz crossover

March 16, 2007 5:44pm

Hyundai Motor has announced pricing for its all-new Veracruz large crossover. The new Veracruz is Hyundai’s first entry in luxury crossover segment and is targeted at the Lexus RX 350 — all at a price starting $11,000 below the RX.
The front-wheel drive Veracruz GLS will have a starting base price of $26,995 when it goes […]

BMW confirms X6 will enter production in 2008 in S.C.

March 15, 2007 8:00pm

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer announced that the automaker will continue its new product initiative with the X6 crossover. The X6 crossover will begin production in 2008 at the company’s assembly plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The X6 is a spin-off of the X5 SAV that will seat four and feature a coupe-like body. The X6 […]

Video: Unveiling the Mazda Hakaze Concept

March 14, 2007 9:02pm

Mazda unveiled its Hakaze Concept at last week’s Geneva Motor Show. The Hakaze (pronounced ‘hah-kah-zay’) is the brand’s third concept in its “Nagare” design study, which was inspired by flow and movement of nature’s elements. The Hakaze Concept is a compact crossover coupe sporting styling cues pulled from three different segments — roadsters, hatchbacks and […]

Restyled 2008 Subaru Tribeca to debut in New York

March 14, 2007 7:41pm

As we reported back in January, Subaru is working on an update for its slow-selling Tribeca. With sales only running at half of the original projections, Subaru will address several of the common criticisms for the 2008 model Tribeca, including the controversial (read: ugly) front end. Gone is the polarizing “propeller” grille that will be […]

New York Preview: Infiniti G37 Coupe confirmed

March 13, 2007 6:46pm

As we previously reported, Infiniti will unveil its next-generation G coupe at the 2007 New York Auto Show in April. Now, the New York Auto Show has revealed that the Infiniti G coupe will be called the ‘G37,’ which based on the brand’s naming scheme indicates that the coupe will be be powered by a […]

Geneva Motor Show: 2008 Volvo XC70

March 5, 2007 5:47pm

Volvo has decided to jump the gun and unveil its all-new XC70 a day before the official press day at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Volvo dropped some images and a press release for its new 2008 XC70. Borrowing the new body shell of it V70 sibling, the XC70 features its typical rugged appearance enhancements, […]


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