A limited-edition version...
A limited-edition version of Ford"s funky Streetka, badged Red, has been launched. Only 500 will be available, all with distinctive scarlet leather seats and interior trim. Three exterior colours are offered: silver, black or gunmetal grey. The í‚á£13,995 price tag includes í‚á£200 worth of extras, such as a Quickclear front windscreen, windbreak and branded carpet mats.
SAAB has revealed an...
SAAB has revealed an all-new model ò€“ and itò€™s a breath of fresh air! Called the 9-X Air, it marks a radical reinvention of the traditional convertible.
The concept is set to debut at the Paris Motor Show, and sources at the Swedish firm say it gives a good indication of what the successor to the 9-3 convertible will look like.
It has been created under GM Europeò€™s Director of Advanced Design, Anthony Lo. The roofless stunnerò€™s exterior is uniquely styled, with raised C-pillars at the rear allowing the flat canvas roof to be easily mounted on the back. On the production car, once the hood has been stowed, the rear screen will move back into position, leaving all occupants surrounded by glass and eliminating wind disturbance.
Under the bonnet, the 9-X Air will use the same 1.4-litre engine which featured in the 9-X BioHybrid concept revealed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in the year. This runs on a blend of 85 per cent bioethanol and 15 per cent petrol. The 200bhp unit will allow the drop-top to complete the benchmark sprint from 0-62mph in just 8.1 seconds, while emitting only 107g/km of CO2.