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Design bosses at the...

Design bosses at the Ford-owned company promise that the next generation of Jaguars will shock the motoring world. They are pledging to leave the conservative attributes of current models behind, while remaining true to Jaguar"s heritage. The new design direction will be introduced with the forthcoming XK coup탩 - due on sale in the spring - and continue with the revised X-Type, revealed here for the first time.



On the outside, the...

On the outside, the car gets subtle styling changes to distance it from the Golf. A revised front grille and bumper, a crease down the sides and the raised back end all help give a more classy appearance. The MkV Golf was much criticised for being too conservative compared with its predecessor, but the Bora is a bigger step forward over the current model. Underneath, the newcomer uses the hatchback"s sophisticated suspension, which will provide superior handling and ride.


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Honda has lifted the...

Honda has lifted the lid on its next S2000 roadster ò€“ and it will have you going green! The Honda OSM (Open Study Model) shown in this official sketch will be unveiled at next weekò€™s British Motor Show as an eco-friendly concept car. But the sleek drop-top also gives us a tantalising early look at the forthcoming S2000.

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The glass could even...

The glass could even appear on Saab"s top-secret new premium hatchback. Due on sale in 2008, the Swedish model will be called the 9-2, and will take on the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. A spokesperson for parent firm General Motors explained that the clear roof would "fit perfectly into the Saab brand"s sporty image and aircraft heritage".

The 9-2 was originally planned to be built on the same platform as the Subaru Impreza, but that idea was shelved after GM sold its stake in the Japanese company. Now, the Saab will be assembled alongside the front-wheel-drive Astra in Germany.

Despite this, the Scandinavian marque insists the newcomer will be a "proper Saab", with specific parts and bespoke tuning of components, such as steering and suspension. It will also have a totally different look inside and out, drawing styling inspiration from the 9-3X concept car first displayed at the Detroit Motor Show in 2002.

That"s not the end of bosses" plans for the windscreen. Currently, the innovation is limited to non-VXR versions of the Astra Sport Hatch, as models with outputs of more than 200bhp can put undue stress on the larger glass area. However, the next-generation Corsa is smaller and will have less power than the Astra, so it"s an ideal candidate for the glass.

When the production model is unveiled at the British Motor Show in July, it"s unlikely to feature the new windscreen, but the option is set to be added to the Corsa line-up in 2007. And with the range-topping VXR version expected to offer around 190bhp, there"s nothing to stop hot hatch fans from looking skyward, either.




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