Damon Lavrinc
Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchbacks, Saab
We’ve got to give GM props on this one, since, unlike other automakers, it’s blacked-out teaser isn’t nearly as susceptible to Photoshop trickery. Regardless, Saab put up the image above on its media site announcing what we already knew: the Saab 9-1X concept is coming to Geneva and it’s going to take all the right cues from its bigger brothers. Although the head-on shot gives us some clues about the concept’s wide stance and aggressive snout, what we really want to know is how the designers have shaped the rear hatch. While it’s assumed that a sloping rear roofline will terminate into a bulbous back end, we’ve heard rumors that a large overhang will be fitted at the top of the roof to give a sort of reverse-ducktail. The Geneva Motor Show is fast approaching and we’re looking forward to seeing how Saab plans to do battle with the Audi A3 and Volvo C30.
[Source: Saab]
Source: Geneva ‘08 Preview: Saab releases 9-1X teaser shot
Despite Volvo’s intentions to unveil the first pictures and details of the very crucial XC60 on February 20 (see here), an image gallery of all-new Swedish compact SUV/Crossover was leaked into the net today. We don’t have any technical details in our hands, but the images reveal that Volvo remained loyal to the XC60 Concept that was first seen at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show. Set to go on sale during the second half of the year, the new XC60 will compete against the BMW X3 and forthcoming Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5 SUV/Crossovers. –More images after the jump
Via: Autoblog.nl
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As Detroit heads for its inevitable meltdown, The End of Days keeps throwing-up a whole bunch of weird shit. For example, I was watching one of those creepy Chevy ads where an African American spokesmodel tries to convince a bunch of severely underage car buyers that Chevy is gas-friendly (which cracks me up, 'cause Chevy SUVs just LOVE gas) to gas-free (which also cracks me up, 'cause even the theoretical plug-in Volt will use gas). In this one, the actor asks the kids if they like riddles (which cracks me up, 'cause it reminds me of Peter Grave's immortal line "Do you like Gladiator movies Johnny?). So… "when is a car not a car?" "When you can't sell it for love nor money?" a pixie-faced child replies. (Just kidding.) "When it's an SUV!" the unsupervised adult informs. "What the fuck are you talking about?" a child chosen for reasons of ethic diversity demands. (Just kidding.) The spokesmodel tells his charges that the conundrum involves a GM hybrid SUV chosen as "Green Car of the Year." "But it's an SUV!" an indignant rug rat bleats. (For real.) The spokesmodel provides the logical explanation: "I guess it's smart." Why would GM draw its customers' attention to the fact that it doesn't deserve an award? I guess they're dumb.
In this video, Saab gives a tour of the its “Move your mind-room” at the spectacular ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, which is located far above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. The entire installation is made of ice and features, among many other things, a full scale replica of the Saab Aero X made from –what else, ice (see details and pics here). –Video after the jump