As evidenced by its not-so-subtle appearances in this new promo video, Kia wants us to think of one word when talking about the new Sportage: ‘wow’

For the most part, it’s hard not to agree with that; releasing one of the most entertaining promo videos helps a lot too. Combining colorful graphics with some pretty slick shots of the Tucson’s exterior and interior – we love the orange stitching on those seats – this promo video hits the mark in, well, ‘promoting’ the Sportage. Not to the full extent of ‘wow’, but close enough.

The Sportage actually shares its platform with its local Hyundai counterpart, the Tucson, so if you can attest to the overall package of the Tucson, chances are you’re going to feel the same way for the Sportage.

As it stands, the Sportage is set for a fall arrival in the US and similar to the Tucson, will also come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a later option for a smaller 2.0-liter variant.

Kia releases promo video for new Sportage originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:30 EST.

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Spy shots never get old, especially when the car that’s being caught on camera is a yet-to-be-released Ferrari 599 GTO.

These latest set of photos – the third we’ve seen of the new Ferrari supercar – was taken just outside the Prancing Horse’s Maranello production facility, showing the 599 GTO in its already-familiar, not-so-camouflaged garb.

As the first GTO to come out of Maranello since the 288 GTO of the 80’s, Ferrari is taking great lengths in making the 599 GTO live up to enormous expectations set around the GTO line. No info has been released yet, but rumors have circulated that the 599 GTO will come with a 6.0-liter V12 engine that produces as much as 700 horsepower and around 9000rpm.

Ferrari is expected to produce a limited run of the 599 GTO – around just 500 – where it will roll out of production sometime in the latter part of the year and be sold for a neck-tingling £ 300,000 ($450,000)

New batch of Ferrari 599 GTO spy shots finds its way on the Internet originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 07:00 EST.

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Audi RS5 @ 2010 Geneva Auto Show: blogs.insideline.com 2010 Geneva Auto Show Highlights: www.youtube.com More Articles: www.insideline.com Car Prices & Info www.edmunds.com Twitter Feed twitter.com Facebook Page www.facebook.com Hi-Res Videos: www.hulu.com side-line Since a bunch of pics and a little bit of info on the Audi RS5 leaked out over the weekend, the company decided to just go ahead and give up the rest. So here you have another set of official pics and we can confirm that this new super coupe will be powered by 4.2-liter V8 of the FSI variety.

If in 2008 Citroen brought the GT by Citroen concept, today they announced a new “by Citroen” concept. This time we are talking about the GQbyCitroen, a concept car developed in collaboration to GQ magazine Britain. The concept will be revealed in London next week.

The GQbyCitroen is defined by a contemporary and sophisticated design, featuring a carved front, a muscular side, while the rear is characterized by a particularly elegant concave rear window. The interior is signed by Patrick Grant, artistic director of the Haus E. Tautz. It is spacious, comfortable and most importantly defined by futuristic lines.

We are talking about a hybrid concept, of course, powered by a a 1.6-liter THP direct-injected petrol engine. The GQ sprints from from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Stay tuned for more details!

GQbyCitroen Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 07:30 EST.

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If in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show Zagato brought a first concept version of the Perana Z-One sports car, this year at the same show the company brought the production version ready. The Perana Z-One will be the first sports car to come from South African and will have an estimated price of $65,000. Zagato hopes to build around 100 units a year.

It’s powered by a GM-sourced 6.2-liter V8 engine that develops 440 hp. No word yet if this rear-wheel drive car also borrows other bits from GM’s part’s bin, but we do know that weight is down to a svelte 2634 lbs. This should be good for a 0 to 60 mph time in about 4 seconds.

2010 Zagato Perana Z-One originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 4 March 2010 16:00 EST.

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www.roadfly.com – Charlie Romero tests the all new Infiniti M56 S sport sedan as it crushes the competition with a 0-60 time of 4.95 seconds. The new 5.6 liter VVEL V8 delivers 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque via a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Chrysler unveiled today the 300C eco style today at the Geneva Motor Show. The model is individually accessorized with eco-friendly materials such as cork, bamboo, recycled jute carpeting and suede seat inserts and feature refurbished wheels while providing high-end luxury and elegant design.

The 300C eco style is painted in Vanilla exterior color with black roof and features unique pewter finished exterior accents and large 20-inch wheels. It is powered by a 5.7-liter HEMI® engine with Multi-displacement System (MDS), a system that alternates between smooth high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is needed.

Press release after the jump.

Chrysler 300C eco style originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 18:00 EST.

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Adam Barrera at highmileage.org talks to John Felice about the new Mustang’s world-beating interior, state-of-the-art tech suite, and advanced 5.0-liter V8 engine with twin-independent variable cam timing. Live coverage of auto culture as it evolves: twitter.com

FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS CHECK OUT: www.kbb.com Hummer Concept Car. Hummer’s latest concept is the product of three young designers given free reign to create an “entry-level-size” vehicle for the lineup. Among the hx’s more innovative features is a center gauge pod that converts from a speedometer/tachometer to a wheel angle indicator in off-road situations. The two-door HX Concept is powered by a 3.6-liter, E85-compatible V6 harnessed by a six-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive. Both doors are removable — as are the fender flares and overhead roof panels — and the back of the vehicle can be left open or covered by a choice of wagon-like or fastback-style caps. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit kbb.com today.