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FORMCAST – Recap of the New Car Designs Unveiled in April 2021

Eric Gallina — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:05:00 +0000

The Shanghai motor show opened its doors to the public recently, showing an immense array of new vehicles. While the debuts from Chinese carmakers are numerous, there were also some noteworthy new car launches from European, US-based and Japanese manufacturers looking to tap into the world’s largest car market. In this FORMCAST episode, Eric Gallina and Sam Livingstone discuss these foreign carmaker debuts, including some new vehicles specifically designed with Chinese customers in mind. Have a look at all of the […]

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Audi A6 E-Tron Concept Previews Brand’s New Electric Sedan

Eric Gallina — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:02:00 +0000

The Audi A6 E-Tron concept is the second fully electrified sedan shown by Ingolstadt and, as its name suggests, previews a future A6-class four-door that will ride on Audi’s PPE architecture. Shown at the Shanghai show, the concept showcases a number of technology innovations but is regrettably devoid of an interior. The Sportback nomenclature can be traced back to the first A7, which was designed under the direction of Walter de ’Silva (whose eponymous consultancy is also debuting a new […]

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In Pictures: Auto China 2020 – Beijing Isn’t Ceding

Eric Gallina — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Despite the five-month delay, the Beijing auto show went ahead this year with a number of new production... LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW

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Some Fun in the Sun at London’s 2020 Concours of Elegance

David Beasley — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:01:00 +0000

“So what’s your favorite car?” If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question… To be fair, its par for the course in this job, but still I usually follow the question with a deep breath and ask how long they have to stand around and listen whilst I unload my thoughts and appreciations. It’s a tougher question than usual being here at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court just outside London on a beautiful […]

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Geneva No Show 2020 – Top 5 Concept Cars

Eric Gallina — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:47:00 +0000

The Geneva motor show is always prime for new concept car debuts. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe typically touch down in the Swiss venue to show their wares in neutral territory, and this year was set to be another bumper year. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak forced the organizers to close the Palexpo doors before they even got a chance to open, turning the event into a No Show, except by personal invitation to an alternative venue. Here are […]

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Geneva No Show 2020 – Limited-Edition Top 4

Eric Gallina — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:16:00 +0000

Geneva just wouldn’t be Geneva without the billionaire’s toys; the one-offs and limited-edition cars that are so pervasive at the Swiss show and have been a mainstay for almost as long as the event’s 90-year tenure. Here are the ones that stood out this year. Koenigsegg Gemera Koenigsegg’s all-new Gemera, a four-passenger carbon fiber hybrid supercar, is a packaging dream. At 4975mm long it is not compact, but it does propose a novel mode of transport for the well heeled. […]

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Geneva No Show 2020 – The Impact

Eric Gallina — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The 11th-hour cancellation of the 90th edition of the Geneva Motor Show due to the coronavirus outbreak was a disappointment for the slew of exhibitors, journalists and industry professionals that had been expected to attend the prestigious event at the Palexpo last week. The biggest losers are of course the manufacturers, especially the small ones. Stands at any auto show cost carmakers several millions (€£$) to build, so we’re not talking small change. Add in all of the time and […]

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Geneva No Show 2020 – The Top 4 Production Cars

Eric Gallina — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The 90th edition of the Geneva Motor Show sadly became the Geneva No Show after the impeding threat of coronavirus dampened plans to hold the event and the Swiss government cancelled all gatherings larger than 1000 people. While it’s better to be safe than sorry – the epidemic is still not contained and there are increasing numbers of cases being reported as well as deaths – it was going to be another year of important debuts. Here are the top […]

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Quick Take: Walkaround the Porsche Taycan

Eric Gallina — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:00:26 +0000

We’ve been waiting a long time for the Porsche Taycan. First shown in concept form as the Mission E in 2015, Porsche showed us why its first-ever electric car was worth the wait… Here’s a quick walk around with my thoughts on the new electric vehicle from the hallowed Porsche brand.

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In Pictures: Frankfurt IAA 2019

Eric Gallina — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:53:54 +0000

This year's Frankfurt Auto show was a bit dire to say the least. Significantly down in attendance numbers... LOGIN OR SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW

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Top 3 Concept Cars at Frankfurt IAA 2019

Chris Longmore — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:00:53 +0000

Overall it was a slightly hollow experience visiting the Frankfurt Show this year with several brands not participating and conversations around whether or not this would be the last. All that being told, there were some forward-looking concept cars worthy of mention, notably those of Hyundai, Audi and Cupra. Each is a wholly different proposition, yet each manages to be a convincing look at the future from these three brands. Hyundai 45 Concept The best show car at Frankfurt was […]

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Top 3 Production Cars at Frankfurt IAA 2019

Chris Longmore — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:00:28 +0000

Volkswagen, Porsche and Land Rover are three brands defined by a particular iconic car from their illustrious history. While that, in itself, is not necessarily unique, moving forward from tradition is an arduous task, and each brand adopted a different approach. Porsche has continuously refined the iconic 911’s design language across the range, so the new Taycan electric performance car — with its completely new platform — is a fine example of that refinement process. Volkswagen’s approach has been to […]

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