Monthly Archives: September 2010

The electric Citroen Survolt rides

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

The Survolt was a spectacular show car that was the highlight of Citroen’s booth at the Geneva show earlier this year, a great-looking car, but the car at the Swiss show was a non-runner. So I thought that we would … Continue reading →

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The Suzuki Swift will get cheaper with a Stop & Start in Paris

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

Suzuki is launching a new generation of its popular Swift model, a model that unfortunately, won’t be available to U.S. buyers initially, but could come sometimes in late 2011. The new Swift has already been launched in Japan and in … Continue reading →

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Lexus CT200h, better than a Prius, so with worse CO2 emissions

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

It is not very well known, but they are 2 Toyota Prius available, with different fuel economy numbers. European tests measures are very precise about this. There is the Prius with 15 Inch wheels, and the Prius with 17 Inch … Continue reading →

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Embarrassed, Bentley announces its downsizing plan

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

Cars have to get greener, all of them, even Bentley cars. That is no small feat. Among all cars, Bentley are maybe those who provide the most luxurious experience. To sit inside a Bentley, to feel the fabulous leather, the … Continue reading →

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dontblogaboutthis: the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics gets real

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

It’s about a website that goes with the strange name of dontblogaboutthis. It doesn’t come from goofy individual, on the contrary, it’s a company website from BMW group. What is it about? It’s about a modified BMW 6 series. Modified … Continue reading →

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Hyundai i10 BlueOn, South Korea’s first production electric

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

Considering the huge importance of the automotive industry in South Korea, it should not come as a surprise that the official unveiling of the country first production electric took place in the presidential palace. Lee Myung-Bak, South Korea’s president (the … Continue reading →

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Seat Ibiza Ecomotive, another diesel fuel miser for Europe

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

Seat’s a Spanish car manufacturer. It’s not a very well known brand, as it’s not truly international yet. You can buy a Seat in Europe, in Southern America, in the Middle-East, and that’s about it. Still, Seat makes some interesting … Continue reading →

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Lumeneo Neoma, a new electric runabout from France

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

The Lumeneo Smera is without any doubt the smallest car on the market: it’s only 40 inches wide. It’s the red car pictured above, labeled as a two-seater but it’s more like a 1+1, as only a child can fit … Continue reading →

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No! Chevrolet doesn’t want to sell natural gas vehicles

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

Chevrolet has just announced the availability of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option for its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. It’s a “check-the-box” option with full-manufacturer warranty, and it fully meets all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California … Continue reading →

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Talking about the Maybach hybrid

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Laurent J. Masson

With a single model (available in 2 wheelbases) offered at stratospheric prices to the very few, you don’t see many Maybach coming and going anywhere. Some people have even questioned the future of the brand, but thanks to Automobile Magazine, … Continue reading →

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