SCOOP! - Reader snaps Peugeot 207 Pick-Up in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian Peugeot 207 did not deserve to be called 207. After all, it is just a facelifted 206. Anyway, there is a new version of the car being prepared by Brazilian engineers that could bear that name with no shame, since there will be no other model like it for sale with the same name. Gentlemen, thank our reader Bruno Francisco da Silva for the picture below. It was taken in January 30 in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, and proves Peugeot is developing its first small pick-up truck in the world. It will probably be called 207 Pick-Up. Check it out.



With the same suspension used for 207 Escapade, a sort of a crossover version of 206 SW, it is currently under development, as you can see by the heavy disguise, and it will be presented by the end of 2009. Exports are certain, or else, this vehicle will also be sold in most South American markets. Besides the 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre flexfuel engines, it will also offer two diesel options, a 70 bhp 1.9-litre and a 90 bhp 2-litre.

If you manage to find and photograph a new car running around, disguised or not, and want to share you finding with us, do not hesitate to contact us andsend us your pictures. Please do not forget to authorise us to publish them. We will be glad to share them with our other readers, as we have done with Silva's picture!

Source: Bruno Francisco da Silva

Gumpert will present the Speed version of Apollo in Geneva

Gumpert Apollo has already been crowned as the fastest car Stig has driven so far on Top Gear. But the German company does not seem to be satisfied with that. This is why the car will now have an even sportier version, called Speed, to be presented at Geneva Motor Show.



The new version features a two-tone paintjob inspired on race cars. Speed is also 9 mm lower than the regular car (1,105 mm against 1,114 mm) and can be ordered in three optional outputs: 650 bhp, 700 bhp and 800 bhp. Torque is respectively 850 Nm, 875 Nm and 900 Nm.

In the 700 bhp version, Speed is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 s. Top speed is over 360 km/h. Sales will probably begin soon after Geneva Motor Show, in March.

Source: Gumpert

Ford bring the SHO acronym back with the 2010 Taurus

Ford has made an important part of its history sleep for years. The SHO acronym, which stands for Super High Output, has finally awaken and got back from the dead in a powerful manner. It will be offered again as a version of the beautiful new 2010 Taurus.



The new vehicle will be powered by a 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost, an engine that counts on two turbochargers to achieve 370 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 475 Nm at 3,500 rpm. This is Ford's way to offer V8 power with V6 fuel consumption. All four wheels drive the car ahead, with the help of a six-speed automatic transmission.

There are still a lot of information lacking, such as top speed, 0 to 100 km/h time and fuel consumption, but the price is much too attractive to make all these data seem disposable. The car will be sold for US$ 37,995. It is not only the engine that has received an EcoBoost...













Source: Ford

GM presents the Stingray Corvette Concept at Chicago Auto Show

Not long ago, some pictures of a new car have leaked. They were from the second Transformers movie, "Revenge of the Fallen", and presented what appeared to be a Corvette. More specifically, to be the new generation of Corvette, or the C7, as it is being called. At the 2009 edition of Chicago Auto Show GM has finally put an end to this mistery and revealed the Stingray Corvette Concept.



This car has searched for inspiration in some very important versions of Corvette, such as the 1959 Stingray race car, the 1963 Stingray Split Window and the Corvette SS from the 1950's. There is no information on engines or technical specs.

GM apparently denies it is the new generation for its most important sportscar, but why would it admit such a thing? Just to create a huge expectation on when this beauty will be available at dealers? Since things have to be back on track before that, there would be no need to make promises now. Especially one like this, which people will demand to see fulfilled with all their energy.













Source: GM

Mini willl present the convertible version of JCW in Geneva

Mini has prepared a surprise for its fans that will visit the 2009 edition of Geneva Motor Show. The JCW (John Cooper Works) version of its hatchback, with a 211 bhp 1.6-litre twin-turbo engine, will have a convertible version, the one you can see below.



Besides the gorgeous pictures, Mini has also offered us the performance numbers of the new version. It will be able to reach a top speed of 235 km/h and to accelerate from stantstill to 100 km/h in 6.9 s.

It has also had its price revealed. The car will cost 23,470 pounds. Considering what this car offers, many will find this amount pretty reasonable.
















Source: Mini