New Renault Alpine A110 Production Car Ready for Geneva

A new version of the Renault Alpine A110 will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. But Renault is giving us an early look now at its reborn classic, which looks nearly identical to the Alpine Vision concept we saw at last year’s Monte Carlo Rally.

The mid-engine coupe, which is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, recalls the Alpine A110 Berlinette that was built from the early 1960s to the late 1970s by the French company using Renault engines and parts.

“Its name is A110, reflecting the timeless principles of compact size, lightweight, and agility that made the success of the ‘Berlinette,” according to Alpine’s brief press release.

Alpine’s A110 sports a full aluminum platform and upper body for optimum weight savings and agility, we are also told.

The new Alpine reinterprets the hood shape and quad headlights of the original. Also recognizable to fans of the rally racer is the L-shaped line that runs along the door to the rear wheel.

Alpine has been taking $2,000 deposits for the “Premiere Edition” of 1,955 vehicles for several months now. The retro-styled car is available in blue, white, and black. Alpine claims the car can do 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds. The Premiere Edition starts at about $62,000.

Alpine is expected to start deliveries of the A110 toward the end of the year in continental Europe, then Japan and the U.K. in 2018. Alpine says it will be available in 13 countries, but there are no plans to bring it to the U.S. at this time.

More details about the two-seater will be revealed on March 7 at the Geneva Motor Show.

Source: Renault

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DS 7 Crossback Revealed Ahead of Geneva Debut

DS, the premium division of the PSA Group, has revealed the DS 7 Crossback ahead of its official debut at the 2017 Geneva auto show. This is the brand’s first compact crossover vehicle and it will slot above the smaller DS 4 Crossback, which is essentially a more rugged version of the DS 4 hatchback but with slightly more ground clearance and body cladding. Unlike its smaller sibling, the DS 7 Crossback has more ground clearance and is taller and larger.

In celebration of the DS 7 Crossback’s launch, DS will offer a special-edition model called La Premiere, which features Nappa leather upholstery, 20-inch alloy wheels, DS monogram badging, a BRM watch, watch strap design accents on the seats, and La Premiere badges of the dashboard and floor mats. Gas and diesel engines will be offered in Europe and will be paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both will also come with a stop/start system to save fuel. A suite of active safety and driver assistance features are also available such as adaptive cruise control, land positioning assist, night vision, and PSA’s Active Scan Suspension, which uses cameras to anticipate road imperfections. Orders for the DS 7 Crossback La Premiere can be made online via DS’ website.

Earlier this week, PSA announced that it will launch a car-sharing service in the U.S. called TravelCar, a collaboration with the France-based insurance company MAIF, as the first step in its “Push to Pass” strategy, which will eventually see the automaker reentering the U.S. market by 2026. PSA has also stated its intentions to bring its DS brand to the U.S., and with the launch of the DS 7 Crossback, it’s looking more likely that will happen.

Source: PSA Group

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New Volvo XC60 Will Steer You Away From Potential Accidents

Not only will the Volvo XC60 undergo a complete design overhaul in the coming weeks, but it will also usher in new safety features for the brand. The compact crossover will receive three new driver assistance features aimed at steering drivers away from potential accidents.

First off, Volvo has enhanced its City Safety system to include steering assistance, a new feature that engages in situations when automatic braking alone isn’t enough to stop a potential collision. The system helps steer the car away from an obstacle ahead at speeds between 31 and 62 mph. Another new feature is Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which helps drivers avoid head-on collisions at speeds between 37 and 87 mph.

Volvo is also introducing a feature that helps drivers avoid collisions with vehicles in a blind spot. With Volvo’s updated Blind Spot Information System, the XC60 can nudge itself back into the proper lane to avoid a collision with a vehicle the driver may not see.

By introducing these new features, Volvo is slowly moving toward its goal of ending all deaths and serious injuries in its new vehicles by 2020. Autonomous cars are a big part of the plan, and the automaker is already testing self-driving vehicles on public roads in different cities across the world.

The Volvo XC60 will make its official debut on March 7 at the Geneva Motor Show. Although we haven’t seen the compact crossover in full yet, Volvo has teased pictures of its unique headlights and taillights. The XC60 will sit on a shortened version of the SPA platform that underpins the S90 and XC90. Like these vehicles, the XC60 will also feature a host of other advanced safety systems, including Large Animal Detection, Run-off Road Mitigation, and the semi-autonomous driving feature Volvo calls Pilot Assist.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Revealed With New Turbo 1.5L Engine

Featuring a new turbo engine and a more coupe-like profile, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

The automaker didn’t play it safe when designing the compact crossover. Up front, the Eclipse Cross looks like other Mitsubishi vehicles with a familiar grille and headlight design. But unlike its current stablemates, it features a steeply raked liftgate. A body-colored bar splits the rear window in two pieces and houses unique C-shaped lights.

The exterior styling and the name are clearly attempting to establish a connection with the old Eclipse coupe, but look inside the cabin, and you’ll notice a more modern design and new infotainment setup. Through the center touchscreen, drivers can operate music, Google Maps, Apple CarPlay, and other functions. The vehicle also receives a touchpad controller and a head-up display. Folding the seats should be made simpler thanks to a 60:40 setup and slide-and-recline adjustment.

Hopping on the turbo bandwagon, Mitsubishi has equipped the crossover with a new 1.5-liter turbo gas engine paired with a CVT. The model will also be available with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that is offered in combination with an eight-speed automatic transmission, although it’s unclear if this combination will come to the U.S. Power output is unknown, but we do know the model comes with standard all-wheel drive that incorporates active yaw control for enhanced stability.

The Eclipse Cross has a footprint similar to that of the Outlander Sport. It measures 173.4 inches in length and 71.06 inches in width, and has a 105.1 inch wheelbase.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will head to dealerships in Europe this fall before eventually making its way to North America and other regions. Pricing is forthcoming.

Source: Mitsubishi

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