Spy Shots: Saab 9-4X Interior Photo

Saab's new 9-4X SUV spotted entering the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The 9-4X shares the same platform with Saturn Vue and Opel Antara but will be revised to fit the premium segment.

Sources have claimed this prototype has a 284 horsepower V6 engine under the hood mated to an automatic gear box. The dimensions of the model stand at a length 495cm and 192cm wide bringing an estimated weight to around 2180kg.

The car carries some similar design cues to the 9-4X BioPower Concept with the aggressive half oval grille. But the overall profile of the vehicle had to be heavily toned down for production.

The car is expected to make its world debut at next year's Detroit Motor Show before production commences at the GM factory in Mexico. - More pictures after the jump...

Spy Shots: Saab 9-4X Interior Photo

Saab's new 9-4X SUV spotted entering the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The 9-4X shares the same platform with Saturn Vue and Opel Antara but will be revised to fit the premium segment.

Sources have claimed this prototype has a 284 horsepower V6 engine under the hood mated to an automatic gear box. The dimensions of the model stand at a length 495cm and 192cm wide bringing an estimated weight to around 2180kg.

The car carries some similar design cues to the 9-4X BioPower Concept with the aggressive half oval grille. But the overall profile of the vehicle had to be heavily toned down for production.

The car is expected to make its world debut at next year's Detroit Motor Show before production commences at the GM factory in Mexico. - More pictures after the jump...

Skoda Yeti Heading For Production

Skoda's Yeti concept, which has been showed a few years ago, is heading for production. It will be introduced either at the London show or the next Geneva show.

With the new Yeti, Skoda will compete with small crossovers like Fiat Sedici, Suzuki SX4 and the forthcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Skoda Yeti Heading For Production

Skoda's Yeti concept, which has been showed a few years ago, is heading for production. It will be introduced either at the London show or the next Geneva show.

With the new Yeti, Skoda will compete with small crossovers like Fiat Sedici, Suzuki SX4 and the forthcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser.

The Dodge Hornet To Be Built By Nissan

The Dodge Hornet was a compact car concept which had shown a few years ago. Now it's announced that the car getting closer to production.

Chrysler and Nissan haven't officially announced yet the details of the upcoming Nissan Versa-based vehicle they'll develop together. They only said that it'd be available as a 2010 model, but guesses are on a production Hornet. Chrysler vice president of international sales Thomas Hausch recently said that the Pentastar is working hard on a Hornet Study, and that Chrysler would "announce something" in the near future.

The Automotive News' article is further evidence that Nissan will build the production Hornet. Not the Chinese Automaker Chery like rumored before.

The Dodge Hornet To Be Built By Nissan

The Dodge Hornet was a compact car concept which had shown a few years ago. Now it's announced that the car getting closer to production.

Chrysler and Nissan haven't officially announced yet the details of the upcoming Nissan Versa-based vehicle they'll develop together. They only said that it'd be available as a 2010 model, but guesses are on a production Hornet. Chrysler vice president of international sales Thomas Hausch recently said that the Pentastar is working hard on a Hornet Study, and that Chrysler would "announce something" in the near future.

The Automotive News' article is further evidence that Nissan will build the production Hornet. Not the Chinese Automaker Chery like rumored before.

Honda FCX Clarity Production Begins

Honda has announced today the start of production for their next-generation, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity. The FCX Clarity is the first fuel cell car to be certified for regular commercial use in the U.S. Honda CEO Takeo Fukui and American Honda EVP John Mendel were also there to watch as the first production FCX Clarity was completed and driven off the line. The first customers of the new car were also there. Through a special three-year lease term at $600 per month which includes maintenance and collision insurance, film producer, Ron Yerxa of Bona Fide Productions, will receive the very first FCX Clarity in July, followed by actress Jamie Lee Curtis and actress Laura Harris, amongst others.

With a new dedicated fuel cell vehicle assembly line, which includes processes unique to fuel cell and hydrogen tank installation, the FCX Clarity is projected to produce a few dozen units within the next year, and approximately 200 units within three years. The FCX Clarity represents Honda's next-generation hydrogen powered fuel cell which produces electricity for an electric motor powering the drive wheels. With a range of up to 280 miles and combined fuel economy to 72 miles/kg-H2 (74 mpg GGE - miles per gallon gasoline gallon equivalent energy), the FCX Clarity produces only clean water vapor as emissions.

Additionally, American Honda has announced three dealerships, Power Honda Costa Mesa, Honda of Santa Monica and Scott Robinson Honda, each within close proximity of hydrogen fueling stations, will act as customer service points while American Honda will actually perform the required service at their specialized fuel cell service facility, in the greater Los Angeles area.

Honda FCX Clarity Production Begins

Honda has announced today the start of production for their next-generation, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity. The FCX Clarity is the first fuel cell car to be certified for regular commercial use in the U.S. Honda CEO Takeo Fukui and American Honda EVP John Mendel were also there to watch as the first production FCX Clarity was completed and driven off the line. The first customers of the new car were also there. Through a special three-year lease term at $600 per month which includes maintenance and collision insurance, film producer, Ron Yerxa of Bona Fide Productions, will receive the very first FCX Clarity in July, followed by actress Jamie Lee Curtis and actress Laura Harris, amongst others.

With a new dedicated fuel cell vehicle assembly line, which includes processes unique to fuel cell and hydrogen tank installation, the FCX Clarity is projected to produce a few dozen units within the next year, and approximately 200 units within three years. The FCX Clarity represents Honda's next-generation hydrogen powered fuel cell which produces electricity for an electric motor powering the drive wheels. With a range of up to 280 miles and combined fuel economy to 72 miles/kg-H2 (74 mpg GGE - miles per gallon gasoline gallon equivalent energy), the FCX Clarity produces only clean water vapor as emissions.

Additionally, American Honda has announced three dealerships, Power Honda Costa Mesa, Honda of Santa Monica and Scott Robinson Honda, each within close proximity of hydrogen fueling stations, will act as customer service points while American Honda will actually perform the required service at their specialized fuel cell service facility, in the greater Los Angeles area.