Wednesday, December 16, 2009

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009                 
The Aston Martin Cygnet concept....
Today we're getting a first peek at the curious pairing of Aston Martin and Toyota with the release of official pictures of the Aston Martin Cygnet concept. The car is being billed as a luxury commuter ride for urban areas. It's a Toyota iQ with a restyled front end with Aston Martin's styling cues. No one will mistake this thing for a Vantage, but Aston Martin says development will...

  SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: This could be the ultimate do-everything vehicle that everyone needs, able to tow a 3,500-pound load, carry seven passengers or load up a pile of gear with the entire cargo area available. Add to that the fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine--I got 24....

  Rinspeed, the Swiss creators of crazy concepts for the Geneva auto show, have turned their attention to urban mobility, unveiling on Wednesday the UC electric commuter vehicle. The two-seater is powered by an electric motor that makes 91.5 lb-ft of torque. It has a range of 74.6 miles and a top...


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