Aston Martin Virage dropped – to be replaced by new DB9

Less than eighteen months since it debuted – and after just over 1,000 cars – Aston Martin is dropping the Virage. The Aston Martin Virage always seemed a bit of a stretch too far for Aston Martin, and so it has proved. After a lifespan of no more than eighteen months – and with just over 1000 cars built – Aston Martin has decided that there are just too few buyers who feel the Virage is enough of a step up from the DB9 to warrant the extra cost.

Citroen Revolte concept car at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 10 September 2009 10:40 New leaked photographs of the Citroen Revolte have seeped across the internet – revealing the mysterious concept car that some commentators claim harks back to the 2CV. These Revolte photos were published by our friends over at Worldcarfans.Although we know little about the Revolte, judging by its name it's yet another electric car. And these photos reveal more of its compact style, complete with suicide doors.Citroen Revolte: the leaked photos and the official teaserCitroen issued one teaser photograph of its surprise for the 2009 Frankfurt motor show earlier in the week – and we said it looks set to be a concept car hint of the next C2 supermini.

Jaguar C-X75 concept (2010) diesel electric supercar

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 01 October 2010 12:00 Jaguar delivered one of the surprises of the 2010 Paris motor show with the new C-X75 supercar concept car. The C-X75 is designed to showcase Jag’s new design direction now that the modern Ian Callum-led look has been rolled out across the Jag XF, XJ and XK sports cars.But the new Jaguar C-X75 (‘C’ for concept, ‘X’ for experimental, ’75’ to mark the brand’s 75th anniversary) is also a technological statement. Jag has spotted the kudos granted to Porsche for stealing the Geneva 2010 show with the 918 Spyder – and realises that its graceful, paceful cars require a green balance.