You’re not going to take your steamer trunk as if you were going on a lengthy vacation if all you want to do is a little shopping at your local supermarket!” - No, Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht isn’t hiring out as an experienced travel consultant these days who has seen much of the world. Rather the man from Zumikon near Zurich is simply pointing out that usually all of us automatically do the right thing when we move around: we lug around as little ballast and unnecessary items as possible. And it is precisely this from an economic and ecological standpoint sensible behavior that Rinderknecht echoes with his new concept car “Dock+Go” on two and sometimes three axles. The concept will be on display for hands-on inspection at the Geneva Motor Show, March 8 through 18, 2012. It is specifically this third on-demand axle that is the crucial point of the innovative modular mobility system the Rinspeed boss has devised. “Dock+Go” was built - in the traditional sense - by Peter Kägi and his company 4erC. The concept draws its irresistible charm from easy-to-dock single-axle “backpacks on wheels.” These so-called “packs” carry out their assigned tasks depending on current need. But the best thing is: they cleverly solve the much-debated operating range problem that electric vehicles suffer from. Neither unnecessary space nor superfluous weight is being transported. This truly creates “mobility à la carte.

Mazda has taken the covers off the all-new 2012 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover ahead of its world debut next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. The new crossover is the production version of the stylish Minagi concept vehicle unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show and the first to feature Mazda’s new “Kodo - Soul of Motion” design language as seen on the previous Shinari concept.

H&R and Volkswagen have had a long-standing relationship, which can only be described as homogenous; where you see Volkswagen, you’ll find H&R. At this year’s H&R Wanderlust Event to Leavenworth, WA, where hundreds of drivers and car enthusiasts alike brought their rides to show off what they’ve got, the H&R Beetle Turbo Project Car was debuted. This car was the product of a joint effort with Dan Grayson at University Volkswagen and H&R that created something exceedingly special. The bright red 2012 VW Beetle Turbo stood out, while its mean looking and aggressive stance fit in perfectly with all the amazingly tuned cars, as it rolled through the mountains of Washington toward Leavenworth.

2011 Land Rover LR4 experienced improvements and new features on the V8 LR4 include Bluetooth ® Connectivity and Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control. Leather interior offers front and rear seat styles and include a center console design, an integrated flow. 19-inch light alloy wheels with 7-spoke design are fitted as standard.

Kia Sorento offers a unibody construction that Americans want, and have most of the other bases are covered as well. Perhaps most impressive, the prices start at around $ 20,995, pitting the right of the compact-crossover perennial all-stars such as Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

We’ve been teased by Buick over its upcoming high-performance Regal for more than a year now but finally, after all the auto show appearances and information leaks, the 2012 Buick Regal GS is ready for primetime.