Scion to Unveil Micro-Subcompact Concept at New York Show - Could it be the iQ?

Toyota's affiliate Scion has officially confirmed that it will perform the global debut of a new a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009. "The concept reflects Scion's youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend," the company stated in its Spartan press release. While we do not have any official information, our first guess would be that Scion could be getting ready to present its own version of Toyota's iQ minicar that is already on sale in Japan and Europe.

In addition to the fact that Toyota has officially confirmed its interest to bring the iQ to the States, last November, we were informed by one of our inside sources that the company is planning to introduce the minicar to the North American market under the Scion brand.

Acura's BMW X6-Like Crossover Concept Teaser Photos Leaked

At next month's New York Auto Show, Acura will take the covers off a concept study for a new crossover model. Although the Japanese automaker has not disclosed any details as of yet, judging from the leaked teaser photos, it appears that this is a near-production version of Acura's BMW X6-esque crossover that has been spied several times in the past. Hit the jump to see more photos of Acura's crossover concept and stay tuned on julino billym as well be updating this post as soon as we get more information.

Source: Acurazine , Via: Jalopnik

Nissan Drops the top on its 2010 370Z Roadster - Official Design Sketches

Nissan has registered a series of official design sketches for its upcoming 370Z Roadster at the European Trademark Office. Like its predecessor, the 350Z Roadster, the drop-top version of the all-new 'Z' coupe that was introduced towards the end of 2008, will be equipped with an electric folding fabric roof. As you would expect, the new 370Z Roadster will sport the same 3.7-liter V6 engine as the coupe model, rated at 332HP / 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque / 5,200 rpm. It will be available with a close-ratio 6-speed manual or a new 7-speed automatic transmission.

Due to the necessary structural add ons, the 370Z Roadster will most likely gain a few extra pounds over its tin-top sibling. In terms of prices, the convertible 'Z' will cost a bit more than the coupe that starts off from $29,930 for the entry-level model equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and from $31,230 with the new 7-speed automatic.

According to julino billym sources and unless something changes down the road, Nissan is planning to perform the global debut of the 370Z Roadster that will be sold as a 2010 model, at the New York Auto Show this April.