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2013 Porsche Boxster Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
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Given its official world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, the third generation Porsche Boxster is all grown up. With a larger and lighter chassis, more powerful and efficient engines and an updated look, get all the details in our first look video below. GALLERY: 2013 Porsche Boxster
Ex-Porsche CFO Charged with Fraud
Earlier this year, news broke that Volkswagen had plans to to do a full takeover of Porsche, which VW owned 49.9-percent of. But now the former CFO of Porsche, Holger Haerter, is one of three people being charged with fraud in Germany over Porsche’s intent to supposedly acquire VW. According to investors, Porsche had denied…
BMW Could Partner With GM For Future Technologies
German car firm BMW is well known for its technological innovations, and the company won’t be caught resting on its laurels. In pursuit of future technologies, BMW is looking to partner up with General Motors to develop fuel-cell technology, and may even further extend their hand to PSA Peugeot Citroen to co-develop gasoline engines. According…
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Caught Testing in Spy Photos
The spy photos have been pouring in lately, and in our latest batch we’ve got a nice, nearly uncovered view of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class. These photos were snapped in Sweden, as the new model looks to test out its chops in the cold weather. The new model of the flagship German sedan looks to…
BMW Looks to Improve TeleService Car Maintenance System
However, despite being an effective system in theory, in practice it has proved harder to implement, with some dealers simply not responding to follow ups.
2013 Audi RS4 Avant, One Mean Station Wagon: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Audi officially unveiled its 2013 RS4 Avant today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The powerful-but-practical station wagon is powered by the same naturally-aspirated 4.2-liter V8 as the RS5 coupe, making 450 hp and 317 fl-lbs of torque. The car’s top speed is intentionally limited to 155 mph, though customers may request that be raised…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Snarls: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG roadster debuted today at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, though it failed to steal attention from most of the crowd. The group favorite was the 2013 A Class lineup, but that didn’t stop us from having a little fan-time next to the brand’s new-and-improved SL 63 AMG, which is…
2013 Mercedes-Benz A Class Refreshed, Costs Same: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz revealed its refreshed 2013 A Class lineup today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to an enthusiastic mob of gawkers and dignitaries. The scene was something you might normally expect around an outrageous car like the Lamborghini Aventador J, but it wasn’t. Instead, the Euro folk were jazzed about Mercedes’ new line of small…
2013 BMW M6 Coupe Has Style and Performance: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
M Division BMWs make their mark on the performance segment — hands down, but often at the expense of style, some would argue. Arguments be damned, BMW is doing its best to alleviate that concern with the 2013 M6 coupe, unveiled today at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. The long-bodied M coupe offers a sleek,…
2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe First for Brand: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe made its public debut today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The four-door coupe is a first for the brand with a unique shape that features unusually flat proportions for a sedan, hence the “coupe” name. Under the hood, BMW offers a range of powerful engine options starting with…
2013 Audi TT RS plus Makes Public Debut: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
The Audi TT RS plus made its public debut today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, giving us our first look at the 360-hp sport coupe. Offered with a 6-speed manual mated to a 2.5-liter TFSI inline four that also makes 343 lb-ft of torque, the TT RS plus takes Audi’s small sports car to…
Volkswagen GTI Cabriolet, Hot-Hatch Turned Chick Car: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen debuted its GTI Cabriolet today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, giving the world its first look at the transformed car. Little is really different with the convertible GTI, aside from the market appeal it will garner with the topless shenanigans. It’s still powered by the same 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder that makes 210 hp and…
2013 Audi A3 is a Euro-Hatch You’ll Never Drive: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Audi unveiled the 2013 A3 hatchback at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show today, showcasing a lighter and more efficient version of the company’s small three-door car, despite remaining almost exactly the same size. The car will be available with two TFSI engines or a turbo diesel. All three engines were newly developed for the car…
2013 Porsche Boxster is Bigger, Better and Better Looking: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Once a cute entry-level sports car, the Porsche Boxster has grown in size, power and price. Unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show, the third generation Boxster is a potent performer – and looks it. With styling inspired by the upcoming 918 Spyder, the Boxster is now longer and wider, helping deliver a more refined…
Brabus Ultimate 120 Revealed: 2012 Geneva Motor Show Preview
Earlier today, we reported that Brabus introduced an all new Bullitt C-Class coupe. Packing 800-hp from a heavily retuned V12, the Brabus Bullitt eclipses the output of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series by nearly 300-hp. Having made its name with “big-power” creations, Brabus is known to go “tiny-tunes” with the Smart Fortwo as well….
Audi To Offer Configurable Gauges in Future Sport Models
Cars are becoming more and more technologically sophisticated, because customers these days demand the latest and greatest gadgets. While complex infotainment systems have become a norm, the future points an arrow towards configurable gauge clusters. Jaguar already has such a system in their XJ luxury sedan, and now Audi is looking to offer an even…
2013 Audi A3 Hatchback Sheds a Few Pounds: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Completely redesigned for the 2013 model year, the three-door Audi A3 has been revealed on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show. The A3 will be made available in the European market with engine choices of a 1.4L TFSI, 1.8L TFSI, and 2.0L TDI. With the help of the new “Audi ultra” lightweight technology, the…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Fully Revealed: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
While the smallest Mercedes-Benz badged vehicle on sale in America might be the C-class, elsewhere in the world, you can buy even smaller models. Our Canadian friends get to buy the B-class, while in Europe and Asia, you can buy an A-class. The A-class has been on sale for over a decade now, and at…
Brabus Smart Fortwo EV and e-bike Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Smart will debut a Brabus Fortwo EV and electric bike at the Geneva Motor Show, which is just around the corner now. The special edition Fortwo EV from Brabus will sport 17-inch wheels, Brabus styling accessories, and an “electric green” interior. Smart also announced that they will have the Brabus variant of their electric Fortwo…
BMW M3 Caught Testing in Latest Spy Photos
BMW‘s M cars are always anxiously awaited by fans thanks to the legacy of performance that is attached to the brand. It seems the newest M badge to adorn a BWM will be attached to the 3-series, and our spy photographers snapped some spy photos of the M3 testing somewhere in Sweden. Not much is…
Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Goes Invisible Across Germany
German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched some very brilliant marketing campaigns lately. The Viano interactive ad campaign was one of the most clever things we’ve ever seen, but it appears that Mercedes’ invisible F-Cell will dethrone it as the best of the best. To promote its newest fuel cell vehicle, Mercedes-Benz decided to make it invisible,…
Next-Generation Volkswagen Diesel Engines to Debut This Year
Volkswagen will be releasing a new generation of diesel engines for their upcoming MLB- and MQB-platform vehicles. The new turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine range will be called “EA288” and will have a displacement range of 1.6L to 2.0L. America however will only get the 2.0L TDI that will have around 190-hp and 280 lb-ft of…
MINI Countryman JCW World Premiere: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
As an enthusiast oriented vehicle, the option of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and a traction control system that can reportedly be turned off completely, should make it quite a ball to drive.
Shock! Chevy Volt Wins European Car of the Year: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Although the Ampera is little more than a badge engineered version of the Volt, raising Opel’s profile should at least help the brand in the short term.
