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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
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Looking like it was chiseled from a solid piece of brushed aluminum, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show today. Quite possibly the most beautiful piece of automotive art work on display at the Swiss auto expo, its looks are matched only by its power with a 6.3-liter V12…
Maserati TC Could be Revived by Chrysler
Back in 1989, the TC by Maserati was released and was supposed to be Lee Iacocca’s triumphant model for Chrysler. Instead, the Italian-designed two-seat convertible only sold 7,300 units before it got the axe a mere two years later. The original TC by Maserati was based on the economy K-Car platform by Chrysler and most…
Lamborghini Aventador J Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
You don’t get much more extreme than a completely open top Lamborghini Aventador. And as far as cars go you don’t get much more expensive than $2.1 million. Those are just a few of the features of the new Aventador J, Lambo’s newest and rarest supercar. Unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show, get all…
Italdesign Brivida Concept: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Images of a new concept car by Italdesign for the Geneva Motor Show have been released. Christened Italdesign Brivido, which means “thrill” in Italian, we have to agree that the Brivido is quite thrilling indeed. Featuring classic kamm-tail GT sportscar proportions, blade-like LED headlamps, as well as a signature Italdesign “birdcage” cockpit treatment, the carbon-fiber…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta World Premiere: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The V12, which di Montezemolo described as for “a new generation”, is an evolution of that first seen in the FF, but has been tuned to produce more power – a walloping 730 hp, while helping the F12 deliver up to 30 percent better fuel economy.
Lamborghini Aventador J World Premiere: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Lamborghini knows how to steal the show. The exotic Italian automaker’s standard production models are always enough to grab headlines, but this very custom one-off “speedster”, unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show, is beyond wild. Called a “one of a kind piece of art” by Lamborghini, the open-top Aventador has tiny windscreens and a…
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, World’s Fastest Convertible: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
Bugatti unveiled its Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, officially revealing the world’s fastest topless car. “We were instantly electrified by the idea of transferring the power of the Super Sport to the Grand Sport, which previously delivered a maximum of 1,001 hp, and thus taking the roadster to a new…
First Fiat 500L Video Released: Geneva Motor Show Preview
The Fiat 500L was revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut last month, but now on the eve of its debut the Italian automaker has released its first video showcasing the vehicle bumper to bumper. The wagon variant of the Fiat 500 has the “L” in its name for “Large” and is the replacement…
Lamborghini Aventador J Roadster Defines Extreme: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The arguably most highly anticipated debut so far this year has finally come, with the Lamborghini Aventador J revealed in its complete glory. No more teaser photos, the Italian exotic automaker has shown off the goods before its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The 700-hp two-seater is quite possibly the best looking Lamborghini to ever…
Maserati Levante Name Trademarked for New Sports Sedan
Maserati is readying three new production models for the market, one of which will bear the name “Levante”. The question is, which one? The Italian luxury automaker has recently trademarked the “Levante” badge for use as a nameplate on one of its new vehicles. The Quattroporte will soon be getting a successor, the Kubang SUV…
Lamborghini Unica Leaked As a Totally Topless Aventador: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Rumors of an Aventador Roaster debut at the Geneva Motor Show failed to live up to the inventive minds at Lamborghini. Rather than just a conventional drop-top, leaked photos have revealed a completely roofless version of the coupe, without even a windscreen – or at least not much of one. The car is reportedly called…
Jon Olsson Proves Lamborghini Gallardo is a Daily Driver
Jon Olsson is no stranger to exotic cars. His Rebellion R1k Ultima GTR is one of the most amazing pieces of machinery ever built but the professional freeskier and alpine ski racer was still seeking the ultimate daily driver. It looks like he found it in his custom Lamborghini Gallardo Ski Transporter. Olsson recently took…
Lamborghini Unica Teased Ahead of Geneva Motor Show – Video
Lamborghini has just released a teaser video for one of its exciting new models set to debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. It’s already believed Lambo will show off the Aventador Roadster, but rumors of a second car, now named the Unica, are confirmed with this teaser. While Lambo’s alphanumeric designations always give a…
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Concept: Geneva Motor Show Preview
At next week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo reaches into its racing archives for inspiration. During the 1950’s, Alfa Romeo formed an alliance with Carrozzeria Touring to create a number of innovative concepts used to test technologies that could be adapted for racing. One particular concept was the 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (C52), then…
Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line Roars In Video
In the world of ultra-exclusive Italian sports cars, the Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line is rarer than most. Only 12 examples were made, all of which were pearl white and were to be sold only in the Middle East. The reason why only twelve exist was to commemorate the number of titles Maserati has…
Lamborghini Aventador Crashes Into a Snow Drift
Usually our spy photos feature the latest secrets coming out of the auto industry, but one of our photographers happened to get some great shots of a Lamborghini Aventador crashing into a snow drift. Obviously this test driver was not well versed in the delicate act that is winter driving, which is especially hard when…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Dedicated Website Launched
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the fastest Ferrari to date and now you can get up close and personal with the Italian exotic on the web with the F12 configurator. The website launches with a message from Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo introducing the new car. Once the configurator loads, you are free to customize the car with…
Lamborghini Sales up 23 Percent in 2011
Lamborghini had a great 2011, and is hoping that the sales number from last year are a sign of things to come. Lamborghini delivered 1,602 cars in 2011 and increased its turnover to $319 million Euros over the course of the year. The company can attribute its success to the growing Chinese market, and sales of…
Charlie Sheen Stars in New Fiat 500 Abarth Ad – Video
The marketing department has certainly switched gears over at Fiat. From the female-targeted J-Lo ads for the cutsie 500 to the sultry Fiat 500 Abarth spot featuring lingerie model Catrinel Menghia. Another step in that direction, the Fiat 500 Abarth is back in a new commercial titled “House Arrest” featuring legendary bad boy Charlie Sheen….
Fiat-Chrysler Still Seeking Partners According to CEO Sergio Marchionne
Fiat–Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne isn’t one to sit idle. The head of both automakers recently said that he is actively searching for possible automotive alliances. Marchionne has always been a firm believer that automakers should collaborate in sharing development and production costs. “We’re on the move,” Marchionne said on the sidelines of an industry event in…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Revealed as Latest, Greatest Ferrari Yet
The latest and the the greatest Ferrari yet, the F12 Berlinetta has been revealed ahead of its official world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The successor to the 599 and rumored to be called the 620 GT, the F12 Berlinetta is the most powerful Ferrari road car ever with a a 6.3-liter…
Lamborghini Aventador Wrecks In New Zealand
When Richard Hammond test drove the Lamborghini Aventador on Top Gear, he explained, “In the old days, the order of priority for Lamborghini was top speed, acceleration, and handling– in that order. The thing is though, for this new car, the order is the other way around. Handling comes first and top speed is given…
Ferrari 620 GT Third Teaser Video Released
Ferrari‘s 620 GT has been anything but scarce in the media. With leaked images spreading across the internet last week and sketches giving a vivid picture before the Geneva debut, we’re more-or-less aware of the car ahead of time. Despite that, the Italian automaker is still releasing teaser footage which probably falls short of the…
Pininfarina Cambiano Concept: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Official images of the Pininfarina Cambiano concept car have been revealed ahead of the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show. According to Pininfarina, the Cambiano concept was approached with, “great attention to the environment, both as to the engine and as to the materials’ choice.” Engine wise, the Cambiano is a range extended electric vehicle with…
