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2013 Koenigsegg Agera R Rich in Carbon Fiber: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg makes really cool cars, there isn’t any arguing about it. The company uses so much carbon fiber in its cars that even the wheels, which are hollow, are made of the stuff on the higher-end Agera R model. Both the Agera and Agera R got a refresh and debuted Tuesday at…
Porsche Driver Tries Toothpaste to Avoid Speeding Tickets
Doo-dads to keep speeding cameras from catching your license plates on film are all over the market, but one Chinese man thought of a better, or at least different plan to speed in his Porsche without penalty. According to a story originally reported by the China Car Times, an industrious individual decided to live above…
New Ferrari Enzo to Debut by End of 2012
Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo let slip to reporters at the Geneva Motor Show that the newest iteration of the Enzo will be coming out at the end of 2012. The new Enzo will receive a new name, as well as an all new design. “It will be ‘presented to collectors and it will be a car…
BMW 7-Series Individual Pure Black Exclusive to Russia With Love
Russian BMW patrons can look forward to a very limited edition 7-Series “Individual Pure Black” provided they are among the first 50 to sign up. The 7-Series Individual Pure Black will be based on the long-wheelbase 750Li xDrive and will be powered by a 4.4-liter, twin turbo V8 with 407 hp. The special black exterior…
New Audi R8 Teased in Fifth Anniversary Video
It’s almost hard to believe that the Audi R8 has been on the market for five years in its current design when so few vehicles seem current past three or four years. To celebrate its fifth birthday, the German automaker made a video showing off the R8 and all of its variants. To keep things…
Peugeot 208 GTI, Reinterpreted for the 21st Century: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The Peugeot 208 GTi concept, revealed at Geneva, plays heavily on the old 205 theme, not only in the side glass window treatment, but also the brushed aluminum appliqué on each rear quarter panel.
BMW M 135i Concept is a Great Tease: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
BMW‘s 1M coupe was a hot shot of a car, but the company didn’t keep it up. Now we’re left looking forward to the hot hatch that may replace it — the M 135i. Bavaria’s own tiny tire-burner-to-be is based on the 135i and it’s formidable 3.0-liter inline six cylinder guilty of giving more than…
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL Details Revealed
In an effort to maximize reliability, the SLS E-CELL incorporates three cooling circuits; two for the electric motors and one for the battery pack, which via the car’s air conditioning system can provide additional cooling while operating in hot climates.
AC 378 GT Zagato is Like a Modern Day Cobra: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
One of the most iconic sports car brands in the world has to be AC cars. After all, it was their Ace model that a young Texan by the name of Carroll Shelby took a liking to back in the early 1960’s, added more power (and bulges) to it, and hence gave birth to the…
2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG First Look – Video: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Those for whom the 429 hp SL550 just won’t cut it, Mercedes-Benz now offers a higher-performance AMG version of its all-new SL hardtop convertible. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week, the SL63 AMG gets a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 and makes 537 hp, or an even more shocking 590 hp with an AMG Performance…
Making of The Lamborghini Aventador J – Video
The whole world got a treat this past week when Lamborghini unveiled its Aventador J at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The one-of-one Aventador J is easily one of the world’s best looking vehicles ever created; and chances are if you weren’t at the Geneva Motor Show, seeing it in person will be slim to…
Audi Introduces R18 e-tron Quattro in Video
If there’s an age old adage in motorsports, then it has got to be “racing improves the breed.” This idea is particularly close to Audi‘s heart, as the German automaker has participated in decades of racing and development for its Quattro all-wheel-drive technology. This year, Audi will field a pair of R18 e-tron Quattro cars which…
Alfa Romeo 159 Successor Delayed Again
Last year, poor sales caused the Alfa Romeo 159 to be discontinued and it appears that its successor won’t be making any sort of debut until 2014. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat–Chrysler, spoke at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show saying that the 159’s replacement has been delayed once again. Currently the Alfa Romeo brand only…
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Normally a leader when it comes to creating new segments in the auto business, BMW might just be last to the coupe-styled luxury sedan group, revealing the new 6 Series Gran Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Designed to take on the likes of the Mercedes CLS and Audi A7, this 6 Series iteration slots…
Bentley EXP 9 F Concept Design Will be Revamped
An international auto show is a great opportunity for an automaker to introduce an all-new product to the public in order to gauge approval and reception. Oftentimes, these concept vehicles are near 70 percent of the finished product that the public should expect once it reaches the market. However, there are rare occasions where the…
Volvo V40 Has Worlds First Pedestrian Airbag System – Videos
Swedish automaker Volvo has always been known for manufacturing some of the world’s safest vehicles. But now Volvo is looking to not just protect the passengers in the car, but the pedestrians roaming the streets. We all know accidents happen, and try as we might to prevent them with technology – it’ll still happen because…
Ferarri F12 Berlinetta Design Explained in Videos
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is an eye catching car, which has been pushed as the most powerful Ferrari ever. But how does it work, and what makes it the fastest and strongest car from the Italian exotic brand? Ferrari world has released a series of six videos, to explain the engineering and specific design cues…
Volkswagen GTI Cabriolet Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Easily one of the top chick cars of all time, the Volkswagen GTI Cabriolet is back. Not offered in the VW lineup for several generations, the latest cabrio has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Keeping much of the GTI spirit but with significantly less testosterone, find out more about the car in AutoGuide’s…
Fiat-Volvo Partnership a New Possibility
A few years ago, Italian auto giant Fiat was very close to partnering up with General Motors. However, that deal went sour at the last minute and a few years after that, Fiat bought a big chunk of Chrysler in its quest to have a large slice of the American market. More recently, the company…
Aston Martin Virage Volante Q Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Named after the Q Division from the James Bond films, Aston Martin launched its new bespoke vehicle customization service at the Geneva Motor Show. Using a matte-blue Virage Volante model with custom treatments for everything from the wheels to the interior, Q allows Aston clients to personalize their vehicle to a level not previously offered….
Fiat/Chrysler CEO Declines Salary and Bonus From Chrysler Group
Earlier, we reported that Ford CEO Alan Mulally had been awarded $58.3 Million worth of company stock for meeting company performance targets. Fiat/Chrysler‘s Sergio Marchionne, on the other hand, has declined a salary and bonus for the work he’s done for Chrysler Group in 2011. Although Marchionne is compensated for his work at Fiat S.p.A,…
Lotus F1 Evora GTE and Exige S: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Other features include weight savings of some 100 kg and a 3.5-liter mid-mounted V6 that’s been tuned to deliver 444 horsepower, giving it one of the best power to weight ratios of any street going performance car. Lotus has said the F1 Team Evora GTE will be available in Europe by early summer.
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Video – First Look: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The Mercedes A-Class used to be a cheap and cheap-looking urban runabout. It also used to be sold only overseas. But not any more. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the new A-Class is a stylish hatchback with plenty of impressive tech features and… it’s coming to America. Find out more by watching AutoGuide’s first…
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with More Efficiency, More Technology: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Changes included a revised front end with new front bumpers and full LED headlamp assemblies, plus the adoption of a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and revised rear differential.
