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2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe First for Brand: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
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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…
Morgan Electric Plus E Concept Revealed: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Last year we heard news that Morgan was working on a high-performance electric car, and last month we heard news that the Plus E would be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Now the Morgan Electric Plus E Concept has been revealed and is hoping to garner enough interest to make its way…
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…
Jaguar XF Sportbrake, a Fancy Name for a Fancy Wagon: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
After seeing spy photos and leaked photos of the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake over the last few months, the real deal has finally been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. As expected, the station wagon variant of the Jaguar XF is as beautiful in the flesh as it is in photos. In fact, the XF Sportbrake…
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.
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…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept in Search of a Market: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
At present the convertible Evoque is merely a concept, a design study to gauge public response, though the way the automotive industry is these days, with more and more niche products appearing, don’t be surprised if you see it showing up on Rodeo Drive or South Beach a few years from now.
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…
Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept, for Rich People in Poor Countries: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
America aside, Bentley’s new SUV concept is an ostentatious look at a future SUV from the prestigious British brand targeted specifically at “emerging markets.” There’s an increasing demand for extra pricey SUVs from countries like China, Brazil and India, as well as some traditional SUV hot spots like Russia and the Middle East. That said, considering…
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…
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Facelift Revealed: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Rolls-Royce has decided to roll out the red carpet for this year’s Geneva Motor Show, unveiling its Phantom Series II family of vehicles. The Phantom Sedan, Phantom Drophead Coupe, and Phantom Coupe have all received updates with “contemporary yet timeless design enhancements that frame the introduction of cutting-edge technologies which significantly improve the car’s drive-train,…
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….
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…
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…
Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible: Geneva Motor Show Preview
The Bentley Continental GTC V8 Convertible will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, and will be a drop top version of the GTC V8 we saw in Detroit two months ago. The GTC is powered by a 4.0L twin turbocharged V8 which makes 500 hp and 487 lb. ft. of torque….
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…
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…
Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept Gets Mulsanne Looks: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
One of the most highly anticipated debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the Bentley SUV Concept which the British luxury automaker has previewed ahead of its official reveal. Dubbed the EXP 9 F, the all-wheel drive luxury SUV is being displayed in concept form at the show powered by a 6.0L, twin-turbocharged W12…
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…
