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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.
Aston Martin Virage Volante by Q: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
Ahead of the official Geneva Auto Show unveil tomorrow, we managed to catch an example of Aston Martin‘s new “Q” bespoke service between polishings. It offers Aston customers an unprecedented level of customization including this Virage Volante finished with a bespoke satin Mariana Blue with new diamond turned wheels. Until now, the special British sports car had only appeared…
Jaguar Land Rover Looks to Invest in Chinese Market
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is looking to increase its stake into the worlds largest automotive market by way of a $2.87 billion joint venture with Chery Automobile. With BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi all having local manufacturing facilities within China, JLR is playing catch up and trying join the club. Last year, JLR sold 42,000 cars…
Fab Design First to Butcher McLaren MP4-12C: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
It’s the first, but it most certainly won’t be the last. Known for its wild aero kits, Swiss-tuner Fab Design has unveiled an excessively-styled version of the new McLaren MP4-12C supercar. Scheduled to make its official reveal tomorrow during the opening press day of the Geneva Motor Show, we’ve obtained a selection of shots prior…
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.
Mercedes-Benz CL500 Grand Edition: 2012 Geneva Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz is introducing it’s 60th anniversary CL Grand Edition at the Geneva Auto Show this week. We managed to grab a sneak peek today before tomorrow’s official press event. The special edition CL500 comes standard in an AMG Sports Package with a more aggressive front fascia, rocker panel extensions, a rear bumper cover and larger…
Lotus F1 Team Limited Edition Evora GTE Revealed: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, we have the very first photos of special, special edition Lotus. Caught uncovered on the show floor, the Lotus F1 Limited Edition Evora GTE is a unique example of a car that’s already in limited supply. No specific details about this particular model have…
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…
New MINI John Cooper Works GP to Arrive Later This Year
Back in 2006, MINI released a special edition Cooper John Cooper Works GP model. Limited to just 2,000 vehicles, the JCW GP Cooper S blended the best out of the John Cooper Works catalog with some GP-specific parts. Dr. Kay Segler was the head of the MINI brand back when the JCW GP first came out in…
Exagon Furtive e-GT is Like a French Tesla: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of French automaker Exagon before — most haven’t. The Furtive e-GT is an electric car that Exagon worked to develop over the last two years and the production model will finally make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Furtive e-GT will be powered by a pair of motors…
Elton John’s 1965 Jaguar XKE Fetches $130,000 at Auction
A 1965 Jaguar XKE 4.2L Series I Roadster that Sir Elton John formerly owned just fetched around $130,000 (£82,140) at a recent Oxford, England auction. The British roadster was purchased by Elton John back in 1987 before he sold it at an auction in 2001 alongside other vehicles he owned. Even though it’s obvious that…
Volkswagen Cross Coupe TDI Plug-In Hybrid Concept: Geneva Motor Show Preview
German automaker Volkswagen looks to put an end of the debate of hybrid vs. diesel, by combining both technologies into one Cross Coupe Concept. First unveiled in gasoline-electric form at the Tokyo Motor Show, this new version is set to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The TDI powerplant from VW is setup to…
Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Updated for 2012 Racing Season
Aston Martin has updated its Vantage GT4 race car for the 2012 season, with the revamped model making its debut this past week at Silverstone for some shakedown runs. Sporting a new aerodynamic body kit with a carbon fiber rear spoiler, the Vantage GT4 will also make an appearance at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show…
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift Detailed, Quad-Headlights Axed
Recently news broke that German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz was going to give its E-Class model a refresh for the 2014 model year. Now it appears that the facelift can come as soon as January 2013, and could possibly be a 2013 model year vehicle. Previously it was rumored that Mercedes would do away with the…
Brabus Bullit Coupe is World’s Most Powerful and Expensive C-Class
It appears that the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe needs to step aside for the Brabus Bullit Coupe. The most powerful C-Class in the world from famed Mercedes tuner Brabus will be introduced to the world at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Based on a standard C-Class Coupe, the Brabus Bullit packs 800-hp and…
McLaren MP4-12C HS Gallery Released
In January, a very special and previously unknown McLaren MP4-12C was found inside a luxury car dealership in Miami without details or fanfare. Known as the McLaren MP4-12C HS (for High Sport), it immediately grabbed our attention with its dramatic aero enhancements, rear wing, and wheels. McLaren also managed squeezed an additional 75-hp, bumping the…
Gullwing-America P/904 Carrera Pays Homage To Vintage Porsche Racer
Retiring from Formula 1 after the end of the 1962 season, Porsche returned to road-racing a year later with the debut of the Porsche 904. This marked the beginning of a series of phenomenal Porsche racing cars that eventually led to the iconic 917. Only 106 street-legal units were built to meet homologation regulations, making…
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…
Q by Aston Martin: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Aston Martin is furthering its exclusive image by offering a new service called “Q by Aston Martin.” The firm will unveil this service for the connoisseur seeking something more bespoke than the standard British grand touring coupe. To demonstrate “Q”, it will showcase a custom Cygnet and Virage Volante (show above) at the upcoming Geneva…
