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- First Alfa Romeo 4C Promo Touts Brand's Return to the U.S., Configurator Launches in June
- Opel Brings Adam Rocks and R2 Rallye Concepts to the Geneva Motor Show
- Mitsubishi's Bootylicious GR-HEV Concept is an L200 Pickup from the Future [Live Gallery]
- Toyota Conceptualizes New RAV4 and Auris Touring Sports Models in Geneva
- Have You Ever Locked Your Keys Inside Your Car? This Koenigsegg Owner Has…
- New VW Golf GTI Mk7 Live Photos from Geneva and First Promo Video
- Peugeot Joins the Small CUV Bandwagon with New 2008 [Photos & Videos]
- Hamann's New BMW M5 Mi5Sion Begs the Question: Why So Serious?
- Updated Hyundai i20 WRC Looking Good for the Geneva Motor Show
- New Renault Captur Puts a Crossover Twist to the Clio Platform [69 Photos & Videos]
- Wiesmann Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with the GT MF4-CS
- Mitsubishi's CA-MiEV Concept Looks Like a Prius that Shrunk in the Dryer [Live Photo Update]
- New McLaren P1 Bows and Wows at the Geneva Auto Salon [w/Videos]
- Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition Shines in Geneva
- VW's Revolutionary XL1 Plug-in Hybrid is the Most Frugal Production Car in the World
- IED's Alfa Romeo Gloria is a Concept for a Sporty Looking Sedan
- Porsche Unveils 991 GT3 in Geneva and Releases First Driving Video Not a Moment Too Soon
- New Rapide S Takes Center Stage at Aston Martin's Geneva Motor Show Stand
- Pininfarina Honors Late Company Boss with Ferrari 458 Spider-Based Sergio Barchetta
- Spyker B6 Venator Treads Out in the Open at the Geneva Motor Show [w/Video]
- Suzuki Unveils New SX4 Compact Crossover, Sales Begin this Fall
- Ford Introduces European EcoSport Mini SUV at the Geneva Motor Show
- Subaru's Viziv Concept Previews Future Design Direction and New Diesel-Electric Hybrid
| First Alfa Romeo 4C Promo Touts Brand's Return to the U.S., Configurator Launches in June Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:44 PM PST  There's a lot to like about the production Alfa Romeo 4C, from its ultra-lightweight construction that uses carbon fiber components to keep the dry weight at a surprisingly low 895kg or 1,973 pounds, to its nicely crafted body, and one thing to hate: those spider eye-style headlamps that look like a bad afterthought. Of course, it could be just us and a bunch of other gearheads we talked to and who said the same thing, so if you disagree, don't be shy to share your feelings in the comments. Read more »       |
| Opel Brings Adam Rocks and R2 Rallye Concepts to the Geneva Motor Show Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:05 PM PST  As it turns out, ItalDesign's pair of Parcour concepts aren't the only studies making their debut at the Geneva Motor Show that are inspired by parkour athletes, as Opel claims the same about its new Adam Rocks, though, we'll take the former any time of the day and night if anybody is offering keys, thank you very much. Read more »    |
| Mitsubishi's Bootylicious GR-HEV Concept is an L200 Pickup from the Future [Live Gallery] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:54 PM PST  One of the two previously-teased Mitsubishi concepts featuring some kind of electric power, is the GR-HEV. What it does is to grant us a glimpse into the brand's future design direction, and most likely (very loosely) previews the next generation L200 pickup. Read more »    |
| Toyota Conceptualizes New RAV4 and Auris Touring Sports Models in Geneva Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:14 PM PST  Joining the three-wheel i-Road and FT-86 Open concepts at Toyota's Geneva motor show booth, are three new design studies based on the Japanese brand's new Auris Touring Sports and RAV4 models. According to Toyota, each one was created to individualize and amplify certain aspects of the car's character. Read more »    |
| Have You Ever Locked Your Keys Inside Your Car? This Koenigsegg Owner Has… Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PST  Most drivers and car owners have had at least one unpleasant experience when they somehow manage to lock their keys inside the car, without them actually being inside. The reasons are many, but most common are central locking systems with a mind of their own, being in a real hurry or just plain lack of awareness. Read more »    |
| New VW Golf GTI Mk7 Live Photos from Geneva and First Promo Video Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:19 PM PST  They say, blind faith in evolutionary theory can be one of the world's great evils, but Volkswagen doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks or says when it comes to the Golf GTI, the seventh iteration of which was presented today at the Geneva Motor Show. Read more »    |
| Peugeot Joins the Small CUV Bandwagon with New 2008 [Photos & Videos] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:26 PM PST  With so many supercars making their world premiere at this year's Geneva Motor Show, it's easy to forget about the latest crop of mainstream models like the new Peugeot 2008 small crossover, which follows the French brand's 208 hatchback. Read more »    |
| Hamann's New BMW M5 Mi5Sion Begs the Question: Why So Serious? Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:47 PM PST  We're guessing Hamann Motorsports has no time for games when it comes to its new BMW M5 styling kit named Mi5Sion, which offers the high-performance sedan the most…serious face we've ever seen on an F10. And if you're not convinced by its facial expression, the Mi5Sion also brutes up the rest of the car with elongated front and rear fender extensions, matching side skirts, a new vented rear bumper with quad exhaust pipes, plus boot and roof spoilers, and new set of black alloy wheels. Read more »   |
| Updated Hyundai i20 WRC Looking Good for the Geneva Motor Show Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:23 PM PST  While Kia has chosen to build and sell actual sporty versions (the Cee'd and Pro_Cee'd GT) of their regular road-going cars, in order to boost the sporting credentials of their brand, sister-brand Hyundai has chosen a slightly different approach in order to achieve the same basic goal – participation in the World Rally Championship. Read more »    |
| New Renault Captur Puts a Crossover Twist to the Clio Platform [69 Photos & Videos] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:07 PM PST  Making its first public appearance today in front of a crowd at the Geneva Auto Salon, is the brand-new Renault Captur, a sub-compact crossover based on the Clio's familiar "B-Platform", which also underpins the Nissan Juke, with which it will compete in the European market. Read more »    |
| Wiesmann Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with the GT MF4-CS Posted: 05 Mar 2013 12:28 PM PST  The idea of celebrating important milestones with limited edition models is an age-old tradition in the automotive world, and after Aston Martin, which celebrated its 100th birthday this year in Geneva, its turn for another sports car manufacturer – Wiesmann. Read more »    |
| Mitsubishi's CA-MiEV Concept Looks Like a Prius that Shrunk in the Dryer [Live Photo Update] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 12:10 PM PST  This is the new CA-MiEV, a Geneva Motor Show-bound concept study made by Mitsubishi to provide us an indication of the next generation of the brand's all-electric models, and which from certain angles, looks like a smaller Toyota Prius with more interesting design details (though, feel free to disagree). Read more »    |
| New McLaren P1 Bows and Wows at the Geneva Auto Salon [w/Videos] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:52 AM PST  The old adage about racing improving the breed certainly applies to this year's Geneva Motor Show. We're not referring to the gorgeous 911 GT3 that will form the basis of Porsche's new racer but the two Formula 1 arch-rivals that launched their new hypercars at the Swiss show. Read more »    |
| Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition Shines in Geneva Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:37 AM PST  The 2013 Geneva International Motor Show was the venue chosen by Aston Martin to show off a limited edition model of their new Vanquish. Called the Centenary Edition, it has been made to celebrate the British sports car builder's 100th birthday. And just in case you were wondering, the number of examples to ever be built is limited to just 100 units. Read more »    |
| VW's Revolutionary XL1 Plug-in Hybrid is the Most Frugal Production Car in the World Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:17 AM PST  You have to hand it to the VW Group for bringing wild ideas into production, be that the 1,200-horsepower Bugatti Veyron, or the super-frugal Volkswagen XL1 that made its world premiere today at the 83rd Geneva International Auto Show. Read more »    |
| IED's Alfa Romeo Gloria is a Concept for a Sporty Looking Sedan Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:19 AM PST  As far as static concept cars go, there is only one thing they have to do, and do well: look good and attract attention, in order to consolidate a particular brand's image. One such example is the Instituto Europeo Di Design or IED-designed Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept, which was revealed today at the Geneva Motor Show. It shows a possible future styling direction for a sleek sedan with coupe-inspired lines. Read more »   |
| Porsche Unveils 991 GT3 in Geneva and Releases First Driving Video Not a Moment Too Soon Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:21 AM PST  It's something of a ritual, really, and it dates back to the 964: Whenever Porsche changes the 911, the first reaction from the purists (and, let's admit it, the press too) is that it has somehow lost something of the previous model's character. Never mind that this "character" sometimes felt like killing you… Imagine what's going to happen now that Stuttgart has tampered with one of the holy cows in the 911 ziggurat… Read more »   |
| New Rapide S Takes Center Stage at Aston Martin's Geneva Motor Show Stand Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:06 AM PST  Don't let the "S" designation fool you: the Rapide S, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, is not a sportier version of Aston Martin's sole four-door model but its revamped replacement. The jury is still out on that pedestrian-friendly, huge one-piece grille (the rest of the bodywork is mostly the same) but under the skin Aston's engineers have done a lot of work. Read more »   |
| Pininfarina Honors Late Company Boss with Ferrari 458 Spider-Based Sergio Barchetta Posted: 05 Mar 2013 09:26 AM PST  Famous Italian design house Pininfarina is paying tribute to its former chairman, Sergio Pininfarina, who passed away last July, with a new concept car that bears his name and which it says, "renews the spirit and values" obtained under his leadership "projecting them into the future". The Pinifarina Sergio is a barchetta-style concept study built on top of the Ferrari 458 Spider underpinnings, with both the wheelbase and the tracks remaining intact. Read more »   |
| Spyker B6 Venator Treads Out in the Open at the Geneva Motor Show [w/Video] Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:33 AM PST  We've always appreciated Spyker for their unconventional aircraft-inspired designs and the level of detail and craftsmanship put into their interiors. Thankfully, their all-new B6 Venator Concept, revealed in Geneva is more of the same. If you know their older cars, then taking one look at this will immediately tell you what this is. The B6 is a compact, Porsche Boxster-sized car, with its engine mounted in the middle of its all-aluminium chassis clad in carbon fiber. Providing the car's motivation is a V6 engine, which they say produces in excess of 375 hp. Read more »   |
| Suzuki Unveils New SX4 Compact Crossover, Sales Begin this Fall Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:07 AM PST  The production version of the S-Cross concept, which was displayed by Suzuki at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, was unveiled today in Geneva in the form of the new SX4 compact crossover. Although the Japanese company initially intended it to be a direct replacement to the original SX4, its designers and engineers decided to "think bigger" in order to meet customers' demands and so moved up from the B- to the C-segment. Read more »   |
| Ford Introduces European EcoSport Mini SUV at the Geneva Motor Show Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:52 AM PST  After Nissan's success with the funky Juke, the mini crossover niche has become the place to be for mainstream manufacturers. Ford has already displayed its own contender, named the EcoSport, a year ago but its official launch in Europe took place at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Read more »    |
| Subaru's Viziv Concept Previews Future Design Direction and New Diesel-Electric Hybrid Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:36 AM PST  Whenever you hear the words Subaru and crossover in the same sentence, images of the brand's much-loved Forester come to mind, a car for which stylish good looks take a back seat in favor of interior space, practicality and simplicity. However, with the Viziv crossover concept, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, Subaru is announcing a much more style-oriented approach for its future models and its design direction in general. Read more »   |
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