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• Future Cars: Hyundai's All-New 2014 Genesis Sedan Comes into Focus
• LaColors! Who Said the New LaFerrari has to be in Red Only?
• Check Out Toyota's Incredible Collection of Realistic 1:5 Scale Models
• Tesla Teaches Firefighters How To Safely Rip Apart an EV
• BMW F30 3-Series-Based Alpina B3 Turbocharges Into the Geneva Motor Show
• Rise of the Machines: Subaru Models Recalled Because Engines May Start on their Own…
• Oh, Shucks… Turbocharged 2.3-Liter Four-Pot 2015 Ford Mustang is Only for Europe
• Amazing; Corvette Z06 Driver Made it Out Alive from this Horrific Accident [Graphic Images]
• Skoda Shows Off Fabia Combi Monte Carlo and Roomster Noir in Geneva
• Kia's Provo Concept Draws Fire from Northern Ireland Politician
• Subaru Impreza WRX Performs an Amazing Overtake…by Mistake
• Mercedes-Benz Set to Finally Reveal All-New S-Class on May 15
• Volvo Pushes Autonomous Braking Further with Cyclist Detection, Beijing Road Users Troubled
• Great Wall Gives UK Buyers Two Special Edition Steed Pickup Trucks
• Alpina Does its First BMW SUV with New XD3 BiTurbo
• We Give Alfa Romeo 4C a Fresh Lick of Paint
• Lincoln Accepts its Fate and Launches Livery Edition of MKS
• Cazzo! Watch a Ferrari 458 Spider Slide and Crash While Overtaking Another Car
• Hyundai Teases 2014 Equus Sedan Ahead of NY Debut, But You Can See the Real Deal Here
• Video Walkaround of IED's Alfa Romeo Gloria Sports Sedan
• Schwabenfolia Puts Some Wings on the Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Mitsubishi to Preview New Sub-Compact Sedan with Concept G4
• Dacia Gives Duster More Character with Adventure Limited Edition

Future Cars: Hyundai's All-New 2014 Genesis Sedan Comes into Focus Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:45 PM PST Now, when someone asks what type of car you drive, and you answer with 'Genesis', more often than not, you'll receive a puzzling blank stare. However, one need not to be offended; Hyundai's entrant into the luxury car segment is still a relatively new player. Revealed at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, it was Hyundai's interpretation of a luxury sedan to compete with the Euros. While sales of the first generation haven't exactly taken the world by storm, those enthusiastic boffins from South Korea are not waving the white flag just yet. Read more »

LaColors! Who Said the New LaFerrari has to be in Red Only? Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:31 PM PST Sure, we normally associate all Ferraris with their trademark red color, called "Rosso Corsa", but buyers nowadays have a multitude of different finishes to choose from. Aside from the basic palette of colors, Ferrari will pretty much paint your car in any shade of your choosing, provided you come up with the cash (isn't that the case always?). It was only natural, then, that they reveal all their all-new cars finished in Rosso Corsa - it's a matter of tradition. Read more »

Check Out Toyota's Incredible Collection of Realistic 1:5 Scale Models Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:51 PM PST For us gearheads with hollow pockets and empty back accounts, amassing a collection of real life cars is nigh impossible, which probably explains why the scale model industry is thriving. Now, there are scale models and there are scale models for individuals, and then there are the specialty car replicas made by automakers for their eyes alone. However, once in a very, very rare while, some companies share their secret creations for a limited time with the public, as is the case with Toyota. In celebration of the brand's 75th anniversary, Toyota is displaying no less than 50 one-fifth scale creations at the Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagakute city, Aichi prefecture until May 6. Read more »

Tesla Teaches Firefighters How To Safely Rip Apart an EV Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PST Firefighters and rapid response units have been tearing apart wrecked cars (in the event of a very serious accident like this recent Corvette Z06 crash) in order to safely extract their precious human cargo in the same way for decades. They knew they had to steer clear of fuel lines and electrical components, but aside from that, they had free range to chop up the cars as they saw fit. Read more »

BMW F30 3-Series-Based Alpina B3 Turbocharges Into the Geneva Motor Show Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:57 PM PST The Alpina company debuted its own version of BMW's new F30 3-Series at the Geneva Motor Show. It keeps the old model's B3 name and features an uprated version of BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six. The power figure of the engine is increased to 410 PS (404 hp), while torque is also up to an impressive 600 Nm (442 lb-ft). The B3 is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds, before topping out at 302 km/h or 189 mph. Read more »

Rise of the Machines: Subaru Models Recalled Because Engines May Start on their Own… Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:40 PM PST While not deadly like the cinematic Terminator, the software glitch on certain Subaru models equipped with remote starters that can cause the engines to start on their own, could be equally scary. Read more »

Oh, Shucks… Turbocharged 2.3-Liter Four-Pot 2015 Ford Mustang is Only for Europe Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:04 PM PST FoMoCo's "One Ford" philosophy doesn't just apply to their regular lineup of models, but also encompasses their sportier offerings, as well. After turning the Focus and Fiesta ST into global cars, it's time for a much more recognizable model from the Ford stable to go global – we said stable, didn't we? However, there's a twist; while Europe is getting the all-new Mustang in three different cylinder choices, its US home market version is only getting two of them, the V6 and V8, according to an Edmunds report citing company sources. Read more »

Amazing; Corvette Z06 Driver Made it Out Alive from this Horrific Accident [Graphic Images] Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:29 PM PST When we first saw the above photo of the black Chevrolet C6 Corvette Z06 stuck under a box truck on a Los Angeles highway in the news, we were certain that the person(s) inside the car had met his or her maker. Before we continue, we should warn you that some of you might find the following images from the accident disturbing. Read more »

Skoda Shows Off Fabia Combi Monte Carlo and Roomster Noir in Geneva Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PST Aside from the show-stealing appearance of the all-new Octavia, Skoda's Geneva stand also featured interesting special editions of two of their older cars. The first of these is the familiar Fabia Combi (estate), which has been given an optional Monte Carlo package, which has been available for the regular hatchback model since 2011. Read more »

Kia's Provo Concept Draws Fire from Northern Ireland Politician Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:20 PM PST Kia seems to have tangled itself into a messy situation after the release of its new 246HP turbocharged Provo Concept that made its world premiere this week at the Geneva International Auto Show. The reason why Kia is in hot water today has to do with the concept hatchback's name and its association to the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), who engaged in bombing campaigns during the Troubles in Northern Ireland from 1967 to 1997, and whose members were often referred to as "Provos". Read more »

Subaru Impreza WRX Performs an Amazing Overtake…by Mistake Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:50 AM PST Here's one of those incidents that no matter how many times you try to replicate it on purpose, we're pretty sure that the chances of repeating it are near to none. We're going to take a wild guess and say that it happened either in Russia or one of the surrounding countries (if you know where it took place, then tell us in the comments). Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Set to Finally Reveal All-New S-Class on May 15 Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:30 AM PST The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the usually the first image that springs to mind when talking about a modern luxury car. Long wheelbase or short, with a frugal diesel (S250 CDI has a four-cylinder engine) or a big V12, it makes a lot of sense for executives across the world. Furthermore, regardless of what car you own, you should always take a look at the latest S-Class, just so you know what kind of features you can expect in run-of-the-mill cars in ten years' time. Read more »

Volvo Pushes Autonomous Braking Further with Cyclist Detection, Beijing Road Users Troubled Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:59 AM PST Volvo is a manufacturer on a mission to make their cars the safest in the world. They try to push the technology forward more than any other manufacturer, and at this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show, they revealed a unique new safety system. It is called cyclist detection, but aside from doing the obvious (detect cyclists), it can also bring the car to a halt all on its own, if the sensors pick up a in imminent threat. Read more »

Great Wall Gives UK Buyers Two Special Edition Steed Pickup Trucks Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:47 AM PST China's Great Wall brand is broadening the range of its UK market Steed pickup truck with a pair of special edition models named "Steed Chrome" and "Steed Tracker", both of which go on sale this month. Read more »

Alpina Does its First BMW SUV with New XD3 BiTurbo Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:24 AM PST One of the surprise debuts at this week's Geneva Motor Show is Alpina's first ever take on an SUV with the XD3 BiTurbo, which was prompted by the success of crossovers in the market. The renowned BMW tuning house based its model on the X3 xDrive35d, which in stock form, uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel producing 308hp (313PS) and a peak torque of 630Nm (465 lb-ft) paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission for a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 244km/h (152mph). Read more »

We Give Alfa Romeo 4C a Fresh Lick of Paint Posted: 07 Mar 2013 09:46 AM PST The production version of the Alfa Romeo 4C was definitely one of the most eagerly-anticipated sports cars of the Geneva Motor Show. We already knew that the Italian automaker wasn't going to make too many changes over the 4C concept, and aside from the kit car-esque headlights, they did keep their promise. Questionable headlight aesthetics aside, the design of the rest of the car is quite successful, and we couldn't help but wonder what it would look like finished in other colors aside from the red and white variants we've already seen. Read more »

Lincoln Accepts its Fate and Launches Livery Edition of MKS Posted: 07 Mar 2013 09:08 AM PST Up until now, Lincoln has failed to compete against, not only competent German and Japanese luxury brands, but also even home rival Cadillac. Still, if there's one thing Lincoln can say it has been successful at over the years, it is the livery business, especially with the now-defunct classic Town Car. Read more »

Cazzo! Watch a Ferrari 458 Spider Slide and Crash While Overtaking Another Car Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:22 AM PST What are the chances of a Ferrari fan (the seat belt trims leave no doubt about that) filming one of his favorite models getting into an unfortunate accident on a public road? Well, given how rare Ferrari cars are, pretty slim, if you ask us, but not impossible, as this video proves. The Ferrari fan spotted a red-colored 458 Spider on the Autostrada (Italian highway), reportedly in Bari, and quickly took out his camera phone to record the encounter, but little did he know that in a few seconds, the mid-engine supercar would turn into a heap of metal… Read more »

Hyundai Teases 2014 Equus Sedan Ahead of NY Debut, But You Can See the Real Deal Here Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:53 AM PST The next big event on our motor show calendar is the New York International Auto Show at the end of March, where Hyundai will put on display its refreshed 2014 Equus flagship sedan. Read more »

Video Walkaround of IED's Alfa Romeo Gloria Sports Sedan Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:37 AM PST If we are to believe the design minds at the Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin (IED Turin for short), the Gloria concept is everything that North American and Asian consumers want from a modern Alfa Romeo sports sedan. We'll leave that for you to decide after you take a look at the following walk-around video of the Gloria concept shot from IED Turin's Geneva Motor Show booth, courtesy of AutoMotorunSport magazine. Read more »

Schwabenfolia Puts Some Wings on the Chevrolet Camaro SS Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:12 AM PST At the end of the month, GM will unveil a refreshed (as in 2014 model) version of its Chevrolet Camaro at the New York Auto Show, but for the time being, we received word from German tuning brand Schwabenfolia (and some of you thought Gumpert was a bad name…) that it has prepared its own updates for the American muscle car. Read more »

Mitsubishi to Preview New Sub-Compact Sedan with Concept G4 Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:40 AM PST While we were checking out Mitsubishi's CA-MiEV hatchback and GR-HEV pickup truck concepts at the Geneva motor show, the Japanese carmaker announced the global debut of a new concept for a sub-compact sedan named the G4 at the upcoming 34th Bangkok International Motor Show (March 25 through April 7). Read more »

Dacia Gives Duster More Character with Adventure Limited Edition Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:19 AM PST We had heard that Dacia might show a refreshed version of its Duster SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, but instead the Romanian brand brought along a new limited edition version of the series named 'Adventure'. Read more »

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