Paris Auto Show
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While Ferrari is displaying all five cars in its current lineup at the Paris Auto Show, the most interesting part of its exhibit for supercar fans may be a simple carbon fiber tub, sans bodywork, wheels or drivetrain. That carbon fiber tub, known professionally as a monocoque, is said to form the backbone of the Ferrari F70, successor to the storied Ferrari Enzo. Based on lessons learned from Formula One racing, the carbon composite chassis could be most complex that Ferrari has ever developed; it’s certainly the most complex ever used in a road-going Ferrari. Common methods of...
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Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC Preview: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Though it isn’t the new GranSport that had been rumored, Maserati has upped the performance of its GranTurismo Convertible with a new race-inspired version revealed in full today at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The car is the new Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC, and as its name suggests it...
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2014 VW GTI Live Photos: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Volkswagen is calling the 2014 GTI shown at the Paris Auto Show a near-production-ready concept, so don’t expect to see too many changes when the 2014 GTI hits the streets in late 2013. That’s fine with us, since we appreciate the evolutionary styling changes to Volkswagen’s hot...
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2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Live Photos: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Lamborghini unveiled an updated version of its Gallardo supercar for the 2013 model year at this week’s Paris Auto Show, with the range receiving a fresh new look and also offering customers a whole new level of personalization. The range still consists of six separate models, though now...
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Maserati SUV To Be Called Levante, Baby Sedan To Revive Ghibli Title
Maserati has ambitions plans to boost its annual sales to as much as 50,000 units per year in the mid to longer term, up from less than 7,000 units sold last year. To do so, the automaker intends on two key model introductions with which it hopes to acquire new customers, particularly in emerging...
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2013 Honda CR-Z Preview: 2012 Paris Auto Show
After teasing us with a few fleeting images of its updated CR-Z on its website, Honda has now released full details on the car following its debut today at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. Our prediction Honda engineers would be adding more power to the CR-Z has come true, though the new figures are...
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Coupe-styled crossovers, like the BMW X6, are all the rage with manufacturers these days. So are compact luxury crossovers, which blend the functionality of a crossover with the fuel-sipping practicality of a compact car. Enter Audi’s Crosslane, a new concept debuting at this week’s 2012 Paris Auto Show that will likely see production as the Audi Q2. While smaller than the current Q3 in size, the Q2 will also carry off a coupe-like roofline, although production versions are expected to come with five doors. Audi says it’s an entirely new fusion of technology, engineering and...
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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Previewed In Paris By Concept
Enjoy a first look at the 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI thanks to the unveiling of a virtually production ready concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, the same event where the regular 2014 Golf range is also making its initial public appearance. These official images reveal predictable styling for the...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive debuts in Paris
A couple of years ago Mercedes-Benz made the bold promise to launch an electric version of its SLS AMG gullwing supercar on the market by the end of 2013. Since then we’ve seen several concept versions of the car, which was labeled the SLS AMG E-Cell, though now we’re getting our first...
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Suzuki S-Cross Concept To Spawn New C-Segment Crossover: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Prototypes for Suzuki’s new C-segment crossover have already been spotted testing in Europe, but now the automaker has confirmed the vehicle’s development and given us a preview with a new concept car unveiled today at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The new concept is the Suzuki S-Cross, a...
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Hyundai To Return To WRC With i20 Rally Car
Hyundai has confirmed its intention to return to the World Rally Championship with the unveiling today of a new rally concept based on its i20 hatchback sold overseas. Following its withdrawal from the sport in the last decade, Hyundai has remained committed to establishing an in-house WRC team in...
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Rolls-Royce Presents Art Deco-Inspired Cars At 2012 Paris Auto Show
Rolls-Royce is hoping to provide inspiration to its well-heeled customers who may decide to opt for the automaker’s expanding personalization service, Rolls-Royce Bespoke, with a trio of cars that take their design influence from the Art Deco era. They make their debut today at the 2012 Paris...
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Bentley used to be serious about motorsports and if its latest concept tells us anything, it's clearly considering making a comeback. The Bentley Continental GT3 concept looks like a race car that is ready to take on the competition, though it's strictly a concept at this moment. The massive front splitter and wider bodywork are imposing in person. The side exhaust and massive rear wing are hard to miss, and the hood features heat extractors that also reduce front-end lift at speed. Concept or not, Bentley is planning to continue development and will hopefully return to racing. A test program...
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Live Photos: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Porsche revealed the Panamera Sport Turismo Concept in Paris before its big debut on the show floor tomorrow. Looking like a Panamera with an extended roof, the Panamera Sport Turismo Concept features proportions that are quite fitting of an estate. Back in July we reported that Porsche was working...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Preview: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Jaguar opted to unveil its new 2014 F-Type two-seater convertible on the eve of the Paris Auto Show, at an event held at Paris’ Musée Rodin. Described by Jaguar Global Brand Director Adrian Hallmark as ultra-precise, powerful and sensual, the F-Type represents a return to...
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2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Preview: New Styling And Edizione Tecnica
Lamborghini has given an update to its Gallardo supercar, helping to keep it fresh until a successor arrives sometime in the next year or two. The changes aren’t too drastic, which is to be expected this late into a model’s life cycle, but they do give the Gallardo a much smarter look...
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Bentley Continental GT3 Concept: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Although you’d never guess it from Bentley’s current product line, the luxury automaker has a long history of motorsports glory. From 1927 through 1930, Bentley dominated the competition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking first place in four consecutive years (and capturing first...
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Back in July, we brought you news that Porsche had plans to unveil a shooting brake or estate version of its Panamera sedan at this year’s Paris Auto Show. Now that we’re just hours away from the opening of the Paris festivities, it turns out that we were correct. Making its world...
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Lamborghini is teasing a new version of its Gallardo supercar, which is scheduled to debut tomorrow at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The automaker has released this teaser video, which shows the separate components of the new supercar coming together to form the latest special edition. Together with the video, Lamborghini has mentioned the key word “nova” which suggests the performance of the latest Gallardo variant could be quite explosive. This is expected to be the last version of the Gallardo before its replacement arrives sometime in the next year or two, so it’s likely it...
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Jaguar Gives Us More Footage Of The F-Type At Speed: Video
We’re just days away from the official launch of the eagerly-awaited Jaguar F-Type at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, so the British automaker is pulling out all the stops to get the car noticed. Yesterday, Jaguar released a video showing glimpses of the F-Type testing at Gaydon in the U.K...
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2014 Audi S3 Hatchback Preview: 2012 Paris Auto Show
Audi’s latest-generation S3 has finally been revealed, with the initial three-door hatchback bodystyle so far the only version Audi has announced. The German automaker has decided not to bring its new A3 Hatchback to the U.S., so it’s likely this S3 Hatchback won’t be coming...
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2014 Jaguar F-Type Sights And Sounds In New Video
An un-camouflaged photo of the upcoming 2014 Jaguar F-Type leaked onto the web ahead of its debut at the Paris Auto Show next week, but that hasn't spoiled the fun. If anything, it has us more excited for the car. This video adds to the excitement. The sounds of the F-Type as it flies around the...
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Rolls-Royce To Launch Art Deco-Inspired Cars At 2012 Paris Auto Show
Rolls-Royce will be presenting a trio of Art Deco-inspired cars at next week’s 2012 Paris Auto Show, previewed here today in these arty posters. The posters, which reference a style defined by Rolls-Royce as one of the world’s “most glamorous and exciting” design movements...
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Audi A3 Sportback: 2012 Paris Auto Show
After tracking the new Audi A3 Sportback's progress in spy shots since this summer, we now see the official production version--but we won't get this car here in the U.S., according to Audi USA corporate communications manager Brad Stertz. Instead, we'll get the just-for-us A3 sedan. European...
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