Geneva Motor Show
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Geneva marked the debut of the hottest car in Ford's Fiesta range, the sporty ST model. Based on the three-door Fiesta on sale in Europe, the Fiesta gains a 177-horsepower EcoBoost four-cylinder, and aggressive styling influenced by the upcoming Focus ST. Ford has honed the chassis on the world-famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, and the car now sits 15mm lower than its regular counterparts, with stiffer chassis settings to tackle the turns. Torque vectoring control keeps the front wheels in check on your way to 60 mph in under 7 seconds, and top speed is "over 136 mph". The...
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2013 Audi A3 Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowWe caught our first glimpse of the 2013 Audi A3 when images leaked onto the internet last month, but the model finally made its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new A3 is instantly recognisable as an Audi - the deep, confident grille, LED-equipped lights and clean lines from nose...
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Gumpert Apollo Enraged And Apollo R Debut In GenevaGermany’s Gumpert unveiled two new supercars at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, both of them based on the existing Apollo model though each designed for very a different type of customer. The exampled finished in black is the Gumpert Apollo Enraged, a limited edition model described as...
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Italdesign Giugiaro Brivido Concept: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowAfter a full batch of drip-fed teasers we were as ready as anyone for Italdesign Giugiaro to get it over with and just show us the Brivido. We're glad we were here at the Geneva Motor Show, however, as it's a looker. Sure, it's not likely to see the light of day, and it's a bit of an odd duck in...
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2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowJaguar and Geneva have always had a special connection, ever since the now-famous E-Type was launched at the show back in 1961. The XF Sportbrake isn't as glamorous as an E-Type but Jaguar's wagon is still a sophisticated beast, and we grabbed some live photos of it on the show floor. The...
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Aston Martin V12 Zagato Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowAston Martin's ultra-exclusive V12 Zagato, which debuted at last months Kuwait Concours d'Elegance, is on display at this week's Geneva Motor Show.
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The long-awaited GTA Spano supercar debuts in production form at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
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2013 Fiat 500L Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowFiat first released the details on the fourth addition to its 500 lineup, the 500L, early last month. Now there's a handful of new photos of the maxi-mini 500L, live from its official world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The “L” in 500L stands for “large” and while...
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Pininfarina Cambiano Concept Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowAs is often the case in this digital age, the Pininfarina Cambiano Concept leaked onto the web ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Fortunately, however, it looks at least as good in person, and on the show floor, it was accompanied by a rather lovely model. Embracing a...
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Nissan Hi-Cross Concept: Live Photos And Video From GenevaAt the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan released more details for the Hi-Cross Concept that it's previously teased. At face value, the Hi-Cross provides a first glimpse of a considerably curview next-generation X-Trail crossover—a vehicle that's sold in Europe, Australia, Japan, and other markets...
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2012 BMW M6 Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowWhile much of the rest of the BMW lineup is downsizing to turbocharged four-cylinders, the M6 is downsizing to a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. Yes, the V10 is gone, but the new model's power figures are right where they need to be, and, perhaps more importantly, so is the look. We've already seen the...
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Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowBentley's luxury performance SUV concept, the EXP 9 F, makes its worldwide debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
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As the Phantom flagship enters its tenth model year, Rolls-Royce today unveiled an update to keep the range at the pinnacle of luxury and capability. To be known as the 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, the sedan, coupe, and drophead coupe models have received modifications to their styling, drivetrains, connectivity features, and other luxury accoutrements. "These cars are timeless in their appeal," said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, "but technology moves rapidly and we cannot afford to stand still." Starting from the front, the Phantom Series II features...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowThe Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse blends the open-air appeal of the Grand Sport with the additional power of the Super Sport.
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Lamborghini Aventador J Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowLamborghini's no-compromise roadster, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, will be built in an edition of one.
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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowFerrari’s latest supercar, the F12 Berlinetta, has finally made its official world debut and here are the live photos of the stunning GT in an also new Rosso Berlinetta paint finish. Introducing the car today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show was Ferrari chairman and possible future politician...
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Lexus RX 450h F-Sport Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowLexus is showing the 2013 RX 450h F-Sport at this week's Geneva Motor Show.
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Range Rover Evoque Convertible Live Photos: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowThe idea of a convertible crossover isn't new--and it isn't even originally Range Rover's, but with the appearance of the Evoque Convertible Concept, it looks like it should have been. Combining the topless look with crossover utility in a way the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet couldn't, the Evoque...
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The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is well underway even though it's still early morning in the States, and one of the highlights thus far--aside from the odd one-off Lamborghini--is the official auto show unveiling of the 2013 Porsche Boxster. With a much cleaner, more powerful look than its predecessor, the Boxster is now a worthy little brother--and for some, possibly even an alternative--to the new 991 Porsche 911. Packing more power in addition to its fresher looks, the latest iteration of the Boxster promises to be as fun as it is beautiful. For the full story on the 2013 Porsche Boxster, catch...
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Volkswagen Polo Blue GT Is First Car With Four-Cylinder Deactivation TechVolkswagen is setting out to prove that green econo cars can be sporty too with its latest Polo Blue GT model that is making its world debut today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Based on the popular Polo hatchback that’s been on sale overseas for several years now, the Polo Blue GT combines...
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New Audi A3 Debuts In GenevaAudi is unveiling its redesigned A3 at this week's Geneva Motor Show, but it's opted to release images ahead of the car's debut
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2013 Ford Fiesta ST Debuts At 2012 Geneva Motor ShowPowered by an EcoBoost engine and displaying aggressive styling, Ford is taking the Fiesta subcompact to a new level with the ST model due in 2013. Due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the new 2013 Ford Fiesta ST has had its chassis and engine developed on the famous Nürburgring...
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Lamborghini Aventador J: 2012 Geneva Motor ShowBuilt from the beginning as a one-off showpiece that just a single lucky Lamborghini fan would own, the Aventador J revealed today at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is an expected yet stunning take on an already mind-boggling car. With a carbon monocoque, the idea of an open driving position is perhaps...
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Bentley Reveals Its EXP 9 F Luxury Performance SUV ConceptBentley's rumored SUV Concept will make its public debut at this week's Geneva Motor Show.
Kurt Ernst