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We asked "why?" when we first saw the 2011 Rinspeed BamBoo concept last year, and we once again feel compelled to question this car's existence. It's not moving, it's not appealing, and it's never going to be sold to anyone for real money. But nonetheless, here it is, in all its self-important...

This is the new 2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept, the first design penned by Saab’s recently appointed design director Jason Castriota. You may recall that Castriota was the man behind the striking Bertone Mantide and that concept’s influences can clearly be seen in the new PhoeniX. The latest...

Toyota’s long-awaited rear-wheel drive sports car that it's developing together with Subaru has been confirmed for launch in 2012 and at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show the Japanese auto giant has unveiled a new concept car previewing it. Dubbed the FT-86 II, the new concept is based...

The Volkswagen Golf R has been on sale in Europe and other parts of the globe for the good part of a year now but we won’t be getting the car until around the end of this year--and we can’t wait. With a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine churning out 266 horsepower and matched...

What you’re looking at is the next-generation Toyota Yaris, previewed here as a concept vehicle equipped with a Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new concept confirms Toyota’s commitment to offer a hybrid option on its entire model line, including...

Aston Martin surprised us all by announcing the new 2012 Aston Martin Virage--and Virage Volante drop-top--but the car is here, revealed in full at today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Sitting between the DBS and DB9, the Virage comes powered by Aston Martin's familiar 6.0-liter V-12 engine, rated...

Following yesterday’s leak and the official stuff we saw last month, Audi has finally released the full gamut of images and details on its svelte new A3 Sedan Concept, which is on display this week at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The car is a preview of the next-generaiton A3 and represents...

Jaguar may be celebrating 50 years of its iconic E-Type at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from rolling out a very special version of its equally stunning XKR. Of course, we’re talking about the new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S, which has been billed...

With its latest concept car, the all-new 2011 Mazda Minagi, Mazda is essentially giving us a preview of its replacement for the Tribute compact SUV. The aging Tribute is long overdue for an update and reports of a sharper and more dynamic compact crossover from Mazda date back to early 2007, so...

Last month we saw four-time Finnish rally champ Juha Kankkunen break the ice speed record on the surface of the frozen Baltic Sea using a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible. His fastest time was a neck-snapping 205.48 mph, and in honor of that feat Bentley is building a limited edition...

The second of Italdesign Giugiaro's two Volkswagen A-segment preview concepts is the Tex, which puts a sportier, more near-term spin on the future of the compact car. Using a hybrid drivetrain instead of the GO!'s electric system, the Tex also finds a happy middle ground between the present and the...

The Geneva Motor Show is already underway in fits and starts, with the official opening of press days tomorrow, and the concepts are pouring out. Among the latest is the Italdesign Giugiaro Volkswagen GO! concept, which looks at the potential future of the small-car segment. The GO! combines small...

Highlighting Ford's innovative vision for the small car market. That's how the Blue Oval is pitching its production-ready compact MPV concept, the B-Max, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show. The production ready part is a certainty--this is no concept car. Ford says it previews...

There have been reports about Rolls-Royce developing an all-electric version of its Phantom luxury sedan for several years now, the latest with newly appointed CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes admitting such a car would be good idea. Old-world charm, resolute styling and blue-blooded buyers may not be...

The Volkswagen Microbus has been a cult classic since its debut 60 years ago, despite aging sheetmetal and what is, by today's standards, marginal safety and performance. VW hopes to change that with the new Bulli, a concept electric van being shown this week in Geneva. The Bulli is, according to...

After an absurd week of leaks and broken embargoes, the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is officially here. Replacing the Murcielago as the flagship Lambo, the Aventador represents the pinnacle of the company's design and construction capabilities. Its performance stats reflect that. All-wheel drive...

The future at Spyker appears to be bright--at least in terms of racing--despite last week's announcement of a pending sale to Vladimir Antonov's CPP Global Holdings. The motorsports division of Spyker Cars, Spyker Squadron, announced today it is working on a new race car for the 2012 season in FIA...

Lexus is recalling approximately 409,000 vehicles for various reasons, all of which could lead to a stuck accelerator pedal. Three different vehicles are involved, and each has a different problem. The biggest recall is for 372,000 Lexus RX models, made from 2004-2006, including some early 2007...

Those of you with keen memories will recall a new concept from Alfa Romeo, a new sports car called the 4C, was expected to arrive around the brand's 100th anniversary celebrations, which happened to coincide with last year's Pebble Beach show. But it never came. Now it's expected at Geneva. New...

High Gear Media Editorial Director Marty Padgett spent part of last week in Monterey, California driving the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (ah, the perks of sitting in the big chair), and he has reported back to us. His first drive can be found on HGM's luxury/performance site Motor Authority, and...