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With Aston Martin city cars, Ferrari hybrids, Porsche hybrids and Audi diesels dancing through its halls, it's no wonder the 2010 Geneva Motor Show attracts its share of off-message green machines. Perhaps no nameplate in the world is as off-message, in toto, as Rinspeed. In past years, the wacky Swiss tuners have brought us amphibious cars, nearly invisible cars, flying cars, and unclassifiable things we think are cars. It's all clever PR for their tuning werkes--and a nice sideshow to the usual Geneva clatter. This year's concept seems a little too dead-on for Rinspeed, though. The UC? (you...
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Citroen Previews DS High Rider Concept Ahead Of Geneva Debut
Moving up in the automotive world is a difficult task, whether it's Acura trying to reach tier 1 luxury status or Hyundai-Kia seeking recognition as a globally competitive automaker. France's Citroen has faced its own difficulties in recent years, producing products that outstrip the brand's...
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Video Two Pack: Porsche's 911 GT3 R Hybrid Hits The Track
The KERS-based hybrid system delivers F1 tech to a GT car.
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The Rest Of The 2010 F1 Grid: Lotus Returns, Virgin Struggles
The 2010 F1 grid is complete with the exception of two cars.
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Video: Local Motors Rally Fighter Gets Freaky In The Dirt
The first-ever Creative Commons rally facer looks impressive in action.
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Actor, singer, dancer, and former Mouseketeer Ryan Gosling hasn't been cranking out many movies lately. Apparently, he's been spending a lot of time in the studio with his band Dead Man's Bones. Which is a shame, because while Dead Man's Bones are really awesome cookies, they are less awesome in musical form. And also, we really liked Half Nelson. We would prefer the movies, please. As it turns out, we're in luck: rumor has it that Ryan is returning to the big screen soon, having been tapped to replace Hugh Jackman as the star of Drive, a film about a man who's a "Hollywood stunt driver by...
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BMW Drops Details On X5 M Sport, M3 Competition Package
BMW's M Division lineup for 2010 gets some new features.
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Lamborghini Builds 4,000th Murcielago
The Italian supercarmaker has hit a milestone in its production of the Murcielago.
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2011 Audi A1 Online Design Contest Hints At U.S. Sale
The new 2011 Audi A1 has been both hinted for and against U.S. sales.
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World Record Set By A Car Company You Wouldn’t Expect
Alfa Romeo Dealer Sets Record With Event Participation
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Ferrari Returns To Need For Speed Series After Seven Year Hiatus
For the driving simulator fan, the Need for Speed series holds a certain nostalgia as one of the first really fun and engaging car games. For the past 16 years the franchise has expanded on that theme, evolving to a level of realistic graphics and fun-focused gameplay that everyone can get on board...
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This year is Alfa Romeo's centenary and in honor of the occasion the automaker is planning a series of special events, including the unveiling of a brand new model on June 24, 2010--the automaker's actual birthday. This new model is expected to be a high-performance GTA version of the 8C Competizione supercar but before that we will also see three new concept cars designed and built by Italy's three major Turin design houses--Stile Bertone, Pininfarina and Italdesign Giugiaro--unveiled at next month's 2010 Geneva Motor Show. However, it's not just Alfa Romeo the company that's getting in...
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Chrysler Confirms 2011 Fiat 500 On Sale By End Of Year
The 2011 Fiat 500 will mark the brand's return to the U.S.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Cosworth-Subaru WRX STI One-Off
The special-edition car will be an engineering tour de force.
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2011 Audi A1 Cabrio Rendered
The 2011 Audi A1 just hit the web, and now we have a preview of what the A1 Cabrio may look like.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car
The news puts a new spin on Porsche's hybrid sports car plans.
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Report: Audi Planning Four A1 Variants But None For U.S.
The minicar segment is about to explode, with new models planned from most of the major automakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi. While most are heading down the budget road Audi will be launching an upmarket model to tackle the likes of the MINI, Fiat 500...
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The Volkswagen Touareg has achieved only modest sales since its launch in 2003, mainly because of its lack of seven-seater capability and premium price tag compared with many of its Japanese rivals. The second-generation of the SUV, the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, has now been revealed ahead of its world debut scheduled for next month's 2010 Geneva Motor Show and by the look of things many of the issues of the previous model have now been addressed. Looking more like an Audi than a Volkswagen, the new Touareg features a muscular and sculpted body with LED highlights and an aggressive...
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Toyota Spins New Commercial For U.S. Audience
In An Effort To Protect Their Market Share, Toyota Ensures Their Commitment
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept Live Photos
Powered by a newly-developed plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept unveiled today in Chicago puts a new face on green, and it's a face we'd like to see more of. Far from the often stodgy and dimly-hued hybrids that are in production today, the Ray brings a fresh, sporty feel...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Nissan Juke Unveiled
The Nissan Juke will be headed to the U.S. in April for the New York Auto Show.
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Toyota Avalon Live Photos
The 2011 Toyota Avalon hit the Chicago show floor today, and though it's not what most people would call "inspired," it's a conservative, modern-looking sedan with a good selection of features and plenty of space inside. Will it be enough to get people over their Toyotaphobia following...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 IndyCar DeltaWing concept
The Indy Racing League's Dallara spec chassis is growing long in the tooth and tired in appearance, but it's due to be replaced by an all-new car unveiled today. Designed by a group of Indy execs, the Delta Wing's production will be outsourced to existing industry builders to produce a car that's...
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