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The lights on the Geneva Motor Show floor have barely cooled, and already we're on to the next one: the New York Auto Show. One of the most most potentially interesting not-completely-new cars there will be the refreshed 2014 Camaro, confirmed today. According to the New York International Auto Show's latest newsletter, the new Camaro "advances the design and performance attributes that have made it the most popular sports car under $50,000 for three consecutive years." What exactly that might entail isn't at all clear, but aesthetic updates are almost certain, and other potential upgrade...
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Aston Martin Shows Off At The 2013 Geneva Motor Show: VideoAs Aston Martin continues its 100th birthday celebration throughout 2013, the Gaydon, England, automaker has debuted three models at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The new Rapide S is making its world premier at the event, while the Centenary Edition Vanquish and the Q by Aston Martin are...
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Touring Superleggera’s Production Disco Volante Debuts: VideoTouring Superleggera’s Disco Volante is without doubt one of the most beautiful cars on show this week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, though this isn’t a concept like we saw at last year’s show but a production model the Italian coachbuilder is now taking orders for. Touring has...
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Ferrari LaFerrari Versus McLaren P1: By The NumbersThe battle of the hybrid supercars is on, and this is the first engagement: McLaren's P1 versus the Ferrari LaFerrari. As the figures show, the two cars are closely matched, though the LaFerrari wins on outright power, with 47 more horses on tap. McLaren goes about generating its power in a...
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Spyker B6 Venator Sports Car Tipped For Production In 2014It’s been a while since Spyker launched a new model under its own brand. After all, its current--and only--model, the C8 Aileron, can trace its roots back to the C8 Spyder launched in 2000. Over the years, the Dutch sports car manufacturer has tried to branch out into more profitable areas...
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Ferrari’s new flagship is the LaFerrari supercarYou are looking at the first images of Ferrari’s new flagship supercar, the LaFerrari, Italian for “TheFerrari.” Code named the F150, the car that replaces the Enzo at the top of the Ferrari hierarchy made its debut today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, easily stealing the...
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Less than two months out from its world debut in Detroit, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has spawned its convertible variant, and we’re glad to confirm that the drop-top looks every bit as gorgeous as the coupe. Chevrolet used this week’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show to reveal the new 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible, which may seem an odd location for the debut of one of America’s most iconic sports cars but not when you consider the global ambitions the bowtie brand has for this seventh generation of the car. While the convertible shares almost all of the coupe’s...
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2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Unveiled: 2013 Geneva Motor ShowThe Rolls-Royce Wraith is finally here, after a seemingly endless stream of teasers and sketches. Will it have what it takes to dethrone the Bentley Continental GT from its hyper-luxe coupe reign? With fastback styling and Rolls-Royce's unique take on automotive sartorial splendor, the Wraith...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG: Under $50k, 0-60 In 4.6sWhile the 2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG makes its private debut tonight ahead of its public debut tomorrow, Motor Authority is on hand to view it--and the CLA45 AMG. The A45 AMG was revealed by recording artist Usher and Mercedes and AMG executives in Geneva before tomorrow's motor show press...
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2014 Porsche 911 GT3 unveiled at 2013 Geneva auto showThe 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is now official: with its PDK transmission and 475-horsepower output, it's the hottest 991 Porsche 911 yet, and it looks every inch the part of the road-going racer--and exactly like the leaked images revealed earlier today. Rated at 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, 0-124 mph...
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Lamborghini Veneno fully revealed at 2013 Geneva auto showThough it has historically been a neutral territory, Switzerland is the epicenter of the hypercar wars today, with the Lamborghini Veneno arriving in Geneva to battle the McLaren P1 and Ferrari's 'special series car.' Taking the limited production concept to its extreme, just three Venenos will be...
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Volkswagen Golf Variant Preview: 2013 Geneva Motor ShowThough it's more readily known as the Jetta SportWagen here in the U.S. (with a few tweaks to make it look more like the Jetta) the Golf Variant is how the rest of the world knows this compact wagon, and it's getting an all-new version at this year's Geneva Motor Show. This is what we'll see in the...
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On the auto show circuit, the annual event in the Swiss city of Geneva isn’t exactly known for being a place where mainstream automakers present their wares, and a quick perusal of this year’s list of debuts, which includes more than 130 world firsts, shows exactly why. The Geneva Motor Show tends to be neutral territory for supercar manufacturers and the ultra-luxury brands to present their latest and greatest, and this year’s show is set to be one of the biggest in the event’s 108-year history. In less than a fortnight we will be treated to new flagship supercars...
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Koenigsegg Marks A Decade Of Production With Hundra SupercarSwedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg is heading to next week’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a brand new supercar in tow. But the new car isn’t just another run-of-the-mill Koenigsegg, if there is such a thing, but the company’s 100th car ever built. A hundred cars may not seem...
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Last C6 Chevrolet Corvette Rolls Off The LineThe very last C6 Corvette to ever be built was a white 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible.
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Toyota FT-86 Open concept revealedThe Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ have proven their mettle when it comes to sheer driving fun, despite their low power and relatively low cost. But wouldn't a convertible version be nice? That's exactly what's next, as previewed by the Toyota FT-86 Open Concept to be revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor...
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2012-2013 Porsche 911 Models Recalled Due To Faulty Exhaust PipesIn a rare occurrence, Porsche is recalling certain versions of its latest 991-series 911 sports car due to a problem with the exhaust pipes of the cars. The recall affects 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 models from the 2012 and 2013 model years, but only those built from March 7, 2012, through...
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KTM Shows X-Bow GT With Windows, Doors Ahead Of Geneva Motor ShowThe KTM X-Bow is an unflinchingly stripped-down track car that coincidentally happens to be street legal. The latest iteration of the X-Bow, the GT, makes that street aspect of its use a bit more tolerable--but only a bit. Rumors of just such a car have been circulating for over a year now, but...
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The 2014 Volkswagen
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Top Gear USA Pits NASCAR Against McLaren MP4-12C TonightTop Gear USA has shaped up to be much more interesting than it was in its early episodes--to the point of being rather entertaining in its third season. Tonight's show, airing at 9 p.m. Eastern, looks to be another step forward. Pitting NASCAR driver Carl Edwards in his No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing...
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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible: First DriveWe take the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible on a long and treacherous winter drive through the mountains of California and Nevada. Along the way we find some surprising characteristics of this hyper-luxury, super-performance drop-top.
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McLaren P1 Production Model, Full Specs RevealedThis is the McLaren P1 supercar as it will appear at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5 and in McLaren showrooms all around the globe later in the year. The production version looks almost identical to the concept version unveiled last year in Paris, with only a few subtle details to tell them...
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Nissan Names Nismo Its Official Performance PartnerThough the two have been linked closely for almost three decades, today, Nissan named motorsport and engineering firm Nismo its exclusive global performance and motorsport partner. Nismo is already highly regarded in performance circles, though Nissan has never fully exploited the potential of the...
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2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Full SpecsIt was at the Geneva Motor Show just two years ago where Alfa Romeo first unveiled its stunning 4C concept car. Now, just a week out from this year’s show, Alfa Romeo has revealed full specifications for the production 4C, which heralds the return of the illustrious Italian brand on U.S. soil...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran