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  • 2010 Volkswagen Polo

    The small-car surge in the U.S. was cut short last year when once-high fuel prices dropped as suddenly as they'd risen, but the future of the market seems clear: prices will rise again, and small cars will be the best solution. To that end, Volkswagen is planning to bring its 2010 Polo compact car to the U.S. but the story is not so simple. The Polo sold in the U.S. will be different to the one unveiled earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show. Firstly, a new sedan model will be offered, while the regular hatch will also grow in size to suit American tastes. The size difference is due to...

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    Sam Hubinette drifts the Lamborghini LP670-4 SuperVeloce

    No one doubts the credibility of Lamborghini's most performance-focused vehicles, whether on the street, the track or environmentally conditioned multi-story garage. But knowing they are impressive and seeing how impressive they can be with a talented driver behind the wheel are two different...

  • The CIN system in action
    Video: Remote car sales coming to a dealership near you?

    In the future, no one will ever leave their homes. Work, play, business - it will all be done remotely. Or at least that's what it's beginning to seem like. So-called 'telepresence' is one of the buzzwords in the burgeoning robotics industry, but carmakers like Honda are leapfrogging the system...

  • Lewis Hamilton pilots the McLaren F1 remote control car
    Video: McLaren fans inspire remote-control F1 car

    In a viral video Cinderella story that could only happen on the Internet, two McLaren Formula 1 fans have helped to inspire one of the most incredible remote control cars ever: a full-scale, fully functional remote control F1 car. And it's piloted - remotely - by Lewis Hamilton. Two bored office...

  • Switzer P700 Nissan GT-R
    Video: Switzer Performance P700 GT-R hits 626AWHP on the dyno

    We've all seen, and mocked, tuner cars that think adding 100lb of fiberglass body kit will add 50hp at the crank, but Switzer Performance is known for a different kind of tuning: the kind that makes serious power. Confining most of their work to Porsche's fine machinery, their latest example steps...

  • 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept Upstages Geneva Show

    Sleek two-door entry has exceptional flair, diesel power--and yes, custom-fitted Louis Vuitton luggage.

  • protoscar lampo teasers 013

    It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak, or in the case of the new Lampo, in the carbon-fiber composite. The Lampo electric roadster is the latest creation of Swiss design firm Protoscar and it is a preview of the upcoming production due next year. On display this week at the Geneva Motor Show, the Lampo features a twin-motor design and an output of 268hp (199kW) and 440Nm of torque. This design allows one motor to power each axle, which provides...

  • 2010 Audi A4 Allroad quattro
    Audi A4 Allroad quattro back on the cards for U.S. launch

    Audi has unveiled its new A4 Allroad quattro at the Geneva Motor Show today, and latest reports indicate the toughened up Avant on stilts could be heading to the U.S. Audi is keen to sell a new Allroad quattro in the U.S. following the exit of the A6 Allroad quattro back in 2005. That particular...

  • ford iosis max concept 015
    Ford previews next-gen Focus with new Iosis Max concept

    Going global with its products is the new theme at Ford, and the Focus is no exception, so American hatch fans can feel free to get excited: the new Iosis Max concept previews the next-gen car to be built right here in the U.S. The Wayne plant in suburban Detroit and the Louisville plant in...

  • 2009 toyota verson 001
    Toyota adds new Verso MPV to European lineup

    Toyota will be updating its European lineup with the debut of the all-new Verso MPV at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is loosely based on the U.S. market Matrix but offers more space, comfort and practicality, and benefits from the latest occupant and pedestrian safety features...

  • Chevy Spark concept
    More photos of Chevrolet Spark revealed en route to Geneva Motor Show debut

    At last month’s Detroit Auto Show, General Motors confirmed that its all-new Chevrolet Spark minicar would go on sale in the United States by 2011 but apart from the release of a single teaser image no other details were revealed. GM has today released a set of new images of the upcoming...

  • 2009 Dacia Duster concept car
    Dacia envisages low cost crossovers with new Duster concept

    For many readers of this site the Dacia name will be largely unknown but those in the know will immediately recognize it as Renault’s budget brand for emerging markets. For years the Dacia name could only be found on a limited range of econo sedans but lately it has been showing up at...

  • 2010 Volvo S80

    The second-generation Volvo S80 saloon was first introduced for sale back in 2006 and hasn’t seen many major alterations since then except for the introduction of a long-wheelbase version for the Chinese market late last year. That’s all set to change as Volvo has announced plans for a slightly refreshed version due to go on sale in the coming months. Updates to the car, which arrives in time for the 2010 model year, include distinctive changes to the body, a more exclusive interior and a sharper chassis and upgraded engine range. The new model looks lower, longer and wider. This...

  • The recently-unveiled Saab 9-3X
    Saab forced to halt production

    Earlier this week Saab announced its independence from General Motors with optimism, but today the carmaker has been forced by Sweden's Customs Office to cease production and delivery of cars because it hasn't paid the required fees. The Trollhattan plant has stopped production temporarily, though...

  • 2010 Audi S5 Cabrio
    Audi’s handsome A5 and S5 cabrios bare all in new images

    The new A5 and S5 Cabriolet range was quietly revealed late last year during the holiday period between the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows, but with production of the handsome duo kicking off in Germany this month Audi has released a flood of new images and details. The most exciting variant...

  • 2010 Ford Mustang
    2010 Mustang officially priced to start under $21,000

    The 2010 Ford Mustang was revealed in full detail at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, but today Ford released official pricing on the new pony car. Featuring a completely new exterior, thoroughly updated cabin, and a refined engine lineup, the facelifted car is primed to take on the still-new Dodge...

  • 2009 Hyundai HED-6 crossover concept
    Hyundai HED-6 concept revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut

    Following the release of last week’s teaser sketches, Hyundai has produced the first official image for its latest concept vehicle planned for next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle is called the HED-6 and it was created by Hyundai’s European design studios located in...

  • 2010 ford taurus 026
    Hennessey announces plans to modify the Ford Taurus SHO

    Twin-turbos, 365hp - stock - aggressive looks and...four doors? A Blue Oval on the grille? The Ford Taurus SHO is a legendary nameplate with a promising new face for the 2010 model year, and the tuners at Hennessey Performance have taken notice. Not much about the planned modifications are yet...

  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

    One of the hottest cars set to grace the stands at next month’s Geneva Motor Show has been revealed today in the form of the all-new 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe. The svelte two-door is the hotly anticipated replacement for the aging CLK Coupe, which has been falling behind against newer competition such as the Audi A5 and E92 BMW 3-series Coupe, and on initial inspection it looks like the latest E-Class Coupe has the competition nailed in the styling department. The Coupe’s styling is based heavily on the new 2010 E-Class Sedan, unveiled at last month’s Detroit Auto...

  • 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom update
    What financial crisis? Rolls-Royce sells 1212 cars, reveals updated Phantom range

    With all the doom and gloom surrounding the auto industry and the economy in general, it is interesting to see that Rolls-Royce, the manufacturer of some of the most lavish cars on the planet, is enjoying record sales. Last year, the carmaker from Goodwood, UK, sold a total of 1,212 cars, its fifth...

  • 2010 Audi A4 Allroad quattro
    Audi A4 Allroad quattro revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut

    Audi has expanded its A4 range with the introduction of the all-new A4 Allroad quattro, a taller and tougher version of the A4 Avant wagon with permanent AWD and off-road capability. Making its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, the A4 Allroad is packed with a range of new...

  • 2009 bmw 5 series gt concept 002
    BMW reveals 5-series Gran Turismo concept

    In late 2007 BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer revealed plans for several all-new models including a design study called the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS). Today we have the first tangible evidence of the new PAS in the form of the 5-series Gran Turismo (GT) concept vehicle. Set to debut at next...

  • 2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio spy shots
    Spy shots: 2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio

    The Fiat 500 minicar was first unveiled more than a year ago and since then we’ve seen the launch of the sporty Abarth model and even a couple of special edition models. What we are yet to come across is the upcoming Cabrio, which has been spotted by spy photographers almost completely...

  • 2010 BMW X5 M spy shots
    Spy shots: BMW X5 M performance SUV

    Currently sitting atop BMW’s X5 range is the 4.8is but recent news from the boss of BMW’s M division, Ludwig Willisch, has confirmed that performance variants of both the X5 and X6 SUVs are in development. A performance SUV doesn’t really fit in with the M philosophy of increased...

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