Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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The Ferrari LaFerrari has already seen more than 1,000 requests from interested buyers. At the car's millian-dollar-plus price, that's no small amount of interest. Unfortunately for about half of... -
Four-Cylinder Mustang, 2014 Equus Teased, Alfa 4C Launch Edition: Car News HeadlinesA four-cylinder next-generation Mustang may indeed be in the works--but it might only be for Europe. Why? The reason probably comes down to cost--and Ford can charge more overseas than they can in the U.S. The 2014 Hyundai Equus has been teased ahead of its planned unveiling at the New York Auto...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Refresh Coming To New York Auto ShowThe 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...
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LaFerrari Vs. McLaren P1, Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls-Royce Wraith: Today's Car NewsWith the Geneva Motor Show's cornucopia of new cars, there's a bit of something for everyone, from hyper-fast hybrids to luxurious cruisers and more. The Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1 face off for the first time--on the stat sheet--with our quick comparison infographic of the two. But the full...
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Subaru Viziv Concept Live Photos: 2013 Geneva Motor ShowWhile Subaru's crossover and SUV styling has had some notable misses, the new Viziv concept unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show looks to put the brand on a very attractive new heading. Still a bit quirky--certainly not plain vanilla--the Viziv doesn't offer any of the awkward or confused...
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2015 Volkswagen GTI, GTD, And 2015 Jetta SportWagen: Live From GenevaThe latest in Volkswagen's hot hatch saga is upon us, in the form of the stronger, sleeker 2015 GTI. It's also getting a new diesel equivalent in the form of the GTD, and the Golf Variant gives us a preview of what to expect of the 2015 Jetta SportWagen. They're all on display today at the 2013...
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As the BMW 3-Series range bifurcates into four-and-more-door 3-Series models and two-door 4-Series cars, it's getting a new addition: the 3-Series Gran Turismo, unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva...
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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Live From Geneva: GalleryThe Rolls-Royce Wraith is grabbing much of the hyper-luxury attention at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, but that shouldn't diminish the newly revamped Bentley Flying Spur's glow. With a smoother, sleeker take on design, the new Flying Spur also offers the latest in technological advancements at...
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2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith Live Photos & Video From GenevaThe elegance of two-door motoring just grew to new heights: the Rolls-Royce Wraith has been unveiled in Geneva. With unique fastback styling, rearward-opening coach doors, and an interior that rivals the stratospheric Phantom, the Wraith promises a combination of sport and elegance that few cars...
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Ferrari LaFerrari Versus McLaren P1: By The Numbers
The 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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2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Live From Geneva: Photos & VideoSome will decry the latest 991-based Porsche 911 GT3 as "not a real GT3" because of its PDK transmission, electric power steering, and increasingly tech-driven handling. But for those interested in absolute lap times, all of this "purist" moaning is just that--moaning. Porsche's engineers are no...
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Ferrari LaFerrari, Lamborghini Veneno, McLaren P1: Car News HeadlinesThe 2013 Geneva Motor Show is in full swing, and the hypercars are the headline acts. Ferrari's redundantly named LaFerrari is an F1-inspired bit of brilliance, packing a whopping 950 horsepower between its V-12 engine and hybrid drive system. That one-ups the McLaren P1, if only by a bit, as it's...
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The second version of the all-new, seventh-generation Chevy Corvette Stingray has finally arrived: the Stingray Convertible is on display at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
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Lamborghini Veneno debuts in Geneva: Live photosWith the Ferrari LaFerrari (say that twice..wait, you already did) and McLaren P1 absorbing much of the megawatt spotlight in Geneva, the three-unit Lamborghini Veneno is easy to miss--that is, until you see it. As these live photos from the 2013 Geneva Motor Show display in detail, the Veneno is...
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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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DeltaWing Race Car Gets New High-Visibility LiveryThe DeltaWing (formerly partnered with Nissan) race car has seen a surprising amount of success and adversity in its very short run at professional racing. This season, it's wearing a much more easily visible livery of shiny silver. Hopefully it will be a bit more successful in avoiding the scrapes...
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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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Though 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,...
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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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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Revealed Some MoreThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible is just a couple of days away from its official unveiling, but today, we get another sneak peek at the car as it prepares for its 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut. Three new images (for a total of five) of the 2014 Stingray Convertible have popped up on...
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Lamborghini Veneno, Ferrari 'Special Series Car', Corvette Stingray Convertible: Today's Car NewsThe 2013 Geneva Motor Show is just about to open to the world's press, and in advance, the concepts and cars are launching left and right. Lamborghini's Veneno has leaked to the web in all of its 740-horsepower, Sesto Elemento-inspired glory. The full details will be even more impressive, however...
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Lamborghini Veneno Leaked Ahead Of Geneva Motor ShowThe beyond-super supercar wars are already primed to be hot at Geneva with McLaren's P1 and Ferrari's replacement for the Enzo on deck, but now it looks like Lamborghini will join the fray with this, the Veneno. We can't tell you anything more about the car than what's already aboard the rumor...
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Another Ferrari F150 'Special Series Car' Teaser RevealedUPDATE: Ferrari’s new flagship, the La Ferrari, has been revealed. Click here for all the details. Ferrari has posted yet another image of the car codenamed F150 (or F70) and referred to as the new Special Series Car on its Facebook page. This time it isn't too difficult to tell what part of...
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