Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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This year’s Geneva Motor Show turned out to be one of the biggest on record, with the number of high-performance cars and luxury models hard to keep to track of at times. Here’s a quick...
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Brabus package for new Smarts debuts at Geneva Motor ShowSemi-official Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has developed a range of upgrades for the latest-generation Smart cars. The upgrades, previewed this week at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and previously spied in prototype form, are grouped in a new Brabus Sports package, though unlike similar packages from...
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Bugatti breaks the Internet, Aston Martin surprises, it’s supercars galore: The Week In ReverseThis week it’s all about the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The headline act was the Bugatti Chiron, a $2.5 million ride that’s not only beautiful but also faster than any other car in production; another huge hit was Aston Martin’s DB11; there was also a barrage of new supercar models...
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Zenvo TS1 supercar, 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R, 2017 Lincoln MKZ: Today’s Car NewsDanish firm Zenvo has unveiled a new supercar called the TS1. The car is an evolution of the firm’s previous ST1 but has a new engine, new interior and, we’re told, improved performance. The car also has a hardcore version designed strictly for track use. Mercedes-AMG is close to...
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Ken Block to pilot Focus RS in World Rallycross Championship, face off with Sebastien LoebThe FIA-sanctioned World Rallcross Championship will be back for another season in 2016 and this year there’s even more reason to watch. It’s been confirmed that nine-time World Rally Championship winner and Pikes Peak Hill Climb record holder Sebastien Loeb will race this year...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R spy shotsThese are the latest spy shots of the upcoming track-focused Mercedes-AMG GT designed to rival the likes of Aston Martin’s Vantage GT12, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the more mainstream Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Nissan GT-R NISMO models. The aggressive front splitter, front canards, fixed rear...
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Aston Martin has announced a partnership with Swiss luxury watch brand Richard Mille, famous for its tourbillon-equipped watches such as the sapphire crystal-encased RM 056.
Emulating similar...
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Opel boss inadvertently confirms European-sourced Holden CommodoreBy the end of next year, the Australian-built Holden Commodore will be no more, concluding almost four decades of homegrown production. The Commodore nameplate isn’t facing the grave, though. Holden parent General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] has confirmed a new Commodore will be launched in...
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Rear-wheel-drive Opel GT concept debuts in GenevaBehold the new Opel GT. The car is a concept built in true sports car form, with lightweight construction, a rear-wheel-drive layout and a cabin with only the bare essentials. It’s not clear what platform the concept rides on but perhaps it’s the one being developed for the...
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Zenvo launches TS1 supercar at 2016 Geneva auto showZenvo, the other Scandinavian supercar marque, first burst onto the scene back in 2009 with its ST1. The car boasted a supercharged and turbocharged V-8 delivering in excess of 1,100 horsepower, plus an aggressive look that makes a GT-R appear tame in comparison. However, some notable teething...
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Ford’s hotter Fiesta is the ST200The oft-rumored hotter version of the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Fiesta ST has been revealed. The car dons the ST200 moniker and as you may have guessed the number references the new power level. However, that’s power measured in metric horsepower. As measured in the United States...
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Bugatti Chiron to have eight-year lifespan, sell at a profitThe Bugatti Veyron is famous for breaking records, but there’s another record the car broke that Bugatti’s management team probably wished wasn’t so well-known: the huge loss the cars generated with every sale. Bugatti’s Volkswagen Group parent doesn’t release...
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Lexus unveiled the hybrid version of its stunning LC coupe at this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car is designated an LC 500h and it features a next-generation hybrid system.
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Bugatti Chiron engine, Audi SQ7 TDI, Kahn Vengeance: Car News HeadlinesBugatti’s new Chiron supercar was easily one of the stars of this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car is the replacement for the Veyron, and it's said to be significantly faster than its predecessor. Today you get to find out what makes it tick. One new vehicle that was absent from...
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Koenigsegg Agera Final presented at 2016 Geneva Motor Show: Live photosThe new Regera supercar wasn’t the only major announcement from Sweden’s Koenigsegg at this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The company also rolled out the Agera Final, which will be built in an exclusive series of just three cars and marks the end of the Agera line. If you recall...
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Ferrari first to test Halo cockpit protection in F1Official testing for the 2016 Formula One World Championship is still underway in Barcelona, Spain, and today Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] decided to shake things up a little by trialing a new cockpit protection system dubbed the Halo. Pictured above is Kimi Räikkönen in Ferrari’s 2016-spec...
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Audi SQ7 TDI debuts with electric compressor, 663 lb-ft of torqueDespite the challenges faced by the Volkswagen Group over its diesel emissions scandal, it appears diesel isn’t a dirty word for the automaker as it's just announced a mighty V-8 diesel engine that delivers 429 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque. The engine’s first application is...
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Volvo V40 updated, next-gen model bound for USVolvo’s rival to premium compact hatchbacks like the Audi A3 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the V40, isn’t offered in the United States though that is set to change with the next-generation model. However, a new V40 isn’t due for a couple of years still so in the meantime...
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Bugatti’s Chiron is a pure masterpiece where every inch has been meticulously designed and engineered to ensure the car can safely and reliably travel well above takeoff speeds for commercial...
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Kahn Vengeance is an Aston Martin with added aggressionThe United Kingdom’s Kahn Design has evolved over the years from a company designing wheels to a fully-fledged coachbuilding and engineering outfit that can transform pretty much anything on wheels, from Range Rover Evoques right up to Bugatti Veyrons. Kahn Design’s latest creation is...
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2017 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport debuts at Geneva Motor show: Live photosChevrolet has revived the Corvette Grand Sport for the 2017 model year. Now based on the seventh-generation Corvette, the new Grand Sport brings a number of substantial upgrades that make it the ideal choice for Corvette fans looking for a potent track car. The car sticks with the Corvette...
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Arash AF8 Cassini debuts at 2016 Geneva Motor Show: Live photosBritish supercar marque Arash had two models up on display at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. One was an updated version of Arash's AF10 flagship, complete with a hybrid drivetrain. The drivetrain is said to pack a supercharged V-8 and four electric motors for a combined output of more than 2,000...
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2018 Volvo V90: Svelte Swedish wagon debuts in GenevaAfter numerous leaks and prototype sightings, Volvo’s V90 wagon has finally been revealed to the public. The car was presented last month at a private showing in Stockholm, Sweden and this week it was presented at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. We should be seeing it showrooms alongside its...
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Apollo N debuts at 2016 Geneva Motor ShowAlongside the striking Arrow supercar on Apollo’s stand at this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show was another, somewhat more familiar model. The car is the N, essentially an updated version of the former Gumpert Apollo. The latter N symbolizes the Nürburgring, the race track Apollo...
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