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2009 Geneva Motor Show
2009 Geneva Motor Show: The Movie!
We've shown you the booth professionals, the concept cars and all our day one galleries. But now, witness the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as you've never seen it before. Benny Hill soundtrack? No extra charge. More »
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Ferrari 599XX: First Live Shots Of New Track-Ready Stallion!
Here's the exclusive first shots of the Ferrari 599XX, a F1-inspired carbon-fiber track weapon designed to test new race-ready technologies. We recommend you poke a hole in a paper plate before directly viewing this gallery. More »
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Pagani Zonda F Cinque: Last Zonda Until Next One Heading To Geneva
We were under the impression the belligerently awesome Pagani Zonda R's would be the last Zonda. Nope. Apparently, one last Zonda F-based edition will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Pagani Zonda F Cinque. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Cognitive Friction: To "refresh" the Zonda design, Pagani pushed F Cinque on their keyboard 3 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante Drops Top Ahead Of Geneva
Aston Martin just couldn't wait for next month's Geneva Motor Show, deciding instead to give us an early peak at the 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante. More »
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Nissan NV200: New Small Van Carries Cargo, People To Geneva
The new Nissan NV200 we first saw in concept back in 2007 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show boasting either commercial cargo-carrying or passenger-carrying applications. Maybe the Ford Transit Connect should watch its back. More » -
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Giugiaro Frazer Nash Concept: World's Fastest Hybrid
We don't know why Giugiaro named this after a long-defunct builder of idiosyncratic British sports cars, but the Frazer Nash concept is looking to become the world's fastest hybrid with a 186 MPH top speed.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Rust-MyEnemy: That's shit. My concept can do 220mph, and all while its occupants are inside drinking brandy sours and playing twister.... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Infiniti To Reveal Concept Car, Louis Vuitton Luggage At Geneva
Hard to imagine a stranger marketing fit than French luxury bag maker Louis Vuitton and Infiniti, Nissan's re-badged luxury brand, but they're partnering on a new concept debuting at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Wow, so this marks the first time that a car manufacturer and a luggage or design company have paired together?... 12 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Porsche 911 GT3: Now With Photo Gallery, Video
We got a chance to show you a couple pictures of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 this morning, but now the cat's fully out of the bag along with some great track footage below. More »
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2010 Porsche 911 GT3: 435 HP, Priced From $112,200
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 has been revealed ahead of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. With a base price of $112,200, one would expect it to deliver some walloping technology. It doesn't appear to disappoint. More »
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The Booth Professionals of the 2008 Guangzhou International Auto Show
As a result of covering an auto show or two in our time, we've become veritable connoisseurs regarding the mistresses of motors we lovingly refer to as Booth Professionals. We've brought you delightful displays of debutantes from far away locations such as Geneva, Paris, Las Vegas and Detroit. Apologies for the blurry nature of a few of these pictorials, we've got the shakes from a bit of bad Mu Shu pork. More »
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Geneva Project Hell? Aston Martin V8 Vantage
As we were exiting the incredibly trippy Schtroumpfs residential development, our eye caught something sleek and silver and slowly floating down the road on a flatbed. This Aston Martin V8 Vantage seems to be in the midst of a restoration and probably becoming a new man's Project Car Hell. We couldn't quite nail down the vintage, but it looks like early 70's for this lithe British beast. The fella with the Touareg seemed happy with the attention the car garnered, but we would have lost our minds driving that big trailer around the cramped streets of Geneva. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Rust-MyEnemy is stll out there!: @GreenVanMan: Triumph 2500. Originally 2.5Pi, with Lucas injeccy, then carbs as the 2500. (engine fires) BL didn't even trust Lucas when... more » | Other threads
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DOTS Geneva: A Tiny Something Or Other
We have no idea what this is, but after the Peel Trident, this is probably the smallest street legal vehicle we've ever seen. And despite our best deciphering and sleuthing efforts, it remains unidentified. F-gobble-de-gook Tech was the best we could get out of it. How can someone get into this thing and feel fine about it? We'd rather take our chances on a regular scoot, at least there you can jump away from a wreck. But hey, this is a convertible and has those fancy, new fangled canvas doors. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by mikewebb1514: I read that in France they license these vehicles as motorcycles. That seem ok to me. With the roll bar,... more » | Other threads
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2009 Infiniti FX50 Lands In Geneva, Impresses Booth Professionals With 5.0 Liter V8
Remember when only muscle cars had 390 horsepower? Of course you don't. Therefore, it shan't give thee pause the new 2009 Infiniti FX50 has the same. That by way of Nissan's 5.0 liter V8 — that outpowers BMW's X5 4.8i — over a seven-speed transmission. Other than a significant facelift, the longtime oddball SUV gets a four-wheel double-wishbone suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC); four-wheel active steering and intelligent brake assist. The most notable interior feature, other than the 11-speaker Bose audio system and active safety gewgaws like intelligent cruise control and Distance Control Assist (DCA), is the new 360-degree Around View Monitor system, shared with its smaller EX counterpart. The FX50 will hit the US mid-year before a European ship date in the fall, followed by stoplight-to-stoplight guffaws involving errant X5s in Basel. More »
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DOTS Geneva: Citroen 2CV
We haven't run the numbers, but there is an assumption the Citroen 2CV makes a decent showing when scored by our official guidelines. We caught this one parked alongside the Eglise Russa (Russian Church) and couldn't help but snap away like it was freshly unveiled. The French horse was tucked in tight and of course passers by assumed we were either French or insane while standing in the road admiring its underpowered glory. More »
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DOTS Geneva: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Wandering around Geneva, a couple of things become readily apparent. First and foremost, this is a rich-ass city. Banks and ultra high end luxury stores are as common as faux hawks, and the Audi RS4 is a commoners' car. Another thing you notice quite quickly is how a city situated between two mountain ranges at the bottom of a giant lake gets kinda windy. I'm not going to step on Chicago's toes, but there may be a lost ear on the Rue De Mont Blanc Bridge. The brutal cold wasn't enough to keep us from finding this Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano parked street side. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Euromobile: @C Я 人 P Ѕ T 人 Ї Й: It looks like it features the Canton flag, which you'll also... more » | Other threads
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By Mark ArnoldComment by LuciferV8: Put that body on top of a Caterpillar mining truck, and take it to monster truck shows. more » | Other threads
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Pininfarina Sintesi Concept Hits Geneva Show Floor
Pininfarina's Sintesi concept may remind us of the company's Birdcage 75 concept (that's like Airport 75 with less George Kennedy) from a few years back. But it does have quad scissor doors, which means it qualifies for double-Lambo status. That'll get you a free drink at any Dave and Buster's. Also, the dash has that so-cool-it-burns quality that happens when ergonomics engineers drink too much Aquavit and have guilty sex with each other. More »
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Maserati GranTurismo S Revealed Live In Geneva
What a difference 25 years makes. Maserati, once tainted by bad business deals and shoddy merchandise, not to mention an ill-fated tieup with Chrysler products, Maserati is a plain-out player these days. The Pininfarina-designed GranTurismo is a stunning car in any format, and with a 440-hp Ferrari-derived V8 and new MC-Shift dual-clutch tranny, it'll likely gain a few extra grains of road respect among the Aston-Martin-Uber-Alles set. Maserati reps assure us the automanual is a real achievement, not just some sluggish wetbox. Meow. Full press release after the jump. More »
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Uncovered at the Geneva Motor Show
With nary a word spoken, and just a quick-cut video of popping champagne bottles and various sheetmetal angles, Lambo took the velvet sheet off black and white versions of its new, faster, lighter Gallardo — the LP560-4. As we already know, it's got a 5.2-liter V10 560 ps (552 hp). We've yet to corner the Lambo people to get the dirt on what makes this engine similar to the Audi RS6's V10, so suffice to say the LP560-4 is lighter than the base Gallardo by around 44lbs and comes in at least two "colors." Five out of five statuesque Italian models agree.
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Pininfarina Sintesi Concept Fully Revealed
The slow strip tease is over and the Pininfarina Sintesi is finally unveiled for all to see. We first caught the Sintesi a couple of weeks ago when most of the conceptual mechanical details were set free, now we know what things really look like. Sporting not one, but two sets of scissor doors, the Sintesi is practically an homage to street racing hooligans everywhere. Granted the fuel cell and heads up display technology in the Sintesi makes the average bad custom car look like it was crafted in the stone age. We're looking forward to seeing the car when we head over to the land of chocolate and blonds for the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. [Pininfarina.com] More »
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Giugiaro Readying Mystery Concept Car For Geneva
The big teases at Giugiaro are planning on dropping a hot new concept car on Tuesday, March 4th at the Geneva Motor Show. So far there's no details other than these shots and the promise of an "Exclusive Event," which we assume means a bunch of auto hacks in Fiat fleeces. They've also used the tag line "Nature has never been so powerful," so we're going to go out on a limb here and assume the vehicle will have some sort of green power, maybe a hydrogen fuel cell. Check out our Geneva Motor Show page for full show coverage. [Via Giugiaro] More » -
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New Renault Laguna GT Gets Four-Wheel-Steering
Renault has just announced that their new Laguna GT will feature four-wheel-steering. The new model, which will be revealed officially at the Geneva Motor Show in March, is a mid-range family sedan that rivals the Ford Mondeo. It will also come equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox and a choice of either a 205bhp 2.0L turbo, or a 180bhp dCi that makes 295lb/ft of torque. Usually the preserve of exotic performance cars, Renault claim their four-wheel-steering, dubbed Active Drive, boosts maneuverability, response and precision. They also claim it's safer, actively contributing during both hard braking and high-speed avoidance maneuvers. No prices yet, but expect it to compete with Ford's Mondeo and the VW Passat. Renault has given us a serious case of mid-priced car four-wheel-steering envy. The press release follows the jump. More »
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Kia To Reveal "Fun Side" At Geneva
The boys and girls at Kia just dropped a teaser shot of one of three "SOUL" concept cars they'll be revealing at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Hyundai's not-so-luxe brand claims the trio of customizable city cars will "reveal a whole new...fun direction for the Korean brand." The three concepts are supposedly closely related to an upcoming production model that Kia claims doesn't fit into "the usual motor industry brackets." The best part? One of the three concepts, the "SOUL Burner," shown above — is the "bad boy" of the three. Oooh Kia, you're so naughty. Wait, wasn't "Soul Burner" like a coin-op video game from like ten years ago? Full press release below the jump. More »
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Bork! Bork! Bork! 2009 Volvo XC60 Leaks Onto Internet
The odd-looking car guru who hails from Hollywood has procured what look to be leaked press photos of Volvo's new XC60 crossover vehicle. Unfortunately, it looks like Volvo overcooked their meatballs a bit. This mini-XC90 isn't exactly "yum, yum...good, good!" The funky, sculpted sheet metal on the front fascia, doors and rear end have been toned down a little more than we'd like. Also gone are the trick door handles and bumper-integrated exhaust. Predictably, the headlights and taillights from the concept have also been swapped out for more conventional units. More » -
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2008 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet Revealed Before Geneva Motor Show
File it under "small Euro convertibles that aren't worth bringing to the states, but that further prove Ford's European division is a tight ship." That's a small file folder, no doubt. Nonetheless, Ford Europe's freshened droptop Focus will arrive in time to be fauned over by journalists named "Berndt" and the mercenary photographers they dispatch to fight elbow battles for them. That'll be at the Geneva motor show next month. But for now, we get to see how the other half cruises, and that is by way of the typical Ford C1 platform (think Volvo S40 and Mazda3), sharper Focus styling based on Fo-Europa's kinetic design language and a folding hardtop. See you on the Corniche. More »
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Mitsubishi Joining Sportback Crowd: Lancer Prototype S
We don't know if these images from World Car Fans are official sketches, but they look pretty darn certifiably real to us. The concept, rumored to be coming to the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, is supposedly a lightly disguised production version of the Euro Spec 5 door Lancer Ralliart. The car will undoubtedly be powered by the same 240 hp turbocharged four banger we get here in the states with the all wheel drive gadgetry and active yaw controllers thrown in for good measure. We'll look for more info as this develops. [Carscoop via WorldCarFans] More »
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Pagani Reveals New Zonda R Renderings
Because the old Zonda wasn't bat guano enough, right? This sucker seems to have been born from the same design chic that hatched the Countach 5000QV. That is to say, "Josepi, if you find any flat surfaces, put a scoop in 'em. Also, definitely needs more wing." Apparently more power (up to 750 horses) and carbon fiber, too. The new track-focused Zonda is longer and wider than the "regular" Zonda. In fact, the two cars will only share 10% of their parts. We just like how it looks a tiny bit like an Audi R10, because we so love the Audi R10. We'll supposedly be seeing this particular track-car next spring at the Geneva Auto Show. [Motor Authority] More » -
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2009 Lotus Esprit
The Dutch boys over at AUTOGESPOT snapped up some pictures last week from a Lotus forum of what appears to be a camo-ed 2009 Lotus Esprit. We don't really understand what they wrote, but it looks like they're expecting the '09 to drop at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. As far as the engine, we're hearing it'll be a 4.8-liter V8 via BMW, and the folks at the "GESPOT" think it'll have in excess of 400 HP. [via AUTOGESPOT] -
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All new Infiniti FX to debut at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. [GT Channel via Autoblog]
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Weight Watchers: The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
The high priests of Sant'Agata have dispatched a messenger with their latest proclamation. We'll paraphrase. "And shall it be so, that the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera will be one sporty MF. It shall be 150 pounds or so lighter and its engine computer will be remapped. Further, improved volumetric efficiency will be achieved through reduced intake load losses and by exhaust backpressures [better exhaust - ed.], such that it will produce 530 hp." See you in Geneva, my liege. More » -
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Bullish on Lightness: The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
According to the Italian motoring press, Lamborghini's rolling out a lightened version of its Gallardo at the Geneva show. It's the Superleggera (literally, "super light"), and it's getting that way (minus 220 pounds) via a few choice carbon fiber body-panel replacements and a stripped interior. The V10's getting a 10-hp boost to 530 hp, and all-wheel drive, and its commensurate weight liability, will remain. Nonetheless, it'll reportedly be quicker than the standard model, with a reported zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) time of 3.8 seconds, vs 4.2 seconds. The lightened bull will likely be a worthy adversary for Ferrari's new, similarly de-weighted F430 Challange Stradale, though we'd have to see them head to head Monza to make a proper determination. Preferably while sipping a Campari and soda. More »
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Dutch Treat, Redux: Donkervoort D8 GT Coming to Geneva
Donkervoort, Holland's answer to the UK's Caterham, is working up a fixed-roof GT version of its speedy D8 roadster. Like the D8, the GT is fitted with scissor doors (natch), and powered by Audi's 1.8T 20V engine, offered in a range of rated horsepower (180 to 270). It'll also get the same ultralight chassis and suspension components. Unlike the roadster it'll come with an aero kit of carbon-fiber diffusers, and then there's that roof, all to make it more conducive to serious track-day flogging sessions and perhaps even serious competition. The Donks say they can build around 50 GTs per year, making them rarer than a parliament minister in a hash bar. We'll see it in Geneva next March. More » -
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Rinspeed to Show "Glass Car" in Geneva
The Swiss concept-car scientists at Rinspeed are readying another experiment in materials chemistry for the Geneva show this year — this time in honor of their 30th anniversary. It's called the eXasis — a "glass car" made from the latest plastics. While the errant upper-case letter in its name denotes super high-tech, its transparent, cigar-shaped body and open wheels do so equally well, as designers reimagined the legendary Auto Union racers of the 1930s in the form of a modern Baja-1000 off-road vehicle (their words, not ours). It weighs only around 1650 lbs, and is powered by a supercharged, twin-cylinder 750 cc engine configured to run on bioethanol, which is like gas, only with more muesli. Click through for suitably inflated language after the jump. More »
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KTM Reveals X-Bow
Look in your rearview Ariel Atom, KTM's nearly done with its pure-sports concept, which the Austrian motorcycle concern will show off in Geneva next March. It's called the the X-Bow, and it'll be powered by an Audi-sourced engine of some displacement and weigh slightly over 1,500 pounds. Price is expected to be in the $50,000 range. Rumor has it the car will be built by Italian motorsports firm, Dallara, which builds the Audi R10 racer's monocoques. We'll get the whole debut spiel as the Geneva show gets closer. More »
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Spy Photos: Citroen Picasso Five Seater
While European football moms wait by their Skype phones for word Citroen's seven-seater C4 Picasso minivan/MPV's been unveiled at the Paris motor show, Carscoop procured shots of what looks to be that car's smaller sibling — the five-seater Picasso. Word is the model will see its star turn at next year's Geneva show. The cameraphone shots appear to have been taken inside some manner of Citroen facility, where employees are enjoying a nice absinthe break. At least we'd like to think they are. More » -
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Spy Photos: Still More Volkswagen Tiguan
The shots of VW's newTiggerTigerIguanaTiguan are coming fast and furious now that V-dub's new small SUV is out and about for shakedown testing. Its lighly applied disguise cladding can't hide what's to come: a split difference between the Golf and Touareg. Will it take the new Acura RDX and recently regiggered Land Rover Freelander to task in the coming mini-luxo-ute wars of 2008, or will it come in further down-market in the RAV4 zone? Place your bets. More » -
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Spy Photos: 2007 Maserati GT
Looks like the Maserati boys are cooking up a new GT — though with that duckbill front-end disguise, it looks more like a new take on the Bricklin. Spies caught a prototype during cold-weather testing in Sweden. Sources say the new coupe version — with a longer wheelbase for more rear legroom — will debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. A new version of the Ferrari-bred 4.2-liter V8, bored out to 5.0 liters said to produce 470hp, will power the new model, while the Quattroporte's Cambiocorsa clutchless gearbox will swap cogs. No word on whether a rumored Pininfarina-sourced spider version will join it in the land of good chocolates and bad wifi. More » -
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Spy Photos: Mercedes C-Class Sans Cladding
No, that's not a shot of some fatal Mercedes-on-Zorro accident. It's an amateur pic of a new Mercedes C-Class sedan that apparently lost its disguise on the A1 autobahn, nearly a year from its unveiling at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. With all that clothing thrown to the floor, it's easy to see how similar the new, entry Mercedes will be to its S-Class sibling. We're just glad Don Diego de la Vega was nowhere near the scene. More »
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