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“AMG Performance 2015” – New 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:50:58 +0000

AMG is writing another chapter in its “AMG Performance 2015″ drive system strategy: a completely newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (544 to 571 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 newton metres will enter the lineup in summer 2010. The new eight-cylinder unit [...]

Geneva 2010: Fourth generation Nissan Micra

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:23:38 +0000

Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. Boasting breakthrough packaging and small-car engineering, the all-new, fourth generation Nissan Micra (known as March in Japan) is on course to create a whole new [...]

In Geneva but not at the motor show: Bugatti 16C Galibier concept

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:50:07 +0000

What was revealed as the climax of the centenary celebration ceremonies last September at Bugatti’s headquarters in Molsheim to a small group of customers and opinion leaders will now be shown exclusively to a wider media audience at the Volkswagen Group Evening in Geneva: the Bugatti 16C Galibier concept – planned to be the most [...]

Geneva 2010: Volkswagen Sharan

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:35:40 +0000

With over 600,000 units sold, Volkswagen’s Sharan is the favourite vehicle of countless families all over Europe. Coming now, with a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (4th to 14th March), is a completely new generation of this best seller. Equipped for the first time with sliding doors in the back, the 2010 [...]

Geneva 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:13:27 +0000

Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight” badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of [...]

1st Pics: Porsche 918 Spyder Concept

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:26:12 +0000

Today Michael Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche, presented the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at its world debut in Geneva. This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact, an innovative plug-in hybrid concept reducing emissions to just 70 grams CO2 per [...]

Picture Update: Audi RS 5

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:44:31 +0000

Geneva 2010: BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:24:28 +0000

Parallel to the world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, BMW is also presenting the concept of a future-oriented full-hybrid model in the upper midrange segment: The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid for the first time offers the combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive, setting [...]

NOT @ Geneva: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Safety Car

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:03:41 +0000

When the new Formula-1 season gets underway in Manama/Bahrain (12-14 March 2010), it will mark the debut of the most spectacular and powerful Official F1™ Safety Car of all time. The job of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which will be launched on 27 March 2010, is to ensure maximum safety in Formula 1. The [...]

Geneva 2010: Lexus CT 200h (in 34 pics!)

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:24:05 +0000

The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand. The CT 200h was designed and [...]