Lotus will unveil a hybrid version for its now famous Evora sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. Called Evora 414E Hybrid, the new version develops a total of 414 hp, makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in in under 4 seconds and has a hybrid range of over 300 miles. The hybrid drive-train system consist of twin motors each limited to providing 204 hp of power and 400 Nm (295 lbft) of torque to each wheel via independent, single speed, reduction transmissions integrated into a single housing, (...)
If in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show Zagato brought a first concept version of the Perana Z-One sports car, this year at the same show the company brought the production version ready. The Perana Z-One will be the first sports car to come from South African and will have an estimated price of $65,000. Zagato hopes to build around 100 units a year. It's powered by a GM-sourced 6.2-liter V8 engine that develops 440 hp. No word yet if this rear-wheel drive car also borrows other bits from GM's (...)
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If the NLV Quant revealed in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show was developed in cooperation to Koenigsegg, this year NVL Solar brought their own version of the four-seater electric car. According to the official details, the 2010 NLV Quant will be fully engineered and ready for production. "The design, drive system, range and photovoltaics of the Quant are already spectacular and record-breaking as individual components, and we believe that together they will mark a milestone in automotive (...)
Mercedes unveiled their first ever hybrid diesel model at the Geneva Motor Show. The E 300 BlueTEC combines a a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 204 hp with a powerful hybrid module. Sales will begin at the end of 2011. The 4-cylinder diesel engine in combination with a 15 KW compact electric motor deliver a total of 224 hp and a torque of over 580 Nm. All this with a fuel consumption of 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (NEDC), equivalent to CO2 emissions of 109 g/km. The (...)
At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Buick unveiled the Regal GS Concept - a US version for the European Insignia OPC. Now GM has confirmed that the company will build a high-performance version of the Buick Regal sports sedan. The production version will resemble the concept version and will most likely will feature the same 255HP, turbocharged 2-liter engine. "That is the kind of excitement Buick needs to get a new cadre of buyers into their store," said autos analyst Joe Phillippi of (...)
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Abt Sportsline joined the ranks of the number of tuning houses who made their presences felt at the Geneva Motor Show with their new offering: a tuning package for the new Volkswagen Golf R. And as with most of Abt Sportsline's works-of-art, the tuned up Volkswagen Golf sure does live up to that 'R' (racing) label attached to it after the tuner spiked up the Golf's engine to deliver 310 horsepower with a 0-60 sprint time in 5.2 seconds. The Golf R's top speed was also raised to 162 mph. (...)
Smart took the "open your mind" slogan a step further with the unveiling of the Fortwo Sprinkle by Rolf Sachs at the Geneva Motor Show. If you don't know who Rolf Sachs is, he is widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent minds in the world of creative design so it would have been pretty easy to expect that his prints would be all over this special edition Smart ForTwo. And in some ways, it is. The uniquely-designed Smart ForTwo is painted in white combined with seemingly random splashes (...)
A brief history lesson: Did you know that RUF's first RGT model was based on the Porsche 996 and that it was launched a decade ago? If you did know that, then you probably also know that ten years later - that's this year - RUF has announced the next generation of RGT - the RGT-8 - a tuning kit based on the new Porsche 911. Production will begin in 2011. Powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine that has been tuned to deliver 550bhp at 8500rpm and 500Nm of torque at 5400rpm with its power sent (...)
Alpina unveiled the B3 S Biturbo at the Geneva Motor Show. The tuning kit will be available for Sedan, Coupe, Estate and Convertible 3-Series and is based on improving especially the car's performances. The 3.0-liter engine has been tuned to deliver an impressive 400hp at 6000rpm with a maximum torque of 397lbs-ft at 4500rpm. the result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph. In order to obtain this impressive performances, Alpina optimized the air intake (...)
The German tuner Hamann unveiled the Conqueror II at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a tuning kit based on the Range Rover SPORT that improves both the SUV's aerodynamics, but also the performances. The aerodynamic kit includes: a stylishly adjusted front bumper components with the four integrated LED daytime running lights and the carbon bonnet, a roof spoiler, a rear apron placed in a diffuser-look and the HAMANN-side planking. As for the 5,0 V8-Supercharged engine, it has been tuned to (...)
I.DE.A Institute unveiled the Sofia hybrid sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept has been design to be powered by a hybrid drivetrain ( 8-cylinder engine with front or rear-wheel drive) and its design language its inspired by the female form: its flanks, glance and elegance are emphasized by a glamorous red dress. However the hybrid sedan is pure fantasy with no chances to ever go into production. According to I.D.E.A, the concept is a concentration of sportiness and elegance. The (...)
If the first Mansory tuning package for the Porsche Panamera was mostly based on improving the car's toothy aesthetics, Mansory's second tuning package, which it revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, is now focusing on improving the Panamera's performances. For the 4.8-liter engine, Mansory put in an ECU upgrade, larger turbo chargers and a stainless steel sports exhaust system, resulting in a significant spike in output for the Panamera, who thanks to the tuning package now packs an output (...)
Audi unveiled the S-Line package for the new A1 small hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show. And even if it adds no performance upgrades, the S-Line package adds a more dynamic appearance. The package includes: 17- or 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, S line sport suspension with dynamic suspension tuning, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and sport seats. At the exterior the A1 S-Line gets revised front bumper, a larger roof-mounted spoiler and a rear diffuser. Also, if so desired, (...)
Gumpert unveiled the new 2010 Apollo Sport supercar today at the Geneva Motor Show. The new supercar will be offered in two versions: black and white. The Apollo Sport is powered by a 750 hp engine (an increase of 50 hp over the previous version) mated to a 6-speed sequential transmission that can now shift in a mere 40 milliseconds, with faster gear changes thanks to rocker switches on the steering wheel. The 2010 Apollo Sports gets a new designed front and tail, LED daytime running (...)
Aston Martin unveiled the special edition DBS UB-2010 at the Geneva Motor Show. This limited edition was built to commemorate Dr. Ulrich Bez's 10th year as Chief Executive of the company. The DBS UB-2010 will be limited to only 40 units, 20 Coupes and 20 Volantes. Each DBS UB-2010 has been specified personally by Dr. Bez and features a unique ‘Azurite Black' paint finish, a metallic bronze leather with woven leather seat inserts and a ‘Cryptic Titan' facia finish. Each car will bare ‘UB-2010' (...)
Porsche unveiled the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a mid-engined two-seater that combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact. The 918 Spyder is powered by a V8 engine delivering more than 500 hp and three electric motors with overall output of 218hp. The engine emits just 70 grams CO2 per kilometer and has a fuel consumption of just 3.0 liters/100 kilometers (94 mpg imp). Despite this the car's performances are (...)
It seems like it's been forever since we found out that Aston Martin was releasing the re-badged version of the Toyota iQ, which they began calling the Cygnet. The wait was longer than what we expected, but finally, Aston martin has lifted the covers off of the Cygnet at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Aston Martin, the "Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of (...)
Famous auto tuners like Hamann are used to sprucing up even the most exotic of supercars to make them better than they already are, and forgive us for having been a little spoiled, but Hamann's rather impressive track record has made believers out of us. So when they take a stab at tuning up a car like the Ferrari 458 Italia, you can say that we expect something along the lines of jaw-dropping. That being said, we're guessing that this Hamann-tuned 458 Italia is far from a finished (...)
The Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed the refreshed RAV4 compact crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. The facelift version of the Toyota RAV4 receives not only a new front end, but also a few interior upgrades as well as improved power train options. The exterior gets a new set of headlights on either side of the new front grill, a new hood and a redesigned front bumper complete with integrated fog lights. The 2011 RAV4 is offered in three distinct grades – Base, Sport and (...)
