.jpg) Aston Martin One-77
At its world debut, the Aston Martin One-77 has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
Following the Geneva Auto Salon in March, where the technical illustration was first shown, the rolling chassis has since been completed by hand into the first car presented at Villa d’Este this weekend. (Read Full Post…)
.jpg) Ferrari 458 Italia
The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show.
While it’s true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it’s equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse’s history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company’s previous mid-rear engined sports cars.
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 Infiniti Essence
INFINITI ESSENCE:
THE MAGNIFICATION OF “INSPIRED PERFORMANCE”
The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world’s most demanding car enthusiasts … this is the Infiniti Essence.
Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future.
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 Vision Efficient Dynamics
Character:
- High-performance c • oncept study with BMW ActiveHybrid technology visualising the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics as a symbol for the future of Sheer Driving Pleasure in harmony with trendsetting efficiency.
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 Lexus LFA
Making its European debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, The Lexus LF-A Roadster is the latest, open-topped version of the company’s ground-breaking LF-A sports car concept. The LF-A followed the LF-S, LF-X and LF-C vehicles as the fourth successive LF concept car to reflect the tenets of Lexus’ unique, L-finesse design philosophy, the principals of which have subsequently been realised in the latest GS, IS and LS model ranges. A development of the second generation LF-A coupe which was first unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the new Roadster further reflects the genesis of the Lexus ‘F’ designation; an ultra-high performance Sports range for the premium automotive segment.
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 R8 Spyder
The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro makes a powerful statement. The sculptured lines of the emotion-packed, high-performance sports car are a fascinating and unique interpretation of its dynamism. (Read Full Post…)
 Hummer Hx Concept
HX CONCEPT PROVIDES VISION OF A RUGGED, OPEN-AIR
HUMMER
• Youthful, open-air entry-level-size HUMMER
• Designed by three young designers
• Convertible body with removable roof panels and modular rear roof assembly
• Easily removable fender flares and doors
• Full-time 4WD with front and rear locking differentials
• Aeronautically inspired interior with functional, lightweight design elements
• Reconfigurable instruments for highway and off-road driving
• 3.6L direct-injected V-6 E85 FlexFuel engine with six-speed automatic transmission
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 Veyron
Over 60 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 delivered worldwide
Geneva _ by the end of February Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. will have delivered 60 Bugatti
Veyron 16.4 to date. As a result, the planned production volume has been exceeded.
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.jpg) Rolls Royce Ghost
A Rolls for everyone?
Autumn 2006, Paris motor show: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that work had begun on a new model series. The new car would be in production and on sale by the turn of the decade. The only other facts confirmed at that stage were that it would be smaller than the Phantom saloon and priced somewhere between €200,000 and €300,000 before tax. Speculation about its style and specification began almost immediately…
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.JPG) Maybach Zepplin
The New Maybach Zeppelin – An Automotive Reincarnatio
Maybach is bringing out the new Zeppelin to lead its luxury saloon model range. The newcomer represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which was known worldwide as the ultimate in high-class automotive engineering in the 1930s. The new model’s performance outclasses the rest of the Maybach range, making it the most powerful Maybach ever. The new Maybach Zeppelin is being built in a limited edition of 100 worldwide!
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 Corvette ZR1
New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of the ZR
Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.
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 Bently Continental Supersport
- The Continental Supersports is the fastest, most powerful Bentley ever with 630PS (621 bhp) 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) and a 204 mph (329 km/h) top speed.
- The Supersports reaffirms Bentley’s environmental commitment with the launch of its first FlexFuel performance car.
- The Supersports combines the looks of the iconic GT with a distinctive style that reflects its supercar character.
- The Supersports is the extreme Bentley delivering a highly focused driving experience – a muscular two-seater that is 110 kg lighter than the Continental GT Speed.
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 GT by Citroen
GT by CITROËN
CROSS OVER TO THE VIRTUAL WORLD…
With GTbyCITROËN, a show-car presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Citroën becomes the first vehicle manufacturer to cross over to the virtual worlds: An original take on a road car, GTbyCITROËN is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world. The car is the result of a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3. Already shipped in more than 50 million units worldwide, Gran Turismo is renowned for its quality, design and realism.
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 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
As expected, Ferrari-tuner Novitec Rosso has released a power-package for the drop-top F430 Scuderia Spider 16M. Thanks to two superchargers the Scuderia’s already impressive engine now puts out 696hp at 8400 rpm and 503 ft-lbs of torque at 6300 rpm. That is an increase of 186hp and 156 ft-lbs of torque. (Read Full Post…)
.jpg) 911 Turbo
The New Porsche 911 Turbo
The Most Fuel-Efficient and Powerful Top-of-the-Range 911 of All Time
Introducing the new 911 Turbo making its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche is once again setting the highest standard in the high-performance sports car segment. Indeed, the development borne out by the Turbo for greater efficiency on lower emissions as well as extra driving dynamics on less weight points convincingly into the future.
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.jpg) 911 GT3 RS 2010
The New Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Road-Going Athlete in a Racing Suit
The new 911 GT3 RS is the last and highest stage of development of the Porsche 911 for road use before moving on to genuine racing cars for circuit events. Offering even more power, lower weight, shorter transmission ratios as well as body and suspension elements upgraded to an even higher standard, the new 911 GT3 RS has been developed as the homologation model for the racing version of the 911 GT3 and therefore has everything it takes for further success on the trace tack. (Read Full Post…)
.jpg) Pagani Zonda
The new Pagani Zonda – A Complicated Search of Simple Ideas
• Futuristic and provocative in its design, a synthesis of art and advanced technology;
• The advantages and fascination of carbon fibre, offered by our technicians who can boast of extraordinary experience and expertise in processing this material;
• The strength and the safety deriving from the official supply by Mercedes-AMG of the powerful V12 engine;
• The privilege and the satisfaction of being able to create and closely follow your own ZONDA, exclusive and personal, like a work of art. (Read Full Post…)
.jpg) Range Rover
The Range Rover – now with enhanced rear seat luxury
For 2010, Land Rover’s flagship Range Rover offers a powerful new supercharged LR-V8 engine (alongside the popular TDV8), revolutionary interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics to reinforce its position as the world’s most complete luxury 4×4. Now, a series of further refinements, with the focus on enhanced luxury for rear seat passengers, make their global debut at IAA Frankfurt.
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 Maserati GranCabrio
The New Maserati GranCabrio
The introduction of the GranCabrio – the Trident’s third prong – completes Maserati’s product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio.
The GranCabrio represents the very essence of Maserati in terms of open-top cars. It’s a Maserati in the purest sense of the word: from the unmistakable style by Pininfarina to the spacious interior, from the craftsmanship of each detail to the driving pleasure and performance. The Maserati GranCabrio enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance. A dream car designed and built for men and women who love to live life in an understated – though sophisticated – manner. Like all the made in Maserati open-top convertibles: special cars aimed at refined connoisseurs.
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 Mercedes SLS AMG
The New Mercedes SLS AMG
The new gull-wing model from Mercedes-Benz
Automotive fascination and high tech of the highest order — these are the characteristics embodied by the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The super sports car boasts a purist design, consistent lightweight design, superior driving dynamics and exemplary safety.
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.jpg) Panamera
The New Porsche Panamera
The Porsche in the Gran Turismo World
Celebrating the launch of the Panamera, Porsche is proudly introducing the first four-door Gran Turismo in the history of the company. Developed completely new from the ground up, the Panamera sets new standards in its class not only through supreme performance combined with low fuel consumption, but also through particularly generous comfort on all four seats and an exclusive range of features and equipment. (Read Full Post…)
 Aston Martin RAPIDE
The Aston Martin Rapide has moved into the final stages of its development programme, on course for a public debut in late 2009, with the first customer cars due to be delivered in early 2010. (Read Full Post…)
Pictures from the Frankfurt Motor Show.
 Lamborghini Reventon
Lamborghini Reventón
The most extreme
The essence of the marque: just 20 examples of a design masterpiece
Clearly a Lamborghini, but nothing quite like it. A super car without equals: the Lamborghini Reventón is a road vehicle with an extreme specification and, at the same time, a limited edition masterpiece – a coherent style, angular with sharp lines, inspired by the very latest aeronautics. This supercar was unveiled at the last Frankfut Motorshow.
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