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Showing posts with label Geneva Motor Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Geneva Motor Show. Show all posts

March 8, 2017

2018 Volvo XC60 Brings Swedish Style to Mid-sized SUV Class (w/ 15 Photos)


Replacing a model that accounts for 30 percent of your global sales sounds like a daunting task, but it seems the all-new Volvo XC60 is up to the challenge. It’s been a full 9 years since the world first saw Volvo’s premium mid-sized SUV and now, an all-new one has bowed in at the Geneva International Motor Show.

All-New Honda Civic Type-R Isn't for the Faint of Heart (w/ 10 Photos)


Honda isn’t exactly doing that well in Formula One, but that’s not stopping the Japanese powerhouse from launching its hottest hatchback yet: the all-new Civic Type-R. After being shown as a concept, the first-ever global Type-R model (it will be sold in Japan, Europe, and North America), is now here. And the all-new Civic Type-R has been engineered from the ground-up as an expression of “dynamic purity.”

2018 Subaru XV Is Your All-Weather, All-Terrain Adventure Buddy (w/ 27 Photos)


Subaru is finally showing off the full model change of its diminutive urban crossover: the Subaru XV. Unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, the 2018 Subaru XV represents the first model change for the nameplate since its debut in 2012. The all-new Subaru XV promises distinctive design, enhanced drivability on poor road surfaces, world-class safety, and advanced driver-responsive handling and comfort.

February 28, 2017

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is Officially Back as Eclipse Cross (w/ 21 Photos)


The Mitsubishi Eclipse is back. And no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; it’s a crossover. Set to debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show next week, Mitsubishi is resurrecting the nameplate of its storied coupe, calling it the Eclipse Cross. The Eclipse Cross is a global model that will be sold in Europe first, but will eventually make it to other markets such as Japan, North America, Australia, and other regions.

February 23, 2017

Ferrari 812 Superfast is the Last of Its Kind


If reports are to be believed, then you’re looking at the last normally-aspirated V12 Ferrari ever. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Set to be launched at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, the 812 Superfast is the most powerful and fastest car in Ferrari’s 70-year history and takes over the reins from the F12berlinetta and F12tdf.

February 17, 2017

2018 Kia Picanto is Now a Turbocharged Super Mini (w/ 13 Photos)


Kia’s cutesy super mini is getting an extensive update this 2017 (for the 2018 model year) featuring a bolder exterior design and modern cabin. The all-new Kia Picanto, which officially bows in at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, will go on sale in Europe starting mid this year with other markets to follow shortly.

February 14, 2017

Mitsubishi Confirms Return of Eclipse as a Crossover


Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is confirming that the Eclipse name is returning; only this time, it’ll be on a crossover. As previously reported, the Eclipse name will be used on a new compact crossover. The Eclipse Cross will make its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

January 25, 2017

Is This is All-New Mitsubishi Eclipse?


Say it ain’t true, but if they are, you’re just staring at the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse. Wait—isn’t the Eclipse supposed to be a sporty two-door coupe with a turbocharged 4G63 engine? Well, in 1990s yes. But this is 2017 and Mitsubishi’s about to slap on that nameplate on a…crossover.

March 11, 2016

Goodyear Reinvents the Wheel with Spherical Tire Concept


Following up their tire concepts at Geneva last year that focused on electric vehicles, Goodyear is now showing off what role tires could play with autonomous cars. At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Goodyear showed off two new tire concepts: the Goodyear Eagle-360 and Goodyear Intelligrip.

February 21, 2016

UPDATED: The Levante is Maserati's First SUV


UPDATE 1: Maserati reveals more details on the Levante at the Geneva Auto Show (3/2).

Maserati finally shows off the brand’s first-ever SUV with the Levante. The Levante will be key in tapping new markets and increasing sales for the Italian brand. It joins Maserati’s existing range of sedans and sports cars: the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio models.

February 14, 2016

Ferrari Unveils FF Replacement: the GTC4Lusso


Ferrari is shifting its naming terminology as it bids goodbye to the FF. In its place is the GTC4Lusso, a car that will make its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. More than just a simple swap of the badge, the GTC4Lusso introduces new technology to make this stunning V12-powered four-seater the definitive grand tourer on the planet.

March 8, 2015

Ford Focus RS Goes Global, Packs 320-Horsepower EcoBoost Engine and All-Wheel Drive


Ford enters the hot hatch foray with its Focus RS which has been officially shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The highest performing variant of their compact hatchback, the Focus RS slots above the Focus ST and is part of the Blue Oval’s plan to deliver 12 new vehicles (including the Ford GT) under the Ford Performance brand by the year 2020. The all-new Focus RS gets a 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive for the very first time.

Maserati Shows Off Collaboration with Ermenegildo Zegna


Maserati showed off its collaborative effort with the maison of Trivero, Ermenegildo Zegna at the Geneva Motor Show. Available starting later this year, the Ermenegildo Zegna editions of the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte models carry new exterior and interior elements and will be offered as an option.

March 7, 2015

The Ford Fiesta R2 is the Perfect Grass Roots Rally Car


Fancy doing some sideways dirt rallying action in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost? And we’re not talking about the purpose-built WRC car here; we’re talking about the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. Well, your wish has just been fulfilled as Ford Motor Company announced that its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine equipped Fiesta has just been homologated by the FIA in the R2 rally class.

Goodyear Offers Glimpse of Future Tires


Goodyear rolled out two concept tires at the Geneva Motor Show which the company says will radically change the role of tires in the cars of the future. Though they are purely concepts at this point, Goodyear says they may play a role in developing practical innovations in the near future.

March 6, 2015

Welcome Crazy: 2015 Honda Civic Type-R Bows In at Geneva (w/ Video)


Honda just turned bat shit crazy and pulled the curtains off their most insane car yet: the 2015 Civic Type-R. After a long five-year wait, Honda’s hot hatch has returned (at least in Europe) packing a 310-horsepower engine driving the front wheels. The front wheels. Oh, the insanity.

February 22, 2015

UPDATED: The 2016 Hyundai Tucson Looks Like a Baby Santa Fe


UPDATE 1: We just took it out for a spin around Capiz to Caticlan (9/8).

Hyundai has just taken the wraps off the all-new Tucson and they’re hoping to push the envelope with its cutting-edge design and available technology. The third-generation compact crossover represents a significant step forward for the Korean carmaker and aims to be the poster child for the tagline, “New Thinking, New Possibilities”. It’s powered by a wide range of engines and, for the first time, will be made for Europe (at least for the European market).

February 12, 2015

Subaru Levorg Goes to Europe and this Dramatically Increases the Chance of Seeing It Here


After saying that its Levorg (essentially a WRX wagon) will remain a Japanese Domestic Model (JDM), Subaru has officially revealed that they will now start to sell it in Europe. Proof? The Japanese car company has revealed their show outline for the upcoming 85th Geneva International Motor Show and one of them is the Levorg. It will be shown with European specifications for the very first time.

February 6, 2015

Ferrari 488 GTB is the Newest Turbo Addition to the Family


Ferrari opens up a new chapter in its history by unveiling the 488 GTB—the newest car in the Prancing Horse’s stable to pack a turbocharged engine under its shapely body. The successor to the widely successful 458 Italia, the 488 GTB is Ferrari’s newest mid-rear-engined V8 sportscar that’s been designed not just for track use, but for everyday driving as well. Utilizing all of Ferrari’s engineering know-how from Formula One, World Endurance Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and even the XX program, the 488 GTB has been tweaked to deliver incredible performance.

March 11, 2014

Rolls-Royce Unveils Ghost Series II at Geneva Motor Show


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled Ghost Series II to the world at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. Ghost Series II delivers the latest industry-leading technology from Rolls-Royce clad in a subtle re-design.  It exudes the timeless yet cool, modern luxury that the car’s customers - the Captains of Industry, entrepreneurs and successful businessmen and women who are the wealth and job creators in our economies – demand.