Archive | March, 2010
2010 Bentley Mulsanne: Full technical specifications released

2010 Bentley Mulsanne: Full technical specifications released

Bentley has finally released the details specifications of the new 2010 Mulsanne, its new flagship that weighs in at an outstanding 5,700 pounds. To push around that 5,700 pounds, Bentley has opted to use a 6.75 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 505-hp with a peak torque of 752 lb-ft. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission [...]

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2010 Geneva: Brabus E V12 Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe gets 788-hp

2010 Geneva: Brabus E V12 Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe gets 788-hp

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show today, Brabus displayed the new E V12 Coupe – describing it as the world’s fastest Gran Turismo. Based on the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, power for the E V12 Coupe comes from a SV12 R Biturbo 800 V12 engine making 788-hp with a maximum torque of 1,047 lb-ft. [...]

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GM makes big changes to its North American management team

GM makes big changes to its North American management team

General Motors announced today made some big changes to its top North American management structure. “It”s become extremely clear to me since taking this role that there is a better way to structure this organization,” said Mark Reuss, GM North America president. “The premise of the structure is simple — a clearer marketing focus to [...]

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2010 Geneva: Hyundai i-flow Concept hints at future diesel-electric D-segment hybrid

2010 Geneva: Hyundai i-flow Concept hints at future diesel-electric D-segment hybrid

Adding to its already extensive lineup of concepts, Hyundai today added the new i-flow concept car to its list. Hyundai says that the i-flow concept “carries forward the company’s evocative new form language, ‘fluidic design’. The flowing, elegant lines not only create a futuristic shape, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics and help to reduce [...]

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2010 Geneva: Lexus CT 200h will come to the United States

2010 Geneva: Lexus CT 200h will come to the United States

It was reported last month that Lexus had no plans to bring the new CT 200h hatchback to the North American market – but you can scratch that report now. Today at the world debut of the Lexus CT 200h at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Lexus confirmed to AutoWeek that the car will be [...]

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2010 Geneva: Lotus Evora Carbon Concept is strikingly good looking

2010 Geneva: Lotus Evora Carbon Concept is strikingly good looking

Joining the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show is the new lightweight Lotus Evora Carbon Concept. The concept shows the use of stylish carbon fiber body panels, leather and alcantara interior, an aggressive carbon diffuser and a high-tech composite body. “The design of the Evora Carbon Concept car features exotic, high [...]

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2010 Geneva: 2011 Nissan Micra to be sold in 160 countries

2010 Geneva: 2011 Nissan Micra to be sold in 160 countries

Besides being in town for Renault, Carlos Ghosn, who is also CEO for Nissan, today unveiled the new Micra compact car. The fourth-generation Micra has been designed and built to sell in more than 160 countries. “Combine 25 years” experience of designing compact cars for city driving”¦ with a totally new, versatile platform and Nissan [...]

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2010 Geneva: Citroen SURVOLT Concept demands your attention

2010 Geneva: Citroen SURVOLT Concept demands your attention

It’s probably one of the best looking concepts at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show floor – in fact, it’s probably the best looking concept we’ve seen all year – meet the new Citroen SURVOLT. Based on the REVOLTe concept, the SURVOLT adds things like performance, cutting-edge technology, luxury and an outstanding sporty design into the [...]

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2010 Geneva: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid fully revealed

2010 Geneva: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid fully revealed

After releasing a teaser last week, Lotus today took the wraps off of the new Evora 414E Hybrid Concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The main goal of the concept is to show high-performance technology mated to a plug-in hybrid drive system and new technologies for enhanced driver involvement. The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid [...]

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2010 Geneva: Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is really hard to pronounce

2010 Geneva: Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept is really hard to pronounce

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show today, Pininfarina is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the debut of a new concept – the Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta concept. The goal of the 2uettottanta was to produce a “concept car with Alfa Romeo mechanicals, reflecting Pininfarina”s desire to look to the future with optimism.” The 2-seater spider is [...]

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