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U Design: New 2015 Mazda2 Could Look Like This

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 06:12 PM PST

Auto brands these days use fancy words to described and promote their design philosophy and language, like Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" and Cadillac's "Art and Science", but in the end, what matters is how their cars look on the road and to this extent, Mazda seems to be doing a pretty good job lately. Read more »

For Your Eyes Only: 2014 Geneva Motor Show's Booth Professionals

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 04:56 PM PST

Truth to be told, we could write about "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" and why it's often used for testing purposes to display fonts (FYI, because it contains all letters of the English alphabet) in this post, and few, if any, would notice; not that we'd blame you given the photographic content… Read more »

What BMW's 3-Series GT and 4-Series GC Would Look Like in M3 and M4 Guises [w/Poll]

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 04:14 PM PST

To my knowledge, BMW no intention of taking the 3-Series GT any further than it being an M-Pack model, with bigger wheels, slightly more aggressive styling and regular powerplants, yet since the Bavarians don't make a hot estate version of their small exec sedan to rival Audi and Mercedes-Benz, an M3 GT would be the next best thing. Read more »

Chris Harris Drives Alfa 4C and Porsche Cayman, Guess what His Verdict is

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 03:46 PM PST

Okay, this is not the first review pitting the Alfa Romeo 4C against the segment's reference point, the excellent Porsche Cayman. But since this latest review comes from Chris Harris, we thought you may be interested in what he has to say about one of the most exciting car duels in recent years. Read more »

This Cool 1977 Lancia Scorpion was Sold for $5,499

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 03:20 PM PST

One lucky buyer managed to snatch this Lancia Scorpion from eBay for $5,499, about $2,500 less than the asking price of $8,000. Built in 1977, the Lancia Scorpion (known in Europe as the Montecarlo) is a very unique-looking and typically Italian car in many respects, some of which are not of the desirable kind… Read more »

It will be Easier to Make 2015 Nissan Juke Your Own via New Options

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 02:57 PM PST

The Juke is a supermini-based car with some off-road cred, an alien face and most recently, 370Z headlights. Nissan didn't even try very hard to make it attract attention, with the fairly subtly facelifted model revealed in Geneva. Read more »

Chrysler Responds to Viper Destruction, Says it Has No Record of Lawsuits

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 02:40 PM PST

The story on the destruction of the pre-production Dodge Vipers gifted to schools for educational reasons came to the attention of Chrysler, which just issued a press statement on the matter. Read more »

Chevrolet Explains the Camaro Z/28’s "Flying Car" Mode

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 02:11 PM PST

Did you know that, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has a "Flying Car Mode"? Well, neither did I, but it appears that the car's Performance Traction Management system knows what to do when the car goes airborne. Read more »

Scoop: Looks Like Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 is Knocking on 2016 Hyundai ix35 / Tucson's Door

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 01:47 PM PST

Here we have what our spies believe to be, the first shots of the third generation Hyundai Tucson, also known as the ix35 in Europe, Australia and elsewhere. Read more »

Land Rover Adds HSE Luxury and XS Specifications to Freelander 2

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 01:23 PM PST

Land Rover has announced that the Freelander will be available with two new specifications, the HSE Luxury and the XS. The former is available for the first time globally on the Freelander 2, although it will be badged "Metropolis" in UK and Russia. Read more »

Think the New Toyota Aygo Looks Better Without the "X" Face?

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 12:59 PM PST

One of the new Toyota Aygo's most distinct styling features, in an otherwise, common body package shared with the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, is the Japanese model's front end with the gloss black trimmings forming an "X" symbol. Read more »

Nissan Shows Final Production Version of e-NV200 with Leaf Drive in Geneva

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 12:37 PM PST

Nissan hosted the premiere of the final production version of the its electric van, the e-NV200 at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle combines the all-electric, battery-powered drivetrain from the Nissan Leaf with the cargo volume from the NV200, delivering a 170km (105.6 miles) NEDC homologated driving range. Read more »

Chrysler Orders 93 Donated Rare Dodge Viper Prototypes Destroyed

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 06:43 PM PST

This is one tough story to swallow, but as you'll soon find out for yourself, it's not all black and white. What happened is that, Chrysler ordered the destruction of 93 original, pre-production Dodge Vipers of the first generation model from the early 1990s that it had donated to various schools and universities across the States for educational and promotional purposes. Read more »

Ford's New 2015 F650/F750 Trucks Come with Fresh Engine, Styling and Tech

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 11:41 AM PST

Ford has revealed and detailed its latest generation of F650/F750 trucks that are more efficient, ride on new upfit-friendly chassis and come with the promise of having thoroughly tested. Read more »

So, What's the Verdict on Alfa 4C Spider's New Eyes? [w/Videos]

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 11:15 AM PST

A study only by name, Alfa Romeo's new 4C Spider Concept from the ongoing Geneva Motor Show is a precursor of the production model that will join the coupe next year. Read more »

Ram Promaster Faces Second Recall due to Improper Wrench Used to Fasten Brake Lines

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 10:48 AM PST

It was barely a month ago that Chrysler was forced to recall its new Fiat Ducato-based Ram Promaster commercial vehicle, after it was discovered that some 10,000 of them had sticky throttle pedals. Read more »

Criminally Careless Truck Driver Pins Renault Into a Pole

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 10:24 AM PST

When you're operating a large piece of machinery like a truck with a very long trailer and you're going in reverse, forget about the laws, common sense itself says that you should have someone outside guiding you and warning other motorists. Read more »

Infiniti to Unveil One-Off Q60 Convertible in Honor of Bobby Unser’s 1968 Indy 500 Win

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 09:58 AM PST

For the fourth year in a row, Infiniti will sponsor of the Media Center for the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance (March 7-9, 2014). Since this year's event will honor special Offenhauser-powered race cars, Infiniti will pay its own tribute to the engine supplier by unveiling a one-off Q60 Convertible sporting a similar paint scheme to the Rislone livery of the 1968 Indy 500 race winning car, an Offenhauser-powered Eagle. Read more »

The Aston Martins of the Geneva Motor Show in 61 Photos

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 09:25 AM PST

While we may poke some fun at you if you think that's a Ford-face in the gallery, no one here will say anything if you have to check out the moniker of each car to make sure which Aston Martin model you're looking at – okay, with the exception of the Rapide. Read more »

Honeymooners Travel Around the World in a Mercedes-Benz Unimog Mobile Home

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 08:50 AM PST

Since April 2013, a Mercedes-Benz Unimog 1300 L has covered 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles) as part of an adventurous trip around the world undertaken by Jennifer and Peter Glas. The newlyweds decided that a conventional honeymoon was too boring and decided to spend an extended honeymoon while traveling around the world. Read more »

AC Schnitzer Gives Us a Look at its BMW 4-Series Convertible Tune

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 08:28 AM PST

AC Schnitzer may be promoting its tuning program for the BMW 4-Series Convertible as something fresh off the press, but we all know that they are just talking about the same goods they already offer for the coupe version, sans the roof spoiler. Read more »

FAB Design's Stand in Geneva: Custom McLaren P1 and Lambo Aventador

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 08:05 AM PST

FAB Design brought over two modified supercars to the Geneva motor show of 2014, though, one was far more special than the other… Despite the fact that they painted the Lamborghini Aventador they called the "Spridon" a striking shade of lime green, it was probably the subtly modded McLaren P1 that garnered more attention. Read more »

What Do You Think About the Gumpert Apollo S Iron Car Edition's Chrome Wrap?

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 07:42 AM PST

At this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show, troubled German sports car builder Gumpert told the world that it's still alive and kicking after flirting with Miss Bankruptcy one time too often. They also showed a new creation, the Explosion Coupe, and brought along a specially made Apollo S nicknamed Iron Car after the fictional character Iron Man because of, you know, its colors. Read more »

Scoop: New Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Goes V8 Turbo

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 07:10 AM PST

See those massive brake discs filling up all the space behind the alloy wheel openings and the four tail pipes at the rear end of this Mercedes-Benz C-Class prototype? Well, they're not only for show, as this is the new C63 AMG, set to be uncovered later this year, possibly in Paris in October or Los Angeles in November. Read more »