CARSCOOPS

All-New Mitsubishi L200 Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show

Posted: 17 Feb 2015 03:47 AM PST

This is the all-new Mitsubishi L200 and it's going to debut at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. If you find it familiar, you're right – it's the same car as the Mitsubishi Triton unveiled in late 2014 in Thailand.
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Bentley Reportedly Bringing Sports GT Concept to Geneva

Posted: 17 Feb 2015 02:45 AM PST

Bentley is expected to unveil a two-seater sports GT concept next month in Geneva, with the study previewing a Ferrari and Aston Martin rival that could go on sale in 2018.
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Lexus Confirms New Concept for Geneva; Could be a Supermini / City Car

Posted: 17 Feb 2015 02:17 AM PST

Toyota's luxury arm Lexus has announced it will be bringing the concept version of a new model they plan on releasing to the Geneva motor show. They're calling it the LF-SA Concept and it "explores unexpected territories for the brand in a bold and emotional execution."
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Kia Sportspace Concept Is a Stylish Four Seater Estate

Posted: 17 Feb 2015 12:46 AM PST

Kia has released more details about its Geneva Motor Show debut, the Sportspace Concept.
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Photographer Shows Off Amazing Perspective Manipulation Photos Using Scale Models [w/Video]

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 05:21 PM PST

We like the work of Michael Paul Smith a lot. His photographic work is out of this world; he uses detailed scale models set to the backdrop of real buildings and then shoots them making it look like they're the real thing.
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Actor Idris Elba & F1 Legend Martin Brundle Drive Jaguar XE

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 04:40 PM PST

Former 'Wire' star Idris Elba is shooting a four-part film series documenting his London to Berlin 1,200 km road trip with the help of the new Jaguar XE. Luckily for us, his travels brought him to Spa.
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BMW M2 Gran Tourer Is Straight Outta PhotoShop

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 04:00 PM PST

BMW will build an M2, but fortunately, it's not the one you see in these renderings. Production of the BMW M2 Coupe will start this November, but we may see it as a pre-production concept at next month's Geneva Motor Show.
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Scoop: Sportier Dacia Sandero Model on the Way

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 03:31 PM PST

Our spies have snapped up what appears to be a Dacia Sandero that crashed into a shed full of Renault RS bits and some stuck to it. It's got a sporty steering wheel, a six-speed gear kob and a seat with plenty of lateral support for the driver.
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XCar Says Ford Focus ST Is the Affordable Ferrari Testarossa

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 03:01 PM PST

The Ford Focus ST has recently received an exterior makeover, a revised interior and, for the first time, a diesel option. However, it's not the diesel we're going to talk about, it's the 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, which soldiers on with its 250PS (247hp) in Europe.
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Paris is About to Ban Polluting Vehicles From its Centre

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 02:33 PM PST

Paris has revealed its plans to ban older vehicles from its centre, in order to lower its pollution levels, according to Autocar.
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Mercedes-Benz Sets Up 2015 E-Class With Better Multimedia & Connectivity

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 02:06 PM PST

Mercedes-Benz has enhanced the 2015 E-Class by adding new internet-enabled telematics, boasting high performance multimedia devices as well as navigation systems.
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New Audi RS3 Gets its Baptism by Snow in Finland

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 01:32 PM PST

The new RS3, which can be had with a loud factory sports exhaust for the very first time, was tested by EVO at a manufacturer organized venue in Finland.

Audi also had touring car legend Mattias Ekström on hand to show the invited journos what the new car is all about and just how sideways you can get it.
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Volvo Working on Cloud-Based Project for Sharing Road Condition Information

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 01:02 PM PST

All Jennifer Lawrence jokes aside, this is one very useful way of getting the "Cloud" to work in your favor.
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Turbocharged BMW M3 E30 Torches Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 12:33 PM PST

GTBoard fans already know the story behind this tremendous ass-whooping, as you can clearly imagine this is no regular E30 BMW M3. And the Lambo isn't one of those 1,000+ HP versions either.
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Scoop: Faster and Lighter Evora Is Getting Ready For Geneva Reveal

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 12:04 PM PST

Lotus is currently preparing for the launch of its refreshed Evora, expected to debut next month in the Geneva Motor Show.
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Budii Concept is Rinspeed's Redesigned BMW i3 [w/Video]

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 11:59 AM PST

The Budii is what you get if you give prolific Swiss designer and founder of Rinspeed, Frank M. Rinderknecht, the opportunity to reimagine the BMW i3.
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Ford’s Electric Comuta from the 1960s is Comparable to Modern EVs

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 11:02 AM PST

You'd think EV tech has come a long way in recent years, and it has, but not really as much as you've been lead to believe. I`m sure you're well aware of the semi-plausible conspiracy theories regarding the systematic suppression of electric cars throughout history to keep internal combustion engines relevant and attractive – there's no evil in that, really, it's just sadly the way pragmatic business sense triumphs…
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Morgan Video Teases the Sounds of its Geneva Show Debut, Can You Tell The Engine?

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 10:34 AM PST

There's a mysterious new Morgan sports car coming to the Geneva Motor Show next month and the British brand has released its first teaser video.
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Take a Video Tour Round One-Off McLaren 650S ‘Project Kilo’

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 10:08 AM PST

YouTuber Shmee gained access to another unique creation, the 'Project Kilo', a bespoke 650S built by McLaren Special Operations (MSO). He's taking us on a tour round the car, showing us what makes it so special.
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VW e-Up Is Definitely not for Drivers with Range Anxiety

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 09:37 AM PST

With the exception of Tesla Motors, automakers haven't quite managed to offer decent driving ranges to their electric cars. Take the VW e-Up, for example. Although the automaker claims the small electric car can cover between 120 km (74 miles) and 160 km (99 miles) with a full battery, CarBuyer's Ginny Buckley faced a much more grim reality.
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Scoop: New Mercedes GLC Plug-in Hybrid Coming This Fall

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 09:08 AM PST

It's no secret that Mercedes is currently working on the overhaul of its SUV line-up, with our spies catching the Germans during some winter-testing of what appears to be the new GLC.
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Apple Reportedly Working on Electric Minivan Internally Called “Project Titan”

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 08:40 AM PST

Not only is Apple working on a car (said to be an all-electric minivan of sorts), but it's actually been at it since "late last year." A report published by the Wall Street Journal says the tech giant has actually devoted several hundred of its employees on what is internally designated as "Project Titan."
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Nissan Kicks Concept Given a Carnival Paint Scheme in Brazil

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 08:04 AM PST

The Nissan Kicks is obviously more than just a concept vehicle, otherwise the Japanese automaker wouldn't have bothered giving it a new paint scheme. The Kicks previews a production model for the Brazilian market, and the reason for which the study has received a new livery is to pay homage to the world-famous Brazilian Carnival (February 13-18) and the GRES Academic Willow samba school.
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This Photo Likely Reveals 2016 Chevrolet Camaro's Side Body

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 07:30 AM PST

Part by part, we're getting to know Chevy's next-gen 2016 Camaro, as after what many believe to be the headlamps of the production car, we have a picture of the car's side.
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Renault Bringing Surprise RS Model & Limited Edition Dacia to Geneva

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 11:27 AM PST

Besides the all-new Kadjar compact SUV, which will take center stage at the Geneva Motor Show and will be showcased in a number of different versions, Renault has also announced a "surprise" product from Renault Sport.
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