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Geneva 2013: Mercedes-Benz targets Porsche 911 with new SLS replacement

Tentatively called the SLC AMG, the new, smaller sports coupe would be priced between $80-$120k and give Porsche a run for its money.

Geneva 2013: Aston Martin to build just two units inspired by DBR1 to commemorate 100 years

Marking 100 years in the car business, Aston Martin aims to build a car without doors or a roof.

Department of Energy reverses course, now encourages hydrogen investment with H2USA campaign

After Hyundai unveiled the first production hydrogen car, the Department of Energy (DOE) changes course on hydrogen futures and begins “H2USA” campaign.

Bitchin’ COPO Camaro: Chevy to build just 69 of the drag racers for 2013

Complete with racing engines, the 2013 COPO Camaro will include a factory-installed roll cage and a racing wiring harness.

Geneva 2013: Spanish supercar maker Spania GTA officially reveals the GTA Spano

With a 900-horsepower V10, the Spania GTA tries to make a name for itself amongst the likes of the big-name Lamborghinis and Ferraris of the supercar world.

Honda aims to make hybrids even more eco-friendly by recycling the batteries

Honda has devised a way to take old, spent hybrid battery packs and renew them for reimplementation into the hybrid vehicle market.

Geneva 2013: Audi sends R20 hypercar plans into production proposal stage

Rumors have long been flying that Audi has a hypercar up its sleeve.

Geneva 2013: 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C debuts as Italy’s latest ‘compact supercar’

With plenty of carbon fiber and aluminum, the new mid-engine Italian two-seater sports car is not only fantastic to look at but also surely spectacular to drive.

Geneva 2013: Volvo unveils world’s first bicyclist detection with auto brake system

Cyclists may now have a safer ride on public roads thanks to Volvo’s Cyclist Detection system, which will bring the car to a full stop, should it detect an imminent collision with a cyclist.

Geneva 2013: 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible brings American drop-top muscle to Europe

With a fabric folding roof, which can be activated up to 30 mph, the 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible just might be the sports car to win over some European hearts.

MINI commemorates Dakar rally win with special edition Countryman model

After four Frenchmen piloted the MINI Countryman ALL4 to its second overall win at the infamous Dakar rally race, MINI felt it appropriate to produce a special edition model commemorating their success.
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Geneva 2013: Aftermarket outfitter Mansory tunes Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 into 1250 hp monster

Now producing 1250 horsepower over the stock 700, the Mansory Aventador is even more mind-boggling than before with a 0-62 mph time of 2.6 seconds.

Geneva 2013: Great gas mileage and touchscreen tech share the spotlight in VW’s 2014 Golf Variant

With more engine options than you can shake a stick at, the Golf Variant makes family hauling both technically and aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly.

Geneva 2013: Lamborghini’s venomous V12 Veneno hyper car unmasked ahead of official debut

Lamborghini’s super secret new hypercar, the Veneno, is leaked before its Geneva debut.
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Geneva 2013: Pulling the veil off the 2014 Volvo S60

Volvo aims to keep up with the Joneses with its refreshed S60.

Geneva 2013: The Huayra’s new Sonus Faber sound system might be legal in the US, but the car’s not

Now the world’s superrich can have one of the finest sound systems known to man inside their Italian supercar.
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Geneva 2013: Audi A3 g-tron runs on synthetic natural gas called ‘e-gas’

For consumers wishing to go carbon neutral without suffering the range limitations of an electric car, Audi has an answer.
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How VW milked 261 miles from a single gallon of gas with the record-breaking XL1

Volkswagen shocked the world when it unveiled the XL1 production car.
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Geneva 2013: Toyota FT-86 Open Concept images leaked ahead of Swiss debut

Toyota aimed to have a convertible version of its rear-wheel drive sports coupe when it was first conceived.

Geneva 2013: Mash up the mountainside in Land Rover’s eco-friendly Defender EV

Land Rover in true wacky British adventuring fashion has built an all-electric version of its incomparable Defender off-roader.

Chevrolet to build 20 percent more Volts in 2013, in hopes of a big sales surge

General Motors had high hopes for the Volt when it first went on sale.

BMW teams with Continental for fully autonomous cars by 2025

Investing over $1.3-million into vehicle autonomy in 2013, Continental aims to help BMW achieve its goal of having fully automated cars by 2025.

Geneva 2013: Hold onto your lederhosen, new Alpina B3 Biturbo is on its way

Aftermarket BMW tuner Alpina is set to unveil the latest B3 Biturbo model complete with a 404-horsepower twin turbocharged inline six-cylinder and eight-speed automatic transmission.

Geneva 2013: Maserati gearing up for Swiss debut with 2013 GranTurismo MC Stradale

Maserati adds two more seats and ten more horsepower to its – already – fastest road-going car for 2013.

Volvo unveils Active High Beam Control technology ahead of Geneva, hints at another safety tech premiere

Volvo debuts a new lighting technology that will automatically and selectively refocus the high beam headlights.

Hyundai ix35: Europe gets dibs on world’s first production hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle

Beating all other automakers to the punch, Hyundai has built the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell car.

As promised, Nissan unveils new NISMO plans – but they’re a bit underwhelming

Nissan hinted it would unveil exciting new high-performance NISMO products last week. And after today’s unveiling we’re feeling a bit cheated.

Rolls Royce Wraith teased for the final time before Geneva debut – and it’s a fastback!

The Rolls Royce Wraith is set to debut at Geneva. Leading up to the unveil, Rolls has dropped little tidbits here and there.

The McLaren P1 performance figures are finally made public – and they’re almost too hot to handle

It’s the day we’ve been waiting months for: the P1 performance figures and pricing information had been detailed.
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Cadillac’s 2013 ATS embraces style, safety, and a host of driver assist technologies

The all-new mid-size Cadillac ATS sport sedan not only reinvigorates the aging American luxury brand with a new take on spirited driving, it also brings the automaker to the forefront of safety and driver assist technologies as well.

GM announces onboard AT&T 4G LTE in select 2015 models

General Motors and AT&T combine forces, turning most GM models into mobile hotspots for 2015, displeasing many Verizon loyalists.

2014 Mercedes S-Class to feature unparalleled levels of tech and refinement

The new S-Class is stepping away from its old man image and becoming a lot cooler with a new tech and a four-door convertible variant in the pipeline.
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Volkswagen Up to achieve 250 MPG thanks to XL1 powertrain

Not yet sold in the US, the Volkswagen Up city car will soon receive the XL1’s diesel plug-in hybrid drivetrain, making it far and away the most fuel-efficient subcompact in the world.

The Rolls Royce Wraith: An interior fit for a king – or more realistically – a Saudi Prince

Rolls Royce will be unveiling its latest incarnation of its Wraith model this year in Geneva. For now, though, it’s only teased the a few interior bits.