• Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring -

    Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Porsche

    2012 Porsche Boxster
    2012 Porsche Boxster - Click above for high-res image gallery

    As expected, the Spyder is the send-off model for the current generation Porsche Boxster (987), so a new version - rumored to carry the 981 designation - is under development.

    Like anything hailing from Stuttgart, any changes to Boxster's chassis and exterior will be minor, with more shapely sheetmetal adorning the outside and a few minor modifications to the suspension, brakes and assorted underbody bits. Naturally, a few interior tweaks are part of the package, but the big news is the possible addition of a four-cylinder powerplant for the 2012 model year.

    While the 2.9- and 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder engines will likely carryover with minor bumps in horsepower and torque, there's talk of a four-cylinder Boxster being added to Porsche's line-up just above its oft-rumored entry-level model - a rebirth of the 914 co-developed with Volkswagen and Audi. Additionally, Porsche has confirmed it will begin testing three Boxsters with electric drivetrains next year, but technical details on the EVs have yet to be released.

    Initial speculation suggested that the 2012 Boxster could make an appearance at the Paris Motor Show this fall, but the smart money is on a Geneva debut in March.


    Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster

    Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Pagani C9 could finally make it to the States -

    Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Government/Legal, Luxury



    For years, Europe got all the hottest Pagani Zonda variants, but now we can count down the days until the Pagani C9 finally arrives Stateside. Expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the all-new C9 is slated to get U.S. EPA and DOT certification and be Route 66-approved before going on sale in the U.S. sometime next year.

    The gullwinged monster will be powered by an uprated version of AMG's 6.0-liter V12, boosted with two turbos to output approximately 690 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque. And the fact that only 40 of them will be built every year isn't the only thing that will keep them exclusive: the €900,000 price ($1.145M U.S.) will prevent pretenders from even kicking the C9's specially developed Pirelli tires.

    [Source: Autocar]

    Pagani C9 could finally make it to the States originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Spy Shots: Mysteriously sexy Lancia Stratos redux spotted working out -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Motorsports, Spy Photos, Classics, Coupe, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Design/Style

    Mystery Lancia Stratos revival - Click above for image gallery

    What appears to be an updated version of the showstopping Fenomenon Stratos concept car of 2005 has cropped up in a couple of previously unseen spy shots. Essentially an updated version of Lancia's all-conquering World Rally hero of the 1970s, the Fenomenon Stratos debuted back in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show, where it went down a storm. Limited production was expected to follow in 2006 and 2007, but aside from images of an open-topped variant making the rounds, the car fell off the radar.

    Taken by an anonymous photographer, these shots were allegedly snapped on a Fiat test track near Milan, though it isn't immediately clear when the images were taken. ItaliaSpeed indicates the pics were taken on June 21, but firm information seems scarce, and it's possible they could actually be older images just now coming to light. What's perhaps most interesting is that the car in these photographs boasts a different, more conservative front fascia (perhaps for better aerodynamics than the somewhat lift-happy look of the concept), and the split-screen windshield has disappeared, suggesting that there have been further developments on the project since it was last shown. Like the original, plans called for the Fenomenon Stratos revival to rely on Ferrari power, albeit with two extra cylinders. At the time, it was understood that the mid-mounted V8 from the 360 Scuderia would find its way into the engine bay, although we have no indication as to what's powering the car in the photos.

    Does this mean that Lancia itself has taken up the torch on this car? Or has a wealthy benefactor kick-started life into a stillborn project for a tasty one-off (as suggested by Italiaspeed) - à la James Glickenhaus? Or has development been proceeding all this time? Or are we just getting too excited over the prospect of one of our all-time favorite supercars getting back out on the road, if only in spirit? Have a look at the shots below and let us know what you think.


    Gallery: Lancia Stratos Revival?


    [Source: ItaliaSpeed]

    Spy Shots: Mysteriously sexy Lancia Stratos redux spotted working out originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Report: Jaguar XE small sports car to debut at 2011 Geneva Motor Show -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar, Rumormill

    As Tata Motors continues to shovel money into the expansion of the Jaguar and Land Rover marques, expect to see more and more new products from the two brands over the next few years. We've already seen the new Evoque, Land Rover's small crossover, and new reports state that Jaguar's new small sports car will be revealed in concept form at next year's Geneva Motor Show.

    These rumblings come right on the heels of Jaguar reportedly saying that it will produce a version of the F-Type sports car, though it's still unclear if the Geneva-bound XE is a different model altogether. According to Inside Line, the XE will be based on a shortened version of the next-generation XK architecture. If the concept stays true to most of Jaguar's recent designs, it should be quite eye-catching, as well.

    We fully expect more and more details to drop about the new XE in the coming months, so stay tuned for updates.

    [Source: Inside Line]

    Report: Jaguar XE small sports car to debut at 2011 Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • King Abdullah greenlights Gazal 1 to become first Saudi-made car -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, SUV, Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz, Middle East, Design/Style, Luxury, Off-Road

    The KSU Gazal 1 - Click above for high-res image gallery

    The very first car designed and built in Saudi Arabia is officially a reality. King Abdullah unveiled the production Gazal 1 at a special ceremony yesterday and congratulated everyone who participated in the vehicle's development on a job well done. As you may recall, the Gazal 1 was a special project created by the students at King Saud University. Though built off the bones of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the KSU kids penned the exterior and reworked the interior to accommodate Saudi Arabia's notoriously brutal climate and demanding terrain.

    When we saw the original Gazal 1 design study at this year's Geneva Motor Show, we thought the vehicle looked pretty good, especially considering how little experience the SUV's designers had in bringing a full-scale vehicle to life. From what we can tell, it looks like the production version has stuck fairly close to the big green model we saw back in March. That means the Toyota FJ Cruiser-style roof has made its way into reality along with the very International grille.

    It works for us, especially considering the go-anywhere Mercedes-Benz components bolted underneath. No one's said what's under the hood of the Gazal 1, but we're guessing the same 382-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 from the standard G550 is a good bet.


    Gallery: Geneva 2010: King Saud University Gazal-1


    [Source: Arab News]

    King Abdullah greenlights Gazal 1 to become first Saudi-made car originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Did the Geneva "Hispano Suiza" showcar use the iconic brand name illegally? -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Classics, Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Government/Legal


    Hispano-Suiza - Click above for high-res image gallery

    The car you see above is not a Hispano-Suiza. That much every one seems to agree with. But is it a Hispano Suiza (note the intentional lack of a hyphen)? And, does that lack of a hyphen make any difference at all? Apparently, the answer to those questions would depend on whom you ask.

    According to Erwin Leo Himmel, a designer that formerly worked for Volkswagen, his company "is not the legal successor of the historical brand Hispano-Suiza." He stated as much at the concept car's debut earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. It seems rather obvious, though, that the car was given that name on purpose to bring to mind the awesome pre-Depression vehicles built by the original Hispano-Suiza. Right?

    That point may soon be argued in court, it seems, as La Hispano Suiza Fàbrica de Automòviles SA and Safran SA - two European companies that apparently do hold the rights to the somewhat famous moniker - "are determined to take appropriate legal actions against such unlawful conduct that infringes their rights and constitutes a practice of unfair competition misleading the public's and consumer's opinion intentionally."

    As a refresher, the Hispano Suiza in question is based heavily on the Audi R8 V10, though pumped up with the addition of twin electric superchargers to the tune of 750 horsepower. That's all well and good, but we're not so sure there will be a large contingent of buyers for a rebodied and boosted R8 that carries a sticker price of $950,000 (€700,000). In the end, depending on the outcome of any possible legal proceedings, it may not matter at all.


    Gallery: Geneva 2010: Hispano Suiza


    [Source: Automobile]

    Did the Geneva "Hispano Suiza" showcar use the iconic brand name illegally? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Lancia hits the matte with Hard Black edition Delta. We ponder a Chrysler version. -

    Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Hatchback, Lancia
    Lancia Delta Hard Black - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Think of past models like the Integrale and the world-conquering Stratos and you'd be hard-pressed to imagine a Lancia going the subtle route, but the Italian automaker is releasing a subtle special edition of its Delta hatchback called the Hard Black. Decked out in matte black paint, the special Delta doesn't lack for chrome, but the 18" wheels can be had in optional black paint as well, while inside black leather and Alcantara coat the cabin.

    Mated to either a 200-horsepower, 1.8-liter direct-injection turbo four or a 190hp 1.8-liter turbo diesel, the Hard Black edition comes packed with adaptive suspension, dual-zone climate control and the Blue&Me connectivity system developed with Microsoft. Having been announced in Geneva, the Delta Hard Black is now going on sale in Europe for 31,300 euros (~$40k), leaving us to wonder what a Chrysler might look like with the anti-shine treatment. Not bad, we'll take it.


    Gallery: Lancia Delta Hard Black


    [Source: OmniAuto.it]

    Lancia hits the matte with Hard Black edition Delta. We ponder a Chrysler version. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Citroën gives its first glimpse of DS High Rider's interior -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Citroën


    Citroën has revealed the interior of the DS High Rider concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Citroën is all about making the most of its recent concept car attention and form, and its DS High Rider concept, a three-door crossover, tiptoed in front of the cameras at the Geneva Motor Show last month, but the French company only showed us its outer parts. We are now worthy of a glimpse inside, created to follow the exterior design's philosophy of "strength, dynamism and refinement" and add a dash of "sporting luxury." None of this means we'll actually see the High Rider in production, but the company is doing well enough with the hatch that we don't think it impossible. In the meantime, have a look the inside and outside of it in the galleries of high-res photos below.


    Gallery: Citroën DS High Rider Concept Interior


    Gallery: Geneva 2010: Citroen DS High Rider


    [Source: Citroën]

    Continue reading Citroën gives its first glimpse of DS High Rider's interior

    Citroën gives its first glimpse of DS High Rider's interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • CAR takes a hack at rendering Muller's Saab 9-2 drawing for themselves -

    Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Saab, Design/Style, Luxury

    With word that Saab wants to do battle with Mini in the quirky compact segment, the web has exploded with renderings of what the tiny Swedish machine could look like. CAR is the latest publication to try its hand at imagining the face of a new-world 9-2, and has been so kind as to share its take with the rest of the world. Supposedly, Spyker CEO Victor Muller gave the CAR artists a peek at his own hand drawing of how he envisions the little sedan. The publication's team of rendering gurus took things from there.

    We can't say we're exactly smitten with what the artists came up with. There's plenty of Bentley in that nose, sure, but it doesn't quite fit on a car the size of one's slippers. The good news is, Saab has plenty of time to turn the design into something mouth watering. While Muller made waves at this year's Geneva Motor Show by saying he would like to bring the 9-2 back from the grave, it's going to be a long hard road before the Swedish automaker is introducing any models that are new from the ground up.

    We'll keep our ears to the rails, though, just in case the company happens to pull a miracle out of thin air and surprise us all.

    [Source: CAR]

    CAR takes a hack at rendering Muller's Saab 9-2 drawing for themselves originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Rumormill: Audi RS5 headed for the States? -

    Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Audi, Rumormill

    Audi RS5 - Click above for a high-res image gallery

    It's been a little while since anything with an RS badge came our way from Ingolstadt, but it if you believe the whispers floating around the Web these days, there may be hope for a U.S.-spec Audi RS5 just yet. Automobile is reporting that the company is seriously mulling bringing the S5's meaner brother to our neck of the woods.

    The Kingdom of Quattro pulled the sheets off of the sinister coupe at this year's Geneva Motor Show, and our jaws have been on the floor ever since. Under the hood sits a tweaked 4.2-liter V8 with 450 horsepower at the crank. The mill is bolted to none other than the Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system, complete with a new torque-vectoring rear diff.

    Automobile hasn't gone so far as to name a source for the rumors, which leads us to take this one with a Q7-sized grain of salt. Still, if it were true, we may have our sticky paws on an RS5 by summer 2012, right around the same time the refreshed A5 is scheduled to hit the U.S. Keep your fingers crossed and your hopes down.


    Gallery: Geneva 2010: Audi RS5


    [Source: Automobile]

    Rumormill: Audi RS5 headed for the States? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Spy Shots: Next-gen Volvo V60 wagon caught undisguised -

    Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Volvo, Luxury

    Looks like a few spies were able catch the upcoming Volvo V60 wagon in nothing but the bare sheet metal. The car shares plenty of DNA with the drop-dead sexy S60 sedan the company unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show, including the artfully-styled front fascia. Throw in an extra acre of roof metal, a set of familial brake lights and plenty of cargo room, and you've got a winner all the way around.

    So far there's no word on what we can expect to find in the engine bay, but the same 300 horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder found in the S60 sedan wouldn't be a bad guess. Odds are the company will offer both front and all-wheel drive versions of the long-roof whenever it hits the market, too. Expect the V60 to come loaded with plenty of the same safety tech, including the Swedish automaker's new Collision Warning system.

    Gallery: 2011 Volvo S60


    [Source: Straightline]

    Spy Shots: Next-gen Volvo V60 wagon caught undisguised originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Audi

    Abt Sportline R8 Spyder - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Whenever Audi introduces a new model, chances are that the folks at Abt Sportsline are going to get their hands on one. The German company has been tuning Volkswagens and Audis since the 1970s and has enjoyed success racing the Audi A4 in DTM and more recently the new R8 LMS. Needless to say, Abt knows how to properly modify cars bearing the four rings.

    Abt's latest project is the droptop version of the Audi R8. Visually the car gets a new front grille, front fascia with carbon fiber spoiler, side sills, rear fascia, rear spoiler and lightweight five-spoke wheels. Even more importantly, the 5.2-liter V10 has been massaged to provide 600 horsepower, good for 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. Finally, Abt provides a sport suspension system for improved handling. Follow the jump for full details and browse through the high-res gallery below.


    Gallery: Abt Sportsline R8 Spyder


    [Source: ABT Sportline]

    Continue reading Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder

    Abt Sportsline gets its hands on Audi R8 Spyder originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Video: C/D takes the Lotus Evora Hybrid for a virtual spin -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Geneva Motor Show, Technology, Videos, Lotus

    The manufactured sounds of the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Click above to watch video after the jump

    Two years ago, we wrote about Lotus' Safe and Sound hybrid technology which added a V8 soundtrack over the quietude of a hybrid's electric motor. That demonstrator was a Toyota Prius, but at the Geneva Motor Show Lotus had an Evora 414E Hybrid equipped with several versions of aural enjoyment: a V6, a V12 and a non-ICE audio stab at what an electric car could maybe possibly sound like. Think Buck Rogers. Car and Driver magazine's technical editor Michael Austin sat with a Lotus engineer and tried it out. Follow the jump for the first strains of the future.


    Gallery: Geneva 2010: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid


    [Source: Car and Driver]

    Continue reading Video: C/D takes the Lotus Evora Hybrid for a virtual spin

    Video: C/D takes the Lotus Evora Hybrid for a virtual spin originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Geneva 2010: Our top Fantasy and Reality vehicles of the show -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show


    After years of covering the world's auto shows at Autoblog, the Geneva Motor Show never ceases to amaze. It's in Switzerland, so by nature, it's neutral, and since there's no "home team" like in Detroit, Frankfurt or Paris, every automaker comes out to play. And play they did.

    While this year's showing wasn't nearly as impressive as the end-of-the-recession shindig we endured in Germany last September, the shear number of reveals boggles the mind and cramps the fingers. But despite six pairs of aching feet, one broken laptop, countless espresso triple-shots and braved our fair share of sharp-elbowed shooters and clueless colleges, we survived (mostly) unscathed and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our time in Switzerland.

    After the jump we've assembled our favorite debuts from the show, but rather than creating another "Best and Worse" or "Top Picks" post, we've singled out two vehicles: One that embodies our no-cost, no-holds-barred, fantasy ride and another production-ready example that we could conceivably drive home tomorrow given our meager (or not-so-meager) means. Check out our picks after the break and let us know what your own choices are in 'Comments.'

    Continue reading Geneva 2010: Our top Fantasy and Reality vehicles of the show

    Geneva 2010: Our top Fantasy and Reality vehicles of the show originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Technology, Hatchback, Kia, Electric

    Kia Venga EV concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Apparently, we we missed at least one interesting machine from the recently concluded press days at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia showed off a battery electric version of its new Venga B-segment hatchback. Like the rest of Kia and Hyundai's hybrids and plug-in concepts either in production or recently shown, the Venga EV uses lithium polymer batteries, likely sourced from LG Chem. The battery pack is stored under the floorpan of the electric vehicle (EV).

    The Venga EV contains 24 kilowatt-hours of battery capacity. The front wheels are driven by an 80-kilowatt motor packing a stout 206 pound-feet of torque. Kia says that the concept has about 112 miles of driving range and a 50-kW fast charge can provide an 80-percent recharge in as little as 20 minutes, while a full charge at normal power levels takes about eight hours. The rest of the details can be found in the press release after the break.


    Gallery: Kia Venga EV


    [Source: Kia]

    Continue reading Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around

    Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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