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Bridgestone announces tire printing technology

Brian Potter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Bridgestone has announced a new development in tire construction that provides more stylistic possibilities.

Mercedes G-Class could stick around until 2020 - report

Michael Gauthier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:00 GMT

The Mercedes G-Class is an icon from a bygone era, but the model's popularity will reportedly ensure it will remain in production for years to come.

2014 BMW X5 spied in a winter wonderland

Michael Gauthier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Dressed in swirly camouflage, the prototype appears to have an evolutionary design with a prominent front fascia, a sloping roofline and a tailgate-mounted spoiler.

Morgan Electric Roadster coming to Geneva - report

Michael Gauthier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Morgan will reportedly unveil an electric roadster at the Geneva Motor Show. It will feature an aluminum chassis, a lithium-ion battery and manual transmission.

BMW 640i Gran Coupe pricing announced [US]

Clinton Deacon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:52:00 GMT

BMW has announced the BMW 640i Gran Coupe pricing will start at $76,895 in the US market including the $895 Destination and Handling Charge.

Ford B-Max sliding doors reveal pillarless design

Clinton Deacon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:00 GMT

The model does not incorporate the central body pillar (B-pillar) that you would normally find running from floor to ceiling between the front and rear passenger side windows.

Bertone Nuccio Concept previewed for Geneva premiere

Brian Potter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:15:00 GMT

Famous Italian design house Stile Bertone has released first preview sketches of the Nuccio Concept - a tribute to Nuccio Bertone on the occassion of the company's 100th anniversary.

Toyota FT-Bh compact city car concept teased

Clinton Deacon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:04:38 GMT

Toyota has announced they will unveil the FT-Bh concept car at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The new design study is a compact city car that boasts both low emissions and an affordable package.

Tesla Model X Crossover revealed featuring rear gullwing/falcon doors

Clinton Deacon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT

The Model X CUV you see here is a pre-production prototype and the company intend to begin sales in 2013.

2012 Audi TT-RS Plus - photo album

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:31:33 GMT

2012 Audi TT RS Plus revealed

Brian Potter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Max output is now 360 HP (265 kW) which is an increase of 20 HP (15 kW) and torque is 465 Nm (343 lb-ft), 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) more than the regular TT-RS. Tthe TT-RS Plus will launch in April following its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 production - part 3 - seat fitting [video]

Brian Potter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:26:00 GMT

Now that the vehicle is complete, technicians turn their attention to the interior in this third video, more specifically for the well-known seat fitting.

Stig Laps TopGear USA Test Track in Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 [video]

Brian Potter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:46:00 GMT

Hennessey has sent us this sneak peak of The Stig taking a hot lap around the TopGear USA test track in their Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1.

WCF Spy Video: BMW i8 prototype

Clinton Deacon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:04:00 GMT

A production prototype for the BMW i8 hybrid supercar has been caught doing a round of testing. But this time we are treated to a full blown video featuring nearly 5 minutes of footage as well as a few high resolution static images.

Hyundai considering a Genesis sub-brand - report

Michael Gauthier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMT

Hyundai's image has been vastly improved thanks to models like the Elantra and Sonata, but the company is reportedly considering a new sub-brand to separate its luxury cars from their mainstream counterparts.

Mercedes GLK facelift spied with minimal camouflage

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:31:00 GMT

The Mercedes GLK is starting to show its age, so it isn't terribly surprising the company is preparing to introduce a facelifted version of the popular crossover.

Toyota GT-86 and Subaru BRZ purist-spec versions released (JDM)

Brian Potter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:51:00 GMT

Toyota and Subaru are saluting driving enthusiasts by offering a stripped down purist version of the GT-86/BRZ in Japan.

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo spied in the cold

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:02:00 GMT

The Porsche 911 Turbo is inching closer to production as our spies have managed to catch the model virtually undisguised.

Maybach lost EUR 330K on every model - report

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:18:00 GMT

According to a recent report, Daimler reportedly lost EUR 330,000 ($439,260 / GBP 276,255) on every Maybach they sold.

Smart ForTwo Sharpred Edition announced

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:32:00 GMT

Smart has introduced a new ForTwo special edition dubbed the Sharpred. It features a black exterior with red accents.

BMW i3 MegaCity Vehicle spied winter testing

Clinton Deacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:00 GMT

This latest prototype is still wearing a large amount of camouflage that is doing its best to hide the aerodynamic and styling lines across its bodywork.

VW Transporter campervan with electrically extendable rear pod launches [video]

Brian Potter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Who needs a campervan (aka motorhome) when you can have a smaller panel van with an electrically extendable rear pod providing the same amount of living space?

2013 Opel Astra Sedan spied

Clinton Deacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:21:46 GMT

Our spies have caught some pretty revealing shots of the new 2013 Opel Astra Sedan prototype while it was out doing a testing run.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato officially unveiled

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:38:16 GMT

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the production version of the V12 Zagato, ahead of its debut at the Kuwait Concours d' Elegance on February 15th.

Abt Sportsline teases Genvea line-up

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT

Abt Sportsline has announced plans to introduce four new tuning packages at the Geneva Motor Show. They include programs for the Audi Q3 and A6 Avant as well as the Volkswagen Beetle and Up.

Chris Harris drives new Toyota GT-86 [video]

Brian Potter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:00 GMT

The new Toyota GT-86 is measuring up to be an exciting car and as a result, You Tube's DRIVE channel test car specialist Chris Harris went out of his way to get just 20 minutes of seat time.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander - first image released

Clinton Deacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Mitsubishi has released the first image and official details for the new 2013 Outlander Crossover that will have its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Chevrolet Cruze Wagon previewed ahead of Geneva debut

Clinton Deacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:52:13 GMT

It will become the third variant of the Cruze range, joining the sedan and hatchback versions that are already on sale.

2013 Audi RS4 Avant rendered

Clinton Deacon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:18:37 GMT

The design features an RS inspired front end with a mesh grille, a set of 20 inch wheels, wide fenders and blacked-out window trims.

2014 Mercedes C-Class spied undergoing winter testing

Michael Gauthier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:38:37 GMT

Development work continues on the 2014 Mercedes C-Class as our spies have caught another prototype undergoing cold weather testing.