Automobiles Review

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  • Maserati Granturismo S Automatic Unveiled At The Geneva Auto Show

    True to Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic premières at the Geneva Auto Show.  The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 engine which develops 440 hp (323kW) at 7000 rpm.  The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4750 rpm.

    The principal content is the combination of the automatic transmission with the most powerful wet sump Maserati V8 on the GranTurismo – until now offered as 4.2 l with automatic transmission and 4.7 l with an electro-actuated gearbox.  Thanks to the combination of the 440 hp (323kW) produced by the powerful 4.7 l V8 engine and the smoothness of the ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic stresses the original granturismo concept while at the same time offering peak performance. (more…)

  • Infiniti Essence: The Magnification Of “Inspired Performance”

    The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world’s most demanding car enthusiasts … this is the Infiniti Essence.

    Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future. (more…)

  • Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE And The World Premiere Of The 599xx

    The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car. (more…)

  • VAD.HO Concept

    This year Vredestein and Giugiaro celebrate a decade of successful partnership, one of the main reasons for Vredestein to display the Giugiaro VAD.HO at the Geneva Motor Show this year. The VAD.HO is a concept car that matches the values and thoughts of the Vredestein brand perfectly.

    The challenging “diversion” premiered in Geneva 2007 still represents a niche theme meant to be heatedly discussed: a super-sporty extreme two-seater fuelled by hydrogen to meet the increasingly pressing need to promote and develop alternative and environment friendly propulsion systems and to explore the potential challenge offered to design by a more flexible “displacement” of the chassis lay-out in new engine, mechanical, and electronic equipments. (more…)

  • Opel Ampera to Debut in 2011

    The revolutionary Opel Ampera today celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put the car into production in late 2011.

    The Ampera will also be offered with right-hand drive in the United Kingdom by Opel’s sister-brand, Vauxhall. (more…)

  • Land Rover Debuts Latest Range At The 2009 Geneva Motor Show

    Land Rover is to show the new Range Rover ‘Westminster’ Limited Edition together with the 2010 model year Freelander 2 at the Geneva Motor Show, starting today.

    300 Range Rover TDV8 ‘Westminster’ editions will go on sale at Land Rover dealerships in the UK from the end of March. The unique ‘Westminster’ features include 20″ Diamond Turned wheels, an exterior design pack, ‘Westminster’ tailgate badging, half wood steering wheel and stainless steel accents to the brake and accelerator pedals. (more…)

  • Seat’s Ultra-Green Leon Ecomotive Concept

    seat-leon-ecomotive-concept-thumbSEAT is once again grabbing the spotlight at Geneva with the unveiling, today, of an exciting new concept car.

    The Swiss debut of the Leon Ecomotive Concept, a dramatic development of the existing low emissions, high economy family five-door, underlines SEAT’s growing stature as a motor maker that appeals across the spectrum – from exceptional economy to outstanding performance. (more…)

  • Aston Martin Reveals Spectacular One-77 Technical Showcase

    Aston Martin will present a One-77 technical showcase at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3 March 2009. Chassis no.1 will be on display as an exposé throughout the show detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise.

    The One-77 is Aston Martin’s definitive sports car, one that epitomises everything Aston Martin from technology, the hand-craftsmanship of the hand rolled aluminium panels to the attention to detail. A culmination of all the marque’s know-how, the One-77 delivers effortless beauty guaranteed to stir the senses with performance potential eclipsing any previous Aston Martin. (more…)

  • Nissan Crossover Design Concept Debuts At Geneva Motor Show

    The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.

    Officially it’s a showcar, a study into how a small car of the future could look. But with the announcement that a small crossover – a baby brother to Qashqai – will be built at the company’s Sunderland factory in the UK, Qazana’s significance should not be underestimated. (more…)

  • Nissan Gt-R Specv At 79th Geneva International Motor Show

    The 79th Geneva motor show and the Nissan stand will present something V special this week..…….  the European debut of the much anticipated hardcore Nissan GT-R SpecV. Not yet confirmed for sale in Europe, the vehicle will be on show to gauge media and public interest.

    The new limited-production SpecV model went on sale in Japan during February at seven specially selected Nissan dealers. Targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers, SpecV has been created and engineered for those who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle. (more…)

  • Skoda Unleashes Yeti At Geneva Motor Show

    Compact, attractive and with a fresh attitude, the new Škoda Yeti will be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show extending the brand’s model range to five.

    The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle bears the well-known and distinctive features of the brand.  An impressive front end with a ribbed grille and stylish headlamps confidently demonstrate Yeti’s relationship with the Škoda family.  It has a robust and solid look on 17-inch wheels, whilst its fresh styling and high seating position enable the Yeti to exude lightness rather than looking bulky. (more…)

  • Smarter, Lighter And Even Cleaner: Fifth Generation Polo Unveiled

    The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, 34 years after the original went on sale in the UK. It’s sharper, lighter, safer and more cutting edge than ever before and is set to establish new standards in the small car class. Not only does the new Polo weigh 7.5 per cent less than the vehicle it replaces – despite being marginally wider and longer – but it’s also stronger, promises greater refinement and efficiency and features new packaging to make it the most versatile iteration yet. (more…)