Ever wonder what it takes to build one of the world’s finest Italian exotic automobiles? Pagani has decided to share a documentary showcasing how its Huayra was born, and how it’s built. We’ve seen a lot of automotive-related videos in our time, and this may just be the finest 15 minutes you can ever spend...
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The John Cooper Works (JCW) variant of the MINI Countryman had its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, packing a 1.6L, turbo-four with 211-hp. And now the MINI JCW Countryman has been placed into the British automaker’s ad-churning machine, spitting out an “Expect the Unexpected” video that showcases the Countryman’s versatility as it...
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People often say, “The more things change, the more things stay the same.” However, in the case of the Porsche 911, it would be fair to say the proverb in reverse, “the more things stay the same, the more they change.” While Porsche had stuck with a rear engine layout for its flagship sports car,...
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You might think this film was shot at a luxury and exotic car dealership, or that it was a Concours d’Elegance gathering, but it was neither. It was a massive group of enthusiasts out in the Philippines that headed to Subic Bay at an abandoned airport to fully enjoy their vehicles in a safe and...
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Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg makes really cool cars, there isn’t any arguing about it. The company uses so much carbon fiber in its cars that even the wheels, which are hollow, are made of the stuff on the higher-end Agera R model. Both the Agera and Agera R got a refresh and debuted Tuesday at...
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Doo-dads to keep speeding cameras from catching your license plates on film are all over the market, but one Chinese man thought of a better, or at least different plan to speed in his Porsche without penalty. According to a story originally reported by the China Car Times, an industrious individual decided to live above...
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Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo let slip to reporters at the Geneva Motor Show that the newest iteration of the Enzo will be coming out at the end of 2012. The new Enzo will receive a new name, as well as an all new design. “It will be ‘presented to collectors and it will be a car...
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Russian BMW patrons can look forward to a very limited edition 7-Series “Individual Pure Black” provided they are among the first 50 to sign up. The 7-Series Individual Pure Black will be based on the long-wheelbase 750Li xDrive and will be powered by a 4.4-liter, twin turbo V8 with 407 hp. The special black exterior...
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It’s almost hard to believe that the Audi R8 has been on the market for five years in its current design when so few vehicles seem current past three or four years. To celebrate its fifth birthday, the German automaker made a video showing off the R8 and all of its variants. To keep things...
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The Peugeot 208 GTi concept, revealed at Geneva, plays heavily on the old 205 theme, not only in the side glass window treatment, but also the brushed aluminum appliqué on each rear quarter panel.
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BMW‘s 1M coupe was a hot shot of a car, but the company didn’t keep it up. Now we’re left looking forward to the hot hatch that may replace it — the M 135i. Bavaria’s own tiny tire-burner-to-be is based on the 135i and it’s formidable 3.0-liter inline six cylinder guilty of giving more than...
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In an effort to maximize reliability, the SLS E-CELL incorporates three cooling circuits; two for the electric motors and one for the battery pack, which via the car’s air conditioning system can provide additional cooling while operating in hot climates.
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One of the most iconic sports car brands in the world has to be AC cars. After all, it was their Ace model that a young Texan by the name of Carroll Shelby took a liking to back in the early 1960’s, added more power (and bulges) to it, and hence gave birth to the...
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Those for whom the 429 hp SL550 just won’t cut it, Mercedes-Benz now offers a higher-performance AMG version of its all-new SL hardtop convertible. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week, the SL63 AMG gets a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 and makes 537 hp, or an even more shocking 590 hp with an AMG Performance...
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The whole world got a treat this past week when Lamborghini unveiled its Aventador J at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The one-of-one Aventador J is easily one of the world’s best looking vehicles ever created; and chances are if you weren’t at the Geneva Motor Show, seeing it in person will be slim to...
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If there’s an age old adage in motorsports, then it has got to be “racing improves the breed.” This idea is particularly close to Audi‘s heart, as the German automaker has participated in decades of racing and development for its Quattro all-wheel-drive technology. This year, Audi will field a pair of R18 e-tron Quattro cars which...
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Last year, poor sales caused the Alfa Romeo 159 to be discontinued and it appears that its successor won’t be making any sort of debut until 2014. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat–Chrysler, spoke at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show saying that the 159’s replacement has been delayed once again. Currently the Alfa Romeo brand only...
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Normally a leader when it comes to creating new segments in the auto business, BMW might just be last to the coupe-styled luxury sedan group, revealing the new 6 Series Gran Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Designed to take on the likes of the Mercedes CLS and Audi A7, this 6 Series iteration slots...
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An international auto show is a great opportunity for an automaker to introduce an all-new product to the public in order to gauge approval and reception. Oftentimes, these concept vehicles are near 70 percent of the finished product that the public should expect once it reaches the market. However, there are rare occasions where the...
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Swedish automaker Volvo has always been known for manufacturing some of the world’s safest vehicles. But now Volvo is looking to not just protect the passengers in the car, but the pedestrians roaming the streets. We all know accidents happen, and try as we might to prevent them with technology – it’ll still happen because...
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The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is an eye catching car, which has been pushed as the most powerful Ferrari ever. But how does it work, and what makes it the fastest and strongest car from the Italian exotic brand? Ferrari world has released a series of six videos, to explain the engineering and specific design cues...
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Easily one of the top chick cars of all time, the Volkswagen GTI Cabriolet is back. Not offered in the VW lineup for several generations, the latest cabrio has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Keeping much of the GTI spirit but with significantly less testosterone, find out more about the car in AutoGuide’s...
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A few years ago, Italian auto giant Fiat was very close to partnering up with General Motors. However, that deal went sour at the last minute and a few years after that, Fiat bought a big chunk of Chrysler in its quest to have a large slice of the American market. More recently, the company...
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Named after the Q Division from the James Bond films, Aston Martin launched its new bespoke vehicle customization service at the Geneva Motor Show. Using a matte-blue Virage Volante model with custom treatments for everything from the wheels to the interior, Q allows Aston clients to personalize their vehicle to a level not previously offered....
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