GQ by Citroen Concept First Photos and Details

March 5, 2010
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French automaker Citroen and UK’s market-leading quality men’s monthly GQ paired up to come up with a new plug-in hybrid, the GQbyCitroen. The GQbyCitroen was built with the goal of being streamlined but without being overly aggressive.

“Where this car works so well with GQ is that it fits with the current attitudes of conspicuous consumption,” said Citroen designer Mark Lloyd in a press release. “It is understated rather than in-your-face and sleek rather than too macho.”

The car utilizes a four-cylinder direct-injection 1.6-liter petrol engine that enables the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 60mph in about 4.5 seconds. As a hybrid, emissions were kept to 80 grams of CO2 per…

RUF RGT-8 Unveiled With V8 Engine

March 5, 2010
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RUF has just revealed the next-generation RGT, the RGT-8.

The RUF RGT-8, which is based on the current Porsche 997, is powered by a completely new RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft called the “Flatcrank”. It also features four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection which ensures optimal mixture conditions while the dry-sump system supplies the necessary lubrication. Its V8 engine boasts a 4.5 liter capacity and power of 404 kW (542 horsepower/ 549 PS) and 500 Nm (397 lb-ft) of torque.

The new RGT-8 has also been made as light as possible with aluminum doors, an aluminum hood, a carbon fiber engine cover, and a carbon fiber…

I.DE.A Institute Sofia Concept In Geneva

March 5, 2010
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Italian organization I.DE.A. Institute has created a new design study for the Geneva Motor Show.  Named as “Sofia” the four-door sedan is a development on the no-door Era concept convertible unveiled at the same show last year.

This concept car is symbolic of I.DE.A Institute’s continued drive to renew the company, which began in 2007. The styling by the new Design Center and the workmanship of the model makers and show car builders has together created this new “all-Italian” model.

The Sofia features an hourglass shape when viewed from above, with heavy sculpting at the front and back. “Sofia is a concentration of sportiness and elegance,” according to a press release. The…

Wiesmann Releases GT MF4-S Pricing

March 4, 2010
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Wiesmann has finally announced the pricing details of their newest hypercar, the GT MF4-S.

The Wiesmann GT MF4-S will go on sale with a €133,800 price tag, excluding tax and labor costs.  At that price, the powerful and ultra-exclusive vehicle will come with the BMW M3’s 4.0-liter V8 engine which is capable of producing 420 PS (309 kW / 414 horsepower) and up to 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.  The same engine that pushes the M3 to a hundred kilometers per hour in just under 5.0 seconds gets the GT MF4-S to the mark in 4.0seconds flat.

Externally, the brand new GT MF4-S differs in some design and aerodynamic details from…

Aston Martin Arrives In Geneva With Two Special Editions

March 4, 2010
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Aston Martin has just debuted two special editions and their new customization program at the Geneva Auto Show.

First up is the V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition. The vehicle features unique metallic paint which requires 50 man-hours of hand painting to apply, carbon fiber side strakes, and black diamond turned alloy wheels. Its interior has been installed with carbon fiber sill plates with “V12 Vantage Carbon Black” etched in stainless steel.

The other special edition, the DBS UB-2010, is a tribute to Dr. Ulrich Bez’s 10th year as Aston Martin CEO. It features ‘Azurite Black’ paint, metallic bronze leather with woven leather seat inserts, Cryptic Titan trim, and sill plates signed by…

Mercedes-Benz Endows G-Wagen With BlueTEC Diesel

March 4, 2010
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Mercedes-Benz’s Geländewagen might not be the newest design on the market – its basic structure and style dates back to 1979 – but that’s not stopping the German automaker from installing a state-of-the-art BlueTEC diesel powertrain under its boxy hood.

The new V6 diesel engine cranks out 210 horsepower and 398 lb-ft. of torque, but the best news is the nearly 20 mpg combined fuel economy figure, according to Mercedes-Benz. Given the G350’s boxy shape and portly curb weight, the reduction in fuel consumption is nothing short of remarkable. For comparison, a G550 averages about 13 mpg combined.

To put the power to all four wheels, the G350 BluTEC features a seven-speed…

Bufori Geneva Luxury Saloon

March 4, 2010
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Bufori has just introduced a new model today at the Geneva Motor Show.  The company, famous for creating vehicles with a classic car look, introduced the Bufori MKVI as the “Bufori Geneva” in honor of the auto show..

”We have decided to name this new Bufori model after the city it was launched in, as this occasion marks an important milestone in our company history,” said Bufori chairman Anthony Khouri. “We also wanted to pay tribute to the 80th edition of this fantastic motor show and the beautiful city of Geneva.”

The car utilizes a 430 horsepower 6.1-liter V8 engine that is also capable of up to 586 Nm (432 lb-ft) of…

Citroen SURVOLT Concept

March 4, 2010
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After the introduction of the REVOLTE concept last 2008, Citroen now launched the SURVOLT concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The French auto maker describes the SURVOLT as a combination of “high-fashion, extravagance and more than a hint of motor racing punch.”

Following the steps of the REVOLTE concept, the SURVOLT puts an added emphasis on sportiness. At just 3.85 meters long, the SURVOLT qualifies as a supermini, but delivers high style with a unique fuchsia and charcoal two-tone paint job, a rounded body and over-the-top wheel arches.

At the front, the SURVOLT has LED headlight clusters, as well as a unique grille treatment. The SURVOLT carries over the light “eyebrows”…

Bugatti Unveils Two Unique 16.4 Grand Sports In Geneva

March 4, 2010
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Two tailored Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport models have been presented by Bugatti for the fans of the car at t the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show. The models are there to show more of what Veyron buyers can choose when customizing their cars.

On the first model, the bonnet, monocoque and rear section are made of carbon fiber colored in a Royal Dark Blue hue. The same color is seen on the air intakes, grilles and inner sides of the horseshoe-shaped spokes in the wheel rims. The combination of blue and white is found inside the cabin. The dashboard, centre console, seats and interior trim panels are all made of dark…

Carlsson C25 Super GT Limited Edition

March 4, 2010
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A 753-horsepower limited edition vehicle will be introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show by Carlsson. The Carlsson C25 hypercar will be limited to only 25 units and will be produced once it debuts in March.

Based on the Mercedes SL 600, the car is powered by a 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 engine that can make the car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h with up to 1150 Nm of torque.  However, once you go faster than 100 km/h, the car will make use of 1320 Nm.  Top speed is at 352 km/h (218.7 mph).

Markus Schuster, Carlsson’s CEO, wanted his company to build a car that was safe enough for the road…

Koenigsegg Agera

March 4, 2010
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One of the most anticipated debuts at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show will be Koenigsegg’s latest creation, the Agera. The Agera is an evolutionary change that can be easily traced back to its roots in the original CC8S. The latest creation from the Swedish supercar maker, Koenigsegg, is the ninth model in the automaker’s 15-year history, and the seventh model currently in production.

The Agera obviously stays true to the traditional styling or packaging that we have come to know and love from Koenigsegg, It shares the same length (169 inches), width (78.6 inches) and height (44.1 inches) of the original CCX. The same 4.7 liter V8 engine from past and…

2014 Land Rover Defender A Hybrid?

March 4, 2010
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A replacement for the Land Rover Defender is reportedly under works. The new SUV has been given the greenest of green lights by parent company Tata. The now 62-year-old go-anywhere-and-then-some truck is expected in 2014, and is being worked on now under the codename Project Icon.

Although it may look like that nothing has yet been decided about Project Icon other than its codename and its status in the line-up, which is at the very top. Coming up with a new retail name for the Defender line and finding a way to differentiate it from the previous model will be part of the work to be done, as well as coming…

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