Archive for February, 2009

AMG SL63 Edition IWC and SL65 Black Series at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall Collection

Mercedes-Benz’s performance division AMG will be putting two models in a fashion show. That is, two cars of theirs will be on display at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2009 event.
The two AMG vehicles sitting under the Bryant Park tents at the event will be the SL 63 AMG Edition IWC and […]

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Geneva Motor Show 2009 Preview: Volvo readies updated S80 for Swiss debut

Amidst the turmoil surrounding the future of Volvo, the Swedish automaker is plugging away on refreshing its current line-up and offering an updated range of start-stop-equipped models. Joining the new DRIVE models at the Geneva Motor Show will be a reworked version of the automaker’s flagship, the 2010 Volvo S80 sedan.
The exterior benefits from […]

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Geneva Motor Show 2009 Preview: Pagani bringing “hybrid” Zonda F Cinque

The Pagani Zonda F Cinque seen here isn’t a hybrid as in “green,” it’s a hybrid of the Pagani F and the Pagani Cinque. The car, slated to star at the Geneva Auto Show, is a one-of-a-kind Pagani simply meant to hold a place in our hearts while we wait for the Pagani Cinque to […]

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Alfa Romeo teases MiTo GTA ahead of Geneva debut

Alfa Romeo has been pretty tight-lipped about the MiTo GTA in the lead-up to its unveiling at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but in addition to a couple of engine sketches, it’s finally released a full-on teaser of the new hot hatch. The styling continues to draw inspiration from the 8C Competizione, incorporating a few […]

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Geneva Embargo Leakage: Beans get spilled on Rolls-Royce 200EX concept

AutoCar The Daily Telegraph just couldn’t wait one more day and apparently broke the embargo on the new Rolls-Royce 200EX concept. The 200EX that will be shown publicly for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in two weeks is a precursor to the fourth production Rolls-Royce model of the modern BMW ownership era. […]

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Rendered Speculation: Corvette Stingray C7.R

While the Corvette Stingray Concept (a.k.a. Autobot Sideswipe) introduced at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this month sports heritage-inspired cues, its futuristic styling could also hint at the design of the next-generation model. GM made no comment on whether any of the concept would find make its way into the C7 Corvette, but there will […]

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Another hard-to-say Carlsson: Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse

It doesn’t seem to be the optimal time to be producing high-end custom luxury cars, but Carlsson is pressing forward anyway and will introduce its third model in cooperation with leather company Etienne Aigner at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Carlsson previously unveiled the Aigner CK65 Eau Rouge coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show […]

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009