Yearly Archives: 2012
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept Hits the Stage in Geneva
Land Rover has given the world a preview of what a convertible version of the new Range Rover Evoque would look like with the Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept. Land Rover calls the concept a design study that builds on the Evoque's success and reflects the automaker's expertise at identifying and leading new market segments. The concept features a fully...
Chevy Volt and Opel Ampera Voted 2012 European Car of the Year
The Chevy Volt and the Opel Ampera today won the European "Car of the Year 2012" award voted by a panel of 59 judges from 23 European nations. The Ampera/Volt received 330 points against the Volkswagen Up! with 281 and Ford Focus with 256. The final selection was made in the context of the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera...
Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Previews Nissan's Next-Gen Crossovers
Nissan is giving the world a preview of what its next-generation crossovers could look like and what may power them with the Hi-Cross concept. The Hi-Cross concept was created in Japan and is a compact crossover that has space for three rows of seats for seven passengers. It's powered by a hybrid system that pairs a 2.0L direct-injection engine with...
Restyled 2013 Lexus RX Debuts in Geneva
The restyled 2013 Lexus RX crossover has been unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with the new bolder, signature Lexus spindle grille and an upgraded interior. The exterior of the 2013 RX is now sportier thanks to a new bumper, headlights with LED daytime running lights and new fog lights. The rear end has also been updated with restyled...
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Previews a New Infiniti Sports Car
Following the several photo leaks, we now have our first official look at the Infiniti Emerg-E electric car concept that has been unveiled in Geneva. The Emerg-E provides a glimpse into Infiniti's future with a possible new halo model. The Emerg-E concept is powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 402 horsepower that ride mid-ship. They are...
All-New 2013 Audi A3 Arrives in Geneva
The all-new 2013 Audi A3 is having its world debut this week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. We've already seen leaked photos of the new A3, so what you see here isn't a big surprise. The all-new A3 doesn't stray too far from the design of the current A3 and borrows many of Audi's current design cues, including the...
2013 Ford Fiesta ST Unveiled and it May Come to the U.S.
Ford is unveiling the new production-ready 2013 Fiesta ST at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show ahead of its launch in Europe in 2013. The 2013 Fiesta ST is powered by a 177 horsepower 1.6L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with 177 lb-ft. that propels the small hatchback from 0-62 mph in under seven seconds with a top speed over 136 mph. In...
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Officially Unveiled
The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been unveiled in Geneva. "A is for Attack: the A-Class is a clear statement of the new dynamism of the Mercedes-Benz brand", explains Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "It is completely new, down to the last detail. In automotive development, it's not...
Bentley Unveils the EXP 9 F SUV Concept in Geneva
Bentley has taken the wraps off the EXP 9 F luxury Sport Utility Vehicle concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. According to Bentley, the EXP 9 F is a glimpse of the future of Bentley. "The Company's designers and engineers have created a compelling new take on the Grand Touring Bentley - a vehicle that feels equally at...
VW Unveils the 157 MPG Cross Coupé Concept
Late last year VW unveiled the Cross Coupé concept at the Tokyo Motor Show that was powered by a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid system. Now VW is bringing the same concept to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this week, but with an even more efficient plug-in hybrid system. The Cross Coupé concept is now powered by a turbodiesel direct injection engine...
