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Faster than a Porsche 911, cleaner than a Toyota Prius – That’s the Infiniti Emerg-E concept revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It boasts an electric motor in each rear wheel for a total power output of 402bhp, 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, an EV range of 30 miles rising to 300 miles using [...]
This is the fastest Lotus convertible, ever. And it has just been unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Say hello to the Lotus Exige S Roadster. It has the same 3.5-litre engine as the Exige S Coupe, but the fixed-roof has been replaced by a soft-top. So essentially it’s an Elise with a bigger [...]
After that nasty Bentley SUV thing yesterday, here is the antidote in the form of the shapely Alfa Disco Volante. No, not Largo’s ship from Thunderball with the missiles and Domino. This exquisite piece of art celebrates 60 years since Milan-based coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring produced this – the ultra-rare 1952 Alfa Disco Volante, which was [...]
BMW’s new M Performance sub-brand is off to a flying start. At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show they will unveil the first four models in the range. BMW M550d xDrive Saloon BMW M550d xDrive Touring BMW X5 M50d BMW X6 M50d Designed to slot into the range above the M Sport models and below the [...]
This is the BMW M3 Limited Edition 500. It’s incredibly blue. It’s also the end of an era. Available to order now, just 500 UK examples will be available in a choice of coupe or convertible form. Technically the M3 remains the same, which is no bad thing. That means you get the same high-revving [...]
BMW will use the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show to present this…the new M135i. So if you’re excited about the forthcoming arrival of the three-door version of the new BMW 1 Series hatch, this design concept should make you overheat. Not only does it preview how the three-door hatch will look, the 300bhp+ hyper hatch [...]
Just when the BMW M6 thought the road was clear, the 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG has swaggered into its path with 557bhp on board. It’s lighter, more powerful and better equipped. Make no mistake, this luxury GT is looking for a fight. The Performance Under the bonnet, the old SL63 AMG’s naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 [...]
As the Geneva Motor Show approaches, the slew of new models continues. So please welcome the newly facelifted 2012 Audi RS5 coupe. It’s quicker, cleaner and lit differently. Now there’s a surprise. So let’s give it the once over. Quicker The Lambo-derived 4.2-litre V8 remains the same, producing the same 444bhp and 317 lb ft [...]
The long-awaited Subaru BRZ sports coupe is almost upon us with UK sales starting in the spring. And in honour of the occasion, Subaru has revealed more information about the UK equipment levels. The rear-drive 197bhp fun machine will be offered in a choice of three trim levels; a top-spec version, a standard version and [...]
While the car world’s attention has been occupied by the brilliant new BMW M5, rival tuner Alpina has quietly upgraded their B5 BiTurbo making it even more powerful. Although the styling appears to be the same, it’s the engine which has received the bulk of the attention. The Power Power from the 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbo [...]
