SAAB 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Saab has built a limited edition of its 9-3 Convertible to celebrate the first anniversary of its independence, or to put it more realistically, the completion of the sale from General Motors to Spyker Cars. Called the Independence Edition, only 366 examples of the car will be produced, one for each day during the first year and one

Jaguar XKR-S Sports Coupe

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; According to Jaguar, the new XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest mass production sports car the company has ever built. The hardest-looking version of the XK series gets an uprated supercharged V8 direct-injection engine churning out 550-ponies and 680Nm of torque, good enough to propel the sports coupe from 0 to 60 (96km/h) in 4.2

Lamborghini Sold More Than 12 Months’ Production of Aventador LP700-4

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Last week, we told you that the first year of production of both the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Ferrari FF have reportedly been spoken for. Today, Lamborghini made it officially-official confirming that it has already sold more than 12 months’ production of its new flagship V12 model, deliveries of which will start in the second

Photos of the Girls at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Shiny new cars and delightful young ladies go hand-in-hand at auto shows and thankfully, there were plenty of both on the floors of this week's 81st Geneva International Motor Show. So, if you've had enough of new cars and concept studies, then all you have to do is follow the break to enjoy a photo gallery and a video of the...other

Aston Martin DBX

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; In terms of coolness, Aston Martin’s are ice cold, baby. You have proper classics like the DB5 and the DB4GT Zagato and modern classics like the Vanquish and DBS. The less said about the Cygnet the better. So now there’s a new kid on the block, the Virage, for those who want something a little faster than the DB9 but not quite as fast as

Brabus Unleashes Tune for New Mercedes-Benz CLS

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The arrival of the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has Brabus getting ready to present its tuning program for the sports sedan at next week's Geneva Motor Show. For the 2012 CLS, the German tuning house prepared a variety of aero-enhancements, interior goods and performance upgrades. Aesthetically, the Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist

BMW Vision Connected Drive Roadster Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; We now seem to live in a world where it is more important to check Facebook updates and check who's tweeting who than it is to drive. You have seen it, you may have possibly done it and the car industry wants to introduce the fun and productivity of Mobile social networking to our daily drive.It makes actually some sense, why leave all

BMW 1 Series Active E

var addthis_cThe ActiveE is the production version of BMW's 2010 Detroit Motor Show EV concept of the same name and it will share the limelight with the Vision CD Roadster study at the Bavarian firm's Geneva Salon stand. BMW plans to build a test fleet of more than 1,000 units of the fully electric version of the 1-Series Coupe, and lease them to select customers in the USA, Europe and

Bentley Celebrates Ice Speed Record

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; To celebrate the 205.5mph (330.7km/h) world ice-speed record that was set two weeks ago by Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen in a Continental Supersports convertible, Bentley has unveiled a new special edition version of its drop-top model that will be built in a limited run of 100 units. To be revealed at the

New Aston Martin Virage Coup

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Aston Martin has decided to further complicate its range with the presentation of yet another pair of cars that are virtually indistinguishable from the brand's other models (insert Cygnet joke here) - at least for the untrained eye. This time, Aston Martin has resurrected the Virage name for a new coupe and cabriolet that sit between

AC Schnitzer 99d is a $205,500 BMW Z4

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; BMW's decision to create the new 'i' sub-brand for the growing number of eco-conscious buyers has apparently rubbed off its partners like AC Schnitzer, as the German tuning firm will be launching a production ready concept based on the Z4 hardtop-roadster at next week's Geneva motor show. Developed as an eco-friendly sports car that adapts

ABT Adds Style to New Audi A7 Sportback

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Less than month after ABT announced its plans to unveil its tuning take on the new Audi A7 Sportback at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group specialist has shared the first photos and details on its available packages. The rather modest cosmetic upgrades include a front apron along with discreet side skirts and a rear

IED's Abarth SCORP-ION Coupe Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; If the rumors are true, Fiat's Abarth division may soon get its own version of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engined coupe, but for now, fans will have to make do with the SCORP-ION sports coupe study that was unwrapped at this week's Geneva Motor Show. The SCORP-ION is a conceptual proposal for an environment-friendly sports car designed by the

Mansory's Ferrari 458 Italia

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Mansory's products are always eye-catching (if not necessarily attractive), whether they be a clear coat carbon Aston Martin named Cyrus or that silly pink Bentley. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, allow me to introduce you to the Siracusa. Rant and rave in the comments below.Underneath all the new and

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; I know some of our readers will disagree, hell, even some of the folks here at carsandtec will beg to differ, nevertheless, I'm going to say it: I'm utterly disappointed with the styling of Alfa Romeo's 4C Concept, which is slated to enter production in 2012. Alfa had a unique chance to redefine its design language with its first

Ford Next Mustang Design

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Ford believes its Mustang pony car isn't just an icon in North America alone, but an icon all over the world and as such, it should reflect the company's new philosophy in which products are created with global input. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Ford's group vice president for global product development Derrick

Volkswagen Microbus Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; It has been ten long years since the last modern adaptation of the iconic Volkswagen T1. The Microbus concept captivated audiences in 2001 with its modern and evolved design that brought the famed hippie-cruiser into the 21st century. The new Bulli concept aims to bring back the sense of freedom and "free-love" in a more compact and

Brabus 700 Biturbo is One Mean Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the car most tuners wanted to put their mark on at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Brabus of course, couldn't miss out on this party, so here's what they came up with: a 700 horsepower wide-body version of an already impressive supercar.Called the 700 Biturbo, Brabus' iteration of the SLS AMG received the

Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The Zagato-penned and developed Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa was finally revealed in a world premiere at this past weekend's prestigious Villa D'Este Concours.As Zagato pointed out, the car is not a design exercise but a one off racing special that was commissioned by German collector Martin Kapp who owns, among other Alfa Romeos, an SZ coda tonda

2011 Geneva Motor Show

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/2011-lancia-delta-update.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/toyota-ft-86-ii-concept.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.comvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Welcome to Carsandtec's guide of the 81st edtion of the Geneva International Motor Show which is shaping to be one of the most important automotive events of the year. The show