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Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Revealed in Geneva
The Nissan Hi-Cross has premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show today, so here are the official photos and presentation video for the future crossover proposal that could mark a new styling direction for the Japanese brand.
Through the Hi-Cross, Nissan contemplates on expanding the Juke-Qashqai-Murano portfolio, with the concept featuring a hybrid petrol/electric power train, the latest generation CVT transmission and a roomy interior that provides seating for seven via a 3-row layout.
2012 Ford B-Max MPV – New Photos and Video
As the 2012 Ford B-Max has premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the Blue Oval decided to release new photos and a new video that further present the new European small MPV.
Measuring little over 4 meters in length, the new B-Max will compete against the Opel Meriva, with Ford stating that the Easy Access Door system features by the B-Max, which does not require the vehicle to have a B-pillar is much more practical than the one on the Meriva.
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept – Photos and Details
Here are the official photos and details pointing to Infiniti’s sexy looking Emerg-E Concept which debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show today.
The car represents the brand’s intention of producing a bold halo model that which benefits from the company’s promise of Inspired Performance, and is also a vehicle which signals an array of new technologies that will further be found on Infiniti’s future performance cars.
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT
Volkswagen Polo BlueGTVolkswagen has unveiled the Polo BlueGT today in Geneva, a version which combines dynamic performance with extreme fule efficiency due to the ACT cylinder deactivation technology.
The Volkswagen Polo BlueGT uses a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder engine rated at 140 PS which requires just 4.7-litres of fuel per 100 Km (around 60 mpg UK rating) and which emits a forecasted 108 grams of CO2 per Km.
If the car is equipped with Volkswagen’s 7-speed DSG transmission, those figures drop to 4.5-litres (62.8 mpg) and 105 grams respectively.
One-off Lamborghini Aventador J Speedster Revealed
The roofless Lamborghini which appeared in single leaked image published by us yesterday, and which the Italian supercar maker has christened the J Speedster, is a special one-off model based on the Aventador LP700-4 which has already been sold for 2.2 million Euros.
The Lamborghini J Speedster which also lacks a windscreen, is capable of hitting speeds of more than 300 Kmph due to the 700 PS produced by its 6.5-litre V12 positioned behind the passenger seats.
2013 Mercedes A Class Officially Unveiled
The new generation Mercedes A Class has also been officially unveiled today in Geneva, a car which will be offered in three different variants : Urban, Style and AMG Sport and which will have the new BMW 1 Series as its main rival.
The new A Class looks greatly improved in terms of style if we were to compare it with the previous generation, with the car featuring sportier design cues that also help it achieve a lower drag coefficient of 0.26.
2013 Audi A3 Officially Unveiled in Geneva
Audi has unveiled the 2013 A3 hatchback at a special preview event ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and even though it might not look too different from the previous generation, the car has been completely redesigned and it is the first that uses Volkswagen Group’s new MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix) platform.
The 2013 Audi A3 measures 4,237 mm in length, 1,777 mm in width, 1,421 mm in height and rolls on a 2,602 mm long wheelbase and besides having a 12 mm wider body and a 23 mm longer wheelbase, the new version is also 80 Kg (176 lbs) lighter than the outgoing model.
Bentley EXP 9 F SUV Concept Unveiled
Bentley’s first SUV, the EXP 9 F was officially unveiled in Geneva, and even though the British brand calls it a concept, we could be talking about a third model that might join the Continental and Mulsanne ranges.
The EXP 9 F is certainly something else in terms of appearance if we compare it to the current luxury SUVs, and even though some of you might call it awkward or strange, Bentley says it a bold reinterpretation of Bentley design cues in a spacious, versatile and high performance SUV.
Sportec 2012 Porsche 911
Swiss tuner Sportech have addressed the new generation 2012 Porsche 911 with a light tuning program that will be unveiled at the 82nd edition Geneva Motor Show starting from tomorrow.
Straight to the point, Sportec says it can fit the new 911 (991) with a lowered suspension (-25 mm), 20 inch aluminium wheels wrapped in Michelin PS2 K1 tires and revised engine electronics which will enable a noticeable boost of 20 PS and 25 Nm of torque.
Startech Range Rover Evoque Cabrio: Geneva Preview
Earlier today we’ve showed you how Hamman has dressed the Range Rover Evoque for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Now lets see what another German tuner, Startech, has done with the 2-door version Evoque for the same occasion.
Well the title of this post already gives you the answer, they chopped up the Evoque’s roof and transformed the vehicle into a Cabrio Concept.