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Mansory Ghost - the most eccentric Rolls-Royce ever

Undoubtedly, one of the most eccentric vehicles at this year’s Geneva Autosalon is the Mansory Rolls Royce Ghost. The ultra-spiced up noble ride boasts a unique character provided by its flashy Gold and Blue shade, refined exterior styling and luxury oasis-like interior. Outside, the recently released Ghost is equip

mansory goes 100% carbon with the astonishing g-couture

Mansory goes 100% carbon with the astonishing G-Couture

Mansory, the renowned high-end vehicles specialist is introducing a very limited edition masterpiece dubbed Mansory G-Couture. Showcased for first time at Geneva Motor Show, the newly styled off-roader belongs to its own, new vehicle class. The stunning luxury eye-catcher is based on the high-performance Mercedes-Benz

Aston Martin showcases unique fleet at Geneva 2010

Aston Martin, the British marque for luxury sports rides introduced at Geneva Autosalon a new “unique” service dubbed Works Service Tailored. The bespoke service is aimed at customers who are searching for new and more uniquely customized Astons. It focuses on huge variety of astonishing colour and material variations

BRABUS E V12 - an understated E V12 "one of ten"

At the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2009 the BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” launched the fourth generation of the unique high-performance sedan based on the latest Mercedes E-Class. The limited and sold-out edition of just ten cars set itself apart with its BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 twelve-cylinder displacement engine with 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW, a top speed in excess of 370 km/h (230 mph) and with its spectacular racing looks that included cowlings for the rear wheel houses, and a rear wing. Now BRABUS offers a marke

BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR - a 700 HP off-roader

The world’s most powerful off-roader now comes in a striking wide version: At the Geneva Motor Show 2010 the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR celebrates its world debut. This exclusive special model is powered by a twin-turbo twelve-cylinder engine with 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW. BRABUS builds the five-door by hand

Toyota introduces restyled 2010 RAV4

Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is renowned. Unveiled this week at the Geneva motor show, the 2010 RAV4 has an all-new front-end treatment that not only looks good, but is also more aerodynamically efficient. A wider grille, with horizontal bars and chrome accents displays the new Toyota family look that has been established on the latest Avensis, Verso a

ABT R8 GT R - R is for Race-ready

The renowned German specialist ABT Sportsline has unwrapped officially its ultimate ABT R8 GT R race athlete at the 80th edition of Geneva Auto Saloon. Based on the current Audi R8, the exclusive race machine draws inspiration from the true motorsport rides - light-weight body construction and optimal weight distribution. The newly styled race eye-catcher will be manufactured in limited number of only 25 examples Worldwide. Thanks to its exclusively carbon-rich body construction – bonnet; fro

ABT Sportsline presents tuned Audi R8 Spyder at Geneva 2010

At Geneva Motor Show, ABT Sportsline has unleashed officially its remarkably sleek open-top supercar ABT R8 Spyder. Based on the recently released Audi R8 Spyder, the refined newcomer is far from the words “just another cabrio”, it strikes with uncompromising styling, top-end materials, matchless comfort and incredible

geigercars shelby gt - american muscle with german flavour

GeigerCars Shelby GT - American muscle with German flavour

GeigerCars, the German-based American vehicles specialist has introduced its latest monster project, the GeigerCars Ford Mustang GT “Shelby”. Based on the already refined 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500, the double retrofitted pony car now boasts even more uncompromising output and agility figures. Under the hood of the r

lotus evora carbon concept officially showcased

Lotus Evora Carbon Concept officially showcased

Lotus has unveiled another head turning vehicle at the Geneva Auto Saloon, the Lotus Evora Carbon Concept. Based on the highly attractive and athletic Evora, the new study ride benefits from newly styled carbon fiber, leather and alcantara mixed interior, striking carbon diffuser and more powerful stance. With clear emphasis on the concept ride’s sporty stance, the showcased Evora utilizes elegant high-end materials with exposed carbon fiber and plush alcantara on the inside and remarkably beautiful carbon fiber

BRABUS E V12 Coupe - the ultimate performance ride

Based on the new Mercedes E-Class coupes, BRABUS builds a luxurious 2+2-seater in small-series production. It is powered by a BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 twelve-cylinder displacement engine that produces 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW of power and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft). BRABUS, accepted by the German Fed

ferrari hy-kers study vehicle

Ferrari HY-KERS study vehicle

Ferrari presents a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. Hybrid technology is one of the solutions examined by Ferrari in its on-going research and development into making its production cars ever more efficient. Experimenting with alternative technologies represents the company’s long-term strategy after the announcement in 2007 of a five-year plan to reduce fuel