Tag Archives: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Steven Tyler’s $1.1 million, 1,244 HP convertible
Article by Raza Ahmed
Bugatti launched the Veyron Grand Sports Vitesse at the Geneva Motor Show, and it was claimed to be the fastest production convertible on the planet. While we have no record of the top end of the Grand Sport Vitesse, another convertible is buckling up to seize the title of the quickest production convertible in the world.
Aerosmith lead vocalist, Steven Tyler is now the proud owner of the world’s fastest convertible. The Hennessey Venom GT Spyder introduced last year can pull from dead to 200mph in 15.9 seconds. That is eight seconds faster than a Bugatti Veyron! When the limited edition Spyder was being booked last year, Tyler was the only person to step forward and ask if he could have [...]
BMW 1-Series three-door revealed
Article by Raza Ahmed
BMW showcased the M135i at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show a few weeks back, and it was the first time we got the glimpse of what the three-door version would look like. The German automaker has finally revealed the three-door version of its latest-generation 1-Series hatch.
Though it is present in the European market for over a year now, the new 1-Series is no expecting a US debut anytime soon. However, you can expect a coupe and cabriole version to roll in soon, and in the states it will carry the badge as 2-Series.
For the new 1-Series, BMW has given a host of petrol and diesel engine options, including the glorious turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder motor in the top-of-the-range BMW M Performance [...]
Lotus Exige S Roadster on display in 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Article by Raghu Raj Murmu
The company which was formed in the early 50′s of the last century in North London by an engineering graduate from University College London has certainly come a long way to unveil Lotus Exige S Roadster at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. A well known name mostly among the race car enthusiasts all over the world for its craftsmanship, nothing gets better than the Lotus Exige S Rodadster. The car comes with a compact engine for its mammoth power, excellent handling and it is a perfect vehicle to own and flaunt among the ladies for its good looks and owner’s pride. Lotus Cars Ltd. has indeed come a long way from being Lotus Engineering in 1952 when it was established by Colin Chapman.
The [...]
Future Toyota B-Segment Hybrid or FT-Bh to give 112 mpg
Article by Raghu Raj Murmu
A bliss for many and totally safe for environment with an emission as low as 19g/km,the FT-Bh which is short for “Future Toyota B-Segment Hybrid“, is a concept car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year. This car boasts of an astonishing mileage of 112 miles per gallon of fuel. Toyota‘s design team worked hard on five main areas to get the best possible emission and fuel efficiency, powertrain effectiveness, thermal power management, driving counteraction which includes tyre performance and aerodynamic, and savings on electricity consumption. Other than this, the company made sure that the lower the total curb weight is, the better it will have an overall performance. [...]
Lexus Confirms 2013 RX Facelift for Geneva
Article by Raza Ahmed
The photos of the 2013 Lexus RX hit the web after the leak from a JDM brochure, while the car is preparing for its world debut at Geneva.
From the pictures, we can tell that the crossover SUV has undergone mid-life uplift. The restyled spindle grille, which was also seen in the teaser pictures, is seen clearly in the images. The 2013 RX Facelift also receives new profiled headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a new front bumper, a spoiler kit, tinted lights, restyled taillights and a redesigned alloy wheel.
On the interior, the car features a new and neater steering wheel design and updated trim, while the rear-seat passengers will now enjoy an optional rear-seat entertainment [...]
