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[extract] After Volvo revealed the V40, it is now Mercedes
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[extract] A lot of rumors have been floating around regarding the new Volvo V40 hatchback, the Swedish automaker
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Supercar maker, Ferrari, has lifted the cover off the successor to its 599 GTB Fiorano. Called the F12berlinetta, the latest Ferrari is meant to be a direct competitor to the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. Measuring 4,618mm long, 1,942mm wide and 1,273mm tall, the new flagship Ferrari is 47mm shorter, 19mm narrower and 63mm lower than the model it replaces. Powered by a 6.3L naturally-aspirated V12 engine, the F12berlinetta produces 730 bhp, making it the most powerful regular production Ferrari in history. It generates a peak torque of 690Nm, of which 80% is available at just 2500rpm. The power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a dual-clutch transmission. With such impressive credentials, the F12berlinetta sprints from 0 to 100km/h in a mere 3.1 seconds before hitting a top speed of over 340km/h. In comparison, the 700 bhp, 6.5L V12 Aventador is 0.2 seconds faster in the century sprint category. Despite producing more stallions than its predecessor, Ferrari claims that the F12berlinetta is 30 percent more fuel efficient and produces 350g/km of CO2 as compared to the 599
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[extract] There are rumors that Citroen is preparing a model to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Golf R and Renaultsport M
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Mazda Takeri concept to make European debut with new images released
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[extract] Mazda has recently announced that the Takeri Concept will be officially presented to the European audience at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The concept made its world debut back in December 2011 at the 42nd edition of the Tokyo Motor Show. Together with the announcement, Mazda has also released a new batch of photos of the concept sedan in daylight settings, giving potential customers a perspective of the car on the road rather than under the spotlights in a motor show. The Takeri Concept exploits Mazda -
[extract] GM has officially added a third body style to the Chevrolet Cruze range, a station wagon. The all new body style will be making its global premiere at the 82nd edition of the Geneva Motor Show in early March. At 4,678mm long, the estate model is slightly longer than both the hatchback and the saloon variants. Although the Cruze station wagon
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[extract] There are rumours that Fiat is planning to bring a wagon variant of their 500 to the market and the car will be called the 500L - with the
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[extract] Kia has released first image of the all-new Cee'd model for Europe, which is scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The styling of the second generation five-door hatchback, which shares its platform with the Hyundai i30, is said to be inspired by sporty coupes according to Kia. Exterior design highlights include the familiar kia corporate grille, projector headlamps with LED stripes, chromed window frames and honeycomb-shaped lower air intake at the front bumper. Although Kia has not released any interior images, the new Cee
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[extract] Volvo will launch the all new Volvo V40 at the Geneva motor show comes March 2012. The five-door hatchback will be Volvo
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[extract] Skoda has recently released some new images of its Vision D Concept, a vehicle which is said to preview the next generation Octavia model. Revealed in Geneva earlier this year, Skoda is hoping the new design direction will broaden the brand's appeal with consumers. In describing the new mid-size hatchback in a press statement, Skoda mentioned that
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BMW enters the four-door coupe segment with the 6 Series Gran Coupe
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[extract] Mercedes has the CLS, Volkswagen has the CC, Porsche has the Panamera and Audi has the A7. Now, BMW has joined the four-door coupe craze with the 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe by adding a rear bench and two additional doors. Compared to its two-door counterpart, the Gran Coupe is 4.4 inches longer. Like the rest of the 6 Series range, the Gran Coupe is based on the same platform as the brand