Archive for 'Geneva Motor Show'
Porsche Models Coming To Forza Motorsport 4 After All
Posted on 22. May, 2012 by admin.
Last August, we broke the bad news to you as gently as we could: thanks to licensing restrictions, the Xbox 360 racing simulator Forza Motorsport 4 would have to make do without any models from Porsche. The problem was a legal one: the rights to use Porsche vehicles in video games were held by EA Sports, the rival to Forza’s creator, Turn...
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This Is The Alpine Renault A110-50 Concept: Report
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by admin.
If you’re in Monaco this Friday, expect to see the unveiling of a very special automobile. Meant as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the legendary Alpine Renault A110 Berlinetta, the car pictured here in a rendering that leaked online today is said to mark the return of the Alpine brand.
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2013 Hennessey Venom Spyder Gets Dyno Tested: Video
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by admin.
Last month we told you that Aerosmith front man and American Idol judge Steven Tyler had ordered himself a Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, the roofless version of Hennessey’s Venom GT supercar. Said to come with variable output of 800, 1,000 or 1,200 horsepower, Tyler’s car should be fast enough to quickly convert those meaty rear tires...
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Nissan Confirms New Rogue for 2013
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by admin.
Buried within the news about the launch of the 2013 Nissan Altima , Nissan confirmed that it's preparing an all-new version of its Rogue compact crossover.
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2014 Porsche Macan Spy Shots
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by admin.
Just before the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche confirmed that its upcoming compact crossover SUV would be called "Macan." The name is from the Indonesian word for tiger, and judging by these spy shots, the name may be apt--even if a bit odd at first blush. Production of the Macan is expected to begin in late 2013, with first deliveries in early..
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Porsche Releases Latest Specs For Upcoming 918 Spyder
Posted on 15. May, 2012 by admin.
Earlier this month the first prototypes for the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder started testing at secret locations around Europe, and today Porsche has released its own batch of photos of one of the prototypes and confirmed some of the car’s final specs. Development is now in the later stages though these initial prototypes will continue to evolve..
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2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Spy Shots
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
The world is changing, especially the automotive world, and hybrids are on the rise. Few will rise as high as the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder, however: it's a 700-plus-horsepower supercar as well as a hybrid
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‘Risky Business’ Porsche 928 Heads To Auction
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
If you were of movie-going age in the early 1980s, there’s a good chance you saw a film called Risky Business in theaters (or later, on VHS). While the plot and story may have been replaced in your memory banks, there’s a good chance you’ll remember three things from the movie. First, it was the breakthrough movie for a young..
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Porsche Eyes Second Sedan Model: Report
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
For a company with finite resources, we’re guessing that Porsche must have some positively schizophrenic meetings on future products. After previous indications that Porsche was favoring high-end models for addition to its portfolio, now comes word that the Stuttgart automaker may be considering a sub-Panamera sedan.
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The Ongoing Saga Of Porsche’s Sub-Boxster
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by admin.
It’s been a busy year for speculation on future Porsche models, and we’re not even at the halfway point yet. In January, Porsche CEO Matthais Mueller seemed to say “nein” to the idea of an entry-level Porsche roadster by commenting, “Possibly we need to wait until the next generation of customers before the idea of a..
