Supercars
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A Chinese automotive research and development firm by the name of Techrules traveled to this week's 2016 Geneva Motor Show to show off a groundbreaking turbine-equipped electric supercar concept called the AT96 TREV. That last part of the concept car's name, TREV, refers to its Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle system, a range-extending setup that marries aviation and motorsports technologies aimed at creating a high-performance, eco-friendly powertrain. A micro-turbine that spins up to 96,000 rpm serves as a range extender by generating electricity for charging the car's on-board battery...
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Lamborghini Centenario debuts in Geneva with 759 hp
Lamborghini has brought a new supercar to this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of company founder Ferrucio Lamborghini this year. The car will be built in a limited run, just like the previous Veneno and Sesto Elemento special editions, and it has...
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Koenigsegg Regera revealed in production trim, will hit 186 mph in 10.9 seconds
Bugatti stunned us yesterday with its numbers for its Veyron-replacing Chiron but incredibly it isn’t the most powerful car on show this week at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Swedish rival Koenigsegg has a production-ready example of its Regera on its stand and the new hybrid supercar boasts an...
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Arash enters hybrid supercar league with 2,080-hp AF10: Live photos
It’s been a while since we last heard from British supercar marque Arash and its determined founder Arash Farboud. A couple of years ago the company rolled out the AF8, a mid-engine supercar powered by one of General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] 7.0-liter LS7 V-8s and billed as a rival to...
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Jay Leno takes a spin in the 2017 Acura NSX: Video
The 2017 Acura NSX has just gone on sale and naturally Jay Leno is one of the first people outside of Acura to drive it. On the latest episode of his web series Jay Leno’s Garage, the comedian and television host learns the ins and outs of the 573-horsepower hybrid supercar from its designer...
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Ferrari’s updated FF is the GTC4 Lusso
It was at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show that Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] surprised the world with the FF, a shooting brake with V-12 performance and all-wheel drive. At this year’s show, Ferrari has introduced an updated version of the car that receives some subtle styling tweaks, a four-wheel-steering...
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Behold Bugatti’s new Chiron. The much-hyped successor to the Veyron and potentially the fastest car ever to enter production has been revealed today ahead of its world debut tomorrow at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. We’ll cut right to the chase. Bugatti hasn’t revealed how fast the Chiron will go, at least when unrestrained. Currently, all the company will say is that the Chiron has a top speed of 261 mph but this is a governed figure for the Chiron on public roads. ALSO SEE: Hear the Bugatti Chiron’s 8.0-liter W-16 engine roar: Video Fans will be quick to note that this...
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Pagani Huayra BC revealed, honors the late Benny Caiola
Pagani is introducing its first update to the Huayra since the car made its debut in 2011. The update is in the form of a new special edition model that Pagani will build in a limited run of just 20 cars, all of which are already accounted for in case you were wondering. The car is called the...
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Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera returns with Disco Volante Spyder
Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera is back with another hit, this time a convertible version of 2013’s stunning Alfa Romeo Disco Volante coupe. The Disco Volante is a modern take on the equally stunning 1952 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante and is based on the bones of the Alfa...
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Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 leaked ahead of Geneva?
Last week we brought you what might be patent images of Lamborghini's new special edition supercar, the Centenario LP 770-4. Now, courtesy of Marchettino, we might have our first real look at the new supercar Lamborghini plans to unveil next week at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car pictured...
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One-Off McLaren 675LT To Be Auctioned For Charity
McLaren’s 675LT may be sold out but you can still get your hands on one very special example. The bespoke car will be auctioned off for charity on behalf of McLaren at the upcoming One Night for One Drop event in Las Vegas, Nevada. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the charity group One...
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Acura NSX Order Book Opens, Configurator Launched
Starting from today you can place an order for the all-new Acura NSX. To coincide with the sales launch, Acura has also launched a configurator at the web address nsx.acura.com which lets you build your ideal version. As previously reported, the new NSX arrives as a 2017 model and starts at...
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Doing donuts in the snow is one of life's great joys. It's fun doing reverse donuts with a Honda Civic, all-wheel-drive slides with a Subaru WRX, and rear-wheel-drive snow shenanigans with a Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang. Things are cranked up a notch though if you're driving, oh, say a Lamborghini Diablo with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine. ALSO SEE: The Bugatti Vision GT Concept Sounds So Glorious It Makes Angels Cry: Video You've got a snowy day out and your 550-horsepower machine has 59 percent of its weight hanging out over the rear wheels. It's time to start spinning and smiling because...
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McLaren 675LT first drive review
When McLaren decided it wanted to get back to offering cars for the road, the world was graced with the presence of the MP4-12C. Being the highly proficient team that ever quests for both "more" and "better", the 12C soon gave way to the 650S supercar and the P1 hypercar. Each machine is a...
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2017 Audi R8 Spyder Spied Sans Disguise
We've spied the second-generation Audi R8 Spyder quite a few times now, but to date the prototypes have always been heavily camouflaged. Thanks to Instagram user cars_in_nambia we have our first look at the upcoming drop-top supercar sans camouflage. Likely undergoing hot weather testing, the R8...
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Alleged Audi product roadmap reveals 2018 launch for R8 V6
An alleged product roadmap for Audi has surfaced and possibly reveals some of the automaker’s major product launches for calendar years 2017 and 2018. Importantly the roadmap, posted on the website Autobahn.eu, is thought to be for launches in the United States. Most of the vehicles are...
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This Woman Can Drive A Ferrari F40 In Heels, What's Your Excuse?: Video
So you can't drive stick? Do you not #GiveAShift? You might feel like you have a valid excuse, but you likely don't. Not any more. ALSO SEE: The Bugatti Vision GT Concept Sounds So Glorious It Makes Angels Cry: Video This video, which turned up by CarScoops, shows a female wearing rather large...
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Germany’s Apollo To Sell Former Gumpert Apollo Alongside New Supercar
There was a time when the fastest car in production came from a little-known German firm with the unusual name Gumpert. The car, labeled the Apollo Sport (shown below), managed to lap Germany’s Nürburgring in a time of 7:11.57, a time it achieved all the way back in 2009 and still...
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It's been five years since we first saw the Concept_One concept electric supercar from the startup Croatian brand Rimac Automobili. Now, according to a Facebook post from the brand, the production version is going to be revealed on March 1 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. ALSO SEE: 1,088-HP Rimac Electric Supercar Sounds A Like Road-Going Jet: Video For those who don't know, the Concept_One is a four-motor, 1,088-horsepower electric supercar capable of a 2.8-second 0 to 60 mph run and a top speed in excess of 190 mph. It is powered by a 92kWh liquid-cooled battery array, and has a reported...
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Hear the Pagani Huayra BC’s engine roar
Pagani is set to unveil a new, more hardcore version of its Huayra supercar at next week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car is called the Huayra BC and it’s to be built in a limited run of just 20 examples. The car honors the late Benny Caiola, a supercar collector and close acquaintance...
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Dodge Viper Driver Enjoys Save Of The Year: Video
It may only be February but we may have already witnessed the best save of the year. This clip from YouTube channel High Tech Corvette shows a drag meet between two current-generation Dodge Viper supercars. ALSO SEE: Nut Drives His Lamborghini Sesto Elemento On The Street: Video Things look hairy...
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Nut Drives His Lamborghini Sesto Elemento On The Street: Video
Lamborghini is gearing up to unveil its new Centenario LP 770-4 at next month’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show, but the car is just the latest example in a long line of special edition models from the Italian firm. One of the past greats is the Sesto Elemento, which first appeared as a concept at the...
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Gumpert Reborn As Apollo, Promises New Car For Geneva Motor Show
Germany’s Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur has been reborn as Apollo Automobil after the company filed for bankruptcy in 2012 and its remaining assets sold off to Chinese group Consolidated Ideal TeamVenture—the same group that recently bought the rights to Italy’s De Tomaso. Apollo...
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Is this the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 supercar?
It's no secret Lamborghini's bringing a special edition supercar to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. However, it may be the worst kept secret of all time. The car is meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of company founder Ferrucio Lamborghini, and now we might know what it...
Joel Feder