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2006 Subaru R1
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Subaru has decided to show its tiny R1 in Geneva after a successful launch in Japan. The R1, at 1760 pounds, is lighter than a Lotus Elise, but its engine, which produces a mere 54 horsepower, is not even suitable to power a motorcycle.... more |
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2006 Kia Rio 5-Door
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Kia has been working harder than anyone to show the world that great cars can come from Korea. With the Amanti, the Spectra (and Spectra5 variant), and the reborn Sportage, the company has been storming almost every recent auto show with a new model release.... more |
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2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
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After the initial success of the Continental GT coupe, Bentley felt it necessary to add a sedan version to its plutocratic lineup. Using the same Volkswagen Phaeton underpinnings and 552-horsepower, 6.0-liter, twin-turbo W-12 as the Conti GT, the Continental Flying Spur offers sedan spaciousness at ... more |
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2006 BMW 330i and 325i
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The latest 3-series, codenamed E90, replaces the best-selling E46 that went on sale in 1998. Fortunately for BMW fans, the exterior styling isn't as controversial as the 5-, 6-, and 7-series that preceded it, although the interior looks cheaper to our eyes than the outgoing one.... more |
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2006 BMW 750i
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Even the most ardent supporters of BMW's new design direction inside the company had their doubts about some aspects of the 7's styling, so it's no surprise to see that this mid-cycle face-lift tones down the protruding trunk and ugly headlamp eyebrows.... more |
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2006 BMW M6
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BMW claims that the M6 will lap the fearsome Nrburgring Nordschleife in eight minutes flat, which means that it is monster fast. Not surprising, because under the hood there's a 5.0-liter V-10 that's shared with the equally brutish M5 supersedan, making 500 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque.... more |
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2006 BMW 130i
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Having denied that the 1-series would be fitted with an in-line six-cylinder engine ever since the funky looking hatch was unveiled, it was little surprise to see BMW pitch up at Geneva with the new 3.0-liter six installed under its hood. This addresses the main criticism of the babiest Bimmer, name... more |
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Rinspeed Chopster
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Rinspeed has a long history of molesting Porsches, and it doesn't disappoint with its latest production car, the Chopster, which is based on the Cayenne Turbo. The depth of modification goes far beyond a taped-on body kit, though.... more |
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2006 Lexus IS250 and IS350
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Lexus is hardly a household name in Europe, the way it is here in the States, but Toyota's intention of changing that was underscored by the unveiling of the all-new, second-generation IS sport sedan at the Geneva show.... more |
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Lamborghini Concept S
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The Raging Bull is bucking wildly in its Geneva show stable this year. The Gallardo-based Concept S roadster was created at the Centro Stile Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese by Luc Donckerwolke, head of Lamborghini Design, and is Lamborghini's extreme take on open-air motoring.... more |
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