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2017 Toyota 86

The Scion FR-S has been renamed Toyota 86, and it gains five extra horsepower in the process

The 2017 Toyota 86 stands out from the outgoing Scion FR-S thanks to a minor facelift and a slight bump in power.
2017 Porsche Macan base

The Macan gets a turbo four and becomes Porsche’s most affordable model

The entry-level Porsche Macan hits 60 mph from a stop in 6.1 seconds when it's equipped with the Sport Chrono Package.
2017 Acura MDX

Acura’s 2017 MDX gets a sharper design and a powerful hybrid drivetrain

The 2017 Acura MDX features a sharper look, and a 325-horsepower hybrid drivetrain that allows it to return 26 mpg in a mixed cycle.
2016 DS 3

France's smallest premium hatchback receives more tech features and a new look

The 3's visual updates are relatively minor, but DS has added much-needed connectivity features and more powerful engines.
Audi RS Q3 performance

Audi's newest forbidden fruit is the 367hp RS Q3 performance

The Audi RS Q3 performance uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that makes 367 horsepower, and it gains a more muscular look.
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NanoFlowcell’s ultra-modern, salt-powered car could reach production after all

The NanoFlowcell Quantino is powered by a salt-electric hybrid system that uses two types of ionic fluids to generate electricity.
2016 Opel Mokka

The Euro-bred Opel Mokka X is a thinly-veiled preview of the 2017 Buick Encore

Now called Mokka X, Opel's smallest crossover gains a revised front end, a more streamlined dashboard, and a new range-topping engine.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Exclusive

Mercedes-Benz packs S-Class-like luxury features into the V-Class van

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Exclusive receives niceties such as leather upholstery, alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and a built-in cooler.
Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype

Hatch heaven: Honda's next concept will preview the first US-bound Civic hatchback

The Honda Civic Hatchback will be previewed by a close-to-production concept at the Geneva Auto Show.
Volvo V90 leak

Volvo’s head-turning V90 station wagon has been revealed prematurely by leaked images

Based on the S90 sedan, the Volvo V90 wagon borrows styling cues from the Concept Estate design study that was shown two years ago at the Geneva Show.
SEAT Ateca

Better late than never: VW-owned SEAT will show its first crossover in Geneva

Named after the Spanish town of Ateca, SEAT's first soft-roader is built on Volkswagen's modular MQB platform.
Lexus LC 500h

Lexus' head-turning LC coupe will go hybrid at the Geneva show

The LC 500h is believed to use a 370-horsepower gasoline-electric drivetrain made up of a 3.5-liter V6 and a small electric motor.
Maserati Levante teaser

Maserati’s Cayenne-fighting Levante will finally break cover in Geneva

Expected to become Maserati's best-selling model, the Levante borrows styling cues from the Quattroporte and the Ghibli.
Pagani Huayra BC

Pagani’s insane Huayra BC boasts more power, more carbon fiber, and a more muscular look

Nearly 300 pounds lighter than the stock Pagani Huayra, the BC is powered by a 789-horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
Kia Optima Sportswagon

Kia shows its European side with the first-ever Optima Sportswagon

Called Sportswagon, the family-friendly Optima was designed to help Kia grow in Europe, and it most likely won't be sold in the United States.
Renault Megane Sport Tourer

Renault’s Megane Sport Tourer proves the wagon is still alive … at least in Europe

Based on one of Renault's most popular hatchbacks, the Sport Tourer wagon competes in the same arena as the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen.
2017 Volvo V40

Volvo's face-lifted V40 hatchback does its best XC90 impression

The 2017 Volvo V40 gets a new grille, redesigned headlights, and a CleanZone system that filters outside air before it enters the cabin.
2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Alfa Romeo updates the Giulietta one last time … and we're still not getting it in the U.S.

The range-topping Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce uses an evolution of the 4C's 240-horsepower 1.7-liter turbo four.
Volkswagen Up

VW’ city-centric ‘up!’ gets bigger engine, new colors, Beats Audio

The updated Volkswagen Up gets a minor face lift, more convenience features in the cabin, and a new turbocharged 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine.
DS E-Tense concept

DS’s E-Tense concept may be all-electric, but it still delivers 400 horsepower

The 400-horsepower DS E-Tense concept hits 62 mph from a stop in 4.5 seconds, and boasts a 200-mile driving range.
Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Ferrari’s new GTC4Lusso boasts four-wheel drive, four seats, four-wheel steering

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso reaches 62 mph from a stop 3.4 seconds thanks to a massive V12 engine that delivers 680 horsepower.
BMW 740e iPerformance

BMW’s no-compromise 740e hybrid hits 60 mph in 5.6 seconds yet it returns 112 mpg

The BMW 740e iPerformance can drive on electricity alone for up to 25 miles, or it can deliver up to 112 mpg in a mixed cycle.
BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive

Alpina turns the 7 Series into the AMG-punching super-sedan that BMW won’t build

The next Alpina B7 Biturbo hits 60 mph from a stop in just 3.6 seconds thanks to a 600-hp V8.
Lamborghini Centenario

The 770-hp Centenario is the most extreme Lamborghini ever built … and it’s sold out

Built entirely out of carbon fiber, the Centenario is equipped with the most powerful engine Lamborghini has ever built.
2017 Volvo V90

Volvo’s new V90 proves the words ‘wagon’ and ‘sleek’ aren’t mutually exclusive

Based on the S90 sedan, the Volvo V90 wagon borrows styling cues from the Concept Estate design study that was shown two years ago at the Geneva Show.
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Opel’s stunning GT Concept marks the return of the baby Corvette after a 45-year hiatus

Officially, the GT Concept previews Opel's next design language, and it may spawn a production model in 2018.
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Subaru’s STI-tuned wagon can haul lumber — and a lot more

Not designed for the US market, the Subaru Levorg STI is expected to get the WRX STI's 300-horsepower turbo four and all-wheel drive.
Nikola Zero

This electric UTV costs more than a BMW 3 Series … is it worth it?

The Nikola Zero hits 60 mph from a stop in three seconds, and it has a 150-mile range, but it's twice as expensive as its main competitors.
Nikola One

Can this startup revolutionize the trucking industry with an eco-friendly semi?

The Nikola One relies on a CNG-powered turbine to generate electricity when the battery packs run low.
Nissan Dayz

Nissan now controls longtime rival and partner Mitsubishi

Nissan will invest in Mitsubishi to help it overcome its fuel economy cover-up scandal.
Toyota Million-Mile Tundra

How this man got a new Tundra for free from Toyota

Toyota will tear the truck down entirely and look at how various components have held up over time.
Tesla S patrol car

LAPD isn’t ready to add the Tesla Model S to its fleet of patrol cars

LAPD considered using the Tesla Model S as a patrol car and as a pursuit vehicle, but it ultimately decided against going electric.
2016 Abarth 595

Abarth’s reloaded Fiat 500 is a scorpion with a meaner sting

The Fiat 500 Abarth gets a face-lift, and its turbo four has been tweaked to provide a little bit more power.
BMW M4 CS

BMW is building a super M4, and odds are you can’t have one

The BMW M4 CS gets a 450-horsepower engine and a carbon fiber body kit, but all 60 examples of it have been reserved for the Spanish market.
2017 TVR Griffith teaser

England’s TVR returns from the grave to build a Porsche killer

TVR's first car post-bankruptcy will be a wind-cheating coupe with a V8 borrowed from Ford and tuned by Cosworth.
Toyota 86 Shooting Brake Concept

Toyota's newest shooting brake is the GT86 you've been waiting for

Toyota's shooting brake is more practical -- and arguably better looking -- than the standard GT86, but it's not envisioned as a production model.
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New V8 uses trick tech to make Porsche’s next-gen models faster and more efficient

Porsche's new twin-turbo V8 is more powerful than its predecessor, but it can potentially use 30 percent less gas thanks to cylinder de-activation.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

This Dutch roadster blurs the line between a race car and a street car

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS uses an Audi-sourced 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that has been tweaked with input from Bosch.