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Slightly ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the A-Class, a four-door hatchback that’s perfect for the European market in which it will be released. Customers will have the option of a four-cylinder gasoline-powered or diesel engine, direction fuel injection, turbochargers, and standard start/stop functionality. Benz is delivering the new A-Class in either six-speed manual or the German automaker’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. On the inside, expect the luxurious detailings of the exterior to continue with some technological enhancements such as the option for smartphone integration into the operating and display system. A special app makes it possible to use the full functionality of the iPhone, and other smartphones in the short future.

A Europe release of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is set for September. No details on a North American release just yet but we’ll be on the look out.

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What you’re seeing here is the newest and fastest car to ever enter Ferrari‘s stable — the F12 Berlinetta. The beauty’s V12 churns out 740 horses with 509 lb-ft of torque, allowing the F12 to go from 0-62 mph in 3.1 seconds and 0-104 mph in just 8.5. Bless the. It’s also the fastest Ferrari to lap around Fiorano, Ferrari’s private test track, breaking the 599 GTO’s record of 1:24 by a whole second. Design-wise, the F12 Berlinetta has a redesigned suspension and gearbox which makes for a lower and more rearward center of gravity, resting roughly 54 percent of the weight over the rear tires.

Look for the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta to make its debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.

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Some amazing cars have been unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but it’s not stopping just yet. Mansory has unveiled its new LINEA Vincero, which has taken the Bugatti Veyron and replaced many its components with carbon fiber ones. The Vincero also has a new front apron, side skirts, larger air outlets on the sides and the back along with a new diffuser. They even added LED daytime running lights in the front mount along with a ‘V’ on the grille for the ‘Vincero’ name. 

Under the hood, the Vincero is still housing the 1,001-hp 16.4, but has slightly increased the output to 1,109 horses and a max torque of 966 lb-ft. couresty of an increased cooling air supply and optimized exhaust system.

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The 2009 Geneva Motor Show is winding down now but we can’t say goodbye to the show without saying hello to the booth professionals a.k.a. models.

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Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show was the Ferrari 599XX, a car aimed at a select group of clients incorporating the most advanced technologies from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, the 599XX is an extreme track car.

Expect to own the road with modifications that include a boost in the maximum revs to 9,000 rpms and a new crankshaft and carbon fiber intakes to take some weight off the engine. The new gearbox transfers power to the wheels with gearchange time cut down to 60 ms. 

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The no. 1 unit of 77 of the Aston Martin One-77 is on display at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show today. Unfortunately, the interior is still not available but we’re drooling just off the exterior. Power comes from a 7.3 V12 producing more than 700-hp. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a new 6-speed gearbox allowing the Aston Martin One-77 to spring from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 3.5 seconds. Top speed will be above 200 mph.

Shipment of the other 76 units will begin early 2010.

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Our friends at eGMCarTech have reported that LV and Infiniti are working on a concept car that’s set to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Louis Vuitton’s creating a bespoke set of luggage for the concept car which is set to celebrate Infiniti’s 20 year history as a “performance car company.” (more…)