Best of Auto Car: February 2013

2010 Audi RS5

The Audi RS5 is factory tuned hardcore sports car from the German automaker with a more aggressive front end, wider wheel arches and brushed aluminum mirror covers while the interior will be filled with plenty of carbon fiber. Under the hood, the Audi RS5 will be powered by a 4.2 Liter FSI V8 engine and will be coupled with a 7 speed S-tronic gearbox. The power plant will be upgraded to produce 450 HP and will be more than enough to send the RS5 sprinting from 0 to 60 MPH in around 4.5 seconds.

2010 Audi RS5

2010 Mercedes F800

Efficiency paired with elegance:
Pioneering premium sedan with “green” technology and avant-garde design

* A reinterpretation of the concept of “fascination and responsibility”
* Multi-drive platform enables use of two alternative drive systems – either Plug-in Hybrid or fuel cell
* Intelligent display concept focusing on “electric driving”
* HMI with cam touchpad for intuitive and precise operation
* Traffic Jam Assistant for increased comfort and safety

Mercedes-Benz’ F800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat premium sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand’s hallmark attribute of refined performance.

2010 Mercedes F800

2010 Mercedes F800

2010 Nissan Navara

The Nissan Pathfinder won’t be the only one representing Nissan in the Geneva Motor Show. Joining the Pathfinder as the second model to be revealed by Nissan at the Geneva Motor Show will be a facelift version for the Navara pick-up.Similar to the Pathfinder, the Navara will receive exterior changes, improved engines and an enhanced interior quality. Sales will begin this April.

As with the SUV, the 2011 Navara will also come with at least two engine variants including a new 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine with an output of 230 hp and 550 NM of torque and a 2.5 dCi four cylinder engine with an amount of 190 hp and 450 Nm of torque.

2010 Nissan Navara

2010 Nissan Navara

2010 Peugeot 207

PEUGEOT HAS taken the wraps off its freshly-facelifted 207 range in Europe, introducing a number of mild cosmetic and specification changes.The front bumper is different, with new foglight recesses and a reshaped grille giving the French hatchback a sleeker, sportier look. There's also more chrome and LED tail-lights along with redesigned rear bumpers for both the 207 hatch and 207 CC.

2010 Peugeot 207

2010 Ferrari F10

The Ferrari F10, revealed today, gives us our first look at how the 2010 F1 cars compare to last year’s models. Like their rival teams, Ferrari have to get to grips with rules banning refuelling and imposing smaller front wheel widths on them. Here are some side-by-side comparisons of their old and new cars.

2010 Ferrari F10

2010 Citroen DS

It has been about a year since the French automaker launched the all new Citroen DS line, and only a few months after the new DS3 broke cover, the new car builder is taking the next step by unveiling the new DS High Rider concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The High Rider is a modern car with an innovative technological approach, especially because of the new "Full Hybrid "diesel powertrain.

2010 Citroen DS

Ford F650 Custom Alton Truck Company

You'll be safe during the Zombie apocalypse if you place your order now for one these Ford F-650-based SUVs ($200,000) from Alton Truck Company. This 7-door beast features an insane amount of body work and packs in a Caterpillar 7.2L C7 ACERT engine with 230 hp and 660 lb.-ft. of torque. While the hoards of undead are smashed outside, you can enjoy hardwood floors, custom captain's chairs, wireless computer stations and a 42-inch plasma TV inside

Alton Truck Company F650 Custom

Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors is a company looking to produce a high-performance electric sports car, and is backed by a number of high-profile investors. Introduced in June 2006 to the public complete with a test drive by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Tesla Roadster is able to go from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds (competitive with Porsche and Lamborghini models), while also delivering 100 miles per gallon (double the efficiency of the Toyota Prius).

The car’s base price is around $100,000, and orders for the car in 2008 are full per teslamotors.com as of December 2007.

Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors

2010 Mazda RX-7

RotorSports Racing offers custom built rotary engines, preparations, and tuning for all Mazda RX-7 sports cars from stock to turbo performance street; to full racecars and aviation engines. Since 1981, we have been helping racers and enthusiasts meet their goals and win races with a no-compromise approach to performance development. RotorSports Racing engines are available in a broad range of preparation levels and are tailored to fit your specific needs. The shop welcomes RX-7's from all over the eastern US

2010 Mazda RX-7

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