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Geneva 2014: Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II revealed

Rolls-Royce has tweaked styling on the outside and in; claims upgraded dynamic abilities as well.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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The changes include a subtly evolved exterior look, new options and interior tweaks. The 563bhp V12 engine continues unchanged.

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A revised Series II version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost is on display at the Geneva motor show ahead of it going on sale this summer.
 
The changes include a subtly evolved exterior look, new options and interior tweaks. The 563bhp V12 engine continues unchanged, but cornering ability, ride quality, rear stability and driver feedback are all said to be enhanced, according to Rolls-Royce.
 
“The customers’ main message was: ‘Don’t mess with the shape’,” company boss Torsten Müller-Ötvös told Autocar at a preview event of the new model. 
 
The styling changes are minimal and include reshaped front headlights with new LED daytime-running lights, revised surfacing, including on the bonnet, and revised bumpers to give the Ghost greater visual width and height. New paint and wheel options are other additions. 
 
Inside, there are new seats, complete with greater electronic adjustment and increased heating options. The rear seats are also revised, with new business and relaxation positions.
 
The instruments have been tweaked slightly, too. New trims are another addition, as are two new wood veneers. Infotainment is enhanced, aided by on-board Wi-Fi, a new 10.25-inch multimedia screen and a touchpad controller for infotainment. The sat-nav is also linked to the transmission, to allow the car to pre-empt the selection of the right gear.
 
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Geneva 2014: Jaguar XE sedan to rival BMW 3-series

XE name chosen for Jaguar's BMW 3-series rival; will be powered by new engine range.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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Geneva 2014: Hyundai showcases Intrado SUV concept

Intrado points at future tech; concept has super-lightweight structure made of innovative materials and powered by hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.
2 min read4 Mar '14
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The Intrado is the result of an advanced research and development project undertaken at Hyundai/Kia’s European technical centre in Frankfurt.

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Geneva 2014: SsangYong XLV compact SUV concept

The XLV is a seven-seater, powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine and an electric motor hooked up to a lithium ion battery.
1 min read5 Mar '14
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The XLV is a seven-seater, powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine and an electric motor hooked up to a lithium ion battery.

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Geneva 2014: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider concept shown

The Alfa 4C Spider concept gains a canvas roof and a 60kg weight increase ahead of going on sale in 2015.
2 min read5 Mar '14
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The Alfa Romeo 4c Spider will go to production in early 2015.

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New Fiat Linea vs rivals – features comparison

The facelifted Fiat Linea now comes with more features. But, do you get more in the Linea than you do in the VW Vento, Verna and the new Honda City?
1 min read3 Mar '14
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The updated Linea will only be sold with a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol T-Jet motor and a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel.

The new Fiat Linea gets Microsoft’s ‘Blue & Me’ software that allows pairing of up to five mobile phones.

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