2011 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupe

Mercedes-Benz has seen almost four years since it’s done something fresh to the CL class. However we have spy shots of a prototype, which might see an official debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show or later this year in Paris.

The car features a slightly modified fascia adorned with a single chrome slat, enlarged logo, LED daytime driving lamps and a new front bumper. It kind of looks like an amalgam of different Mercedes, SLS Amg and others.

Comfort Light, that’s what CL comes from. Well, actually it’s Comfort Leicht, German for the same thing (would you figure that..). And people will surely expect just that from the car. However, light is not ad adjective for power. This new car, based on the third-generation W216 model, is said to have 604-horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V12.

2010 Lotus Evora Naomi for Haiti

It was announced this morning at the Geneva Motor Show that eight special edition ‘Naomi for Haiti’ Evoras have achieved in excess of €1.4m at auction. As part of a collaboration with Naomi Campbell and the White Ribbon Alliance’s Fashion for Relief campaign, Lotus has designed and donated eight bespoke charity cars to help raise essential funds for mothers, children and babies struggling... 

2011 Jaguar XKR

2011 Jaguar XKR Speed Pack and Black Pack - Front Side

Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed – up to 174mph from 155mph – and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.

Jaguar XKR Speed Pack and Black Pack 2011 - Side Top

2011 Jaguar XKR - Front Angle Top

The XKR Coupe unveiled at Geneva showcases two new optional performance and styling packs – Speed Pack and Black Pack – that are introduced to the XK range at 2011 Model Year. Jaguar customers have the option to personalise their vehicle to create a car that offers even greater performance without compromising the refinement and luxury for which every Jaguar is renowned.

By raising the XKR’s maximum speed the new car has extended its sporting credentials taking it even further into supercar performance territory.

Russ Varney, Chief Programme Engineer, XK Series, explains the philosophy behind the uprated XKR: “With 510PS and 625Nm of torque, the XKR has immense reserves of power and acceleration which impress everyone who experience it. The car has always had the potential to reach speeds far beyond its original electronically limited maximum and many of our customers have expressed an interest in a car that can safely be driven faster where conditions permit. The new Speed Pack allows them to release some of that potential and give them control of the fastest Jaguar XK we’ve made to date.”

The XKR Coupe featured at the Geneva Show on 4th March 2010 pairs both the optional Speed and Black Packs to create the bold new model, which also sports optional Piano Black veneers on the dashboard and red brake callipers.

The XKR Speed Pack

The XKR Coupe with new optional Speed Pack allows customers to further strengthen their XKR’s already impressive breadth of capability, by extending the car’s top speed from 155mph (250km/h) to an electronically limited 174mph (280km/h) thanks to a unique engine and transmission recalibration.