Today’s Geneva Motor Show was seemingly a bit of a hot-hatch fest. After much speculation, here’s the concept version of Honda’s latest Type-R hatchback, with one of the craziest rear wings ever. We’ve been without a Type R version of the Honda Civic since January 2011, when EURO V emission regulations killed off the high-revving…
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Geneva 2014 – Nissan Juke Nismo RS – Photos and details
If you didn’t already know we’re fans of the existing Nissan Juke Nismo, giving it an award at the end of 2013. At the Geneva Motor Show today, Nissan has showed off the new RS version with extra power and styling modifications taken from the updated Juke. Power increases to 215 bhp (218 PS), Torque up to…
The Brand New 2014 Audi TT and TTS – News and Photos From Geneva
It’s already been leaked and teased within an inch of its life, but the all new 2014 Audi TT is finally here. Although only just revealed to the crowds at the Geneva Motor Show, we’ve already got the pics and details for you right here. Believe us, that is the all new Audi TT. It might…
Peugeot 308 (somehow) Wins 2014 European Car of the Year
Sometimes things happen when you least expect them. Who could have predicted Russia reigniting Cold War tensions, Red Bull suffering horrendous F1 testing reliability, or a distinctly average hatchback winning 2014 European Car of the Year. Realistically the latter was probably more foreseeable than the former two examples. But it still makes you question just…
Friday Photo – McLaren 650S
After the madness of the P1 comes the next road car from Woking, set to sit above the MP4-12C in both price and performance. Ahead of the full launch at the Geneva Motor Show next week, McLaren has now confirmed the details of its latest supercar the 650S. Making use of the same basic carbon fibre…
New Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake – Details and Photos ahead of Geneva Debut
No, it might not ever sell as many units as the Ford Focus, but a supercharged V8 estate car is still something to be celebrated. So here it is, ahead of its official Geneva Motor Show unveiling; the new Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake: ESM will be honest and say this one took us very slightly by…
FIAT Panda Cross – Coming to Geneva 2014
Another day, another orange off-roader making its way to a Geneva Motor Show launch. Although today’s is slightly more budget conscious than yesterday’s Range Rover Evoque. Yes, it’s a FIAT Panda, and about as budget a 4×4 as you can probably get. But, it’s orange so at EngageSportMode we approve. This new version is the Panda Cross,…
Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic – News and Photos
The Range Rover Evoque is a pretty damn good car. In fact, the only way we could see to make it better would be to add more power and paint it orange. Which, curiously, is exactly what Land Rover have done with the new Evoque Autobiography Dynamic model to be unveiled in Geneva. Phoenix Orange metallic…
New for 2014 – Audi S3 Cabriolet
It seems like we’re literally tripping over new performance cars from Ingolstadt here ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Following on from the regular hatchback, five-door Sportback and saloon models, Audi has now revealed a drop-top version of the S3. Mechancially, other than losing the roof, there isn’t a substantial change to the package which sees service in…
New – Revised Volkswagen Scirocco for Geneva Motor Show
Can you believe the current VW Scirocco has been on sale for almost six years, since being unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show? No, we couldn’t quite believe it either, but regardless Volkswagen will be showing off a revised version in Geneva next month. To even call it evolutionary is probably an overstatement; this…
As I Was Saying….
Some of you may have been wondering if ESM had been on a little bit of a hiatus for the past few weeks. If so, you’d be correct. Not to put to fine a point on it, but a person with a huge responsibility for my love for all things automotive has been through a very tough, challenging…
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