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Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition

Saab is preparing to unveil a special edition of their 9-3 Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and this is our first glimpse.

Called the Independence Edition, it commemorates the first anniversary of Saab's departure from General Motors and into the (relatively) independent ownership of Spyker Cars. The special edition is decked out in a reddish-orange, with a parchment leather interior characterized by an orange stripe down the seats and an orange needle on the turbo gauge, nestled into a leather-trimmed dashboard outfitted by Saab specialist Hirsch. It also gets special 18-inch wheels, but the highlight is the 220-horsepower 2-liter turbocharged four borrowed from the larger 9-5 sedan. Only 366 examples will be made available worldwide, with deliveries beginning in the spring.

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Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

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Porsche has been adding to the Panamera range as rapidly as the four-door coupe picks up speed, and at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show will unveil the sixth variant: the Panamera S Hybrid.

Carrying a supercharged V6 engine with an additional electric motor, the Panamera S Hybrid offers a combined 380 horsepower for a respectable six-second sprint to sixty, while returning 34.5 miles per gallon. When the new variant arrives on American shores, it will carry a $95,000 price tag.

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Infiniti Presents the Etherea Concept for Geneva

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Infiniti has taken the wraps off its latest concept car. Called the Etherea, the show car was previewed just a few days ago and will make its public debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

The idea is to take on the likes of the BMW 1 Series and Lexus CT 200h in the premium hatchback segment. And though the Etherea remains a concept for the time being, Infinit is expected to preview a production version in the near future.

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All-New Lancia Ypsilon to debut in Geneva

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All-New Lancia Ypsilon to debut in Geneva

Italy's premium automaker Lancia is coming to Geneva with a slew of new debuts. Principal among them is the luxurious, yet compact new Ypsilon hatchback.

Joining the Fiat 500 and Alfa Romeo MiTo in Italy's assault on the Mini, the Ypsilon offers a five-door package with a three-door shape and a luxuriously-appointed cabin for a more upscale feel. LED dashboard lighting, large sunroof and noise-absorbing headliner do their part, as do the latest electronics, from the "magic parking" system to the Blue&Me TomTom Live dashboard system.

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Lancia Brings Chryslers to Geneva

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If Chryslers have never quite been able to reach the level of Lincolns and Cadillacs in the North American market, they've had even more trouble crossing the Atlantic to take on stiff competition from Europe's finest. Meanwhile Fiat's Lancia division has been struggling with a weak model range. The solution, however, could come in their cooperation.

Through the marriage of Chrysler and Fiat (Lancia's parent company), the two brands have been unified under common leadership and are now beginning to integrate their line-ups on both sides of the ocean. At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, Lancia will unveil rebadged versions of several Chrysler models: the Lancia Thema (aka Chrysler 300), Lancia Flavia and Flavia Cabrio (Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible) and Lancia Grand Voyager (carrying the same name as the Chrysler minivan).

Lancia will also be unveiling a subtly facelifted version of the Delta, as well as the all-new Ypsilon hatchback, making this one very busy show for the Italian automaker.

Gallery: Lancia at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

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Mercedes-Benz Officially Releases 2012 C-Class Coupe

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After much anticipation and speculation, Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off the new C-Class Coupe. Slipping in underneath the E-Class Coupe, the C-Class Coupe is essentially a C-Class sedan with two fewer doors and a lower roofline.

It will be offered with two engines: the C250 with its 1.8-liter direct-injection turbo four and the C350 with the 3.5-liter V6. Both come with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with an AMG version expected to follow in April at the New York Auto Show. This model, however, will be unveiled at the rapidly approaching Geneva Motor Show, now just a few weeks away.

Gallery: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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Lotus Evora by Mansory

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With the Geneva Motor Show fast approaching, Lotus has announced a new version of the Evora. Made in partnership with the typically outlandish customizer Mansory, the special Evora is meant to demonstrate what the aftermarket has to offer its customers.

Little in the way of details were offered at this early juncture, but from the pair of photos released, it's clear that Mansory has outfitted the Evora with an array of carbon fiber parts and body panels.

Gallery: Lotus Evora by Mansory

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Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition

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Wondering who makes the ultimate luxury sport-utility vehicle? Wonder no longer, because it's here. Called the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition, it's essentially a Rolls-Royce in SUV form.

The biggest upgrade comes inside the first-class cabin, where the individual rear seats are separated by a console with integrated drinks cooler and aluminum tray tables, with iPads mounted to the front seatbacks. The cargo bay has been trimmed with a teak deck like a megayacht's, and of course the leather and wood trim is all top-choice.

Outside is a dark grille, door handles color-keyed to the body (which is available with a couple of new paint options), along with the requisite special badging and unique 20-inch alloys, and buyers can choose from either the 4.4-liter V8 turbodiesel or the 5.0-liter supercharged V8. Pricing has yet to be announced, but the Autobiography Ultimate Edition is set to be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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Infiniti Etheria Concept Heading to Geneva

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Infiniti is planning on revealing a new compact coupe concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and has released the silhouette sketch you see above to pique our interests.

Although little in the way of details were released, sources expect it to be called the Etheria, built atop a platform from parent company Nissan/Renault, with a turbocharged engine sourced from Mercedes-Benz. Whatever form and name it takes, it'll be targeted directly at the likes of the Audi A3, Volvo C30, BMW 1 Series and Lexus CT 200h.

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Chrysler To Expand Overseas Under the Lancia Name

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Chrysler To Expand Overseas Under the Lancia Name

Chrysler may be known as the "other" luxury marque here in America, but overseas it's hardly known at all. So with a new roster of vehicles on offer, Chrysler is changing it strategy for foreign markets. Teaming up with industrial partner Fiat, Chryslers will be sold overseas under the Lancia name.

The range – including Lancia versions of the 200 and 300 sedans and the Town & Country minivan – are anticipated to be unveiled, along with the new Ypsilon premium hatchback, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Saab Previews New 9-5 SportCombi

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It's been a bumpy road for Saab. The Swedish automaker was jettisoned by General Motors, and after several rounds of negotiations with potential buyers fell through, was eventually sold to Dutch exotic automaker Spyker. The new 9-5 was developed under with GM resources, but unveiled as the first new product under the new management. And now Saab is preparing to follow up with the 9-5 SportCombi.

The wagon version is to be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. And when it does, sources are expecting turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines with or without Saab's proprietary XWD all-wheel drive system. Volvo had better take note.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Leaks Out Before Geneva Motor Show

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You may have noticed that Mercedes-Benz killed off the CLK model line a couple of years ago. In its place came the triumphant return of the E-Class coupe and convertible. Here's the thing, though: the CLK was originally envisioned as a two-door to bridge the gap between the C-Class and E-Class. And here we very well may have our answer.

Expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, these images of the upcoming C-Class Coupe have leaked out a little ahead of schedule. And if they're anything to go by, the German automaker could have a real winner on its hands. It's expected to preview a facelift for the sedan and wagon of the same family as well, with a new front-end featuring prominent LED lighting, with engines potentially including four, six and eight cylinders. We'll have to wait another couple of months before firm details arrive, but in the meantime you can view the images in the gallery below for a preview.

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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Christie's Sells Record-Breaking $91 Million Worth of Watches in 2010

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With its final auction of the fall season on December 14 in New York, including the stunning collection of rare Rolexes we wrote about the other day, Christie's International wrapped up a record-breaking year for fine and rare watches that realized an astonishing $91.2 million in total sales – the highest annual total ever achieved for watches at the global auction house. During what has emerged as a remarkable year for investment in fine timepieces, every watch sale hosted at Christie's salerooms in Dubai, Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York achieved sell-through rates above 90% by value. The top watch of the year was a unique Patek Philippe gold chronograph Reference 1527 (above) manufactured in 1943 that sold for a record-breaking $5.7 million at Christie's Geneva in May. The top 8 prices of the year were all attributable to Pateks, and no other auction house in the world achieved as many record prices for important timepieces during 2010.

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Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Synonymous with Quality and Luxury

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Mount Cervin Palace hotel in Zermatt is a member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels, the leading association of luxury hotels in Switzerland.

Planning an escape to Switzerland and in need of a luxury hotel? Look no further than Swiss Deluxe Hotels , which is synonymous with exclusive quality and superlative standards.

Swiss Deluxe Hotels, more formally known as the Association of Swiss Deluxe Hotels, comprises 39 of the most prestigious five-star hotels in all of Switzerland, of which 17 are city hotels and 22 are resort hotels. Each property must be independently run, or as a member of a hotel chain, be mainly autonomous.

Member hotels include The Dolder Grand and the Savoy Baur en Ville in Zurich, the Gstaad Palace, the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues and the Le Richemond in Geneva (recently renovated and a member of the prestigious Rocco Forte Collection). In St. Moritz, members include the Suvretta House, the Carlton Hotel and Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz (a Luxist Awards nominee for best international ski hotel).

Gallery: Swiss Deluxe Hotels

Four Seasons Hotel Des Bergues in Geneva

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$2.5 Million Patek Philippe Stars in Christie's Megabucks Watches Sale

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An exceptionally rare and highly important rose gold Patek Philippe timepiece made in 1953 (above) is expected to fetch up to $2.5 million at Christie's Important Watches sale in Geneva on November 15. The two crown world time wristwatch with 24 hour indication and blue enamel dial, Ref. 2523 is one of three pink gold Pateks in the sale, all of which are expected to top out at over $1 million, an extremely rare occurrence in a single sale. The other two are a perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Ref. 2499, manufactured in 1957, estimated at up to $1.25 million; and a perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with phases of the moon, Ref. 1518, manufactured in 1948, estimated at up to $1.03 million. 388 lots in total will be offered in two sessions during the historic sale and are expected to realize a combined total estimated in excess of $13 million.

Gallery: Christie's Important Watches 11/10