Geneva auto show

GenevaPorsche 911 Turbo S: the escalation continues…
The all new Porsche 911 Turbo, which has just shown it’s nose in America, announces it’s “S” series, revealed in a great world première, next March in Geneva. The standard Porsche 911 Turbo has inherited a new engine that for the first time reaches 500 HP. But that does not …
GenevaGeneva 2010 : An important show for the French
Apart from their own auto show held every two years, in an alternate fashion with the show in Frankfurt, French automobile manufacturers consider the Geneva Motor show to be just as important to them, notably because of the planetary media coverage of this event Novelties and concepts Citroën, Peugeot and …
GenevaVolkswagen CrossPolo : the fighter
In Geneva , the new Volkswagen Polo will be offered in two totally new versions. First off, in the “souped-up” 180 HP GTI version, before being offered in the Cross-Polo model version, defined as the family fighter, even though it will never wear the 4MOTION insignia. Designed from the five-door …
GenevaMercedes F800 Style Concept : Hybrid or fuel cell driven
The style of this vehicle reminds us of the seductive Mercedes-Benz Classe CLS, the elegant four-door coupé which accomplished no less than create a new niche on the international auto market. Appearing in it’s second edition, this F800 Style Concept model will pursue along the same lines. Five seat coupé …
GenevaOpel Flextreme GT/E: the future takes form
These are the words used in the Swiss press release to describe the Opel Flextreme GT/E prototype from General-Motors. After coming out with the Ampera concept, a European version of the Chevrolet Volt, engineers from the Opel division of GM, go a step further this time by exploring the extreme …
GenevaAudi RS5 : The German « Muscle Car »
The Audi A5 is already considered one of the best looking coupés of the industry. Imagine this unique vehicle with large air intakes flanking it’s attractive grille, with proper fitting apron and deflectors, without forgetting the presence of alloy sport rims of 19 or 20 inches (48,3 or 50,8 cm).
GenevaJaguar Builds A Fastest XKR
The XK is a downright gorgeous car. Penned by the same inspired genius that’s given us the current crop of Aston Martins, it has nearly everything a buyer could possibly want: a lightweight aluminum superstructure, a muscular V8 powertrain family, an opulent interior and looks that turn a horde of …
Geneva2011 Volkswagen Touareg : At last a makeover
Volkswagen, the European automotive giant, has just presented it’s new Touareg SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) equipped with the most important upgrades in it’s history. Aesthetic aspects As a start, it is equipped with the typical Volkswagen grille initiated with the Golf VI models, followed by the new Polo models. It’s …
GenevaVolkswagen Polo GTI : Three letters to say it all…
For the people at Volkswagen, the Polo line of sub-compact cars is a series of products which is developed in a parallel way or almost, with the iconic Golf, but generally commercialized during the following year, when the new Golf cars are launched. As with the Golf, the Volkswagen Polo …
GenevaSubaru Impreza XV : The family compact crossover
In Geneva next week, Japanese manufacturer Subaru will present an all new series of it’s Impreza line of vehicles under the name of Impreza XV. This vehicle is a crossover compact based on the five door Impreza hatchback model. Certain aesthetic stylistic devices will give it the look of a …
GenevaRinspeed UC Concept : Mobility redefined
Rinspeed, the brilliant performance tuner, a regular if not to say a unavoidable presence at the Geneva International Motor Show, announces the unveiling in March of a small city vehicle, by the name of UC Concept, graced with innovative mobility. On this occasion, the tuner set up an association with …
GenevaBentley Debuts World's Fastest Four-Seat Convertible
Since they stopped hand rolling fenders on English Wheels, Bentley hasn’t exactly been a pinnacle of unique design. Initially aping Rolls Royce’s lines, the current VW-owned iteration of the Bentley Motor Company seems to have perfected the art of churning out countless models that look nearly identical to one another, …
Geneva2011 Mazda5: World Première in Geneva
In the province of Quebec, the minivan that is most often seen, and this for a good number of years, is the mega popular Mazda5. Back home, it was offered under the Mazda MPV name between 2000 and 2005 and then became the Mazda5. Now the time has come for …
Geneva2011 Kia Sportage: a much awaited 3rd generation
As it’s little cousin, the Hyundai Tucson, has just appeared in dealership showrooms recently, the Kia Sportage, also a third generation vehicle, is about to profit from a world première in Geneva, graced with all new more solid and mature features. It goes to reason that this vehicle shares the …
GenevaHyundai i-Flow Concept : Intermediate i40 coming up
In the same manner as the Japanese manufacturers Toyota and Honda conceive cars for the European markets, Hyundai, the South Korean manufacturer, also has series of cars to offer that meet European needs. Such series as the i10, the i20, the i30 and soon the i40 have thus been offered.
GenevaCarlsson C25 : The other Mercedes SL
Carlsson, famous German performance tuner who is also a long standing participant in the Geneva International Motor Show, is taking advantage of this opportunity to unveil an exceptional sport two-door coupé sedan, by the name of C25. Conceived and developed from the Mercedes-Benz SL600 platform, the Carlsson C25 boasts a …
GenevaAudi A1 : True to Tokyo prototype
At the Tokyo International Motor Show back in 2007, the people from the manufacturer with the four ring emblem announced, for the first time, their intention of offering a vehicle in the luxury sub-compact category. To follow suit, they presented a three door hatchback by the name of “Metroproject Quattro”.
Geneva2011 Lotus Elise Inherits Evora Cues
For the first time in decades, Lotus has a complete lineup of automobiles. Since the Esprit departed, the brand had been relying on the Elise and Exige models to carry the torch until the Evora’s debut this year. And as is often the case, Lotus wants to unify their new …
Geneva2010 Toyota RAV4 Leaked
Toyota really, really needs to do anything within their power to gain whatever positive publicity they can. And they need to do that as soon as possible. So, with that in mind, you can decide for yourself just how “accidentally” these images surfaced on the net prior to their intended …
GenevaNew Mazda5 Geneva-Bound
The Mazda5 gets absolutely no press these days. Having been out for what feels like eons, it’s still a solid performer on the sales floor thanks to its diminutive size and peppy performance. For those who need a minivan but despise them, it’s a great alternative to the full-size soccer …
GenevaBMW Uses Old Engine to Power New 335is
There’s a reason BMW has swapped out the old twin turbo N44 engine in favour of the new single-turbo powerplant now known as the N55. Meting out a smoother dollop of torque than the older engine, the new N55 simply put, uses the same displacement to better effect. But, as …

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