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  • Koenigsegg releases new supercar – Koenigsegg Agera

    Koenigsegg marks the apex of its 15 anniversary celebrations with an exclusive supercar – Koenigsegg Agera. Shaped respectfully to the original Koenigsegg CC body style, the new dream ride boasts fresh, more sculpted and powerful appeal. (more…)

  • Hyundai showcases futuristic vision and improved efficiency at Geneva 2010

    The Hyundai stand at the Geneva motor show is set to be even busier than normal. In addition the newly-launched ix35 crossover, the company is revealing a host of new models and a stunning concept car.

    i-flow – Hyundai’s family future

    Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the Hyundai i-flow concept car carries forward the company’s evocative new form language, ‘fluidic design’.  The flowing, elegant lines not only create a futuristic shape, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics and help to reduce the car’s CO2 output to just 85g/km. (more…)

  • 2011 Volvo S60 premiered officially

    Today, Tuesday 2 March 2010, the all-new Volvo S60 made its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It launches into one of the automotive world’s most competitive segments backed by an elegant new coupé-like design, dynamic driving characteristics and ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection safety technology.

    In its overall shape, the all-new S60 is a coupé; sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo. In its design, it promises excellent driving characteristics, even before you get behind the wheel. To deliver the highest levels of driving enjoyment, the chassis team have refined every single detail that influences a car’s driving properties and fine-tuned the driving experience to offer the most dynamic ride ever seen before on a Volvo. (more…)

  • Honda announced the CR-Z hybrid coupe’s price tag

    Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can order through the Honda dealer network from this Friday, 5 March.

    The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. (more…)

  • Nissan reveals the long anticipated fourth generation Micra

    Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today unveiled the company’s all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show.

    Boasting breakthrough packaging and small-car engineering, the all-new, fourth generation Nissan Micra (known as March in Japan) is on course to create a whole new set of industry standards. Unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show, the Micra has consistently won praise and success for in Europe, Japan and other markets, gaining a reputation as a reliable, stylish, accessible compact car enjoyed by a wide cross-section of customers. The new Micra has been designed to build on that trend – in 160 countries. (more…)

  • Renault reveals Gordini-styled Clio

    Renault is bringing extra sporty flair to Geneva 2010 with the official presentation of its new Clio Gordini 200. After the premiere of the Renaultsport’s pocket rocket, Twingo Gordini 133, the new spiced up Clio is the second Renault model that benefits from the famous Gordini ‘French Touch’ treatment.

    The newly-styled athletic ride is aimed at drivers demanding for top-end performance vehicle designed with unmistakable French touch. Outside, the all-new Clio Gordini 200 is distinguished by Malta Blue bodywork and two white Gordini stripes. The cabin boasts stylish leather upholstery blended with black lacquer and metal elements. Under the bonnet of the French hot hatch, the specialists at Renault have mounted a 2.0-litre 16-valve powerplant with 200 horsepower and 215Nm of maximum torque.

    Furthermore, the Renault Clio Gordini 200 is packed with a stunning Renaultsport chassis, which transforms that power effectively, 4x20W radio CD with MP3 reader and Bluetooth hands free system with fingertip remote controls and multi-functional TunePoint with USB connection, hands-free key card, cruise control, speed limiter and a range of practical driver aids.

    Renault Clio Gordini 200
    Renault Clio Gordini 200
    Renault Clio Gordini 200
    Renault Clio Gordini 200
    Renault Clio Gordini 200
    Renault Clio Gordini 200

  • SEAT presents IBE concept at Geneva

    SEAT is breaking the mould, once again, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of its remarkable new concept car: the IBE. (more…)

  • Kia goes Eco at Geneva with electric Venga

    Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car – based on the just-arrived Venga – at the Geneva Motor Show.

    The Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor producing 80 kW and maximum torque of 280 Nm.  Venga EV is capable of accelerating from standstill to 62mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 87 mph.

    Venga EV includes a twin-pack 24 kWh battery using innovative LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology that offers numerous advantages over other battery types, and provides a driving range of 112 miles on a single charge. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi A8 hybrid – amazing luxury and matchless efficiency

    Power like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit – Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. (more…)

  • Audi A1 e-tron study electrifies Geneva 2010

    The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. (more…)

  • Dacia shows Duster off-roader at Geneva

    Today’s all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, but Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Duster is very compact. Its Megane-size proportions ensure that it is as at home in built-up areas as it is off the beaten track. While it clearly belongs to the world of all-terrain vehicles, Dacia Duster displays attractive lines.

    Duster is unmistakably a 4×4. From the front, it exudes an impression of toughness: the wide wheelarches, the imposing lines of the chrome grille and the sump guard clearly emphasise the 4×4 DNA of Duster. Seen from the side, the high ground clearance, clearly defined wheelarches and protective mouldings encourage the driver to tackle even the toughest roads and tracks. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia vRS – a sports-tuned hot hatch

    Škoda Auto is presenting the new Fabia vRS hatch and estate at the Geneva Motor Show, where it will join the sports-tuned Octavia vRS. Both Fabia vRS versions are indeed impressive: for the first time ever, Škoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four-cylinder petrol engine providing 180bhp, in an engine of just 1.4 litres.

    A sophisticated compressor-and-turbo combination increases the engine power smoothly and harmonically, and the maximum speed of 140 mph (141 mph in the estate version) and 0-62mph acceleration in just 7.3 seconds in both versions mean a sporty driving experience. With fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg, the Fabia vRS offers high power and maximum fuel efficiency as well as excellent environmental parameters. (more…)