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Tag: Geneva Motor Show

  • smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive: Exclusive, innovative and environmentally friendly

    Environmental friendliness does not mean making sacrifices. The smart fortwo with its high quality equipment proves that a car that makes environmental sense can also have charm and be fun to drive – otherwise the innovative two-seater would never have attained its popular status. smart-BRABUS takes the smart fortwo to an even higher level. (more…)

  • Renault Megane Sport Tourer

    Alongside six other world debuts from French marque Renault, this year’s Geneva motor show also witnessed the unveiling of the latest member of the New Mégane family, with the arrival of the Sport Tourer version.

    In addition to its dynamic looks, New Mégane Sport Tourer has a distinctive character and lives up to the pledge made at the time of the hatchback version’s release that every member of the New Renault Mégane family would have its own, clear-cut personality. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Concept Car

    It is still a concept – the most fuel efficient five-seater in the world. Its name: Polo BlueMotion. Fuel consumption: 3.3 liters CO2 emissions: just 87 g/km! Likelihood of going into production: extremely high! However, before a potential production launch, development must be completed on the brand new 1.2 liter TDI with common rail injection. (more…)

  • Renault Unveils Clio 2009 Range

    The Geneva Motor Show sees Renault take the wraps off the latest Hatch and Sport Tourer versions of the best-selling Clio. Clio 2009’s styling, comfort, versatility, safety credentials and equipment, which form a package worthy of that of models from the next segment up, are sure to appeal to a large, loyal customer base worldwide. At the same time, its excellent build quality makes it one of the most reliable cars of its class. (more…)

  • Brilliance BS2 by Italdesign

    At the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva, Italdesign Giugiaro unveils the Brilliance BS2 at its European preview.

    For the Chinese auto-maker, the Italdesign Giugiaro Style Centre has followed up the design of the interior and the external styling of the new BS2 two-box.
    Built entirely in China, the vehicle features a dynamic, sporting line; in the side view, the muscular right-hand side is further emphasized by large mudguards balanced by the classically inspired grille. The interior is decidedly spacious and richly upholstered for maximum driving comfort; the 5 doors guarantee ease of access, making the BS2 a family-size car that still offers brilliant driving. (more…)

  • Maserati Granturismo S Automatic Unveiled At The Geneva Auto Show

    True to Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic premières at the Geneva Auto Show.  The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 engine which develops 440 hp (323kW) at 7000 rpm.  The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4750 rpm.

    The principal content is the combination of the automatic transmission with the most powerful wet sump Maserati V8 on the GranTurismo – until now offered as 4.2 l with automatic transmission and 4.7 l with an electro-actuated gearbox.  Thanks to the combination of the 440 hp (323kW) produced by the powerful 4.7 l V8 engine and the smoothness of the ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic stresses the original granturismo concept while at the same time offering peak performance. (more…)

  • New fuels, new models for HUMMER

    The iconic HUMMER range of vehicles looks forward to an exciting 2009, with new models and powertrains which expand HUMMER appeal to a wider group of customers. What has not changed, however, is the unique style that sets every HUMMER apart on the highway, and the legendary capabilities that make it unique off-road as well. (more…)

  • Infiniti Essence: The Magnification Of “Inspired Performance”

    The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world’s most demanding car enthusiasts … this is the Infiniti Essence.

    Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future. (more…)

  • Corvette at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show 2009

    The legendary American sports car brand will be taking the Geneva stage with an impressive show of force. “Force” in this case refers to power – lots of horsepower – and also to a whole line of sports cars with exceptional handling, a high level of quality and safety, generous interior space and unequaled value. (more…)

  • Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE And The World Premiere Of The 599xx

    The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car. (more…)

  • VAD.HO Concept

    This year Vredestein and Giugiaro celebrate a decade of successful partnership, one of the main reasons for Vredestein to display the Giugiaro VAD.HO at the Geneva Motor Show this year. The VAD.HO is a concept car that matches the values and thoughts of the Vredestein brand perfectly.

    The challenging “diversion” premiered in Geneva 2007 still represents a niche theme meant to be heatedly discussed: a super-sporty extreme two-seater fuelled by hydrogen to meet the increasingly pressing need to promote and develop alternative and environment friendly propulsion systems and to explore the potential challenge offered to design by a more flexible “displacement” of the chassis lay-out in new engine, mechanical, and electronic equipments. (more…)

  • Chevrolet extends LPG portfolio throughout Europe

    Geneva – In 2009, Chevrolet will further expand its LPG product range throughout Europe. Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. (more…)