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Latest news: MonoTracer from last year?s Geneva Auto Show will soon be avai
2008-04-16 16:35:00 Is it a car or is it a bike? There is probably still much debate on whether the MonoTracer should be classed as a bike, on the other hand, if it should be a car, then does it need training wheels? Well I can certainly assure you now that it doesn’t need any wheels to ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
2008 Geneva Auto Show:Alfa Romeo’s 8C Spider
2008-03-13 13:30:00 First displayed as a concept at Pebble Beach in 2005, the two-seat Spider will feature a 450-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 and a six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters. Brembo brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires also will be fitted.It’s the production version of the concept that took viewers’ breath away at Pebble Beach in 2005. The anticipated price is somewhere north of $250,000 Images of the production-ready 8C Spider on the Web site Italiaspeed.com, which said the car will feature a carbon-fiber body and will be built in a limited run of 500 units.
New 2008 - 2009 Concept Cars - New Concept Cars Geneva Auto Show - Future C
2008-03-08 07:18:00 New 2008 - 2009 Concept Cars - New Concept Cars Geneva Auto Show - Future Concept Cars YouTube Videohttp://classiccustomandspo-rtscarvideos.blogspot.com/New concept cars are always the best part of an auto show...well besides the hot car models showing off the concept cars.;)The Geneva Auto Show was packed with the cool, exotic, fast concept cars that we have come to expect as well as a showing of the new hybrid cars, electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars that seem to be the trend of the concept cars of the future.Concept cars are particularly interesting because they give us a sampling of that the auto designers have in store for us in 2008, 2009 and beyond.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the the cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch, as well as the cool new concept cars of the future.Tags: cars, entertainment, videos
Video from the Lexus Display @ the 2008 Geneva Auto Show
2008-03-08 03:26:00 There may not be anything new to see from the Lexus presence at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, but this video gives a nice and funky recap of the booth, including a very neat LS 600h information display: Really, this just makes me even more disappointed that the LF-A Roadster Concept didn’t make its way to the Toronto Auto Show I attended a couple weeks back.
2009 Honda Accord Euro spec in 2008 Geneva Motor Show
2008-03-07 14:20:00 Honda has introduced the all-new European-spec 2009 Honda Accord, a car that’s wider and lower than its predecessor. How is the Euro Accord relevant to us Americans? It’s essentially the same vehicle that carries the Acura TSX badge on our shores. Power options will vary slightly from our TSX, with three powertrains available: a 148-horsepower, 258 ...
By: Auto Fans
Nissan GT-R in half in Geneva Auto Show
2008-03-07 00:00:00 This is my first-time seeing the Nissan GT-R in half. It is shown at the Geneva Auto Show. Now you can see all the parts inside. Continue reading for more pictures. [via Edmunds]
By: 2dayblog
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bows In Geneva
2008-03-05 23:02:00 Well alrighty then … Lamborghini, those fine folk from Sant’Agata Bolognese that can’t get over a grudge (who’d a thunk it, Italians that can’t let go) have taken the wraps off the latest Gallardo, named or designated or something LP560-4. Yeah, looks a lot like a Lamborghini, doesn’t it. Smaller & lighter than it’s bigger brother, ...
By: AutomoBlog.net
Dacia Sandero: Logan Based Compact Hatch Debuts in Geneva Auto Show
2008-03-05 21:05:00 Aimed at European buyers in search of an inexpensive B-Segment car, Dacia revealed the all-new Dacia Sandero compact hatch in Geneva. The Fiesta-sized hatch, which is also sold in the South American market as the Renault Sandero, is based on the same B0 platform as the Logan. The newcomer in Dacia’s Euro range is manufactured in Pitesti, Romania and it will gradually go on sale in the majority of European markets starting from June 2008. The Sandero will be available with a choice of two petrol engines (1.4 75hp and 1.6 90hp) and two diesel engines (1.5 dCi 68hp and 1.5 dCi 86hp).
By: Auto Show 2007
New Mercedes Models at Geneva Auto Show
2008-03-01 14:35:00 Mercedes is coming to Geneva motor show with no less than five new models!!! Why so many? The reason is clear. While in the USA four big auto shows take place annually - Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago and New York ? in Europe they have only two remarkable auto events every year ? in Geneva and ...
By: New Car Search
BMW at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show
2008-02-24 21:13:00 It seems like BMW will be quite the star at the upcoming car show in Geneva. We have already announced that they will release their Performance Parts Catalog but besides that, many other products will be unveiled there. The new BMW M3 Convertible The M Double Clutch Gearbox with Drivelogic The new BMW 1 Series Convertible ...
By: edBMW Blog
2008 Geneva Auto Show: BMW 1-Series Aero Kit
2008-02-23 17:22:00 The BMW driver with a particular passion for dynamic motoring and individual, sporting style now has new options to live out his or her personal preferences and enhance the performance of the car to an even higher level.Expanding the wide range of Original BMW Accessories, the new range of BMW Performance products comprises a number of components for an even greater and more exhilarating driving experience. Introducing BMW Performance as of late March/early April, specifically the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 1 Series will be available with retrofittable options for the suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and cockpit of the car developed especially for the respective model, reflecting the particular style of the brand in its technical and design features, and fulfilling all of BMW’s excellent standards in terms of quality and safety.All BMW Performance products are naturally covered by BMW’s full warranty. The products are sold and fitted by BMW Dealers and Service Partners as wel...
Rolls-Royce To Reveal Phantom Coupe at Geneva
2008-02-19 23:02:00 The Geneva auto show is always an interesting event. For some reason, it always seemed to have a lot of British involvement; like they were trying to show the boys on the continent what the Brits could do, maybe it has something to do with Swiss neutrality, I don’t know. At any rate, Roll Royce has ...
By: AutomoBlog.net
2008 Geneva Auto Show: Morgan LifeCar Concept
2008-02-17 16:05:00 British automaker Morgan is aiming to put some entertainment value into alternatively-fuelled vehicles. They announced yesterday that a concept called the LifeCar would be launched at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show in March. It's goal? Demonstrating that a zero-emission vehicle can be fun to drive.The LifeCar is powered by a fuel-cell hybrid powertrain that boasts a 200-mile range. A fuel cell works by taking stored hydrogen and converting it into two simple components- electricity and water vapour. The electricity is used to propel the vehicle by way of electric motors, and the water vapour is expelled as exhaust.The technology is proven to work- though a lack of infrastructure for fuelling is a major challenge.Morgan says that the combination of the LifeCar's performance, range, and fuel economy will give a sporting driver of the future the ability to demonstrate a concern for the environment.It also makes an interesting styling statement, featuring an interesting architecture enable...
Electric ?Scuba Car? to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
2008-02-14 19:34:00 [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v-/sJC7E06IBXI" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] I don’t know if this is truly a step forward in clean car technology, or just...
By: Green Options
Geneva Auto Show 2008 Preview: Hyundai to debut HCD-5 concept
2008-02-11 18:54:00 Hyundai’s announced what it’s bringing to the party in Geneva, and it sounds like quite a bit. First up is the HCD-5 concept, a wedge-shaped doorjam of an MPV that apparently boasts good fuel economy, seats for six (from Recaro, based on how the announcement reads), and other features cooked up by some big ...
By: Autospider
Nissan GT-R in 2008 Geneva Auto Show
2008-02-10 18:21:00 GENEVA — Nissan has announced it will premiere its GT-R supercar at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show next month, marking the first time Europeans will see the performance flagship since its debut at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show last fall. The car goes on sale in Europe a year from now. ...
By: Blog Hipp
Geneva Auto Show: BMW to reveal 44mpg 320d Convertible
2008-01-31 17:17:00 Exciting news for our European friends: BMW has announced the unveiling of BMW 320d Convertible at the Geneva Auto Show in February. The best part of this new 3-series diesel convertible is the fuel-economy, supposedly 44 MPG. The BMW 320d will be powered by a 2L single-turbocharged diesel engine producing 177hp with a peak torque of ...
By: edBMW Blog
Loremo Cabriolet to be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show
2007-12-31 09:01:00 It will have the same performance as the previous Loremo: fuel consumption between 2-3L/100km, 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds.More info after the unveiling at the Geneva Auto Show.
Pininfarina Sintesi Concept to be unveiled at 2008 Geneva Auto Show
2007-12-17 19:16:00 “Sintesi” is the result of the Pininfarina Design Department, under the direction since last August by Lowie Vermeersch, the 33 year old Design Director with almost ten years experience at Pininfarina. Assisting him are Vice Directors Guglielmo Cartia and Fabrizio Valentini and chief designers Jason Castriota, Giovanni Piccardo, Goran Popovic and Giuseppe Randazzo. “Three years ago we unveiled Birdcage 75th, our last prototype. Together with our new concept Sintesi we would like to anticipate new car design trends” says Andrea Pininfarina, Chairman and CEO Pininfarina S.p.A. “This concept car is the synthesis of our values, of the love for our work and our passion for innovation, of beauty driven by functionality, of sportiness and elegance. However, Sintesi isn’t only the expression of Pininfarina design; it also embraces innovative technologies that allow us to explore new typologies of mobility, active safety and packaging solutions” st...
New Fiesta to be unveiled at 2008 Geneva Auto Show
2007-11-23 11:07:00 Spy photographers already caught the Fiesta testings, and from the spy images you can see that the production version resembles a lot with the Verve Concept.The 2009 Fiesta will be offered in two body versions: three and five-doors. It will feature new Mondeo-style headlamps and a large lower air intake, complete with chrome trim. Bigger alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and heavily profiled door sills help to provide it with a truly purposeful stance.Inside, the Fiesta replacement will use high-quality soft-touch plastics, while a stylish layout sets it apart from rival superminis. Hi-tech features include a panoramic glass sunroof and the firm?s new Sync system. This has been developed with computer giant Microsoft. It will provide user-friendly connectivity for MP3 players and Bluetooth mobile phones.The future Fiesta will be built on the same platform with Mazda2. Ford will focus on cutting weight and reducing fuel consumption, but not only in the Fiesta, but also in all the future ...
2007 Geneva Auto Show
2007-10-02 07:58:00 With all due respect to the Chicago auto show, when your biggest debut is the Pontiac G8, you're struggling.We expect no such weakness at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, which always draws a strong European presence and promises plenty of noteworthy debuts this year.
By: Your FUTURE Cars
Artega GT - Geneva Auto Show
2007-03-23 21:15:00 I certainly wouldn’t call this a most original design, but it sure is beautiful. Henrik Fiskers newest design called the Artega GT features design notes from a few different cars I can think of off the top of my head. Porsche, Lotus Elise, Ferrari 360/F430, Tesla, and possibly more. But apparently there isn’t a better ...
By: AutomoBlog.net
2007 Geneva Auto Show Wrap: beON Concept Aims To Fix "Unappealing" Image of
2007-03-16 15:26:00 GENEVA ? The class assignment was intriguing: Start with the premise that hybrid vehicles have a "somewhat unappealing image" and come up with a vehicle that is more "emotional" than intellectual. The result is the beON hybrid, which made its debut at this month's Geneva auto show.The beON is the brainchild of students at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin, Italy. They were directed by Luca Borgogno, a Pininfarina designer, and Carsten Astheimer, head of design at the Brunswick Boat Group. The beON is a two-seat off-road sports car with a sunroof. It is powered by a hybrid thermal-electric engine connected to a hydraulic transmission system located within each wheel hub. Its creators say this futuristic setup guarantees "excellent off-road performance" and also means traditional disc and caliper braking can be eliminated.
Spyker C12 Zagato at Geneva Auto Show
2007-03-14 15:56:00 Why does Geneva get all the coolest cars? Check out the Spyker C12 Zagato that was recently unveiled at this years Geneva Auto Show. It will be produced in very limited numbers (only 24 will be made,) and it will set you back $648,000. Small price to pay for such exclusivity. While not exactly beautiful, it ...
By: AutomoBlog.net
Geneva Auto Show: Renault Clio Grand Tour Conc
2007-03-08 21:18:01 PRESS RELEASE:RENAULT CLIO GRAND TOUR CONCEPT:AN ALLURING, PRACTICAL AND DYNAMIC ESTATEOffering a glimpse of developments to come in the Clio III range, Renault chose the Geneva Motor Show 2007 to take the wraps off of the Clio Grand Tour Concept. Making its world debut, this new showcar is designed to appeal to drivers seeking a dynamic, attractive small estate with a splash of classic grand tourer. For added driver appeal, Clio Grand Tour Concept is powered by a 2.0 16V 200hp petrol engine. The cabin is practical and comfortable, as well as bright ? a perfect place for relaxing journeys. With its large, easy-to-load boot, Clio Grand Tour Concept is very much geared towards leisure activities. Developed around photographic and multi-media themes, the show car features a very high level of equipment including several benchmark electronic features. A dynamic, purposeful presence At 4.2 metres in length, Clio Grand Tour Concept will appeal to drivers who want a compact estate with the...
Geneva Auto Show: Maserati GranTurismo
2007-03-08 21:18:01 Maserati GranTurismo The Concept Maserati started as a racing car manufacturer in 1914. Starting from the chassis of a racing car, the A6, and further to the pressures of some customers, the company presented in 1947 at the Geneva Motorshow the A6 GranTurismo, styled by Pinin Farina. It was the first Maserati road car and was produced in 58 units. The car was acclaimed by the automotive press for its advanced technical content and for its avant-garde style solutions.Ten years later, in 1957, once again at the Geneva Motorshow, Maserati presented its first standard GranTurismo, the 3500 GT. This was the car that transformed Maserati in a road car manufacturer, where production of standard cars took priority over that of racing models. A total of 1983 units of the 3500GT were produced over seven years.To continue the tradition and celebrate the 60 year anniversary of the A6 as well as the 50 year anniversary of the 3500GT, Maserati debuts once again at the Geneva Motorshow with its ne...
2007 Geneva Auto Show - Toyota Hybrid X Concept
2007-03-08 21:18:01 GENEVA ? Earlier hybrids, such as the Honda Insight, were criticized for looking too much like science experiments. But that's not the case with the Toyota Hybrid X, a concept car unveiled on Tuesday at the Geneva auto show to herald the Japanese automaker's "new design language for hybrid models."The quirky four-passenger Hybrid X takes its name from two U shapes created by the vehicle's upper glass frame area and unusual A- and C-pillars. The shapes make a giant X when viewed from above. The overall shape of the Hybrid X is somewhat blobby, almost reminiscent of a bloated Toyota Matrix, with a narrow greenhouse and generous side panels.Unusual touches include headlights that are integrated into the dashboard and "are now part of the interior of the car," Toyota said. The automaker says the headlights are "intelligent" and "display graphic forms through animation." In the cabin, a perfume diffuser dispenses a "gentle, relaxing aroma," and the two rear seats swivel. Other multi-s...
2007 Geneva Auto Show - Top 10 Cars
2007-03-08 10:55:02 The Geneva Auto Show started Tuesday. Running from March 8 through the 18th (official dates), the Geneva auto Show is bound to be full of new car releases and lots of great concept cars. We have compiled a list of our top ten favorite cars that have been unveiled so far?.
By: Baller Goods
2007 Ford Mondeo, 2007 Ford C-MAX Debut at 2007 Geneva Auto Show
2007-03-08 09:17:02 John Fleming Revealing the New 2007 Ford Mondeo in Geneva:Eve of show event with John Fleming revealing the new Ford Mondeo at the President Wilson Hotel, Geneva, 5th March 2007. (Photograph by Tim Bishop for Ford)Ford of Europe is bringing new products to the 2007 Geneva Auto Show which target two important trends in Europe ? the popularity of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MAVs) and a growing taste for premium-styled vehicles.Ford of Europe saw improved sales last year, partly due to its new Ford S-MAX which was voted Car of the Year. This year the redesigned Ford C-MAX further broadens Ford's portfolio of MAVs, a segment that may outpace sedans in Europe by approximately 20 percent before the end of the decade.At the same time, European consumers are showing a preference for premium features and innovative technology in sedans, reflected in growing sales of German premium brands like BMW and Audi. At Geneva, Ford is unveiling its redesigned flagship Ford Mondeo which packs premium styl...
Concept cars in the Geneva auto show
2007-03-08 03:30:00 There are a lot of new concept cars in this year's 77th International Motor Show in Geneva. The car you see to the left is a Mazda Hakaze. It is a new concept car by Mazda that looks like it can go in mass production. I think that the designers at Mazda did a very good job with this concept, because not only is it stylish, but it also looks very useful and versatile. Mazda manged to combine some very stylish looks, that are highlighted by the Lamborghini style doors, with some very familiar to us features like the third row seats that fall forward to make more room.This car, with its rugged yet stylish design, will be one of the cars that we will see a lot from in the near future, at least that is what I think. If Mazda puts a reasonable price tag on this SUV I am sure that a lot of people will consider buying it, I know I will...Now lets take a look at the competition. This is a Assystem City Car. You can decide for yourself, but I think this is one of the worst looking cars of ...
By: All About Cars
Highlights From The Geneva Auto Show
2007-03-07 20:45:00 Yup the 2007 Geneva Auto Show is here, and all the buzz is on. I bet you are all wondering which car get all the attention. Well wonder no more just look below.This is the new concept car from BWM. It is the 2008 M3. This is something unusual for BWM because they didn't expect to get that much attention at this year's auto show. So this years Geneva Auto Show has some competition. The race now is between the Lexus IS-F and the BMW M3. Check out the Lexus IS-F below.In my opinion there is no comparison. When it comes to German cars you can't have competition. The M3 is one of the most reliable cars and also it happens to be one of the best sports cars. How many other cars combine these two things together. The M3 is a car that you can see a rich suburban mom drive and at the same time a spoiled teenager that wants to be a racer. I don't think that any other car can have such broad audience. That is all I can say, and if you think something different let me know in the form of a c...
By: All About Cars
2007 Geneva Auto Show: Italdesign Giugiaro Vadhò Concept Makes Hydroge
2007-02-28 01:12:03 From Inside Line Automotive News: Italdesign will be pushing the alternative-fuel message at next week's Geneva auto show with t...
2007 Geneva Auto Show Preview: Hyundai Unveils New "FD" C-Segment Hatchback
2007-02-20 09:03:01 GENEVA ? Hyundai will take the wraps off the C-segment hatchback that it has code-named FD on March 6 at the Geneva auto show. This is the first car Hyundai has ever designed specifically for Europe. The "FD" was shown in concept last fall at the Paris Motor Show in the guise of the Hyundai Arnejs.The new model is scheduled to reach European showrooms this summer. It is the sister vehicle to the Kia Cee'd. Kia launched the Cee'd five-door hatchback last December and will introduce a sporty wagon variant in Geneva. Like the FD, the Cee'd is a critical product for the Korean manufacturer because the vehicles are designed for the Europe market.Hyundai revealed few details about the FD, only cryptically saying it would include "generous equipment levels and an up-to-the-minute safety package." But it apparently has dumped the Arnejs nameplate in favor of a new alphanumerical naming strategy for Europe. Hyundai said its new product naming strategy will be introduced in Geneva. Arnejs ... |
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