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Suzuki Shows Off its Sporty Swift S-CONCEPT in Geneva

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 05:03 AM PST

Suzuki, with a smidgen of vigor instilled by Volkswagen's investment and interest, brought its Swift S-CONCEPT to the 81st Geneva International Motor Show this year. Building on its hot hatch heritage, Suzuki's Swift S-CONCEPT is the manufacturer's attempt to remind people that they're still around in the segment. Although this concept is based...


Geneva 2011: Toyota FT-86 II Concept Moves One Step Closer to Production [Updated Gallery]

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:55 AM PST

Toyota has revealed photos of the second iteration of its FT-86 Concept car that is said to be very close to the actual production version due to go on sale in 2012. The Geneva Motor Show FT-86 II features several styling differences over the original concept shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. First off, Toyota's designers restyled the coupe's...


Geneva 2011: Mazda Previews New Compact SUV with Minagi Concept [Updated]

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:45 AM PST

Mazda lifted the wraps off its new Minagi concept SUV today at the Geneva Motor Show. The compact SUV study builds on the Japanese brand's new Kodo design identity first seen on the Shinari concept last year. However, unlike the Shinari, the Minagi, which previews Mazda's forthcoming VW Tiguan rival, looks to be more production ready. "I...


Geneva 2011: Lotus Keeps its Evora Debuts Simple but Significant with Mansory in the Mix

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:29 AM PST

After Lotus blew its proverbial head gaskets all over the Paris stage with a futuristic lineup consisting of a sedan and no less than four coupes, simplicity was the name of the game for the 2011 Geneva motor show. Lotus brought two special edition Evoras, a relatively low-key showing in stark contrast to its behavior in France last year. ...


Geneva 2011: Alpina BMW B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is a 5-Series Estate on Steroids

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:17 AM PST

Catering to the needs of those looking for an über fast premium station wagon, longtime BMW tuning house Alpina has developed the B5 Bi-Turbo Touring based on the station wagon version of the latest 5-Series. With 507HP and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) under the hood and up to 1,670 liters of storage space, Alpina's creations is a party animal at the front...


Geneva 2011: Volkswagen R Exclusive-izes the Golf R (four times)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:45 AM PST

Get ready for four new Golf concepts from Volkswagen, all based on the recently hotted-up Golf R. With these four Golfs, Volkswagen R GmbH hopes to explore the themes of "especially high-end" and "especially sporty". The more luxurious Golfs feature unique paint (Oryx White and Carbon Steel Grey), 19-inch Talladegas, aluminum trim, and Nappa...


Geneva Show: Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato Concept [Updated]

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:43 AM PST

This year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show is buzzing with concept models of all sorts of sizes and shapes. The one you see pictured above is based on the popular Fiat 500 mini and is the result of the collaboration between the Fiat Group Automobiles' Centro Stile and the Zagato design house. Showcased at the Fiat stand, the "500 Coupé...


Geneva 2011: Next Kia Rio Keeps the Tiger Style Alive, the Circle is Complete

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:28 AM PST

Kia insists on not holding back any punches with its new lineup, and its fourth-gen Rio is no different. The new Rio is lower, longer, and wider, and looks all the better for it. With the added dimensions come more passenger space, more comfort, and more storage capacity. Don't worry, as Kia will offer a variety of engines and transmissions to...


Pagani Huayra Live from the Geneva Motor Show, Plus First Promo Videos

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:41 PM PST

It's quite difficult to imagine that the beautiful, spine tingling Pagani Zonda has been around for over ten years. Mr. Horacio Pagani graced our eyes in 1999 with a 7.0 AMG sourced V12 masterpiece with a steampunk style interior. Its beautiful form, angry looks and frightening performance turned it into a modern exotic classic not seen since the...


Geneva 2011: Bertone B99 asks, "Can't we All Just Forget About the X-Type?"

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 06:27 PM PST

Bertone and Jaguar have joined forces again, and the result is this lovely little concept called the B99 Celebrating 99 years of existence, Bertone's B99 is meant to showcase what a Jaguar 3-Series could look like (and thankfully there's no silly black C-pillar as found on the XJ). While some may disagree with this design's placement in the...


Nissan Esflow Sports Coupe Concept is the Love Child of a Leaf and a 370Z

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 05:59 PM PST

The Electric Zero Emission Sports car is not a new idea. There have been many concepts at many motor shows that have been loosely based on this concept. Although very few are designed featuring a tested and efficient drivetrain that's all ready in a production car. This is where the Esflow concept is unique. The Esflow makes use of the same EV...


Geneva 2011: Sbarro's Evoluzione Shows Lamborghini How It's Done

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 05:29 PM PST

Swiss automobile builder Sbarro, in league with the Espera Sbarro design school, has brought a very interesting concept to the Geneva Motor Show this year: the Evoluzione. The prototype seen here is an eye-popping mix of various themes: it takes Lamborghini's recent efforts at making drivable razors, puts in a spoonful of motorcycle, and then adds...


Geneva 2011: BMW's Vision ConnectedDrive Roadster Concept

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 03:34 PM PST

We now seem to live in a world where it is more important to check Facebook updates and check who's tweeting who than it is to drive. You have seen it, you may have possibly done it and the car industry wants to introduce the fun and productivity of Mobile social networking to our daily drive. It makes actually some sense, why leave all our...


Geneva 2011: EU Toyota Prius+ MPV Gains Two More Seats Over its US Counterpart

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 02:54 PM PST

This week in Geneva Toyota revealed its European-market Prius + MPV, known stateside as the Prius V. Instead of five seats, the Euro Prius + will get seven seats when it debuts in early 2012. Also unlike its USDM counterpart, the Prius + gets a three middle row seats that fold individually (instead of our 60/40 split) and a 50/50 folding third-row...


Renault PricesTandem-Seat Twizy EV at €6,900

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 02:35 PM PST

Renault announced today that its 1+1 tandem-seat electric vehicle will go on sale at the end of 2011 with a starting price of €6,900 (US$9,500), including taxes. The Twizy could be even cheaper to buy in countries where electric cars qualify for incentives. As with the Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Z.E., buyers will lease the battery for a monthly...


VIDEO: SAAB Design Boss Jason Castriota Talks PhoeniX

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:57 PM PST

We've already brought you the news on Saab's PhoeniX concept that's built on the underpinnings of the next 9-3 series and is on display at the Geneva Motor Show, but the Swedes have just released a video with the firm's new Design Director Jason Castriota giving us a tour of the 2+2 coupe. In the video after the break, Castriota explains the...


Toyota Shows Yaris HSD Concept in Geneva, Production Model to Follow in 2012

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 01:16 PM PST

Toyota premiered its first superimini hybrid model based on the next-generation Yaris at the Geneva Motor Show today. The Yaris HSD Concept is essentially a teaser version of the production hybrid model that Toyota will launch in Europe in 2012. In a similar fashion to the Auris HSD before it, the Hybrid Synergy Drive version of the Yaris...


Subaru Showcases its Upcoming RWD Coupe's Platform Enwrapped in a See-Through Plastic Body

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 12:11 PM PST

If you were waiting to see a concept of the Subaru flavored version of the rear-wheel drive Toyota FT-86 at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, tough luck because the Japanese automaker simply displayed the car's chassis in a clear plastic body. Subaru didn't comment on exterior wrap, though there's a good chance that the shape may hint at the styling of...


Geneva 2011: Renault's Sporty Looking R-Space Small MPV Concept

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 11:29 AM PST

Renault is offering us a glimpse of its next generation Scenic with the new R-Space concept model unveiled today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The R-Space is the third concept model after the 2009 DeZir and the Juke-like Captur crossover, which is also on display in Geneva, to showcase the French brand's new design language conceived by Renault's...


Geneva 2011: Ferrari FF's Show-Official Debut [Updated Gallery]

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:43 AM PST

By now we've all heard and read about Ferrari's FF shooting brake GT. With the Geneva International Motor Show under way, there are now some live shots of Maranello's newest stallion. For all the official info and specs feel free to check out our previous posts; after all, you're really here for a recap of the basics and some live shots from the...


Geneva 2011: Jaguar’s Spicy Hot 550HP XKR-S [Updated]

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:39 AM PST

In 2010, Indian-owned British car maker Jaguar introduced the XKR Speed Pack: the fastest XK yet built. Twelve months later and the Big Cat is back in the form of the XKR-S with even more power and a slicker, more track-focused profile. Carscoop has all the pics and details on the brand's 550 hp behemoth. With a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h)...


Mitsubishi Unveils New Concept-Global Small in Geneva, Previews Colt Replacement

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:43 AM PST

The 81st Geneva Motor Show saw Mitsubishi taking the wraps off its new Concept-Global Small vehicle that will essentially lead to a replacement for the firm's Colt supermini. The troubled Japanese automaker said the actual production version will be revealed towards the end of this year, prior to a start of production scheduled for early 2012 at a...


Wiesmann Debuts V8-Powered Spyder Concept at the 2011 Geneva Show

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 08:57 AM PST

German coachbuilder Wiesmann revealed the Spyder, an extremely lightweight two-seater roadster concept, at the Geneva Motor Show today. With a kerb weight of under 1,000 kg (2,679 pounds), the small roadster model is said to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and reach a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph), thanks to a...


Geneva 2011: Etherea Concept Hints at Infiniti's BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 Rival

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 08:17 AM PST

No question, the most significant presence at Infiniti's Geneva Motor Show booth is the brand-new Etherea concept study that provides a first glimpse at an upcoming entry-level model will allow the Japanese brand to compete with the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series. A production version inspired by the Etherea is expected to hit the market by 2014. The...


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