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GenevaThe Geneva Motor Show resumed in 10 automobiles
The Geneva press days are now over so the time has come to resume what happened during those days. One thing is sure, the general feeling prevailing was of the stalemate kind. Notwithstanding certain moves from companies that have us accustomed to sudden reorganizing actions when balance sheets spread havoc …
GenevaThe return of the Microbus alias the Bulli !
When the Volkswagen Bus made its appearance on the market in 1950, its internal code name was T1, for Transporter 1. For the German public, it was known as the Bulli while Americans called it the Microbus. In order not to be left behind, the French baptized it the Combi.
GenevaGeneva Motor Show 2011: A sneak preview of the 2012 Kia Rio !
The Geneva Motor Show had not even started that the people from Kia had already shown their new Rio model. While the current model goes totally unnoticed in the automobile world, this new version is just about to change this paradigm! Aesthetically more attractive, both on the outside and in …
GenevaBMW i3 and i8 : After the « M », there will be the « i »
Going from "M" to "i"... Here is a singular way of going from one extreme to the other! Up until now, BMW engineers had created a sport division and were having a wild time conceiving, developing and commercializing models that were always more performing, always with a definite dynamic behaviour.
GenevaAlfa 4C Concept - Que bella machina !
One of the outstanding stars of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show was this new Alfa Romeo 4C. Fact is, its forms seduced both the public and members of the specialized press. Italians have their way of saying things but in colloquial English one might be tempted to describe the 4C …
GenevaMercedes Benz Introducing C-Class Coupe
Mercedes has chosen Geneva as the location where the iconic German brand will unveil their latest offering that’s sure to be of interest to anyone in the entry-level luxury sports coupe market: The C-Class Coupe. "By extending the C-Class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers," said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, …
GenevaMazda Minagi Concept : The upcoming CX-5 model
The replacement process of actual Mazda models will officially begin this week at the Geneva International Motor Show when the Mazda Minagi Concept will be introduced in a great world premiere. Last year, this Hiroshima constructor shyly presented new structural approaches that were applied to this new vehicle and, eventually …
GenevaAll Wheel Drive Ferrari FF Concept
The Ferrari Four, recently introduced to customers through Internet, will eventually replace the 612 Scaglietti model which first appeared in 2004. Ferrari engineers thought it a good idea to equip this vehicle with an all wheel drive (AWD) system, a first for this rearing horse brand, as well as with …
GenevaLexus Brings More Expensive LFA to Geneva
The Lexus LFA is already a pretty controversial car; carrying a price tag that would put most European exotica to shame, many have pondered the viability of such a vehicle from an otherwise mainstream manufacturer. So, Lexus apparently hopes to make it appear that much more affordable with the introduction …
GenevaMercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe : A fine comeback!
In 2000, Mercedes-Benz added a small three-door hatchback type coupe vehicle to its C-Class offerings. This low-range model has reaped great success in Europe, at least in the months following its introduction, saw an excellent reaction from the Gaulois (French speaking citizens of Canada) here in America and was almost …
GenevaMini Rocketman Concept : Return of a small Mini
High management at the Mini automobile brand have a habit of presenting concept vehicles which generally become standard models, in the following two years. The Rocketman concept is only the official confirmation of a rumour which says that work is presently done on the design and realization of a small …
GenevaAston Martin Virage : A fine comeback
This English firm has offered the Virage sport model between 1989 and 2000. Two versions to choose from, a coupe and a convertible. These vehicles have replaced the Aston Martin V8 and, in 2000, they were replaced by the majestic V12 Vanquish. The 2011 Virage models The new Aston Martin …
GenevaKia to Show Off 2012 Rio
Although Hyundai may be making a few more headlines with their unbridled sales successes of late, another Korean manufacturer is doing quite well without the limelight: Kia. Already populating showrooms with a freshly bolstered lineup of dramatically improved vehicles, Kia will be adding to the current crop with the new …
GenevaCruze-flash! New model to hatch at Geneva…
- Exciting five-door variant of race-bred Chevrolet will make Geneva debut - Sleek coupe-inspired styling accentuates dynamic appeal - On sale in the summer 2011 With both the British and World Touring Car Championship titles in its armoury, the Cruze is already a winner – and at the Geneva Motor …
GenevaLand Rover to Send Off Current Range Rover with Ultimate Edition
In years past, Range Rover had struggled to find their niche. Although fine automobiles in their own right, people grappled with the logic of a practical sports utility with the price tag of a fine sports car, oftentimes maligning the complex truck’s extensive systems as unreliable and calling into question …
GenevaAudi presents A3 Concept in Geneva
Audi will present an attractive technological concept car based on the coming generation of the Audi A3 at the 81st International Geneva Motor Show in early March 2011. The four-seater notchback sedan offers a glimpse of the future expansion of the A3 family. The sporty yet elegant design of the …
GenevaInfiniti Releases Images of Concept Car for Geneva Motor Show
Infiniti today releases the first images of its concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called ETHEREA, it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look. The pictures show an evolving Infiniti identity along with a profile distinctly different from anything currently …
GenevaKia sketches out future with ‘stand-out’ newcomer
- Kia reveals first design sketches of stylish next generation Picanto city car - Newcomer brings confidence, solidity and maturity to the A-segment - Production vehicle to be unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show Kia Motors Corporation has today released the first official design sketches of the next generation Picanto …

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