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| Review: Geneva Roth Ventures | | 2008-06-30 21:01:15 | | If you keep yourself updated with the latest trends in business setup, you would probably know that hiring third party consultants to keep the business at the peak of its game is not something uncommon nowadays.
The site that I'm going to talk about, Geneva Roth Ventures (GRV) is one of those company that focus on business solutions. Apart from offering call center support with the highly | | By: My Money Talk | | |
| | Geneva Roth Ventures | | 2008-06-26 09:48:58 | | As I’ve always inculcated here in my blog, the use of Internet as a medium has really did a drastic impact in our society and globally connects every people. Learned that there are several people...
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| | New Saab 9-5 set for Geneva next March | | 2008-05-24 07:45:00 | | Originally predicted to be shown at the Paris Motor Show in October of this year, the 2010 Saab 9-5 won't actually debut until the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March of next year.While details of the new car are vague, we do know that it is based on GM's Epsilon II platform (unlike the new 9-3, now rumored to be downsized) and that the styling is expected to follow cues from the Saab Aero-X. Back in November 2006, we called the current Saab 9-5 an octogenarian. In today's current automotive industry, the 9-5 has reached centenarian status. The replacement can't come soon enough.[Source: Trollhattansaab] | | By: Car News | | |
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| Seat Bocanegra at 2008 Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-05-14 20:42:42 | | SEAT Bocanegra is a super mini concept car, built by the Spanish automaker ‘SEAT’. It was presented during the first press day at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The Bocanegra will replace Seat Ibiza in its car production lineup. It is expected to be in full production version to be released this May in Madrid. Bocanegra literally means ' the black mouth'.It has a powerful and economical 1.4 twin-turbo engine with TSI technology, which is accompanied by a seven-speed DSG gearbox. Coupling this h | | By: Stuart's Automobile Blog | | |
| | 2008 Geneva Auto Show: Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermes | | 2008-04-18 06:15:00 | | This exceptional model – Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermes – is priced at 1.55 million euros (not including tax).PRESS RELEASEEmile Hermes and Ettore Bugatti1956 saw the last Molsheim-built Bugatti pass through the factory gates of the famous Alsatian car manufacturer. Fifty years later, in the spring of 2006, the first of the new generation of Molsheim Bugattis, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, was delivered to its owner.Ettore Bugatti and Émile Hermès met in the 1920s, when Ettore ordered a bespoke suitcase for his first Bugatti Royale. Almost eighty years later, at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Élégance, representatives of Bugatti and Hermès met again. And this encounter turned out to be the beginning of a new collaboration between the two houses.The revival of this relationship may initially appear surprising, as the association between the renowned luxury house and the legendary car manufacturer in today's automotive context would not immediately spring to mind. It confirms that h | | By: Car News | | |
| | Wiesmann Plans MF4 and MF5 Cabriolet to debut in 2009 Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-04-06 02:57:00 | | The eccentric German specialty marque Wiesmann has told GTSpirit.com during a factory visit that they plan to reveal roadster versions of their GT MF4 and GT MF5 cars at next year's Geneva Motor Show.Until then, the only Wiesmann roadster is their popular GT MF3. The MF3 Roadster is powered by BMW's 3.2 liter inline 6 engine putting 343 horses to the road. The Wiesmann GT MF4 takes power one step further with BMW's 4.8 liter V8 engine producing 367 hp while the new top-of-the-range Wiesmann GT MF5 is powered by BMW's 507 hp 5.0 liter V10 engine.Of course the introduction of the two more powerful Wiesmann roadsters will not effect the GT MF3 Roadster production. All three roadster will be produced side-by-side.Finally, some bad news for the US since Wiesmann cars will not be sold across the pond anytime in the near future. This is due to the bad exchange rate, and high costs of having Wiesmann cars tested, adjusted and approved for US roads. | | By: Autoshows | | |
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| Artega GT Intro 2008 Model at Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-17 12:43:00 | | Artega‘s GT Intro 2008 has come out in Geneva with a few special enhancements over its normal GT model these fittings are quite a number on the list, so we’ll touch on just a few. These include two distinct colours of Vanilla Yellow and Deep Sea Blue, the latter seen in these fine pictures.Artega has chosen to go classical with the Intro 2008 models, especially inside where things may appear basic, but are beneath the surface quite sophisticated.Forged lightweight wheels roll in Michelin tyres measuring 8“ x 19“ by the front side with 235/35 ZR 19 tyres and 10.5“ x 19“ at the back with 305/30 ZR 19 tyres.Driver assistance is standard with ABS, however, the traction control system will only kick in in the spring of 2009. Artega GT works with a 3.6-litre V6 that does 220kW on the dyno using a 6-speed direct transmission gearbox to achieve its 0 – 100km/h time of under 5 seconds. It will only run out of breath at 270km/h. All 99 examples of this car are priced at €79,790/ | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Audi A4 DTM Sport Car on Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-14 09:22:00 | | To make a championship winning car even better – the Audi Sport engineers and technicians faced this delicate task when the job of developing the DTM race version of the new Audi A4 arose.From the visual aspect they certainly succeeded: The new A4 DTM, which was publicly unveiled for the first time at the Motor Show in Geneva, spontaneously appears even more dynamic than the successful predecessor model with which Mattias Ekström won the DTM title last year.The fourth-generation Audi A4 DTM, which bears the project name "R14" internally at Audi Sport, is also futuristic from the technical aspect. With the help of state-of-the-art CFD calculations (Computational Fluid Dynamics) particular attention was paid to the air flow running around and through the car."In doing so we completed what we had already started last year with the R13," explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. "We are convinced that we have achieved the most logical optimisation of the aerodynamics allowed | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2008 Geneva Auto Show: Kia Soul Diva & Burner & Searcher | | 2008-03-14 08:01:00 | | Kia's European design team created the Soul Diva, the Soul Burner and the Soul Searcher specifically for the 2008 Geneva Auto Show.The final production version of the Soul is scheduled to make its world debut this fall at the Paris auto show and will go on sale in various markets, including North America shortly after that.The Kia Soul Diva is aimed at young, style-conscious females. Highlighted by a full-length tinted glass panoramic roof, the Soul Diva is upholstered in glossy black imitation leather with quilted stitching. The cabin features deep-pile carpet and has been designed to provide the feel of a lounge.The Soul Burner is strictly a youth-mobile, finished in black satin with dragon tattoos. Exterior details include LED driving lights and twin vertical exhaust pipes.Inside, the cabin gets four individual sport seats and is trimmed in deep black and matte red.The Soul Searcher aims to exude an air of Korean culture, as well as calm and tranquility, with its aged-leather finish | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | Pininfarina Sintesi at Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-13 09:30:36 | | Italian coachbuilder and design house Pininfarina showed another stunning concept at Geneva Motor Show to follow the 2005 Maserati Birdcage and 2004 Nido. The 2008 Sintesi is strictly an ‘ideas concept’ imagining a future vehicle that can communicate with other cars to avoid traffic and accidents...
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| | Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 of Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-11 11:23:00 | | After lots of rumors and teasers pics of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 ahead of the Geneva Motor Show 2008, now, the official pics and details is published to the worldwide.Making its worldwide premiere in Geneva Auto Show 2008, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-r features a series of styling and mechanical updates including a more powerful V10 engine.Design-wise, the all-wheel-drive coupe from Sant’Agata stands out thanks to the more aggressively styled front and rear-ends that give the Gallardo LP560-4 a menacing new look.With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it delivers clearly improved performance and dynamics. In parallel, its innovative design takes the classic lines unique to the Lamborghini brand one step further. Powerful elegance has never been so defined before.The Gallardo LP560-4 is the successor of the most successful Lamborghini | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Geneva 08: More on SsangYong’s hybrid system | | 2008-03-11 07:13:32 | | Click for high-res galleryMost of our readers might not know SsangYong except that one of its models, the SUT, is used as the basis of the Phoenix Motorcars electric vehicles. Well, SsangYong has released more information about their new hybrid powertrain. During the Geneva Motor Show, the Korean marque didn't show a complete car but a model of the powertrain, which could be added to their current lineup of diesel engines (some of Mercedes origin). The pack meets the Euro IV norms and adds 30 kW (40 HP) to a standard diesel powertrain. The electric part of the powertrain uses a 340 V battery which is mated to a mild hybrid system that allows the engine to shut off at stops and supply power when accelerating. SsangYong announced that fuel savings will be around 25 percent, with a NOx reduction of 10 percent. When will all this be available? SsangYong said 2010.[Source: Autoblog en español] | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Tata's Nano at Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-10 17:18:15 | | Let's be very politically incorrect: millions of Indians will get one very cute family car, and the world will get more pollution, more CO2 emissions, more demand for fossil fuels. And don't forget that when the catalytic converter fails and it's not replaced, emissions will increase fivefold.Blogging in Luxembourg. In engrish. | | By: :u:b:i:k:u:o: | | |
| | 2009 Volvo XC60 Debut of Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-10 11:00:00 | | The 2009 Volov XC60 had been officially revealed ahead of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in 20th Feb, 2008. Volvo has released the first photos of one of this year's most anticipated new car launches - the all-new 2009 Volvo XC60."This is not only the safest Volvo ever - it's also the most stunning," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp. The new XC60 makes its world premier at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4. The first cars will reach dealers in Europe in fall 2008 with the U.S. launch following shortly thereafter; the first quarter of 2009.Volvos' new XC60 crossover steps boldly into what is the motoring world's toughest and fastest-growing segment - the "Small Premium Utility." It blends a dynamic mix of two styles. Down below, the unmistakeable, immensely capable XC pumps its muscles. Up top, the daring lines create the elegant, sporty charisma of a coupe."This car is charged with more emotive form and more energy than any other Volvo," says Volvo Cars Design Director Steve Ma | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: production Ford Kuga | | 2008-03-10 07:53:00 | | Kinetic design has been swallowing Ford of Europe's product range whole, and took a big bite at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Alongside the new Fiesta, Ford showed off the production version of the all-new Kuga crossover. Previewed by the concept unveiled at the last Frankfurt show and drawing on styling cues from the Iosis X show car, the Kuga is based on the same platform as the slicker Focus they get overseas.Although the Kuga is admittedly one more European model that Ford won't offer in its home market, we're not short of Ford crossovers to choose from over here, so we'll let the Europeans have this one. (Just give us the Focus RS and we'll be happy.) But to see what we're missing, check out our gallery of images from the Geneva show floor by clicking on the thumbnails below. Unfortunately, although we're sure the Kuga rolled off its turntable at night after we were gone and duked it out with the Renault Koleos for market share, we couldn't prove it. | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: updated Alfa Romeo 159 | | 2008-03-10 07:47:00 | | We had plenty of reason to frequent the Alfa Romeo pavilion at this year's Geneva Motor show. After the unveiling of the production 8C Spider along with the updated Brera and Spider came the revisions to the 159 sedan and Sportwagon.Like its two-door counterparts, the changes to the 159 consist of a few small updates that don't interfere with the model's stunning lines. Better ergonomics and new electronics update the interior, while weight reduction where the car meets the road should help the car's driving dynamics slightly. Most importantly, however, the tweaks which Alfa Romeo announced for the 159 range gave us and our cameras another reason, as if we needed one, to get reacquainted with one of our favorite European sports sedans and wagons. To see the product of our emotional reunion, click on the thumbnails below and jump to our high-resolution image gallery. | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Ferrari One-to-One personalization program | | 2008-03-10 07:45:00 | | Show-stopping new production cars and concepts were not lacking in Geneva this year. There were so many, in fact, that we struggled to take it all in. Yet while Ferrari didn't have any new models to show us, somehow we couldn't help but slow down in front of its booth as we rushed from press conference to press conference. Maybe it was the classic Daytona sitting next to the 612 Scaglietti bathed in soft light, or maybe the pair of lookers standing next to them. Guess we'll never know, but you can feast your eyes on all the sexy models in the gallery below.What Ferrari did unveil at the Swiss show, however, was a new customization program. Called One-to-One, the program takes the catalog of options under the existing Carrozzeria Scaglietti Programme a step further. A customization studio is being built at the factory in Maranello where clients can hand-pick a wide variety of options from leather swatches to brake calipers and everything in between. The program is being launched on the | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Fioravanti Hidra Concept | | 2008-03-09 23:37:00 | | This design is a progression of the Fioravanti Thalia design presented last year in Geneva, differing mostly in its rear aspect where it has a lower roof line. The overall theme is of a svelte coupesque estate with similar dimensions to the Pininfarina Sinseti also debuting in Geneva. In typical Fioravanti fashion, the car showcases a new functional design solution and has a delicate design language quite different to the zeitgeist of today.Designed by Matteo Fioravanti, the core motif of the de | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Rinspeed Squba Concept | | 2008-03-09 23:36:00 | | Taking inspiration from James Bond's 1977 film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me', Swiss dream car maker Rinspeed unveiled its amphibious prototype: the Squba. Able to drive autonomously thanks to Ibeo LUX laser scanners, the submersible concept is also able to dive to depths of ten meters, all while sourcing power from ithium-ion batteries. CDN sat down for an exclusive interview with Frank Rinderknecht, CEO of Rinspeed, who shed some light on the car: "It's a new package of technology," Rinderknecht sai | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Dacia Sandero | | 2008-03-09 23:34:00 | | The Sandero is a second key model for the Romanian-built Dacia line-up, following the amazing sales success of the Logan in the European sales charts. Based on the same LO platform as the Logan sedan, the Sandero sports a new five-door hatchback bodystyle that is 40mm shorter in wheelbase and 200mm shorter in length than the Logan, despite sharing 70 percent of the core components.The flat sides are relieved by a crescent-shaped feature line that, like the Renault Modus, appears somewhat whimsic | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 PSA/Fiat Utility | | 2008-03-09 23:30:00 | | This was the debut of one new design, but five new vehicles: the Citroen Berlingo MPV and Nemo van, Peugeot Partner MPV and Bipper van, and Fiat Fiorino - with the Fiat Doblo presumably set to follow soon. PSA and Fiat have partnered here, as they have done with their two ranges of larger commercial vehicles, to produce their second generation utility MPVs and vans that compete in Europe with the class defining, and also now second generation, Renault Kangoo.Most of the design work was carried o | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Zagato Bentley GTZ Concept | | 2008-03-09 23:27:00 | | Based on a Continental GT Speed and using the same mechanicals, the Bentley GTZ is Zagato Atelier's take on the luxury GT. The design employs a series of very pronounced feature lines to differentiate it from its more common cousin, and a rear end that is fittingly appropriate of an extravagant cruiser.From the front, the bespoke hood features airvents cut into the side to help the large V12 breathe, while the defining Bentley headlamps have been retained. The imposing grille has also been ampli | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Hyundai HED-5 Concept | | 2008-03-09 23:25:00 | | Hyundai's HED-5 ‘i-Mode' six-seat MPV appears much larger in person and features certain polarizing features, which seem to mix three concepts into one. Convex and concave surfaces combine with a wedged side profile and a rounded front and rear, to give the appearance of a bow under pressure. But one of the most intriguing aspects are the negatively arching 'A and a half'-pillar and C-pillars, emphasized by almond shaped quarter-lights. There seems to be a conscious attempt not to follow usual | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: IED Maserati Chicane Concept | | 2008-03-09 23:21:00 | | This is the fifth year of showing a concept model from the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin. This latest - the Maserati Chicane - is a very competent piece of work, displaying a degree of professionalism that wouldn't disgrace many OEM stands, yet the concept car was designed by two students of the 5th RSP Master in Transportation Design, Dmytro Zyubyairov and Oscar Palladino.In essence, the Chicane is a rebodied Alfa Romeo 8C with a 2+2 layout. At 4400mm, it's 400mm shorter than a Gran | | By: My Blog | | |
| | 2009 Ford Kuga Production on Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-09 11:32:00 | | The 2009 Ford Kuga Crossover had been previewed to go to market this Spring before as the 2009 Kuga model, now, the really production of the 2009 Ford Kuga reveals at the on-going 2008 Geneva Motor Show.The Kuga was first seen as the Iosis X concept during the 2006 Paris auto show and again as a near-production-ready concept last September in Frankfurt Motor Show 2007.Based on Ford’s C-car architecture, the 2009 Ford Kuga will come with both front wheel drive and all wheel drive, while safety and handling are improved with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with combined Anti Rollover Mitigation (ARM), and ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).When sales will start, the 2009 Ford Kuga will be available with only one engine, a 136 hp 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi mated to a six-speed manual transmission and with an estimated fuel consumption of 6.3 and 6.4 liters per 100 km.But to see what we're missing, check out our gallery of images from the Geneva show floor by clicking on | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Lexus LF-A roadster at Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-09 08:16:34 | | In global unveil terms, the Lexus stand had nothing new. The LF-A roadster concept first revealed at the 2008 Detroit show two months ago took centre stage for its European debut, flanked by the IS-F and various big hybrids from the GS450h to the LS600h L… oh and a groovy cut-away version of the...
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| | Geneva 2008: Japanese ambition, the K07 Spyder | | 2008-03-08 05:03:40 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show, Japan
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When we make the trek to Switzerland each year, there always seems to be one particular car that stands out. It’s generally something unexpected from an independent automaker far removed from the spotlight. This year, tucked away [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | New 2008 - 2009 Concept Cars - New Concept Cars Geneva Auto Show - Future Concept Cars YouTube Video | | 2008-03-08 00:18:00 | | New 2008 - 2009 Concept Cars - New Concept Cars Geneva Auto Show - Future Concept Cars YouTube Videohttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.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 | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | 2008 Geneva Motor Show:IED Maserati Chicane Concept | | 2008-03-07 10:15:28 | | The design students at Italy-based Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) are coming back to Geneva, with a Maserati-inspired concept. Dubbed the Maserati Chicane, the full-scale model represents a 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe, with a front-mounted V-8 engine. The concept is said to be smaller than the current production Maserati Gran Turismo, and is designed [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | 2009 Audi A4 Avant of 2008 Geneva | | 2008-03-07 08:15:00 | | After showing off the new-for-2009 A4 in Frankfurt, Audi has finally released the details about for its A4 Avant prior to its debut in 2008 Geneva Motor Show start yesterday, with the first U.S. deliveries to begin this fall.Attractive design, spacious and well thought-out luggage space Sporty technology layout and dynamic driving performance New generation of engines with higher performance and lower fuel consumptionDynamic, elegant, and emotional; with the A4 sedan, Audi has already advanced into a new dimension. In a few weeks, the A4 Avant will follow: The most successful premium station wagon of its class offers, along with excellent drivability and uncompromising quality, a higher utility value for sports and recreation. This vehicle combines elegance and intelligent functionality.The Audi A4 Avant is extending its lead. Based on the same technology layout as the sedan, the newly developed five-link front axle has been shifted farther forward.This ensures that the axle loads are | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Renault Koleos clocks in for work | | 2008-03-07 06:10:00 | | Renault pulled out all the stops for this year's Geneva Motor Show, taking the wraps off the swoopy Megane Coupe concept, as well as debuting the Twingo Renaultsport, Laguna GT and this, the Koleos crossover. Although closely based on mechanicals borrowed from sister-company Nissan, the Koleos is far more of a complete project than that other pair of French sport-utes from archrival PSA Peugeot-Citroen.The Koleos shared center stage with the Megane Coupe this week, outlining how important the new model is to Renault. This is its first proper foray into the sport-ute segment, finally surrendering when the French automaker realized the crossover craze would not be subsiding any time soon. When you can't beat 'em, join 'em, the saying goes, but push come to snooty shove, Renault actually appears to have done a decent job. | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser | | 2008-03-06 20:12:00 | | Toyota showed the Urban Cruiser concept at Geneva in 2006, but that time the car was clearly an SUV crossover. The new production Urban Cruiser debuting in Geneva this week has hints of SUV in its DNA, but is essentially a slightly tall and boxy small hatchback. This is because it is very closely based on the recently-announced Ist for the Japanese-market, a car identical to the US-market Scion Xd. The differences appear to be only in the front and rear bumpers which are black at their bases to | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Volvo XC60 | | 2008-03-06 20:10:00 | | Previewed as a concept in Detroit 2007, the XC60 is Volvo's bid to compete with compact SUVs such as the BMW X3 and Land-Rover Freelander. More sculptural than the XC90, the new XC60 is the first full project overseen by Design Director Steve Mattin and very much reflects his taste in design, according to former colleagues from Mercedes. The front face features the new bolder look that Mattin will introduce across the range. This comprises a 6-sided grille with satin silver frame, black egg-crat | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Magna Steyr Mila Alpin Concept | | 2008-03-06 20:02:00 | | Remember the Steyr Pinzgauer of the late 1960s? The Mila Alpin is a reinterpretation of that simple 4x4 vehicle and takes the idea for its styling and color scheme from the mountain rock and ice of the Alps. The car is split into two halves: the lower part is hard-edged and geometric and finished in rock gray. A low center of gravity was achieved by positioning the three-cylinder, 1000cc engine beneath one of the rear seats, hence the 3+1 seating arrangement. A CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) hybri | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Lancia Delta | | 2008-03-06 19:54:00 | | This is an important new car for Lancia, as the brand has been limping for several years now with a odd range comprising of the small Ypsilon and Musa and the larger Thesis sedan and Phedra MPV. Based very closely on the Fiat Bravo launched last year, and previewed by the near identical show car at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, the Delta is a new lower-medium hatchback.The first impression of the car is that it is large and, specifically, long. This is in part because it is indeed slightly longe | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Honda F1 RA300 and RA108 at Geneva | | 2008-03-06 12:32:37 | | Here’s something I didn’t expect to see on a stand at this years Geneva Motor Show, not one but TWO Honda F1 cars, and even cooler, one of them is from 1967!
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| | 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Audi R8 TDI Le Mans detonated emotions | | 2008-03-06 10:40:00 | | Audi invades world markets for its powerful diesel car perventsami. Yesterday at the motor show showed 500 - a strong SUV Q7 TDI, now just a matter of a bomb - the exclusive supercar Audi R8 TDI Le Mans, where power is a "machine" still the same 500 - a strong-V12 diesel.The series has not yet been scheduled, although the same razgovorchiki went and presented in Detroit concept Q7 TDI, which premieres after staggering, it was decided to abandon a novelty to the serial stream. And now all officially - Series.In turn, presented "an ultimatum" Audi R8 TDI Le Mans is nothing more than the recently submitted R8 V12 TDI, just in a specific bright red varnishing and small additions in the cockpit.The engine - "dvenadtsatigorshkovy" volume of six litres, bringing to 500 horsepower weight and maximum torque of 1000 Nm. Acceleration up to hundreds done in just 4.2 seconds, "maksimalka" splashes of all 300 km / h. The power transfer is carried out through six mechanics DSG to complete drive syste | | By: Audi Blog. News and Reviews | | |
| | 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Audi Q7 V12 TDI | | 2008-03-06 10:35:00 | | 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Audi Q7 V12 TDIAudi officially revealed in Geneva on a new masthead SUV of all time - 500 - a strong Q7 TDI V12 Quattro, which start selling on the European markets in autumn. As in its predpremere - Audi Q7 TDI Concept, a new "diesel" is equipped with 500 - a strong 6.0 - litre Common Rail-diesel V12-unit, which brings in all scales splashes 1000 Nm maximum torque. The power transfer is through boxes at the machine drive system complete with a sports-block differential where traction is on the distribution formula 40/60 - 40% of the front axle and 60% on the back. Switching speeds may exercise by simple way - Külhan handle, as well as through the alternative - "petals" on the steering wheel. Acceleration up to hundreds - of 5.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km / h (limiter). The average flow rate - 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres.Apart from the "siloviki", unique in the Q7 can also noted a flying sta | | By: Audi Blog. News and Reviews | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Skoda Superb | | 2008-03-06 08:22:00 | | This second-generation Superb is based on a mildly-lengthened VW Passat platform, with transverse rather than longitudinal engines as before. Walking around the car, there's a slight mixture of character together with odd reminders of several other cars. The front end is quite powerful and classy: the grille is sharper and more strongly defined than other Skodas, with a new six-sided grille outline, vertical grille bars and ends that wrap over into a new surface on either side, not unlike the ne | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Kia Soul Concept | | 2008-03-06 08:21:00 | | The Kia Soul concept was presented nearly two years ago in Seoul. But this new Soul concept car in Geneva is a production preview concept car which closely follows the design theme of its predecessor namesake.The car is half way between a Kia C'eed and a Kia Sportage - a unique vehicle typology closest in concept to the Suzuki SX4 / Fiat Sedici and the Skoda Yeti concept from 2005(?). The Soul is reminiscent of the Skoda Roomster as well, in its rear three quarter aspect with its upright tailgat | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Italdesign Quaranta Concept | | 2008-03-06 08:18:00 | | The Quaranta is an environment-friendly, 4WD super sports-car which celebrates 40 years since the founding of Italdesign. Using a Toyota Hybrid Synergy drivetrain, the design clearly references the 1968 Bizzarinni Manta, one the first projects undertaken by Italdesign, which was also featured on the stand, freshly repainted in its wonderful original turquoise color. The continuous '1 line' profile is enhanced by a simple graphic treatment where the glass extends from nose to tail and features em | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Opel Meriva Concept | | 2008-03-06 08:14:00 | | This is a concept car preview of the forthcoming production Meriva, which, like its predecessor, is based on a mix of Corsa and Astra underpinnings. As a compact MPV, the Meriva will fit into the Opel range below the seven-seat Zafira. But it has grown approximately 200mm over its predecessor to compete with the five-seat junior MPVs in Europe, such as the Ford C-Max and the Citroen Picasso.Beyond the more substantial proportions of the car, one of the most significant design features is the ‘ | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Ken Okuyama K.07 Concept | | 2008-03-06 08:11:00 | | This was the biggest surprise of the show. Ken Okuyama, one of the industry's more prolific designers having held senior positions at GM, Porsche, Pininfarina and Art Center College of Design, announced a new car company producing his new sports car: the K.O7.Taking inspiration from the Lotus Super Seven, the minimalist K.O7 is conceptually closest to the Ariel Atom and the KTM X-Bow; with its transverse mid-mounted four-cylinder engine, ‘cycle wing' fenders separate to the main car body and n | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Weak in the knees for the Artega GT Intro 2008 Edition | | 2008-03-05 23:03:39 | | Filed under: Coupes, Geneva Motor Show, Euro
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What started as an innocent crush last year in Geneva and blossomed into a budding romance in Frankfurt, has finally turned into a full-blown obsession. Our first introduction to the Artega GT proved love isn’t blind, particular when [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Mansory displays a few supercar transformations | | 2008-03-05 22:03:01 | | Filed under: Aftermarket, Geneva Motor Show, Supercars, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari
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OK, we’ve seen some of their previous work so we probably shouldn’t have expected much more this time around, but when we heard that Mansory had gotten its hands on an SLR and a Ferrari 599 GTB, we certainly hoped that it [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Rinspeed sQuba, submergible absurdity | | 2008-03-05 21:03:46 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Etc.
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While the Geneva Motor Show provides its own brand of ridiculousness, the Rinspeed crew takes the cake in Switzerland. We’ve already seen the pics, the prosperously pompous video and have attempted to rationalize the Rinspeed sQuba concept, but [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Twingo Renault Sport so cute you might want two or three | | 2008-03-05 20:03:43 | | Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Hatchbacks, Renault
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This is another in a long line of European cars we just can’t buy in the States, but that we’d give our left lug nuts to drive on a daily basis. The recently unveiled Twingo Renault Sport joins a [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Sbarro Pendolauto leaning motorcycle | | 2008-03-05 20:03:43 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Motorcycles
Last October, when Yamaha showed off its Tesseract concept, we had trouble deciding how to classify the vehicle other than as extremely awesome. We are left scratching our heads yet again as Swiss automobile and motorcycle customizing company Sbarro unleashes its Pendolauto concept. Like the Tesseract, the Pendolauto [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Geneva 2008: Toyota iQ | | 2008-03-05 17:20:00 | | The finished version of Toyota’s new iQ city car has just been launched here at the Geneva motor show. And it's barely changed from the clever, cute concept that we were introduced to in Frankfurt last year.The iQ is the ‘world’s smallest four-seater car’, boasts its maker, measuring just 2985mm in length. To achieve such tight packaging, Toyota’s engineers have come up with a clever cabin system that allows three adults and one child to sit in comfort, despite the iQ’s diminutive, almost Smart car dimensions.They’ve also miniaturised components like the air conditioning; developed a flat under floor fuel tank; come up with a new differential that allows the iQ to have short front overhangs, and slimmed down the dashboard and seats. You can read in more detail about the iQ’s packaging on Hilton Holloway’s Geneva blog.Introducing the assembled global media to the iQ, Andrea Formica, Vice-President of Toyota Europe said it was the most “major milestone” in Toyota’ | | By: Toyota Cars News | | |
| | Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bows In Geneva | | 2008-03-05 16:02:01 | | 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, [...]
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| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009Toyota iQ | | 2008-03-05 09:10:00 | | Previewed last year as a concept, the iQ debuts here as a new entry model for Toyota that incorporates a 3+1 seating layout with a new compact size of just 3 meters - 410mm less than an Aygo and similar in length to the Smart ForTwo. Compared to the concept, the styling is more orthodox: gone are the sharp triangular lamps but the character lines at front and rear still exist, albeit in diluted form. One line from the A-pillar sweeps inwards across the lamp onto the short, stubby hood, while a c | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Ford Fiesta | | 2008-03-05 09:08:00 | | We've seen the Verve concept in Frankfurt when Martin Smith told us that this was very close to what we should expect for the new Fiesta. And he was right. This new production design is 25mm taller and differs only in detail to the Verve. And, just as the Verve was presented in a strident violet hue, the two Fiestas displayed in Geneva were in equally big statement colors: 'Squeeze' acid green, and 'Hot Magenta'!Smith took us around the car, highlighting the 'linen' finish to the slush molded IP | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Pininfarina Sintesi Concept | | 2008-03-05 09:06:00 | | Design Director Lowie Vermeersch said to us: "We like cars that are long and low". And the Sintesi is just that. At 4800mm long, it is slightly shorter than a Mercedes-Benz E-class, but at 1280mm it is slightly lower than a Porsche 911. The reason for this is not simply that the Pininfarina design team love long low cars, but because the design is based on 'liquid packaging' - which essentially means that the core technical elements may be separated and positioned all over the car.The Sintesi ha | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept | | 2008-03-05 09:04:00 | | Saab first showed a 9-X concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2001, a sports estate car that introduced new Saab design themes. It was also the first new Saab designed under then recently-appointed Director of Design, Michael Mauer. The 9-X launched at Geneva yesterday shares its namesake's estate sports car conceptual design, but is GM Europe Design center's take on what a lower-medium Saab should be (using the 'Delta' platform in GM speak; as per the Opel Astra) .Like the Saab 9-4X shown in D | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Koenigsegg unleashes the Edition | | 2008-03-05 08:40:48 | | We were all set to go shoot the Koenigsegg CCX and CCXR Edition cars in their exotic black and red kit, but what we found instead was this carbon fiber goddess. There’s nothing quite like a raw carbon fiber finish to make the visceral reaction to driving a supercar more palpable. Still, we would [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Volvo XC60 softroads in style | | 2008-03-05 08:39:12 | | Volvo’s entrance into the ever-expanding crossover segment was finally revealed here in Geneva when the wraps were pulled off the new XC60. The swoopy, Swedish cute ‘ute will make its way Stateside later this year powered by the turbocharged T6, producing 281 hp and coming standard with all-wheel-drive and Volvo’s extensive safety features. Aside [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | Spyker C8 Aileron on Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-05 08:39:00 | | The 2008 Geneva Auto Show cars report: the Spyker V8 powered C8 Aileron Grand Tourer is justing revealed at this year Geneva Motor Show as a new 2009 model.The Spyker C8 Aileron coupe has an aluminium body clad around an all aluminium space-frame chassis. The bodywork from the front draws heavily from Spyker’s aero heritage as some of the intakes would not look out of place on an Airbus A320.Squint a little from the rear and you would be forgiven that you were looking at a TVR Tuscan, overall though it’s undeniably interesting.A wider track and a 10cm longer wheelbase gives the Spyker an almost square footprint. Making that footprint are immense 19-inch BF Goodrich tyres which are wrapped around turbine style (the aero heritage again) 10 spoke bladed alloys.Just hidden behind these alloys are substantial AP racing brakes which can be optioned up to Carbon/Ceramic specification. Double wishbone suspension features both front and rear.An Audi sourced 4.2L 5 valve per cylinder V8 chur | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 on Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-05 08:37:53 | | The Gallardo LP560-4. The 560 stands for the 560ps (552bhp) that’s come courtesy of the all-new 5.2-litre V10 engine (previously 5.0-litre and 520bhp – and 20kg heavier), the 4 relates to the four-wheel drive system that usually splits torque 30/70 front-to-rear.
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| | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Lotus adds Europa SE for 2008 | | 2008-03-05 08:08:00 | | As we reported earlier, Lotus has a new range of Europas for 2008, at least in their eponymous market. Still not coming to the States as far as we've heard, but with the "Eagle" already soaring, we think we can wait. Not that the Europa is a bad car, but the new model should be even better. Until the Eagle lands, however, the European market still has the perfectly adequate Europa and a new Europa SE. The Europa SE is here in Geneva and it has some spiffy new wheels, 17-inch in front, 18-inch out back. It's painted in a sort of monochrome fashion that makes us think of the '80s for some reason too. There's also a real (for Lotus at least) interior that is swathed in leather. The idea was to make it a bit more comfortable for the few people who are thinking of purchasing one. The car's 2.0L turbo four remains basically the same, but here it's tuned to 225 hp and 221 lb.-ft. of torque. Expect a 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and a top end of 143. While the new entry level Europa will start at | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Land Rover LRX is back... in black | | 2008-03-05 07:52:00 | | Segments keep blending and niches keep growing. We don't complain, though, when the results are as stunning as the LRX concept. Land Rover brought a second version of the show car to Geneva in a sharp new black-and-silver paintjob that would be our first choice for arriving at the Academy Awards if they were held on the moon. Hopefully the LRX is less pie-in-the-sky than that, though, because we want one. Or two.As sinisterly handsome as the carbon LRX looks from afar, the devil is in the details, which include such subtle modern touches as brushed-aluminum badging, grille, roof, vents and the like. And we like. Check out the images in the gallery below to see for yourself, and the details in our previous post. | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | | Geneva 2008: Lancia unveils new Delta | | 2008-03-05 05:48:50 | | With Maserati returning to profitability, Alfa Romeo continuously unveiling the most masterful of automotive creations, Ferrari back to winning world championships, Fiat rising like a phoenix from the proverbial ashes, and even Abarth coming into its own, Lancia remains the last member of the Fiat family in need of rejuvenation. But the quirky auto marque took a giant leap today in Geneva with the unveiling of the new Delta. Based on a modified Fiat Bravo platform and previewed by the Delta HPE concept of Paris 2006, the new Lancia Delta wasn’t just the focus of Lancia’s presence at the closest major auto show to its home market, it was all they brought. And they brought five of ‘em, making a dramatic, (literally) fully orchestrated debut on the Geneva show floor. The styling may be a love or hate it affair, but it has been irrefutably well executed in a classy package that is sure to win hearts. Exactly how many remains to be seen, as Lancia pins its hopes for reju | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano by Mansory at Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-05 02:08:00 | | Geneva is piling on the glitz at this years 2008 motorshow. Not to be outdone by the automotive giants of this world, smaller bespoke coachbuilders and tuners are also vying for the spotlight.Conducting what most would think as the impossible, Mansory have long been famed for taking the most prestigious brands in the industry and making them even more prestigious. Marques such as Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce have often received the Mansory treatment. However, this time the Bavarian customiser has turned its attention to the prancing horse from Maranello. Using the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano as a base is always going to give you a big advantage from the start.In summary, Mansory have included some lightweight carbon fibre body panels, modified the interior with an exotic birds hide and more importantly tweaked the engine to make what they call the “Mansory Stallone”.The carbon fibre modifications are mainly reserved for the downforce enhancing body kit which comprises of a new | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | "Woody" Cars At Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-05 02:04:00 | | Castagna Milano will show three models at the Geneva Auto Show this march, including the Rolls-Royce coupe you seen recently. The other vehicles feature a wood exterior, and are known as woodys.Based on the Fiat 500, the WoodyWagon features wood inserts on the sides and rear which create a retro feel. The rear door has been replaced with a new unit that increases load capacity to 440 dm.Mini Clubman models can be outfitted with the Passion Kit Woody. Like custom made furniture, owners will be able to select the type of wood they will have applied to their car. If wood doesn’t float your boat, the company also offers more modern material choices such as carbon fiber.Press Release”Dream factory” Genéve 2008In the 2008 our claim will be as in the past “Dream factory”. This definition has been dedicated to Castagna in 1932 by a journalist during a visit in the factory of via Montevideo. In a single day event our Atelier will present its latest creations and projects to its inter | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: Renault Megane Coupe Concept | | 2008-03-04 06:28:00 | | The 2008 Geneva expo is just a few hours old but Renault has already stolen the show with this – the Megane Coupe Concept.Previewing the all-new family car range, which arrives in the UK later this year, it’s a stunning sports car that truly follows in the footsteps of the recently revealed Laguna Coupe.Constructed almost entirely from carbon fibre, it features dragon-fly doors – so called because they open in two sections and are mounted on a central cross beam – light reflective paint | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | | 2008-03-04 06:23:00 | | The Scirocco has been revealed. Journalists were jostling for position to get a clear view of the stunning new VW coupe, and these are the first pictures taken from the show floor.The car has classic coupé proportions – it’s 4,256mm long, 1,404mm high and 1,810mm wide. That makes it longer and wider than the Golf GTI, while it sits lower to the ground, too.The wheelbase is virtually identical to the hatchback’s at 2,578mm, so the coupé is claimed to offer a similar amount of space. The s | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Geneva Show 2008 Highlights: SEAT Ibiza Concept | | 2008-03-04 06:14:00 | | It’s the most sensational new SEAT yet! Bringing a large dose of style to the firm's show stand, the Bocanegra previews the replacement for the Ibiza supermini, which is due in dealers here in 2009.The name Bocanegra means black mouth, and is a clear reference to the model’s innovative Perspex-trimmed front end. The transparent covering houses the LED headlights, and comprises a recess for the number plate as well as vents that feed cooling air to the engine. There’s also a panoramic | | By: My Blog | | |
| | BRABUS ULTIMATE 112 Appears in Geneva | | 2008-03-04 06:09:00 | | For those who like their dynamite in small packages, the BRABUS ULTIMATE 112 is based on the latest smart fortwo Cabrio and features special paint identical to the SLR Mclaren Roadster BRABUS. The little rocket comes complete with a body kit, including front spoiler, rocker panels and BRABUS WIDESTAR fender flares at the front and the back.The larger wheel arches aren’t there only for show, they house BRABUS Monoblock VI double-spoke wheels, which are mounted on the front axle in size 7Jx18 with size 205/35 R 18 high-performance tires. 8.5Jx18 wheels with size 235/30 R 18 tires do service at the rear.In terms of power, the figures are very good for this class of car, if not a bit scary! The ULTIMATE 112 has a BRABUS three-cylinder turbo engine, producing a maximum power output of 112 hp (110hp SAE net) / 82.4 kW at 5,600 rpm and peak torque is 150 Nm.Shifting the gears is done in automatic or with F1-style paddles on the steering wheel. BRABUS claim acceleration times of 0 – 60 km/ | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Audi will show in Geneva "maritime" concept Q7 | | 2008-03-04 06:08:00 | | Audi will show in Geneva "maritime" concept Q7Luxury cars are often compared to a yacht. And occasionally producers and activists tuning make them virtually moryachkami "present". Last year, for example, distinguished EDAG, well and this - the audience decided to treat the guys in Audi. In Geneva-based yahtmobil to bring the most powerful and the fastest versions of diesel Q7, which will come on the market since the summer. The machine is called the Coastline and little different from the "civil" Q7, "charged" on the technical part. However, we easily forgive this Audi engineers. After all, and "500" base - a strong V12 may not be able to pull ocean liner, but disperse 2.5 - tonne etrate to "hundreds" of 5.5 seconds for him - how to do nothing. The car has received four leather interior, designed to "ship" style. Oriented concept to touch the souls of those who do not imagine life without the sea and has (or plans etc) one, and can, and several luxury yachts, or at least kater.Ma | | By: Audi Blog. News and Reviews | | |
| | SLR McLaren Roadster by BRABUS at Geneva | | 2008-03-03 10:29:00 | | BRABUS is offering a two-time deal for buyers of its two special cars, the SLR McLaren roadster conversion and smart. Interested parties can buy these two as a performance couple, one of the city, and one for touring. Cost is an eye-watering €699,000 for both, and can be enjoyed by owners of SLR and/or Maybach. And both cars come in a special snow-white exterior paint colour.SLR has upped its game by 24 bhp/ 18kW to 650 bhp/ 478kW, from the old 5.4-litre V8 supercharged horse of the early 2000s. It has been assisted by a fuel-cooling system and special camshafts. Acceleration is assisted by a limited-slip differential so that 0 – 100km/h goes quickly by in 3.6 seconds. For the benefit of those who can, its ultimate speed is 337km/h.Aerodynamically there are clear changes as well, where the front bumper hosts a spoiler that helps to minimize lift and keep the 20-inc wheels on the ground at all times.Press ReleaseAn idea from yacht design finds its way into the automotive world: The | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | | Geneva ‘08 Preview: Castagna gives Fiat 500 and MINI Clubman a big Woody | | 2008-03-03 03:03:57 | | Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, Wagons/Estates, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Hatchbacks, MINI, FIAT
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Carrozzeria Castagna loves tinkering with little retro hatches. The Milanese design house has brought us wave after wave of unique creations - including MINI pickups and custom 500s - and is looking to continue its [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel at Geneva Motor Show | | 2008-03-02 14:38:00 | | Interesting times indeed for the world that even a purist automaker like Lotus is getting ready to mesmerise mother nature as it reveals the Exige 270E Tri-fuel. Tri-fuel runs on methanol, bioethanol and petrol/gasoline. It has a top Vbox reading of 255km/h, having dispatched the 0 - 100km/h time in 3.88 seconds.Both methanol and bioethanol contain a significant amount of pure alcohol, which basically means the more your car can drink, the better life will be for the environment. Lotus is betting that this happens, particularly in sync with widespread availability of the fuels worldwide. This is the part that might hamper the Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel’s progress.The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel dons a 1.8-litre engine which, with the help of a mechanical blower (aka supercharger), dispenses 270 bhp – hence the name – or 201kW at 8000rpm and 260Nm, making it the most potent road Lotus out there. Lotus will unveil the covers off a 270E Tri-fuel at Geneva in the next couple of days.Pre | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Land Rover LRX Concept of Geneva 2008 | | 2008-03-02 09:20:00 | | We all think that the Land Rover LRX Concept looked good in white at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, but Land Rover is seek to update the concept at the coming 2008 Geneva Motor Show, where the second, black-and-silver LRX Concept will be showed. Details as below release press:A striking black and silver version of Land Rover's acclaimed LRX cross-coupe concept makes its global debut at the 78e Salon International de l'Automobile, alongside the original white LRX revealed earlier to widespread acclaim (at NAIAS, Detroit, in January )."With its metallic black paintwork, silver roof and precisely detailed exterior features, the second version of the LRX concept is designed to show how well the vehicle can deliver a contemporary example of personalisation," says Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's design director."The LRX concept already has an abundance of character, but you can tune the appearance to reflect a customer's own personality and lifestyle. Clever use of colour and subtle additional det | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Morgan LIFECar Concept | | 2008-03-02 03:19:00 | | Morgan's heavily-hyped hyrdogen fuel cell prototype renderings and details had been revealed several weeks before, and now, just one weeks ahead of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Morgan is sharpening things up in anticipation of its LIFECar conept.Hydrogen gas powers a four-stack PEM fuel cell made by QinetiQ that generates 22kW of electricity, emitting only water and heat, which means zero tailpipe emissions. Of course that neglects the emissions in producing the hydrogen, but that’s beside the point.The QinetiQ fuel cell operates at 45% efficiency, which represents a substantial advance over the efficiency of combustion engine technology where much more of the energy is wasted as heat.The electric power is delivered to the wheels via four independent motors that are also capable of regenerative braking. Unlike current systems which recapture only about 10% of the kinetic energy through regenerative braking, Morgan claims the LIFECar’s four motors enable it to recover nearly 50% of t | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | Geneva Motor Show 2008: Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta finally revealed in full | | 2008-03-01 08:56:00 | | Italdesign Giugiaro has been releasing teaser images of its Quaranta concept at an agonizingly slow pace for weeks now, but has finally dropped all its got on the car just days before it will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The Quaranta is actually inspired by the 1968 Bizzarrini Manta concept, and the two take the wedge shape to an extreme. The Quaranta's claim to fame is that it houses a mid-mounted hybrid powertrain supplied by a Toyota. The 3.3L V6 combined with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive produces a combined 268 horsepower and 212 pound feet of torque, which Italdesign claims is good for a 4.05 second run to 62 mph in the lightweight and perfectly balanced Quaranta. At the same time, its pair of fuel tanks integrated into the frame can hold nearly 16 gallons of fuel, good for a 621-mile range. The entire opaque roof is also comprised of solar panels, which run the interior electronics and charge the batteries. The concept can employ two- or all-wheel-drive depending on the | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Geneva Leakage: Remaining 2009 VW Scirocco pics surface | | 2008-03-01 08:55:00 | | As we say in the biz, you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube, so you might as well squeeze out what's left. After two official images of the yet-to-debut 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco hit the web the other day, a couple of sites have decided just to publish the whole lot of pre-release images. There are seven in total now (VW will likely release dozens more after the car debuts in Geneva next week), including a pair of interior pics that show, surprise, surprise, a cockpit that appears remarkably similar to the one in the Golf and Jetta. Despite that, the deeply bolstered tan leather seats are stitched with a nifty retro pattern that makes us want to crank the cassette player to 11. There's more info about the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco that we'd like to tell you, but it's embargoed until Monday. It's highly unlikely, however, that this tube of toothpaste won't be squeezed dry by then. | | By: Autoshows | | |
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