Volkswagen plans to expand its fleet of electric drive vehicles: The use of hybrid technology in production vehicles is already being demonstrated in the Touareg Hybrid at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. More › |
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the signing of a final cooperative agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV with PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA). More › |
The quattro technology from Audi has an anniversary to celebrate: The spotlights homed in on the first Audi quattro at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 1980. Its appearance signaled the start of a winning streak in motor sport and on ordinary roads that still continues today. More › |
Among Europe's best-selling automotive brands and for the third year running, Fiat Automobiles has logged the lowest average value for CO2 emissions of cars sold in 2009: 127.8 g/km (it was 133.7 g/km in 2009). The accomplishment was recognised by JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services, founded in 1984 and now operating in over 40 countries. More › |
A synthesis of green technology and stylish-sporty design, the F 800 Style impressively demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’ ability to harmonize automobile fascination and emotion with the continually increasing demands of environmental compatibility. Like its predecessor, the F 700 presented at the 2007 IAA motor show, the latest research vehicle from the brand with the star offers a clear idea of what we can expect in the future from premium automobiles “made by Mercedes-Benz.” Whereas the 5.18-meter F 700 provided a preview of the large touring sedan of the future, the much shorter F 800 Style (4.75 meters exterior length) points the way toward developments to come in the upper-range sedan segment. More › |
The Alfa TCT is the latest automatic dual dry clutch 6-speed transmission. It will be debuting at the Geneva show on the Alfa Romeo MiTo. More › |
On sale throughout Europe from early spring, Toyota’s new Auris 2010 model range will be making its European debut at this month’s Geneva motor show. More › |
The new two-cylinder engine family made by Fiat Powertrain Technologies called Twin-Air will be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a brand-new concept on the worldwide auto scene and confirms the leadership of the Fiat Group in this field. More › |
The first prototype of the production Ampera yesterday received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel’s headquarters. More › |
Fiat returns to the International Geneva Motor Show with a spectacular stand where important world previews and affirmed models will take turns to underline the distinctiveness of the brand on the international auto scene. More › |
Phase two of Infiniti’s quiet assault on the European luxury car market is underway with the arrival of a newly developed 3.0-litre V6 diesel. The engine, the first in the brand’s 20 year history, has been specifically designed to deliver high levels of refined performance in line with Infiniti philosophy. More › |
Volkswagen has unveiled the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative VW since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way. More › |
While most buyers of the UK's best-selling car are swayed by its stylish looks and technology-laden interior, the Ford Fiesta hides an important secret under the skin. More › |
Opel will unveil its Flextreme GT/E concept car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show that will boost the company’s credentials as a leader in green technologies, offering expressive design with efficient environmental performance – and engineered with German precision. More › |
Exactly 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world’s first car with hybrid drive, the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus, Porsche is once again taking up this visionary drive concept in production-based GT racing. More › |
Kia Motors has unveiled its "Ray" plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, to highlight its innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. More › |
Opel will excite Geneva show goers March 4 when it unveils the new Meriva. The German automaker also will exhibit the company’s push to be a leader of environmentally responsible motoring with the debut of its futuristic concept car, the Opel Ampera, and the revised Corsa. More › |
The 2010 Geneva International Motor Show will be the world debut of the European specification Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe. The European version features a 2+2 seating layout and an eight LED daytime running light accent under each of the headlamps. More › |
Opel will present the extended-range electric vehicle Ampera to European Union Competitiveness Ministers and the European Commissioner for Business and Industry at a meeting February 8 - 9 in San Sebastian, Spain to kick-start a new major project to promote electric car propulsion in Europe. More › |
The environmentally conscious Volvo customer can now buy a diesel-powered Volvo V70 or S80 with CO2 emissions as low as 119 g/km - corresponding to fuel consumption of just 4.5 l/100 km. More › |
