03 March 2009, 11:05 AM
The Lamborghini Murciélago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model – the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. This
03 March 2009, 11:01 AM
Land Rover is to show the new Range Rover 'Westminster' Limited Edition together with the 2010 model year Freelander 2 at the Geneva Motor Show, starting today.
300 Range Rover TDV8 'Westminster' editions will go on sale at Land Rover dealerships in the UK from the end of March. The unique 'Westminster' features include 20" Diamond Turned wheels, an exterior design pack, 'Westminster' tailgate badging, half wood steering wheel and stainless st
03 March 2009, 10:47 AM
Ford will unveil a head-turning concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, to express the design direction for its next generation of global C-cars.
The iosis MAX features striking exterior and interior treatment based on a fresh interpretation of Ford’s kinetic design form language. It is a dynamic Multi Activity V
03 March 2009, 10:41 AM
Fiat 500 makes headlines once more, as befits an authentic Made in Italy icon. This time it’s an original Fiat 500 show car dedicated to the most famous fashion doll ever: Barbie®. This exceptional vehicle, created by a partnership between the Fiat Centro Stile and Mattel, will be given officially to Barbie® on 9 March next, at her fiftieth birthday celebrations in Milan.
It’s a fashionista car but quite tongue-in-cheek and with lots of charm: just like Barbie® herself. The gleaming paintwork resembles varnish a
03 March 2009, 10:38 AM
SEAT is once again grabbing the spotlight at Geneva with the unveiling, today, of an exciting new concept car.
The Swiss debut of the Leon Ecomotive Concept, a dramatic development of the existing low emissions, high economy family five-door, underlines SEAT’s growing stature as a motor maker that appeals across the spectrum – from exceptional economy to outstanding performance.
Boasting a raft of new technologies, as well as an all-new 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine which features state-of-the-art common ra
03 March 2009, 10:26 AM
Aston Martin will present a One-77 technical showcase at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3 March 2009. Chassis no.1 will be on display as an exposé throughout the show detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise.
The One-77 is Aston Martin’s definitive sports car, one that epitomises everyth
03 March 2009, 10:18 AM
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.
Officially it’s a showcar, a study into how a small car of the future could look. But with the announceme
03 March 2009, 10:11 AM
The 79th Geneva motor show and the Nissan stand will present something V special this week..……. the European debut of the much anticipated hardcore Nissan GT-R SpecV. Not yet confirmed for sale in Europe, the vehicle will be on show to gauge media and public interest.
The new limited-production SpecV model went on
03 March 2009, 10:05 AM
Compact, attractive and with a fresh attitude, the new Škoda Yeti will be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show extending the brand’s model range to five.
The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle bears the well-known and distinctive features of the brand. An impressive front end with a ribbed grille and stylish headlamps confidently demonstrate Yeti’s relationship with the Škoda family. It has a robust and solid look on 17-inch wheels, whilst its fresh styling and high seating position enable the Yeti
03 March 2009, 09:56 AM
The fifth generation of Volkswagen’s evergreen supermini, the Polo, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, 34 years after the original went on sale in the UK. It’s sharper, lighter, safer and more cutting edge than ever before and is set to establish new standards in the small car class. Not only does the new Polo weigh 7.5 per cent less than the vehicle it replaces – despite being marginally wider and longer – but it’s also stronger, promis
03 March 2009, 09:47 AM
The first-generation Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in Europe in 2000, the unique Toyota hybrid established a major industry milestone in vehicle powertrain development and sustainable mobility. The name Prius, ‘to go before’ in Latin, became symbolic of a car that was launched even before environmental awareness had become a mainstream social issue.
Anticipating the 21st century’s need for vehicles with exceptional fuel efficiency, suc
03 March 2009, 09:33 AM
Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for – a multi-purpose vehicle – but doesn’t ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned. Combining practicality and safety with desirability, Verso will appeal to customers who want and expect more than just a functional car.
Verso builds on the strong visual appeal of the model it replaces with a more dynamic design. It also benefit
