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lotus evora carbon concept officially showcased

Lotus Evora Carbon Concept officially showcased

Lotus has unveiled another head turning vehicle at the Geneva Auto Saloon, the Lotus Evora Carbon Concept. Based on the highly attractive and athletic Evora, the new study ride benefits from newly styled carbon fiber, leather and alcantara mixed interior, striking carbon diffuser and more powerful stance. With clear emphasis on the concept ride’s sporty stance, the showcased Evora utilizes elegant high-end materials with exposed carbon fiber and plush alcantara on the inside and remarkably beautiful carbon fiber

ferrari hy-kers study vehicle

Ferrari HY-KERS study vehicle

Ferrari presents a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. Hybrid technology is one of the solutions examined by Ferrari in its on-going research and development into making its production cars ever more efficient. Experimenting with alternative technologies represents the company’s long-term strategy after the announcement in 2007 of a five-year plan to reduce fuel

seat presents ibe concept at geneva

SEAT presents IBE concept at Geneva

SEAT is breaking the mould, once again, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of its remarkable new concept car: the IBE. The world debut of this compact sports coupe brings stunning design and great driving fun into the age of electric mobility. The SEAT IBE concept car uses the zero-emissions drive of the future in a sporty and dynamic concept for urban mobility.  Meanwhile the clean, athletic styling of the concept car gives a subtle clue to the ongoing development of the nex

Kia goes Eco at Geneva with electric Venga

Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car – based on the just-arrived Venga - at the Geneva Motor Show. The Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor producing 80 kW and maximum torque of 280 Nm.  Venga EV is capable of accelerating from standstill to 62mph in 11.8 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 87 mph. Venga EV includes a twin-pack 24 kWh battery using innovative LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology that offers numerous advan

audi a1 e-tron study electrifies geneva 2010

Audi A1 e-tron study electrifies Geneva 2010

The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city. There is also an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in exceptional circumstances. The A1 e-tron is very agile thanks to the 75 kW (102 hp) peak power of its electric motor. The technology of the Audi A1 e-tron The e-tron

citroen survolt concept - the future eco-friendly sportscar

Citroen Survolt Concept - the future eco-friendly sportscar

Citroën has revealed an electrifying new model at the Geneva Motor Show - the sensational SURVOLT concept. A blend of high-fashion, extravagance and more than a hint of motor racing punch, SURVOLT takes the essence of Citroën’s REVOLTE concept - performance, cutting-edge technology and luxury - and adds an assertive

porsche 918 spyder concept fully revealed

Porsche 918 Spyder concept fully revealed

Porsche has pull off the cover of its all-new Porsche 918 Spyder concept car this evening in Geneva. The astonishingly sleek plug-in hybrid study boasts supercar performance blended with CO2 emissions of a small compact ride - 70 grams CO2 per kilometer. Incredibly environmental friendly, the new mid-engined two-seater also strikes with amazing fuel consumption figures - 3.0 liters/100 kilometers (94 mpg). The concept vehicle’s powertrain hosts a mega powerful V8 engine that is capable of delivering more than 50

lotus packs evora 414e hybrid concept for geneva 2010

Lotus packs Evora 414E Hybrid concept for Geneva 2010

The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, so-named because this latest environmentally-focused technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering produces 414 PS (306 kW) of power, promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in, range-extended electric prop

honda presents 3r-c design study vehicle

Honda presents 3R-C design study vehicle

With their latest study project 3R-C concept, the Japanese brand Honda brings the future of the urban cruisers to the 80th edition of Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The Honda 3R-C concept is a three-wheeled, zero emissions vehicle designed for only one occupant. Engineered at the Honda's Research and Design facility in Milan, the concept ride boasts stunningly sophisticated and futuristic styling. The revolutionary concept ride utilizes battery electric drivetrain, which is placed low in the three wheeled cha

mercedes-benz f 800 style - a clear preview of the next cls

Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style - a clear preview of the next CLS

Mercedes-Benz’ F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat upper-range sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling i

opel's stunning flextreme gt/e concept unveiled

Opel's stunning Flextreme GT/E Concept unveiled

Teased approximately week ago, the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept is now fully unwrapped. Although there are only renders and sketches of the future mid-size green machine and no real images, this is more than enough for us to get a notion of what we could see at this year’s Opel booth at Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept is a clear example of an efficient, environment-friendly vehicle styled with dramatically expressive and modern design. It represents how extended-range electric ve

5 by peugeot - the luxurious future saloon

5 by Peugeot - the luxurious future saloon

The Lion badged marque – Peugeot – is revealing its latest concept vehicle, the “5 by Peugeot”. The stunning concept ride is showcasing the brand’s changing design DNA and future ambitions in the large luxury saloon car segment. Boasting extremely sophisticated styling blended with smooth and clean flowing lines, the “5 by Peugeot” represents a stellar and modern design concept. The future luxury car also packs the Peugeot’s HYbrid4 powertrain technology, which takes the driving plasure and environmental protection