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The 78th annual Geneva Motor Show press days are now in full swing, with loads of new models and innovative concepts being unveiled every which way you turn. Fortunately we're on the show floor to bring you our reviews and insight on the most significant show cars and production designs. From the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Scirocco - a nameplate reappearing in the VW repertoire after 20 years - to the Fioravanti Hidra and Saab 9-1 BioHybrid concepts, here are the Highlights of the show. Full story...

The 108th annual recurrance of the Big Apple's Auto Show is now underway, with a few surprising and appealing debuts. Highlights from the 2008 New York International Auto Show include the Scion Hako concept, Nissan Maxima, Acura TSX, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Kia Koup and the Saleen S5S Raptor. Full story...

On April 20th, Beijing's 10th auto show opened in the city's new International Exhibition Center. Alternating with the Shanghai Motor Show, Auto China 2008 is the largest auto show in the history of China. Major global auto manufacturers such as the Volkswagen Group and General Motors have listed Auto China as an 'A-level' auto show in line with the five largest auto shows in the world (Frankfurt, Detroit, Geneva, Paris, and Tokyo). Chinese domestic manufacturers have displayed numerous concept car and production cars at the show, led by the government owned SAIC, FAW, and Geely.

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With the press preview day of the 105th British Motor Show now completed, the public show days start today and go on through August 3rd. Though not as grand as other international motor shows, there are still 60 vehicle manufacturers displaying more than 600 vehicle. Highlights include the Lotus Evora, Vauxhall Insignia, Honda OSM concept, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Seat Ibiza and the Lightning GT. Full story...

This is Nissan’s brand, a legendary car brand that almost went away. Now plans are made to resurrect the car with a new sport/eco friendly look
As you can see it will look great and it will remain true to the Datsun way, reliability and usefulness.

We will try to find out more about this car

Some great photos of the german BMW 3 series

This is the new Golf MkVI.

Although it looks a bit like the Golf MkV we can clearly see the differences, new headlamps and front grille.
All we know is that there will be a petrol and diesel version, also keeping up with the tradition a GTI and a Bluemotion version like in the Golf MkV

VW officials said that the new Golf MkVI will “fix” all the problems from the MkV version (specially the interior)

This is one mad Porsche
There is a few amount of information on this S Sport model but we can say this : The power will come from a 3.4l engine with six cylinder that blows 303 bhp .

The price for this limited edition Porsche will get up to 100,000 $ and the release will be in August 2009

A new look for the new C-MAX from Ford, and i have to say that it looks great. Only downside is that we have to wait until 2010 to see it in showrooms

The power will come from a 1.6l and a 2.0l engine both in petrol and diesel. The transmission will be a standard five or six speed manual . The twin-clutch semi-automatic Powershift box system will be an extra .

The space inside is said to be enough for all needs , the seats fold offering a flat area for storage .
More info on this later as we dig it

the BMW X3 has been brought up to date , a new subtle look for the German Car .
No major modifications , just some work on the interior .

The engine is the same , a 3.0 l petrol and 2.0 and 3.0 diesel engines all in 4×4 drive

This is just a small revision , a new BMW X3 will be launched in 2009 and we can bet that it will look different 🙂

This is one hot supermini . The “ferrari” fiat 500 car and it does not get more exclusive than this .

Only 200 cars will be made and they are for the ferrari owners that want to keep the real super cars at home (or they are to busy for the ferrari madness). It is an alternative for the big red horses

Leather interiors , red paint and red all over the fiat 500 ferrari edition ” looks ” like a super mini but will not act like one .
Only a 1.4 l engine will be placed on it at 100bhp .

Who wants to bet it is already sold out ?

Another car that will appear in the Paris Motor Show in October – the NEW Honda Jazz

The prices for this smallish car will be arround 20,000 $ and could go up to 25-30,000 $ for the highest model .

The power will come from a 1.2 and a 1.4 petrol engine but Honda promised we will have a hybrid engine by the end of 2009 . No diesel engine for the new Jazz

A new look and feel for the Honda Jazz they have high expectations from this car ,more room for the passengers and storage space and a new attitude 🙂

The official image of the new Ford Ka

Ford said that this amazing car will be released on the marked in January 2009 . It is simple , cute , and comfortable – perfect for the busy cities of today

It will be better built , better powered and better marketed by Ford , we can say this for sure .
Also , you can see this new Ford car at the Paris Motor Show in October

See you there !