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Volkswagen already announced it is going to unveil a new Polo GTI at the 2010 Geneva motor show, but that’s not the only new Polo variant headed to the show. The German automaker announced today that the new CrossPolo will also debut in Switzerland.inline_mediumwraptextright26936717/features/news/1002_2010_volkswagen_crosspolo1002_05_z+2010_volkswagen_crosspolo+profile.jpgTrue

Despite its name, the most intriguing part of the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept isn't its style at all: the Geneva motor show concept is also an amazing rolling showcase of the German automaker's future alternative powertrain and convenience technologies. With the possible exception of its sliding rear doors, expect to see many of the gee-whiz gadgets on the F800 on an E- or S-Class sedan in the coming years.inline_mediumwraptextright28166584/features/news/1002_mercedes_benz_f800_style_geneva_concept_carmercedes-benz-f800-style-side-motion-view.jpgTrue

We’ve just read over Subaru’s plans for the 2010 Geneva motor show -- in addition to showcasing its Hybrid Tourer concept from the 2009 Toyko show, the Japanese automaker is debuting a new Impreza XV model -- a crossover model which will be offered exclusively in Europe.inline_mediumwraptextright32343768/features/news/1002_2010_subaru_impreza_xv1002_01_z+2010_subaru_outback_sport+rear_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

2010 marks Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, and to celebrate, the design firm plans on building a special Alfa Romeo concept car for the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright26902646/features/news/1002_2010_pininfarina_alfa_romeo_spider_concept1002_04_z+2010_pininfarina_alfa_romeo_spider+concept_sketch.jpgTrue

In addition to unveiling the new 2010 F10 Formula 1 car, Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo used this morning's press conference to briefly announce a hybrid version of the company's 599 GTB Fiorano will be shown at the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright32341977/green/news/1002_2010_ferrari_599_gtb_hybrid1002_01_z+2010_ferrari_599_gTB_fioranno_hybrid+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

It may share its name with a neat rear-wheel-drive concept convertible from 2004, but the new 2010 Renault Wind -- which will be unveiled at the 2010 Geneva motor show -- is Renault’s way of lopping the top off its subcompact Twingo.inline_mediumwraptextright32342826/features/news/1002_2010_renault_wind1002_01_z+2010_renault_wind+side_view.jpgTrue

Geneva in March may not be a prime locale to launch convertibles, but that isn’t stopping Renault. Along with its new subcompact Wind roadster, the French automaker will launch its new Mégane Coupe-Cabriolet at the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright28156129/features/news/1002_2010_renault_megane_coupe_cabriolet1002_01_z+2010_renault_megane_coupe-cabriolet+rear_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Citroen plans to show off its DS High Rider at the 2010 Geneva auto show early next month. The concept showcases some future design cues for the French brand as well as powertrain possibilities for future vehicles.inline_mediumwraptextright26899517/green/news/1002_2010_citroen_ds_high_rider_concept1002_05_z+2010_citroen_dS_high_rider_concept+driver_side_view.jpgTrue

After showing the LF-Ch compact hybrid concept car at various auto shows over the last six months, Lexus is set to debut a production compact hybrid known as the CT 200h at the Geneva motor show in March.inline_mediumwraptextright32340456/green/news/1002_2010_lexus_ct_200h_concept1002_02_z+2010_lexus_cT200h_concept+taillight.jpgTrue