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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

Audi will debut its small A1 hatchback at the Geneva motor show in March, but has released details about the Mini competitor prior to its public debut.inline_mediumwraptextright32338941/features/news/1002_2010_audi_a11002_02_z+2010_audi_a1+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

It's certainly attractive, but the second-generation Mazda6 is close to reaching its third birthday, making it ripe for a mild facelift. Mazda plans on showing a slightly revised European-spec 6 -- which is slightly smaller than the one sold in North America -- at the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright28162738/features/news/1002_2010_mazda_mazda61002_01_z+2010_mazda_mazda6+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Although it was originally a segment-buster when it first arrived in the U.S., the Mazda 5 isn’t playing by itself any longer. Kia’s Rondo now serves as a competitor, as will the forthcoming Ford Grand C-Max and the Chevrolet Orlando. It’s timely, then, that Mazda is overhauling its mini-minivan for the 2011 model year.inline_mediumwraptextright28162123/features/news/1002_2011_mazda_mazda51002_01_z+2011_mazda_mazda5+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

A day after photos began leaking onto the Internet, Mini officially released information on its new Countryman -- its first foray into the crossover field.inline_mediumwraptextright32348103/features/news/1002_2011_mini_countryman1002_01_z+2011_mini_countryman+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Although we still haven't seen photos of the actual concept car, Opel decided to release additional information and images of its new Flextreme GT/E show car, which will debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show in March.inline_mediumwraptextright26894858/green/news/1002_2010_opel_flextreme_gt_e_concept1002_03_z+2010_opel_flextreme_gT_e_concept+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

An all-new RAV4 may be a few years away, but Toyota is refreshing its compact SUV with a mild facelift -- at least for Europe, anyway.inline_mediumwraptextright28150597/features/news/1002_2010_toyota_rav4_european_model1002_01_z+european_2010_toyota_rAV4+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

The rumors were correct -- Volkswagen has been wrenching on a GTI version of its Polo subcompact, although its output isn’t quite as extreme as once was suggested.inline_mediumwraptextright26895788/features/news/1002_2010_volkswagen_polo_gti1002_03_z+2010_volkswagen_polo_gTI+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

With 510 hp on tap and a top end of 155 mph, Jaguar’s XKR is certainly quick. But buyers hankering for a faster pussycat will love what the automaker has in store for 2011.inline_mediumwraptextright26896316/features/news/1002_2011_jaguar_xkr_speed_pack1002_01_z+2011_jaguar_xKR_speed_pack+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Yes, Geneva, there will be two hybrid Peugeot concepts premiering at the 2010 Geneva motor show. The latest, billed as the “5 by Peugeot,” is said to be a preview of future Peugeots.inline_mediumwraptextright26893994/green/news/1002_2010_5_by_peugeot1002_02_z+2010_5_by_peugeot+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

With a car like the Bentley Continental GT, it's not difficult to predict the evolution of the species. White hot expensive coupe starts proliferating in Beverly Hills until seemingly everyone in town has one. Naturally a convertible comes next (GTC), and then go fast versions of each body style (GT Speed, GTC Speed). Finally, there's the super duper exclusive variant (Supersports), with the latest in evolutionary line being the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible seen here.