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Stunning Bertone-designed 8C-based supercar concept to make debut at Geneva

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My first encounter with Tesla came about four years ago when I landed on a video of a Roadster racing a Ferrari on YouTube. If you recall the video (I'm unable to find it at this very moment), the EV seriously spanks the prancing horse from Maranello in a drag race. At the time, EVs were very novel and most were no more than concepts or crude prototypes. Full story...

One of the best places to see how automakers are working through green issues is at a big auto show, like this one in Toronto. Where else do you see current production cars, future production cars, and concept cars are all crammed together under one roof? Full story...

French firm release first official picture and details on its Geneva bound 5 concept. Full story...

The "5 by Peugeot" concept car is another indication of the changing face of Peugeot and provides an insight into the Marque's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment. Its pure and elegant lines blend with subtle technical detailing to create an overall effect of a timeless, exclusive and modern design. Full story...

Sometimes I see a manufacturer's newest offering and I feel they went too far in trying to be original (so many concepts resemble space vehicles!) Other times, I am unimpressed by how unoriginal it is. I think it is a growing concern for many auto enthusiasts-- what else can they do without repeating themselves or being utterly ridiculous? Full story...

Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota's presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe. Full story...

Filled with emotions and new ideas - that is the signature feature of the concept cars from Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht that have added colorful bright spots to the Geneva Motor Show for many years. Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht always has a surprise up his sleeve and this year is no different. Full story...

Teaser image previews new Ampera-based electric car set for Geneva Motor Show debut

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New Geneva-bound Citroen concept previews DS4 production model

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Italdesign Giugiaro is introducing a family of low environmental impact cars at the eightieth edition of the Geneva International Motor show (4‐14 March 2010) that is set to revolutionise traditional segmentation in the car market. Full story...

An all-new concept car is set to catch the 'i' of visitors to the Geneva Motor Show next month. Hyundai has chosen the event to reveal the i-flow, a stylish saloon that previews the look of its new D-segment contender. Full story...

Six months after revealing the LF-Ch concept, Lexus is set to unveil its new CT 200h model at the Geneva motor show. Full story...

Italdesign Giugiaro is introducing a family of low environmental impact cars at the eightieth edition of the Geneva International Motor show (4‐14 March 2010) that is set to revolutionise traditional segmentation in the car market. Full story...

First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

VW’s largest SUV offering goes lean and green for 2011.

Volkswagen unveiled its all-new 2011 Touareg, and true to the automaker’s word, the second-generation SUV is both leaner and greener than its predecessor.inline_mediumwraptextright28067173/features/news/1002_2011_volkswagen_touareg2011-volkswagen-touareg-front-three-quarter-view.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: 2011 Volksagen Touareg - 2010 Geneva Auto Show, Photos, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

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Striking concept previews plug-in hybrid technology for new family car.

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Stuttgart. Exactly 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world's first car with hybrid drive, the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is once again taking up this visionary drive concept in production-based GT racing: During the Geneva Motor Show, a Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive is making its debut, opening up a new chapter in the history of Porsche with more than 20,000 wins in 45 years scored by the extremely successful Porsche 911 in racing trim. Full story...

The Lexus LF-Ch concept brought here to Toronto, after its debut in Frankfurt and visit in Detroit, shows how serious Lexus is at expanding its hybrid portfolio. Full story...

After displaying the concept version of ActiveHybrid 7 at last year's Toronto auto show, BMW is all set to show us the production version at this year's show. Full story...

The Mazda2 isn't even on Canadian showroom floors yet, but the Japanese automaker is already showcasing its lifestyle-specific and high-performance possibilities. Full story...