80th International Geneva Motor Show

It's that time of the year again. The world's auto industry is gathering in 'neutral' Switzerland to show off its latest products, concepts and technologies. It will also provide an opportunity to look ahead and consider the changing business environment. For the auto industry and its companies, these remain very challenging times...

GENEVA VIEWPOINT: Europe's mixed report card

2 March 2010

GENEVA SHOW: Too early to assess damage to brand in Europe – Toyota

3 March 2010

Toyota Motor Europe's executive vice-president with responsibility for sales and marketing has told just-auto that it is too early to say how much damage has been done to Toyota in Europe due to its highly publicised recalls and quality concerns.

GENEVA SHOW: CT 200H new gateway to Lexus

2 March 2010

Judging by the concern shown by its minders when journalists tried to open and shut the rear doors, the description of the CT 200h as a show car rather than a full-blown production vehicle is apt. But this is how the final production vehicle will look when it goes on sale later this year with European sales from early 2011.

GENEVA SHOW: I'll listen, says new Tata Motors boss (and curry fan) Forster

2 March 2010

New Tata Motors CEO Carl-Peter Forster has asked for 100 days on the job before making any formal announcements about his strategy for the British brands he oversees.

GENEVA SHOW: Gordini brand ‘democratises Renaultsport'

2 March 2010

Renault decided to reintroduce its famous Gordini brand to make Renaultsport technology available to a wider, more fashion conscious audience, according to Beatrice Foucher, head of global product planning.

GENEVA PREVIEW: New South African EV will be on show

23 February 2010

The South African made Joule plug-in electric vehicle, due to go into production in 2013, will be displayed at next week’s Geneva show and manufacturer Optimal Energy will soon put a small number of the vehicles on the road at home to gauge public response.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Lotus to provide hybrid power for Proton concept

23 February 2010

The 'Proton Concept' car, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next week, will showcase an advanced series hybrid drivetrain, designed and developed by Lotus Engineering.

EXCLUSIVE: SWITZERLAND: Infiniti Europe future includes hybrids as well as diesels

22 February 2010

Nissan Motor luxury car unit Infiniti is planning more petrol and petrol-electric hybrid models for Europe on top of its just-announced diesels, a top executive told just-auto.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Cadillac Europe to take new car orders from show time

22 February 2010

Cadillac is to use next week's Geneva motor show as the launch pad for its new European distribution operation and is ready to take new vehicle orders.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Fisker to show Karma EV space frame

18 February 2010

Fisker will display the aluminium space frame underpinning its upcoming Karma premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Geneva show next month. It claims the frame "incorporates new levels of rigidity and strength that will give the [car] first world-class ride and handling characteristics".

GENEVA PREVIEW: Nissan confirms global compact launch

16 February 2010

Nissan Motor on Tuesday confirmed its new global compact car would make its world debut at the Geneva motor show next month. The Leaf electric vehicle will also make its first European show appearance alongside the upcoming UK-built Juke crossover.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Suzuki showing plug-in and Swiss sedan

10 February 2010

Suzuki’s will show its latest hybrid technology concept - a plug-in Swift - for the first time in Europe at Geneva next month.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Audi opts for front drive hybrid A8

9 February 2010

Audi is set to reveal a hybrid version of its A8 luxury car at next month’s Geneva motor show, but will drop its famous quattro all-wheel drive system in favour of a front-drive setup to minimise weight and maximise efficiency.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Honda hybrid coupe ready for Europe

8 February 2010

The European version of Honda's CR-Z hybrid coupe will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva motor show in March, showing off the flexible 2+2 seat arrangement exclusive to this market.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Renault redesigns Megane drop top

5 February 2010

Just days after launching a new B-segment two-seat coupe cabriolet called the Wind, that looks like an ideal replacement for GM's now defunct Opel/Vauxhall Tigra, Renault has revealed its redesigned C-segment Mégane four-seat drop-top - the range's sixth body style. Like its predecessor the latest car has a large, folding, electro-hydraulic, two-piece, glass roof.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Kia to show new Sportage

3 February 2010

The redesigned Kia Sportage will make its world debut at the Geneva motor show on 2 March.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Renault to show new baby cabriolet

2 February 2010

Renault will unveil a new, smaller coupé-roadster called the Wind at the Geneva show next month.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Fourth Mini line to take a bow

21 January 2010

BMW's Mini brand has released photos and more details of its fourth model line on sale later this year after a Geneva show public debut in March – the Countryman crossover which, it said, “bridges the gap between the classic concept of the Mini and a modern 'sports activity vehicle' (BMW's description of its SUVs).