GENEVA PREVIEW: Automakers hope for new model boost in flat Europe market
Carmakers gathering for the Geneva motor show are scrambling to boost their presence in booming emerging regions, as they showcase the new models they hope will boost their share of Europe's flat market.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Automakers hope for new model boost in flat Europe market
28 February 2011
Carmakers gathering for the Geneva motor show this week are scrambling to boost their presence in booming emerging regions, as they showcase the new models they hope will boost their share of Europe's flat market.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Ford B-Max will have twin sliding rear doors
28 February 2011
Ford on Monday said its new B-Max MPV, to be unveiled as a 'concept' at the Geneva show on Tuesday, has a unique new body design with integrated B-pillar construction and twin sliding doors, claimed to be production ready and promising "unique appeal in the segment".
GENEVA PREVIEW: GM's new Zafira - more or less
25 February 2011
Tone down the Geneva show 'concept' wackier styling details, change the two-tone yellowy brown cabin to the battleship grey or coal mine black most European buyers prefer and you have - more or less - the redesigned production Opel/Vauxhall Zafira sevent seat MPV/people carrier minivan for 2011 and beyond. It may also get Holden or Chevrolet badges if sold outside Europe.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Subaru to show Toyota collaboration concept
24 February 2011
Subaru is to show Subaru ‘Boxer Sports Car Architecture’ Concept, currently under joint development with the Toyota, at the upcoming Geneva Show.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Renault electric Kangoo 'maxi' van making world debut
24 February 2011
The Renault Kangoo van Maxi ZE, a long wheelbase version, will join Renault's range of electric vehicles at the end of 2011.
GENEVA PREVIEW: VW reveals new Golf Cabriolet ahead of show
23 February 2011
Volkswagen has unveiled its new Golf Cabriolet ahead of the car making its public debut at next week's Geneva Motor Show.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Rolls-Royce goes electric
21 February 2011
BMW-owned Rolls-Royce has often boasted that the only noise you will hear in one of its cars is the ticking of the clock. Now when you stand outside you will not even be able to hear the engine.
GENEVA PREVIEW: US-Italian Lancia line breaking cover
14 February 2011
Lancia on Monday announced its new Lancia line up blending two Italian models - Delta and Ypsilon - with rebadged US Chryslers.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Kia reinvents the Rio
11 February 2011
Hyundai Motor affiliate Kia Motors will launch its third generation Rio at the Geneva motor show next month.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Toyota Prius familymobile and Yaris hybrid coming
4 February 2011
Toyota will launch a seven-seater hybrid called the Prius + at Geneva next month as well as a Yaris hybrid, a direct competitor for Honda's recently launched Jazz hybrid.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Dodge Journey reborn as Fiat Freemont
24 January 2011
The first Chrysler group vehicle to be rebadged as a Fiat for Europe will be launched at the Geneva motor show and go on sale in the second half of this year.
GENEVA PREVIEW [photo added]: New Saab 9-5 wagon due
19 January 2011
Saab will unveil its new 9-5 SportCombi - the wagon/estate car version of its recently redesigned 9-5 sedan at the Geneva show next March.
GENEVA PREVIEW: New Mitsubishi city car to make world debut
19 January 2011
Mitsubishi Motors' 'concept global small' car, to replace the ageing Colt but with a new name, will make its global debut at the Geneva show in March.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Mazda to show new crossover as 'concept'
19 January 2011
Mazda will preview a new small crossover expected to be called the CX-5 at the Geneva show in March.
GERMANY: Kia adding three-door Picanto for Europe
5 January 2011
Kia Motors' longer, redesigned 2011 Picanto on a stretched wheelbase will also be offered as a three-door in the UK and Europe.
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