Archive for ‘2009 geneva auto show’

Tata Nano Europa is cheapest car at Geneva show

Tata always had plans to sell a “decent” version of the barebones Nano in European countries. The fact that the upgraded version actually looks decent too is always a good sign that it might sell well. Continue reading »

Mazda CX-7 gets facelift and new engine

The stylish Mazda CX-7 has already reached the point where it needed a facelift to stay fresh, so the 2010 model gets a smiley new face to go with a new engine choice. Continue reading »

Lagonda SUV by Aston Martin in the works

Aston Martin made a big deal out of reviving their dormant Lagonda nameplate, to be slapped onto a new set of luxury models. At the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, it turns out their first model will be a crossover SUV, as hinted by this concept. While no one ever asked for an Aston Martin SUV, it looks set to become a hall-of-shame debutant alongside the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X6. Continue reading »

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 unveiled in Geneva

Lamborghini has revealed yet another variation of the Murcielago to an unsuspecting rich public. The Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce packs more power and is set to rock the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Continue reading »

New VW Polo breaks cover in Europe, coming to USA

Volkswagen is unveiling the 2010 version of their Polo sub-compact hatchback at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. It is a complete redesign, although the exterior and interior will be very familiar to any VW owner. The most prominent feature is the undistinguished new corporate face. And news is it will come to America in 2010. Continue reading »

European gets own Volt with Opel Ampera

Opel, GM’s European arm, has revealed its own version of the Chevy Volt, calling it the Opel Ampera. While the play on the name is hilarious, what is more interesting is the Ampera, just like the Volt, claims an electric-only range of 37 miles, with a total range of 310 miles aided by a small petrol engine. Continue reading »

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports debut in Geneva

Set to debut at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the Bentley Continental Supersports is being touted as the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever created. Based on the Continental GT, this extreme Bentley gets more power, loses some fat and seats only two. Set to go on sale by late 2009, the Supersports can also run on E85 to earn some dubious green credentials. Continue reading »

Baby Rolls Royce 200EX concept reveal in Geneva

Rolls-Royce has released brief details and images of its smaller new ‘RR4′ model. Dubbed the 200EX for now, the baby Rolls-Royce seen here is still in concept form, but the final production version should be almost the same as this one, with a traditional name. And it is still a very large full-size car. Continue reading »

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe debuting in Geneva

After the reveal of the bloated 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, debuting at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show will be the 2010 E-Class Coupe, killing off the CLK in the process. Continue reading »

2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Touring Concept nears reality

BMW seems to be hell-bent on creating cars that no one asked for. After their freakish new SUVs, the latest example is the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Touring, to be shown at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show in near-production concept form. As with many previous BMW concepts, the confused crossover is a done deal for production. Continue reading »

2009 Renault Clio GT headed for Geneva show

While Renault exited the American market years ago, it is still going strong in Europe. The French-built Clio is now the recipient of a major facelift, and it will be launched at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Continue reading »

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RSR revealed

Porsche has added yet another new variant to the latest generation of the 911 with the new GT3. Released alongside is the GT3 RSR racing version. Continue reading »