Geneva 2010

Between Detroit and Tokyo another show........

THE 2010 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

 

Alfa Romeo Pandion  

Bertone Pandion Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Latin genus name of the osprey is one of two Geneva showcars said to be based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, the other being a Pininfarina spider concept. More than one blog has drawn comparisons between the Pandion and last fall's BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept.

 

St0/2011-Volkswagen-Touareg-Passenger-Side-Rear-Three-Quarter-View2011 Volkswagen Touareg

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is lighter, more spacious, and more fuel efficient than its predecessor. VW has decidedly gone to the crossover approach in a more obvious way than the previous design.

 

 

 

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2011 Audi RS5

Externally, the RS5 differs little from its already attractive S5 sibling, but the cosmetic tweaks help the car look slightly more aggressive. A one-piece front grille and large lower air intakes are similar to those applied to the TT RS,

 

Honda 3R-C Minimal Transport Vehicle

If things get this bad I'm taking public transportation.
 

It's hard to call the Honda 3R-C Minimal Transport Vehicle a concept car, as the one-passenger, three-wheeled design study blurs the line between micro car and scooter. Although it has a translucent canopy, it only shields the cockpit when the 3R-C is parked -- in normal operation, it rotates upright, serving as a windshield and air deflector.
 

 

2011 Lexus CT 200h

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After being unceremoniously outed on the Web by a classic pre-show embargo leak, Lexus has officially taken the wraps off its new 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid.
Although the CT 200h was developed to target European buyers, Lexus says the CT 200h will be available "in all markets where Lexus is present" beginning in late 2010. An exact U.S. launch date hasn't been announced yet.

 

 

 
2011 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

First Intro'd in Detroit last month, Mercedes made a point of emphasizing the that the new E-class was a car for “four seasons, four people.”

Four people is simple: There’s surprisingly generous seating for four. “Four seasons” refers to clever tech trickery designed to make the E cabriolet more comfortable than the standard topless car: AIRCAP, a wind deflector that pops off the top of the windshield to deflect air around backseat passengers, and AIRSCARF, a system that blows hot air from the front-seat headrests, warming you like “an invisible scarf.”

Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Picture

Mercedes-Benz F800

The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Show introduces a new "multi-drive" platform for either a fuel cell or a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its overall styling preview the next-generation CLS.

The concept F800 is fitted with a 300-hp, gas V6 and a 109-hp electric motor. On electric power, the F800's top speed is 75 mph and a range of just 18 miles.

Mercedes-Benz is determined to prove that environmental friendliness isn't limited to small cars. And in Benz tradition, the next CLS sedan will be crammed full of technology.