Geneva Motor Show

April 17, 2008 -- One month after its world première at the beginning of March at the Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès – the stunning result of a design project between Bugatti and Hermès – hit the headlines again; this time in New York.

Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès

Voted 'Best Concept' at Geneva Auto Show World Premiere

NEW YORK, 2008-03-12 – Following its world premiere at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, the award-winning Saab 9-X BioHybrid premium compact concept is scheduled to make its American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) media days, beginning March 19.

Saab 9-X BioHybrid: © GM Corp.

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 4, 2008 – The Geneva International Motor Show sees the World Premiere of the eagerly awaited, all-new European Honda Accord model, and European debuts of the revolutionary zero-emission Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car concept.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

Mar 4, 2008 -- ‘Nautical interpretation’ for SUV design study, which joins final production Audi Q7 V12 TDI on the Audi stand in Switzerland.

Audi Q7 Coastline Concept

Highlights:
• World debut of final series production version of new Audi Q7 V12 TDI – the world’s most powerful diesel-powered passenger car
• Already complies with proposed EU5 emissions regulations effective from 2010
• Audi Q7 coastline design study debuts with interior décor reminiscent of an exclusive yacht
• 6.0 litre twin-turbo engine gives new Audi Q7 V12 TDI 500PS @ 4,000 rpm; 1000 Nm from 1,750 rpm to 3,000 rpm; 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds; top speed electronically limited to 155mph; and 23.7mpg combined

Lotus Engineering unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show

March 2008 -- Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show.

The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige (0-60 mph / 96 kph in 3.88 seconds, a top speed of 158 mph (255 km/h), 270 hp (201 kW / 273 PS at 8000 rpm) and it runs on any mixture of gasoline, bioethanol and methanol. Emerging technologies will allow alcohol fuels such as methanol, already a proven internal combustion fuel, to be made synthetically from CO2 extracted from the atmosphere.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 4, 2008 – Infiniti today revealed the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8-equipped Infiniti FX50. The 2009 Infiniti FX is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008.

2009 Infiniti FX

The new FX’s world debut in Geneva was hosted by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who also announced details of Infiniti’s plans to enter the Western European market in the last quarter of 2008.

About the 2009 Infiniti FX

March 4, 2008 -- Aston Martin will introduce a revised version of the company’s critically acclaimed Aston Martin DB9 at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, which includes significant enhancements to standard specification.

2008 Aston Martin DB9 line

These changes include a revised version of Aston Martin’s 6.0 litre V12 engine to deliver improved power and torque. Peak power of 470bhp (350kW) – increased by 20bhp (30Nm) - is now reached at 6,000rpm, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 267bhp per tonne (199kW/tonne) – an increase of 11bhp per tonne over the existing DB9.

Martorell, 04-03-2008 -- The Geneva Motor Show is the venue chosen by SEAT to unveil the new SportCoupé “Bocanegra” prototype, a vehicle that oozes character and sportiness. This is the beginning of SEAT’s new short-term product venture that will feature the glitzy launch of the new Ibiza generation and the new saloon that will be unveiled in 2009.

2008 SEAT SportCoupé “Bocanegra”

The SportCoupé “Bocanegra” heralds a new vehicle concept:
# Exhilarating concept offers clues to the design of a key future model from SEAT
# 2-door body with distinct coupé silhouette
# Efficient twin turbo 1.4 TSI engine with 7-speed DSG gearbox

An exciting new chapter for SEAT

Martorell, 03-03-2008 -- At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, SEAT will unveil the prototype SportCoupé “Bocanegra”, a model which brims with character and sporting style from nose to tail. For the Spanish brand it marks the start of a product initiative extending over the next few years, which will include the important launch of the new-generation Ibiza as well as a new ‘B-segment’ saloon car, due to make its public debut in 2009.

2008 SEAT SportCoupé “Bocanegra”

Highlights:
- Exhilarating concept offers clues to the design of a key future model from SEAT
- Crisp SportCoupé lines with a distinctly dynamic and eye-catching front end

2008-03-03 -- Saab is a brand on the move, displaying two concept cars at this year’s show as part of a commitment to expand its product portfolio by entering all major segments of the car market. Both concepts share distinctive Scandinavian styling themes and feature further developments in the rightsizing appeal of turbocharging with Saab BioPower.

World première: Saab 9-X BioHybrid
An expressive vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid majors on progressive design, efficient performance and ‘high-tech’ features that appeal to typically youthful buyers.

* Evolution of Aero X and 9X concepts with clean and uncluttered styling
* 1.4-liter, 200 hp BioPower engine partnered by hybrid power assistance

2008-03-04, GENEVA - As another key element in its overall global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner announced today that GM will introduce a second-generation version of the GM Hybrid System with a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery.

Highlights:
- High-volume system will debut in North America in 2010, and then expand globally
- Hitachi to supply new lithium-ion battery
- Cost-effective technology to improve fuel economy by up to 20 percent

2008-03-03, Geneva -- Opel presents one world premiere and a host of new products at the 78th International Motor Show (March 6 - 16, 2008) in Geneva.

Highlights:
* World premiere: Opel Meriva concept car with innovative “FlexDoors” door solution
* Monocab initiative: New-edition Opel Zafira and completely new Opel Agila ready to go
* ecoFLEX variants are highlights of current Opel model year

March 4, 2008 -- Hermès and Bugatti have decided to collaborate on an industrial design project that marries their respective expertise -- the craftsmanship of the Parisian-based saddle maker and the precision automotive engineering of the Molsheim-based car maker.

Bugatti Veyron Unveil at 78th Geneva Motor Show

The project will revive a relationship initiated in the 1920's between Emile Hermès and Ettore Bugatti.

The Project will be revealed at the salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva from March 3rd to March 16th 2008.

More images from the Bugatti Veyron Photo Gallery:

New Opel Agila: Friendly, Dynamic, Flexible

GM Forum Geneva: Important milestone on the road toward zero-emissions mobility

Geneva, 2008-03-03 -- At major motor shows like Frankfurt, Paris or Geneva, General Motors traditionally presents the future of individual mobility on a dedicated stand. The focus of the GM Forum at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 is on the GM HydroGen4, incorporating the fourth generation of GM’s fuel cell technology.

Mar. 4, 2008 -- Group Lotus plc unveils a new updated and significantly enhanced range of Europa’s at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The new entry level Lotus Europa is priced at £27,950 MSRP / EUR 37,500, with the range topping Lotus Europa SE available for a competitive £32,995 MSRP/ EUR 41,500 (Euro prices are without taxes, delivery & other related costs).

These new Lotus Europa variants have been designed and developed especially for European customers and will be sold exclusively across Europe from June 2008. The Europa is now available to a larger target audience with the entry level car providing a more accessible way to own a Europa and the SE designed to appeal to those who are even more style conscious and want increased levels of performance.

March 4, 2008 -- Tata Motors today presented at the 78th Geneva Motor Show the Tata Nano, the People’s Car, and three other vehicles, the new generation Tata Indica, the new Tata Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Tata Xenon.

The Nano will first be launched in India later in 2008. The new generation Indica will be launched in the latter part of 2008 in international markets. The Safari DICOR 2.2 VTT and the Xenon have just been introduced in select markets.

Affordable Technology For Today And Tomorrow

March 4, 2008 -- Ford of Europe's response to how mobility can be made more sustainable – today and for the near future - can be seen at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company is showing a broad range of practical and affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions.

Highlights:
* Ford ECOnetic: Class-leading to amongst best in class ultra-low CO2 emissions with high tech conventional powertrain technology
* Ford EcoBoost petrol direct injection turbo engines for the future will deliver better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and superior driving performance from smaller displacement engines

19/02/2008 -- At the Geneva Showroom, Fiat Automobiles and Fiat Professional present a wide articulated stand of high visual impact. Made in collaboration with Brand Promotion and Centro Stile Fiat, the concept of the exposition area is developed on a total surface of around 1350 square metres on two floors, proposing voluminous and sinuous architectural forms with a “premium' finish, played out over smooth white, plated glass and mirrored steel.

19/02/2008 -- Alfa Romeo once again unveils its new models onto the world market at the Geneva event. Indeed, following on from the Alfa 159 and Brera in 2005, the 159 Sportwagon and Spider in 2006, and its Personalisation Programme going by the name of “Alfa Unica” in 2007, it is now the turn of the alluring Alfa 8C Spider.

Undisputed centre stage on the stand, this new car inherits its coupe sibling’s winning formula that shook the motoring world. Put together by Alfa’s Centro Stile and production limited to 500 cars, this new open top immediately entices with that unmistakable “Italian elegance”, a unique and inimitable style that hints at its typically sporty Alfa handling.