geneva 2009


Dacia Duster concept to spawn production model?

Say "Duster" to most auto enthusiasts and you're likely to conjure up images of 1970's Plymouth Valiant-based muscle cars, or perhaps the P-bodied Chrysler buzzbins of the Eighties. What doesn't usually come to mind is the very first concept car from the Romanian low-cost transportation experts at Dacia. Initially shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, word from Autocar now suggests that a production version of the showcar is on the way. According to the UK publication, the Duster will hit the ground running at next year's ... Read more →

Crossover Redefined: Lagonda concept based on Mercedes GL Noah Joseph

It's been a while since we heard anything about the long-time-coming partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. But while we got a good look at what's inside Aston's new One-77 supercar, ...

Aston Martin One-77 Uncovered: In-depth on what's under the skin Sam Abuelsamid

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Aston Martin publicly showed its limited-edition One-77 super-car for the first time. While the design is certainly attention grabbing, the machinery sitting ...

Production version of Geneva's Kia No. 3 concept spotted testing Dan Roth

No. 3, not exactly the most imaginative name, but the Kia concept car that so intrigued us at this week's Geneva Motor Show looks to be headed for production. What looks to be a Soul-based mule has ...

Geneva 2009: Toyota Verso crams three rows into Corolla-sized package Dan Roth

Toyota officially unveiled the latest version of its slick looking, Euro-centric people mover at the Geneva Motor Show this week. Called the Verso (not to be confused with the Nissan Versa), the ...

Geneva 2009: Skoda descends on Switzerland with a Yeti 8 months ago on Autoblog

Europeans are about to get one more soft-roading cute 'ute to add to their shopping lists now that Skoda, Volkswagen's Czech subsidiary, has released the production version of the Yeti at the Geneva Motor Show. First shown in concept form back at the 2005 show in Geneva, the production Yeti ...

Geneva 2009: Bleu who? Mansory Linea Vincero more our style 8 months ago on Autoblog

The Bleu Centenaire wasn't the only limited edition Veyron on the floor at the Geneva Motor Show. While Bugatti has created a wide array of individualization programs for its supercar, German tuner Mansory saw fit to create its own and displayed a revised version of the Veyron dubbed the Linea ...

Geneva 2009: Wiesmann Roadster MF4 is so black it casts no shadow 8 months ago on Autoblog

Since its inception back in 1985, Wiesmann has been busy building beautiful retro-themed coupes and convertibles, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary (of what, exactly, we're not sure) the automaker has just released its MF4 Roadster at the Geneva Motor Show. We love the old-school looks, ...

Geneva 2009: KTM X-Bow ROC unveiled for those who like to race champions 8 months ago on Autoblog

Late last month we learned that KTM was planning to bring two new versions of its X-Bow roadster to the Geneva Motor Show. One of those machines is the new X-Bow ROC edition, and our men on the scene managed to assemble a gallery of live shots of the new model that you can view in the gallery ...

Geneva 2009: Aston Martin DBS Volante drops its top 8 months ago on Autoblog

The curiously shaped Lagonda revival, absurdly potent One-77 supercar and V12-powered Vantage were not the only new vehicles that Aston Martin brought to the Geneva Motor Show. Last but certainly not least is the DBS Volante, which is Aston-speak for a droptop version of James Bond's favorite ...

Geneva 2009: Aston Martin V12 Vantage packed with power 8 months ago on Autoblog

The V8 Vantage is a true beauty, and it's more powerful than ever with it's new 4.7L V8. That may be enough grunt for a lesser GT, but the Vantage is getting even more pony power later this year. The upgraded V12 Vantage will receive Aston Martin's 6.0L V12 engine capable of 510 hp and 420 ...

Geneva 2009: 2010 Mazda CX-7 8 months ago on Autoblog

The 2010 Mazda CX-7 may have made its global debut at the Toronto Auto Show in February, but we're seeing it for the first time in person at the Geneva Motor Show this week. At first glance, the CX-7 looks largely unchanged versus the 2009 model, but closer inspection reveals subtle tweaks. New ...

Geneva 2009: BMW Alpina B6 GT3 puts the 'Ring on notice 8 months ago on Autoblog

BMW tuner par excellence Alpina is returning to the motor racing scene for the first time in two decades with the new B6 GT3, which the pseudo-works firm unveiled for the first time here at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the 6 Series, the B6 GT3 features a unique radial supercharger fitted to ...

Geneva 2009: Brabus G V12 S Biturbo is our kind of birthday cake 8 months ago on Autoblog

Nothing says "happy birthday" like 700 horsepower and nearly 1000 lb-ft of torque. That's what Brabus figures, at least, and we're with them. To mark the 30th anniversary of the indomitable Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen, Brabus presented the G V12 S Biturbo here at the Geneva Motor Show, and ...

Geneva 2009: Citroen DS3 concept hiding in the dark 8 months ago on Autoblog

A few weeks back, Citroen announced that it would bring the DS appellation to a line of premium models based on several of its existing cars. The first example will evidently be the DS3 coming next year. In spite of bringing the car to the Geneva Motor Show in concept form this week, Citroen is ...

Geneva 2009: Lotus increases performance, efficiency of 2010 Exige S 8 months ago on Autoblog

Lotus has unleashed a slightly revised Exige S for the 2010 model year at the Geneva Motor Show, and thankfully, it seems the U.K.-based automaker has for the most part chosen not to mess with a good thing. The bulk of the changes are minor updates to the car's outer skin, including a new front ...

Geneva 2009: Swiss Misses keep standing in front of our cameras 8 months ago on Autoblog

Every year we board our flights to the Geneva Motor Show after telling our significant others (wives, fiances, imaginary girlfriends) that we're going for the cars. We might even believe it when we say it, too, but then we get here and batting eyes, pouting lips and mile-long legs keep getting ...

Geneva 2009: Euro Ford Ranger taunts American light-truck buyers 8 months ago on Autoblog

The U.S. edition of the Ford Ranger has gotten by with little more than cosmetic changes and minor mechanical upgrades since its last redesign in 1993. In Europe, there is another Ford Ranger all together with four full-sized doors, a choice of 2.5L or 3.0L Duratorq diesel engines and styling ...

Geneva 2009: Nissan NV200 gets its tippy on 8 months ago on Autoblog

Nissan unwrapped the production version of its new NV200 compact van here at the Geneva Motor Show after first showing a concept version of it back in 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The basic shape and a lot of the body surface details actually survived the transition from concept to production ...

Geneva 2009: Hyundai ix-onic concept is far more enticing than its name 8 months ago on Autoblog

We're not sure what marketing genius came up with the moniker for Hyundai's new ix-onic crossover concept, but it's something of a shame because the labored name sounds more like an air purifier than the attractive vehicle it's atttached to. Questionable marketing decisions aside, the ix-onic, ...

Geneva 2009: Kia No 3 concept cooler than expected 8 months ago on Autoblog

After all the teaser shots of the Kia No 3 concept, we finally got to see it in the metal out on the floor of the Geneva Motor Show today. In its press materials, Kia describes this as a new five-seat MPV, although we're personally a bit dubious of that description. In Europe there are taller ...

Geneva 2009: Ruf Greenster evolves the electric Porsche concept 8 months ago on Autoblog

Last fall, Porsche high performance tuning specialist Ruf announced it had built a prototype electric sports car called the eRuf, which was essentially a lithium ion battery-powered 911. That was just the beginning of the story, as the company has brought the Greenster here to the Geneva Motor ...

Geneva 2009: An M7 by any other name - 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo 8 months ago on Autoblog

All indications are that BMW won't, in the end, be producing an M7 based on its new-generation F01 7 Series. That would've been cool, but before the Mercedes S63 AMG and Audi S8 can breathe a sigh of relief, Bavaria's pseudo-factory partner Alpina has something to say about it, and this is what ...

Geneva 2009: BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is one luxurious automotive hermaphrodite 8 months ago on Autoblog

BMW's segment-splitting 5 Series Gran Turismo concept has rolled out under the bright lights here at the Geneva Motor Show, and the automotive media has set to poking and prodding it like an alien specimen from Area 51. From the funky twin-hinge hatch (a rather gimmicky item not dissimilar to ...

Geneva 2009: All-new(ish) 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 8 months ago on Autoblog

The great thing about being Porsche – you know, aside from making Cayenne-loads of money and buying enormous companies like Volkswagen – is that you've always got another new model to unveil. The 911 range alone spawns an endless succession of derivatives, and just when they're done ...

Geneva 2009: Renault Megane RS - libert, galit, velocit [w/VIDEO] 8 months ago on Autoblog

Renault has earned its place as the pan-European king of the hot hatch. But with new contenders like the MINI JCW and Alfa GTA vying for the throne, Renault knew it would have to up its game to hold on to the title. Fortunately, it brought out a slick new Megane to replace the old pillbox ...

Confirmed: Ferrari testing hybrid powertrain in 599 prototype 8 months ago on Autoblog

One of the stated reasons that automakers send prototype race cars around tracks at high rates of speed is to further the development of new technology for their road-going automobiles. There's no higher form of automotive motorsport than Formula 1, so it stands to reason that fuel-saving ...

Geneva 2009: Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider joins the party 8 months ago on Autoblog

The focus under the Prancing Horse this year at the Geneva Motor Show was clearly on the flagship 599, with its new HGTE package and 599XX track car, but Maranello also brought out the new Scuderia Spider 16M. The limited edition roadster was originally unveiled back in November at the Mugello ...

Geneva 2009: New Audi A4 Allroad debuts, reportedly may come to U.S. after all 8 months ago on Autoblog

Audi has rolled out its new 2010 Audi A4 Allroad here at the Geneva Motor Show, and while the turbocharged stiltswagon wasn't originally expected to reach U.S. dealerships, word coming out of the show from Automotive News is that this is under discussion. As you may recall, Audi's very first ...

Geneva 2009: Spyker C8 Aileron gets a longer fuselage 8 months ago on Autoblog

Stylish. Unique. Quirky. "Practical" isn't one of the words typically associated with Spykers, but apparently customers in the Dutch automaker's niche clientele found the C8's cabin, deliciously steampunk as it is, a tad cramped. Spyker has responded by stretching the supercar's wheelbase to ...

Geneva 2009: 2010 Saab 9-3X ideal wagon for lingonberry picking 8 months ago on Autoblog

Saab debuted its 9-3X at the Geneva Motor Show, and while it's a new market for the Swedish brand (we'll try to forget about the body-on-frame 9-7X, thank you), we suspect that the lifted load-lugger will probably outsell the standard SportCombi by a healthy margin Stateside, given America's ...

Geneva 2009: 2010 Mazdaspeed3 (MPS), grin and bear it 8 months ago on Autoblog

The outgoing Mazdaspeed3 had a lot going for it. The combination of a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four, six-speed manual, LSD and a practical hatch solidified its place in our hearts when it spent a week in the Autoblog Garage. While the aforementioned good stuff carries over to the ...

Geneva 2009: Bodacious Tatas - Indian automaker debuts Nano Europa 8 months ago on Autoblog

Uttering the word "Europa" should spark memories of the funky and fragile Lotus of the '60s and '70s, or perhaps the British sportscar company's more recent revival. What one normally doesn't tend to think of is the Tata Nano. That may change, however, as the discount Indian auto is slated to ...

Geneva 2009: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe drops in 8 months ago on Autoblog

Following the debut of the new E-Class sedan at the Detroit Auto Show and the convertible and wagon versions coming to Frankfurt later this year, Mercedes used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil the new E-Class coupe as promised. The sleek coupe replaces the CLK and cuts an especially aerodynamic ...

Geneva 2009: NLV Quant by Koenigsegg 8 months ago on Autoblog

The cars created by Christian von Koenigsegg are not renowned for being environmentally friendly. The car unveiled by Koenigsegg today at the Geneva Motor Show is in many ways diametrically opposed to the CCX supercar and its many variants. Rather than burning fuel to produce prodigious ...

Geneva 2009: Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce 8 months ago on Autoblog

Typical of Lamborghini special editions, the only thing that the Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce lacks is restraint. Its revised 6.5L V12 puts out 670 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque through its all-wheel-drive system, allowing the SV to rocket to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 212 ...

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