Geneva Auto Show 2010

Geneva Auto Show has begun at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Auto makers from around the world are flaunting their new generation eco-friendly cars. The sentiments largely revolve around “green cars” such as electric models and hybrid models.

For example, Porsche introduced its hybrid variant of its SUV model Porsche Cayenne S. Porsche also revealed its 918 Spyder Plug-in hybrid powered by a 500-horsepower gasoline V-8 and electric motors on the front and rear axle. Porsche has not confirmed so far if this model will go into production soon but has not denied its production either.

Porsche: 

Audi also introduced its two new hybrid variants Audi Q5 hybrid and Audi A8 hybrid model. Audi A8 hybrid is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine and an electric motor with a combined output of 245 horsepower and the car has a 8-speed Triptronic transmission. Audi Q5 has similar engine but delivers 211 hp with its gasoline engine and electric motor. Audi also revealed its Audi RS5 model that will go on sale in the UK market by October this year. It is powered by 4.2 V8 engine that delivers extra 30 bhp delivering full power of 444 bhp.

Toyota intends to bring hybrid variant of all its models by 2020. "Our experience with Prius and other hybrids tells us that market acceptance of hybrids is growing," said Toyota Europea Vice President Andrea Formica.

Nissan also revealed its new small car model Micra built on global V-platform. The car has been specifically designed for the developing market but can be tweaked and refined for more developed markets. Nissan will initially build the car in India, Thailand, Mexico and China.

Nissan

Volkswagen revealed latest model of its premium SUV VW Touareg that will replace the existing model in the UK market this August. VW Toureg has also gone on sale in the Indian market and a new variant is expected by next year in India as well. The international model features a hybrid variant powered by a gasoline-electric power train.

Ford intends to bring its 5 electric vehicles at the Motor Show across its C, CD and commercial vehicle segment. The models will be available in the European markets by 2013. These electric range of vehicles also include electric variant of Ford Focus to be available in the market by 2012.

There's a lot more coming in the next days and we will keep you in the loop!

• Guide to Custom Car Modifications           January 27, 2012
• Car exports of leading car makers in India surge with weakening rupee           January 27, 2012
• Nissan-Renault to expand capacity of Chennai plant by over 100 % by March 2012           January 27, 2012
• Maruti launched new spiced-up A-Star with a starting price of Rs 3.67 lakh           January 27, 2012
• Nissan to commence export of Sunny sedan from March 2012           January 27, 2012
• New 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Fluidic SUV spotted testing!           January 27, 2012
• 2015 Land Rover Defender to be assembled at Tata Motors plant in Pune           January 27, 2012
• Maruti Suzuki to roll out its new Swift Dzire on 1st February           January 25, 2012
• Honda Siel planning to introduce small sedan in India           January 25, 2012
• Bajaj Auto launched the naked KTM Duke 200 at Rs. 1.18 lacs           January 25, 2012
• Maruti plans to establish a skill development institute           January 25, 2012
• Volkswagen likely to complete takeover of Porsche in 2012           January 25, 2012
• TVS Motor introduces a new rendition of Star City model           January 25, 2012
• Bajaj Auto rolls-out KTM’s Duke 200 Sports bike at starting price of Rs 1.17 lakh           January 25, 2012
• SBI raises minimum income requirements for car loan seekers to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum           January 25, 2012