Tag Archives: 2010 Geneva Motor Show

We Interview Peter Schreyer Head of Design at Kia

As one of only three automotive designers to be awarded with an Honorary Doctorate at the Royal College of Arts, it’s needless to say that Peter Schreyer is one of the automotive world’s most famous and successful designers. After starting his

Seat Ibiza ST – Geneva 2010

Seat is Volkswagens Spanish brand and have just revealed the new Ibiza ST model. The ST is the newest addition to the Ibiza line-up and adds extra space in the back. The wagon joins the sporty SC and hatchback. With 430 litres of space in the b

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid released at Geneva Motor Show 2010

Much like the latest creation from Porsche, Volkswagen has released its first hybrid in the way of a Touareg. Coupling a hybrid drive motor to the existing V6 TSI, Volkswagen has been able to extract 279kW of power out of the system, with a maximu

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

After developing the first hybrid car system 110 years ago, Porsche is attempting to take a new stance on the environment with the green 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car. The 911 GT3 R hits the road running with a 357kW flat six-cylinder engine. The petr

Audi A1 officially unveiled at Geneva 2010

Audi has officially taken the wraps off its all new A1 small car at the Geneva Motor Show. While we have already covered the crux of the details (see here), being able to see the car in person and sit inside takes it beyond photographs and marketi

Audi A1 e-tron revealed at Geneva 2010

The all new Audi A1 steps up the fuel efficiency game by combining a 254cc single rotor rotary engine (also known as a Wankel) positioned under the back seat in combination with a 74kW electric motor that uses a 12kWh lithium ion battery. While Au

Michael Schumacher creates frenzy at the Geneva Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz has attempted to take the limelight away from the BMW presentation that followed directly after with a familiar face to the F1 world,  Michael Schumacher. The F1 superstar appeared seemingly from nowhere, creating a media frenzy.

Mercedes launches E300 BlueTEC Hybrid at Geneva 2010

Following the success of its BlueTEC name brand, Mercedes-Benz has launched the E300 BlueTEC at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the E-Class, the E300 BlueTEC is one of Europe's only diesel hybrid configurations. Powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinde

BMW 5 Series and Active Hybrid debut at Geneva 2010

BMW has debuted the all new 5 Series sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. Innovation was at the forefront of BMW's presentation, also unveiling several BMW Efficient Dynamics concepts. The 5 series launches with a comprehensive set of engines an

Volvo S60 – Geneva 2010

Update: Volvo S60 Review. We all saw the concept images of the Volvo S60 and were amazed at the design streamlining and true to form styling. Launched with a single engine variant - the T6, turbocharged six-cylinder - it produces 224kW and an