Although the 2010 Geneva Auto Show is dominated by world premieres of Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche or Lexus, there are several other vehicles that deserve a closer look into its offering. Such an example is the electric Kia Venga, an all-electric plug-in concept car based on the newly-released Venga.
Just as its name suggests, the electric concept is identical to the regular Venga but, instead of a combustion engine, it employs an electric motor that develops 80 kW (107 horsepower) and a maximum… (read more)
This year Ferrari’s Geneva Stands showcases an incredibly dangerous vehicle, the HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle), which is actually a hybrid 599. When we say incredibly dangerous, we don’t refer to the car’s Danger High Voltage underfloor label, but to an apocalyptic hazard.
Dana Holding Corporation has just announced that it will supply Spicer Life Series propshafts to the new Volkswagen Amarok. The new pick-up has already been launched on the South American market early this year and will be sold in Europe, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. Volkswagen Amarok will be available in two- and four-wheel-drive versions and is powered by one of two turbocharged direct-injection common-rail diesel engines.
Just like the rest of the carmakers who are striving to get closer to tree-huggers by launching new green models, the Indians over at Tata Nano introduced an electric flavor of the Nano at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. 
Trying to cling to their customers by all methods in a time when their image is strongly affected by the massive recalls, Toyota’s North America division announced the launch of the company’s most comprehensive sales program in its history. Ending April 5, 2010, the national marketing program includes financing, leasing and customer loyalty offers. 
Taking advantage of its presence at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, American manufacturer Ford outlined its plan when it comes to the future line-up of electric and hybrid vehicles to be brought to the Old Continent. According to the plan, a total of five full electric or hybrid vehicles from the C, CD and light commercial vehicle classes, will be released by no later than 2013. 
Yesterday, it was confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s interests in Formula One and beyond will no longer be represented by his father Anthony. However, the 2008 Formula One champion did not reveal the name of his future manager, as he’s yet to make that decision in the upcoming few weeks. Until then, McLaren put their driver under the management of Monaco based sports management Aces Group.
It has been reported that Ford gained the most from Toyota’s recall disaster. We don’t know exactly how many Toyota clients migrated to the Ford showrooms, but the American car manufacturer’s sales are definitely up. In February, Ford Motor Company had a 43% sales increase as compared to February 2009. As compared to January, Ford’s sales were up 22%.
Based on an YZF R6 machine, Yamaha together with Silver Star Casting Company, custom builder Nick Anglada, and famous tattoo artist Franco Vescovis created a Southern California Rat Rods and Low Rider inspired motorcycle to pay tribute to Silver Star Casting Company.
The new luxury compact from Lexus finally made its debut yesterday at the Geneva Auto Show, with deliveries expected to commence in the first months of the next year. Based on the LF-Ch concept revealed to the world at the Frankfurt Auto Show last September, the car will be powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a combination of a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine and an electric unit. There are four driving modes available: Eco, Normal, Sport and EV, with the last one to provide a maximum range … (
Just when we thought all the chances within GM’s management ranks were over and the American giant came to terms with its re-, re-, re-organized leadership, the carmaker is at it again and announced yesterday a new restructuring of the North American team. 
Nowadays downsizing is everything. Cars need to be more fuel efficient, while drivers won’t settle for less power, so turbocharging seems to be the only way to achieve that. Honeywell, the leading automotive turbocharger developer in the world, just announced that its technology will be featured on the new Polo BlueMotion.
Aston Martin’s Geneva booth showcases two limited editions, the V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition & the DBS UB-2010, and the new Works Service customization program.
Not only Lewis Hamilton, but also 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher will change his management prior to the start of the 2010 Formula One season. The German driver is yet to comment on this piece of information, but it seems his long-time manager Willi Weber will no longer represent the 41-year old racer in F1 from now on.
After its debut at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt, the BMW Vision Efficient Dymanics concept car received the Louis Vuitton Classic Award at a ceremony held at the BMW Welt Double Cone on February 28. The chairman of the jury, Christian Philippsen, presented the award to Adrian von Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design.
The first demonstration of a hybrid vehicle coming from Lotus is these days on display at the Geneva Auto Show, showcasing at the same time the Axial Flux motor/generator technology manufactured by British company EVO Electric. 
US F1 will certainly not take part in the 2010 Formula One championship, as revealed by British publication Autosport in the late hours of yesterday evening. According to the aforementioned source, all the staff at Charlotte was announced by the team’s management that they will be put on unpaid leave until further notice.
The 2010 Geneva Motor Show has already witnessed the introduction of several production models plus multiple concepts, but it’s now the time to enjoy a special anniversary prototype seen at Alfa Romeo’s booth. The Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta has been developed to celebrate 100 years of Alfa Romeo and 80 years of Pininfarina and, although we must admit that it’s quite handsome, there’s word whether it has at least a slim chance to make it to production.
Aston Martin has brought the Cygnet concept to the Geneva Auto Show, making us believe the car will enter production.
Last month, Bufori released a teaser sketch of its upcoming premium saloon and promised to bring the car at the Geneva Auto Show. The company has kept its promise and has even decided to call the car the Bufori Geneva, as its introduction marks an important milestone in the carmaker’s history.