Ferrari’s Stefano Domenicali admitted that there are several questions that have remained unanswered following the 15 days of testing this winter. Although admitting he is very impressed with the level of performance disclosed by the Ferrari F10 during the month of February, the Italian boss said there are some areas that his team is yet to focus in order to have fewer surprises during the opening rounds of the 2010 season.
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Skoda has unveiled the vRS hot versions of the Fabia hatchback and Fabia estate at the Geneva Auto Show.
Mercedes-Benz has already begun its assault on the green vehicle market. Though hybrid or all-electric cars have not been ready for production yet, the German car manufacturer presented at the Geneva Auto Show more efficient versions of the C-Klasse and E-Klasse models.
In an attempt to further promote the new sub-brand and its vehicles, American manufacturer Chrysler announced it will kick-off a 26-state, 50-venue Master Sportsman’s Tour, to showcase the redesigned 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup to some one million hunters and fishermen.
Just three weeks after its official unveiling, Nissan’s latest crossover gets ready for making its European public debut. Dubbed Juke, the third member of Nissan’s crossover family is to face visitors of the 2010 Geneva Auto Show starting March 4, 2010. Members of the media, however, are already getting acquainted with the Juke these days in Geneva.
Anthony Hamilton’s and his son’s decision to part ways ahead of the 2010 Formula One championship, with the latter to be managed by McLaren Mercedes until he can find a replacement, seems more logical now that we have been presented with a valid reason for it.
Just like the rest of the industry, SEAT is stepping into the all-electric vehicle sector with the launch of the IBE concept, a model presented today at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The concept is 3.78 meters long, 1.80 meters wide and has an overall height of 1.22 meters, which means it is 25cm shorter than an Ibiza, 22cm lower but 10cm wider.
South Korean manufacturer Kia unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show the new generation Sportage SUV, bringing new dimensions, a design cue inspired by the 2007 Kia Kue concept and refreshened engine range.
Mercedes-Benz announced today at the Geneva Auto Show that getting their cars greener is one of their main priorities. The German car manufacturer emphasized that lower CO2 emissions can be achieved without compromising comfort and refinement.
The Renault Megane range will receive a sporty extension at the Geneva Auto Show, through the introduction of two new performance-inspired models, the Megane GT and the Megane GT Line.
The Lotus booth at the Geneva Auto Show is featuring yet another version of the Evora, dubbed Carbon Concept, purpose built to "emphasize Lotus’ motorsport pedigree." The car features only exterior tweaks meant to impress, as the engine has not been modified in no way.
Ken Block has certainly made all the right moves prior to his debut in the World Rally Championship this weekend, as the North American racer took his brand new Monster-livery Ford Fiesta to the win in the first round of the Rally America Championship, the 100 Acre Wood Rally.
Just as promised, the total amount raised for charity and the highest bidders have been announced by Lotus this morning at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The eight special edition ‘Naomi for Haiti’ Evoras have raise more than €1.4 million at auction, which will benefit the Haitian victims of the tragic earthquake that hit the Caribbean country on January 12, 2010.
Although this latest development is in no way related to the 8 million vehicles recall to fix sudden accelerator problems in Toyota vehicles, it’s difficult to see how would this not add to the problem baggage Toyota currently has to carry.
Just as we told you a few days ago, the Americans over at Ford travelled to Switzerland to present their next-generation global Ford Focus 5-door model in Europe plus the new wagon variant of the car. The European and North American production of the new Focus range will start at the same time in late 2010, with the first units to go on sale in the first months of 2011. Additionally, Ford will also begin production in Asia, Africa and South America.
The European version of the MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition is making its world debut at this year’s Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland. Celebrating two decades since the roadster was launched, Mazda’s MX-5 20th Anniversary model will be marketed in Europe in a limited edition of just 2,000 units.
Mercedes-Benz has just launched at the Geneva Auto Show its sporty individualization products called MercedesSport. The line of products includes light-alloy wheels and sports suspension, as well as detachable body parts to enhance a car’s aerodynamics or looks. All the parts can be retrofitted.
They may not have bagged countrymen Petronas oil company as major sponsor of their Formula One operations, but Lotus F1 Team sure managed to hit the jackpot earlier this week, as they have confirmed world’s leading news network CNN as long-time sponsors of the Malaysian backed outfit.
Renault is introducing its new six-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission at the Geneva Auto Show. Dubbed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch), the transmissions offers a 17 percent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, when compared to standard automatic transmissions.
Former Grand Prix team owner Eddie Jordan revealed that he has some valid information that Stefan GP will be on the grid of the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2010 Formula One season. And that’s not the only news provided by the Irishman, as he made it very clear that one of the Serbian team’s drivers for the 2010 season will by Canadian Jacques Villeneuve.