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Crossover

Nissan unveils Juke crossover at Geneva show

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Nissan has officially revealed its Juke small crossover at the Geneva Motor Show. Inspired by the Qazana show car exhibited at last year’s Geneva show, the Juke will go on sale in the fall in Europe and will eventually be available in North America.

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Concept Cars

Honda 3R-C concept debuts in Geneva

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Honda has officially taken the wraps off its 3R-C battery electric vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on a three-wheeled platform, the 3R-C represents Honda’s vision of a “single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting.”

Mazda

Mazda unveils all-new Mazda5 mini-minivan [Live image update]

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Mazda’s surprisingly strong-selling, relatively athletic Mazda5 mini-minivan was getting a little long in the tooth, so to rectify things the Japanese automaker unveiled a smiling redesigned model this morning at the Geneva Motor Show.

Alfa Romeo News

Revealed: 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

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Alfa Romeo has a long history of making beautiful vehicles, and its latest creation is sticking to that theme. The Italian automaker used the 80th Geneva Motor Show to unveil its newest offering, the stylish Giulietta hatchback.

Hatchback

Toyota Auris HSD Hybrid debuts in Geneva

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This morning at the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota unveiled the production version of its Auris HSD Hybrid. To be built in the United Kingdom, the Auris Hybrid is the next step in Toyota’s plan to fully hybrid-ize its global lineup by 2010.

Convertible

Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet [Live image update]

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This morning at the Geneva Motor Show, Renault officially unveiled its all-new Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet. The Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet will set new standards for convertibles by offering a folding glass roof, rather than the traditional folding metal hardtop seen in the previous Coupé-Cabriolet.

Hatchback

Renault debuts Clio Gordini R.S. [Image update]

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French automaker Renault took to the stage this morning at the Geneva Motor Show with a pair of Gordini models based on its Twingo and Clio. The larger of the two, the Clio, revives the historic Gordini name with a performance package that and styling kit designed to mimic Gordini-badged Renaults of the past.

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Convertible

Renault Wind blows into the Geneva Motor Show

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Renault’s latest coupe-roadster model has officially hit the show floor at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. Dubbed the Renault Wind, the innovative two-door is a fresh take on the compact coupe/convertible segment.

Hatchback

Renault unveils Twingo Gordini R.S. [Live Image Update]

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After officially unveiling the Twingo Gordini R.S. late last year at the Champs Elysées in Paris, Renault unveiled the sporty hot hatch to the media this morning at the Geneva Motor Show.

General Motors News

GM to recall 1.3M small cars with faulty power steering

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Late Monday night, GM announced that it will be launching a 1.3 million vehicle recall that will affect many of its slightly older small cars. The issue involved in the recalls stems from a faulty power steering motor that can fail – causing drivers to resort to fully manual steering.

Cadillac News

Report: Cadillac cancels Converj hybrid coupe

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A new report has confirmed earlier fears and suggestions that Cadillac may retract its commitment to building the Cadillac Converj. GM representatives have now confirmed that GM has determined that the business case is simply not strong enough to produce the Converj concept.

Future Cars

Spied: 2012 Hyundai Azera during cold-weather testing

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In the midst of a giant field of snow our spy photographers have caught what we believe may be a future Hyundai Azera. We say “may” because of the fact that this follows a 2011 mild refresh that has hardly had time to let the paint dry – and yet – we find the C-pillar lines to be identical to the aforementioned 2011 Hyundai Azera.

High-Performance

Mercedes ditches AMG 6.2L V8 for new 5.5L turbo

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AMG will usher in a new era of high-power, high-torque and fuel-efficient turbo-charged V8s tomorrow when it debuts is new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG at the Geneva Motor Show. The motor is 25 percent more efficient than the company’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter unit, all while delivering more power.

Ford News

Shelby to auction serial number 350 2011 Mustang GT350

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Shelby and Ford Motor Company have a long-standing relationship that has resulted in some of the most iconic sports cars ever produced. Shelby and Ford’s latest creation – the 2011 GT350 – a tribute to the original GT350 that was first produced for the public in 1966 – is set to go auction for the general public in the first week of April.

General Motors News

GM supports mandated automotive black box

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General Motors has officially backed Gene Green’s (D-TX) push to create a Federal mandate for the installation of Event Data Recorders (EDRs, also known as a black box) in future new vehicles. GM has been installing EDRs in every vehicle since 1995 as part of its airbag systems, and believes that a Federal mandate could help to analyze accidents and improve vehicle safety.

Hyundai News

Hyundai turns marketing blitz to Oscars

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Following a heavy-hitting lineup of commercials touting Hyundai’s strong new product line during the Super Bowl, Hyundai says it will now launch a similarly priced media campaign during the highly viewed Academy Awards.

Concept Cars

Video: What’s the “Firebreather” Camaro all about?

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Designed for the upcoming independent film “Jinn,” the Firebreather Camaro was unveiled on Friday at the Autorama custom car show in Detroit. We’ve now added an exclusive video interview with director AJ Amad and star Ray Park, hosted by Jack Baruth (with a little extra help).

Ferrari News

Ferrari to unveil first hybrid in Geneva [Image update]

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Ferrari has announced that it will be unveiling a hybrid model at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but someone decided to ruin the party and leak some images just a few days early. Information is limited, but Ferrari’s foray into the hybrid market is rumored to also utilize an all-wheel drive system and KERS technology, rather than a battery-electric system.

Ford News

Ford invests $155M in Cleveland plant to produce Mustang V6

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Ford has announced it will be investing $155 million in its Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1. The investment will revamp the plant to produce the 3.7L V6 earmarked for the 2011 Ford Mustang, creating an additional 60 jobs along the way.

Toyota News

Toyota launches added services nationwide to help with recalls

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In a bid to smooth over relationships with owners of vehicles involved in the company’s recent safety recalls, Toyota announced on Friday it is rolling out a nationwide program to provide enhanced services to aid in the recall process.

 
 
 
 
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