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The small-car surge in the U.S. was cut short last year when once-high fuel prices dropped as suddenly as they'd risen, but the future of the market seems clear: prices will rise again, and small cars will be the best solution. To that end, Volkswagen is planning to bring its 2010 Polo compact car...

You may have read about the global financial crisis turning Bentley to furniture production to keep its staff occupied, but this week's instalment of 'weird products from carmakers’ at least is a little more related to the world of motoring - although not by much. Maserati's stand at last...

After months of conjecture and Toyota’s own claims for the fuel-economy of its new Prius, came the release last week of “preliminary” Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings for the new model. In their haste, the EPA and Toyota had made a slight error in those original...

Niche German sports carmaker Wiesmann recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special '20th Anniversary Editions' models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions was recently shown in the...

Pininfarina gave up contract manufacturing last year to focus solely on building electric vehicles (EVs). At the Geneva Motor Show this week, the company has reworked their B0 Concept into a more palatably-named BLUECAR EV, with more details on its expected production plans. The B0/Bluecar EV was...

It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak, or in the case of the new Lampo, in the carbon-fiber composite. The Lampo electric roadster is the latest creation of Swiss...

If you want to go fast around a track, chances are you already know about the KTM X-Bow - but you may not know about the four new variants introduced today in Geneva. Even as the model range expands, however, KTM is drawing back production to meet the receding market. The familiar KTM X-Bow is now...

An updated Exige S is set to do battle at race tracks around the world with the help of more power, improved aerodynamics and increased safety. Visual changes to the car include a revised front end and a larger wing made out of carbon-fiber. This wing is based on the design from the Exige GT3 road...

Tata has gone from strength to strength since the unveiling of its groundbreaking Nano minicar early last year. Many doubted Tata’s ability to turn out a 1-lakh ($2,500) car, but the company proved the skeptics wrong and even followed it up with a special edition model planned for a European...

German tuner Mansory chose the Geneva Motor Show to unveil its latest customization effort, a reworked Bentley Continental GT Speed. The modifications consist of both engine and aerodynamic changes, and give the car a sportier than the originally understated Bentley and plenty of extra power to...

Honda is set to add a more powerful and sportier looking version of its Accord Euro to its lineup overseas, revealing the car for the first time the Geneva Motor Show today. The car is the new Accord Euro ‘Type S’ and it is set to go on sale in Europe later this year in both Sedan and...

German sports car manufacturer Gumpert has unveiled a faster version of its Apollo supercar at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, aptly named the Apollo Speed. Building on previous versions like the Apollo Sport and Apollo Race, the new Speed has been further engineered to tackle high speed runs...

Joining Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV Sport Air Concept at this week’s Geneva Motor Show is the new Prototype i-MiEV, a closer to production version of the Japanese carmaker’s upcoming all-electric car. The Prototype i-MiEV is based around the currentregular i-MiEV all-electric hatch that...

It wouldn’t be a Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of some wacky concept from Italy’s Fioravanti. In fact, the Italian design firm has shown a different concept at the annual Geneva event nearly every year for the past decade, and 2009 will certainly be no different. This year...

Keeping a brand alive is about more than turning out the same dependable products year after year - some risk is necessary to draw in new blood. Mercedes-Benz knows this well, and its new SLK 2LOOK Edition is targeted at a markedly younger crowd than its typical buyer. With a choice of either...

Driving excitement and hybrid power are concepts rarely uttered in the same breath, but Giugiaro is promising the fastest hybrid in the world with a concept just revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The official renderings of the car show a sleek and sporty - almost supercar-like profile, yet...

Bugatti is no stranger to limited editions of its Veyron, with the Sang Noir, Pur Sang, Hermès, Pegaso and Grand Sport (pictured) to name just a few. Now a new model has been added to the list: the Bleu Centenaire, in celebration of Bugatti's 100th anniversary. Early reports suggested the special...

The Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a massive six-city, three-country school that is one of Europe's foremost centers for fledgling automotive designers. The students there have collaborated with DR Motor Company to produce a trio of 1/4 scale supercar models. Dubbed Action (blue), Spirit...

Many doubted Tata Motors' ability to turn out a 1-lakh, or roughly $2,500 car, but they have proved the skeptics wrong and now a special edition of the car will soon be headed for sale in Europe. The Nano Europa, as the model will be called, promises to meet all safety and crash standards, thanks...

In the world of modified BMWs, few brands hold the power of the Alpina name, known for its tasteful treatments, high-power upgrades and willingness to venture into uncharted waters. The latest of the modified BMWs to roll out of Alpina's shop is the new fourth-generation B7. Based on BMW's new...