Geneva Auto Show Subscribe

Rumormill: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 could debut as concept at Geneva

Late last month, BMW officially revealed its next generation 5 series sedan in Munich and the opening salvo of powertrains includes the usual array of gas and diesel six- and eight-cylinder engines. However, with the recent launches of the ActiveHybrid X6 and 7, no one expects it to stay that way for long. BMW officials have acknowledged its intent to expand hybrid capability to other models going forward and, as the next redesign, the 5 would be the logical choice. We're not sure if the new 5 will show up at the Detroit show next month, ... Read more →

Geneva Preview: Rinspeed to unveil the UC? electric city car, which is train compatible Sam Abuelsamid

When we get to the Geneva Motor Show next March, Swiss design house will be showing off a design for a new electric commuter vehicle called the UC? (question mark included). The design of the car ...

Geneva 2010 preview: Audi starts launch countdown for new A1 [w/VIDEO] Sam Abuelsamid

Audi has officially started off the countdown to its new mini car, the A1. We've known for at least two years that the A1 was coming from Audi and we've seen two different concepts that preview ...

Geneva 2009: NV200 may come to America with electric drive Sam Abuelsamid

Nissan is getting into the light commercial vehicle market in the U.S. next year with its new NV2500 and, possibly, with the NV200 that debuted in Geneva this week. The NV200 is a compact van ...

Geneva 2009: Kia c'eed hybrid and ISG Sam Abuelsamid

Kia is showing off two new and fuel-efficient variants of its compact c'eed here in Geneva this week. The first, which is going on sale immediately, is the c'eed ISG, or Idle Stop and Go. The ISG, as ...

Geneva Preview: Porsche to publicly debut Cayenne diesel 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Porsche started building the new Cayenne diesel SUV several weeks ago but the German sports car maker will publicly show it for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in a couple of weeks. Like its platform-mates the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7, the Cayenne uses the VW group 3.0L TDI V6. ...

Geneva Preview: Honda may intro diesel-powered Accord Type S 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

If Autocar is right, Honda will be launching its first high-performance diesel model in the shape of a new Accord Type S. The new S is expected to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Euro Accord, which we get here as the Acura TSX, will get propulsion from an upgraded version of the ...

Geneva Preview: Google translate says Chevy Volt = Opel Ampera 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

When we get to Geneva for the big show in early March, Opel will have the production of its first Voltec technology car ready to debut. The Ampera, as it will be called, is essentially an Opel-branded version of the Chevy Volt. Judging from the teaser that GM just released, it looks like the ...

Video: Rick Wagoner on GM's commitment to energy diversity. And new E-Flex concepts soon? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

As we mentioned last week, Rick Wagoner, chairman and CEO of GM spoke to the crowd at the Geneva Motor Show last week, and here is a video to prove it. He spoke quite a bit about alternative fuels and alternative propulsion. He went on to state that GM is committed to providing vehicles that can ...

Check out the new Gallery of the Giugiaro VAD.HO, powerd by hydrogen V12 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We brought you news of the Giugiaro VAD.HO concept which was shown in Geneva at the Motor Show, and now we have some live pictures of the machine from the show floor. What makes this concept vehicle worthy of carrying the green image? None other than the BMW Hydrogen 7's V12 engine, mounted on the ...

Featured
Breaking
Popular

View all

Tip of the Day

Guide to Common Green Acronymns