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New Hyundai BlueDrive range, hybrid and i20 compact

2009-03-12T08:00:57Z

Below is a gallery of the official pics of the Hyundai models presented at the Geneva motor show, including the i20 three door, the i30 BlueDrive, which presents a new range of ecological vehicles, and the ix-sonic concept - a new sports SUV with European style. The compact i20 three door is available with seven different engines, including the new 1.2 litre petrol from the Kappa series at 78hp, with fuel consumption at 5.2l/100km and CO2 emissions of 124g/km. The most economic engine is the 1.4...(read more)

Girls from Geneva motor show, part 4

2009-03-12T07:00:52Z

Here is a final look at the girls from the Geneva motor show, but we don’t have their contact details, as one reader asked after the third Geneva models gallery ! ADS ADS (no votes) 1 comment...(read more)

Citroen DS Inside official pics

2009-03-12T06:00:41Z

Among the most-awaited concept cars at the Geneva show was the Citroen DS Inside, prototype of the twin Chevron, showing the road the company will take in the future, in terms of style, communication and brand image. Citroen has managed to include just about everything in the small DS Inside, which will reach the market in 2010 with the DS3 model, heir to the current C3. The model has been created to revive the concept of “créative technologie”, with its unmistakable style, technology...(read more)

KTM X-Bow pics and details

2009-03-12T05:00:18Z

Today we give you the last few galleries from the Geneva motor show, before its imminent closure after this weekend. Here are the official pics of the radical KTM X-Bow series model that was presented, only a year after its world premiere at Geneva. Unfortunately, due to the recession, the original production target of 1000 models has slowed to 250 deliveries so far, however 600 models will be produced in its second year, showing that there is still space in the market for innovative automobiles...(read more)

Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA: official video

2009-03-11T03:00:57Z

The four cylinder turbo under the bonnet of the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA certainly makes itself heard. We don’t get to hear it long, but we hear it. Whether you like the MiTo GTA or not, the engine has a reassuring low rumble to it that proves that this is not a tinny little car. This official video is a little too long once we get into the rather boring sound track, but stick with it because a look at the Giulia Sprint is worth it. The video shows that the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA, prepared by Biscione...(read more)

Saab 9-3X gallery

2009-03-11T02:00:45Z

Saab did its best at the Geneva motor show, presenting its new 9-3X SportHatch, which follows in the footsteps of some offroad offerings such as the Volvo XC70 and Audi’s allroad range. The model is equipped with either the 2.0L turbo engine at 210hp, or the 1.9 litre TTiD at 180hp. The petrol version has all wheel drive, while the diesel features rear wheel drive. The higher wheel base, XWD, and rear electronic differential with anti-slip eLSD, make this an excellent competitor in this segment...(read more)

Girls from Geneva motor show part 3

2009-03-11T01:00:23Z

Here’s the third part of our galleries of the girls from the Geneva motor show. More leg here, if you’re interested. ADS ADS (no votes) 1 comment...(read more)

Peugeot 3008 debut gallery

2009-03-10T03:30:40Z

The Peugeot 3008 Crossover was on display at the Geneva motor show for its debut, and you can see the unusual crossover in the gallery below. While it comes across as a bizarre mix of SUV and people mover, the car has been designed to provide maximum comfort and flexibility. The door opens in two separate parts, and the 3008 also has an enormous boot capacity at a minimum of 512 litres, reaching up to 1604. For a full list of features and the engine range, check out our previous post on the Peugeot...(read more)