2008 Geneva Auto Show

Additional Highlights

• The Dream Comes True Chinese automaker BYD Auto has announced that it will be selling hybrid cars in Europe within three years.
• Chrysler Gets Charged Up 2008 Geneva Motor Show Manufacturer introduces three environmentally responsible concepts to the European markets.
• Spyker Adds Thrust to C8 Spyker has moved from its propeller-inspired design to turbines with its second generation C8 Aileron.
• Ford Fights Back With Fiesta Ford launches Fiesta—the all-important small car in the company’s fight back to profitability.
• Volkswagen Scirocco Returns 2008 Geneva Motor Show Volkswagen chooses Geneva to relaunch its practical sports car.
• A-Star Is Born In India 2008 Geneva Motor Show Suzuki focuses its small car expertise on creating an eco-friendly, small car to be built in India.
• Veyron Gets Stitched Up A special edition of the Bugatti Veyron celebrates a long association with Hermes to offer a hand-crafted interior.
• Defender of the Realm 2008 Geneva Motor Show Land Rover celebrates its 60th birthday with a special edition Defender called SVX.
• Renault Foursome Oozes Gallic Flair 2008 Geneva Motor Show Renault meets more than the eye with the launch of its flamboyant foursome.
• Performance Makeover for Gallardo 2008 Geneva Motor Show By adding more power and 4WD traction, Lamborghini has upped the stakes with its new Gallardo LP640-4.
• Honda Strikes a New Accord 2008 Geneva Motor Show At the Honda stand is the world debut of the all-new Accord, while the European debuts of the FCX Clarity fuel cell car and CR-Z hybrid sports car concept point to future models.
• Koenigsegg Flexes Muscles Koenigsegg debuts a flex-fuel limited edition version of its supercar offering more power than the regular version.
• New MINI Works a Treat The latest in a long line of MINI specials, the John Cooper Works, continues to inject personality and fun into the range.
• Bentley Makes Green Pledge 2008 Geneva Motor Show Bentley set tough targets to make their cars more environmentally acceptable by 2012.
• All-New Volvo XC60 2008 Geneva Motor Show The Swedish automaker takes the wraps off its safest and most attractive model.
• X-Bow Debuts Sport bike company KTM builds a four-wheeler with exciting results.
• Hyundai's Green is 'blue' Hyundai has taken an evolutionary approach to its environmental strategy by created i-blue packages.
• Morgan Goes Back to the Future Morgans are considered by many to be sports cars for eccentric British gentlemen—the LIFECar will make them reconsider.
• Prototype-S Heralds Next Lancer Prototype-S is a near production look at Mitsubishi’s forthcoming 5-door Lancer Sportback.
• Nissan Sets the Tone Automaker shows its sporting GT-R, Pivo2 green concept and production Murano crossover.
• Mercedes-Benz Gets the Blues The new SL Roadster launch was almost a sideshow on a stand dedicated to fuel efficiency and lower emissions technology.
• Jaguar Finds Its Mojo Jaguar’s new-found confidence is reflected by the launch of its XKR-S—the fastest XK ever built.
• Infiniti Comes to Europe Nissan’s alternative-luxury brand launches in Europe and debuts its new FX crossover to the world.
• Good Karma From Fisker Unique green sport sedan from former Aston Martin designer.
• Shh! Don't Tell the Americans. . . We round up some of the most interesting cars on show in Geneva that Americans just can’t have—whether they want them or not.
• Kia Bares Its Souls Three interpretations of one car allow KIA designers to test public opinion for a production Soul urban cruiser.
• Audi Launches Production Trio 2008 Geneva Motor Show In a burst of activity, Audi unveiled a range of new production cars covering SUV, sports cars and a wagon to complete its popular A4 lineup.
• Audi Powers Diesel Drive 2008 Geneva Motor Show Audi unveils two very different concepts but both are based on the V12 turbodiesel engine.
• Fiat 500 Abarth Fiat has won great plaudits for its stylish and feisty 500. Now there’s a version that’s not only small but also wicked.
• Subaru Launches Diesel Boxer The world’s first horizontally opposed ‘boxer’ diesel engine will power Outback 2.0D and Legacy 2.0D.