Archive for the ‘2010 Geneva Motor Show’ Category

Geneva Motor Show Wrap-Up

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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There is a lot of glitz and glamour surrounding the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland this week, with dozens of new cars on display. However, not many will ever go on sale in the U.S. But for those global cars making their way to U.S. shores, we deliver this recap. Many of the models have an official North American release date, so you can plan out any potential purchases.

 

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne will go on sale in July, while the 2011 Volvo S60 hits dealerships in late 2010. Nissan’s compact Juke crossover has a fall 2010 release date, and the Mini Cooper Countryman — an SUV version of the existing Cooper and Clubman — is expected to go on sale in early 2011. Other expected production cars include the new Kia Sportage, which we expect more information on shortly.

 

There are also concepts to keep an eye on that could easily make it to production. The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept is a close indicator of what form the next CLS could take, and the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar concept could succeed the discontinued Carrera GT supercar. 

For more information on these upcoming models, click on each model below.

Production

Concept

Geneva Motor Show Wrap-Up

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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There is a lot of glitz and glamour surrounding the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland this week, with dozens of new cars on display. However, not many will ever go on sale in the U.S. But for those global cars making their way to U.S. shores, we deliver this recap. Many of the models have an official North American release date, so you can plan out any potential purchases.

 

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne will go on sale in July, while the 2011 Volvo S60 hits dealerships in late 2010. Nissan’s compact Juke crossover has a fall 2010 release date, and the Mini Cooper Countryman — an SUV version of the existing Cooper and Clubman — is expected to go on sale in early 2011. Other expected production cars include the new Kia Sportage, which we expect more information on shortly.

 

There are also concepts to keep an eye on that could easily make it to production. The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept is a close indicator of what form the next CLS could take, and the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar concept could succeed the discontinued Carrera GT supercar. 

For more information on these upcoming models, click on each model below.

Production

Concept

Obligatory ‘We Want the New Ford Focus Wagon’ Post

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
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We’ve said it before. We — especially me — like station wagons. I’m double-garaging wagons myself at home and think the body style is practical and good-looking these days. Take, for example, the all-new Ford Focus wagon. This is the third body style for the global compact car that goes on sale early next year in the U.S. But the U.S. will get only the sedan and hatchback versions; the wagon will be for other global markets.



Why? Because it seems automotive journalists and folks who comment on automotive blogs are the only people who like station wagons. Don’t tell VW Jetta buyers that, though, since nearly 15% of new Jettas purchased in January were of the SportWagen variant.



So once again, fellow wagon fans, feast your eyes on the images below of the next good-looking, practical car you won’t be able to buy. NewFordFocus2 NewFordFocus3 NewFordFocus4