Posts Tagged ‘Geneva 2011’

  • Toyota EV Prototype Unveiled in Geneva
    Toyota’s EV Prototype makes its European debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as the latest model in an electric vehicle research and development program that began 40 years ago. The new car, based on the current iQ, is designed to address key issues surrounding the production of all-electric vehicles for emissions-free urban mobility, such as driving range and performance...
    by at March 1st, 2011 at 04:03 am
  • Land Rover Range_e Diesel PHEV Unveiled in Geneva
    Land Rover’s on-going commitment to building vehicles that are more fuel and emissions-efficient reaches another milestone at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the first presentation of the Range_e. This development model is equipped with an advanced plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following...
    by at March 1st, 2011 at 02:03 am
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom EE Unveiled in Geneva
    Rolls-Royce is unveiling this ‘experimental’ electric version of its Phantom luxury sedan at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The electric Phantom, known as either the 102EX or Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), represents the company’s intention to carefully get opinions and reactions to alternative drive-train options from a range of people including owners, enthusiasts,...
    by at March 1st, 2011 at 02:03 am
  • SEAT IBX PHEV Concept Crossover: 2011 Geneva Motor Show
    SEAT has unveiled this IBX PHEV crossover concept on the eve of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The SEAT IBX urban sports utility vehicle concept combines the powerful character and sporty design language of the Spanish brand with a self-confident look and distinctive proportions. The SEAT IBX also boasts exceptional utility and outstanding versatility, as well as sustainable...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 03:02 pm
  • Volkswagen Bulli Concept Unveiled at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
    On the eve of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the ‘Bulli’. It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier – the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter. More compact than the 2001 concept vehicle,...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 03:02 pm
  • Production Opel Ampera Revealed
    GM Europe has revealed production version of the Opel Ampera ahead of its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show this week. The Opel Ampera is GM’s version of the Chevrolet Volt for European market, but with a significantly higher price tag. The Opel Ampera goes on sale later this year with starting price at €42,900 in most European markets (that’s about $59,000...
    by at February 28th, 2011 at 01:02 pm
  • EDAG Light Car Sharing Concept Coming to Geneva Motor Show
    German manufacturer will unveil its new Light Car Sharing Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next week. This EDAG Light Car Sharing concept follows in the footsteps of the Light Car concept EDAG brought to the Geneva Motor Show two years ago. Compared to the previous versions of the model, the Light Car Sharing Concept has received a new body, as well as a more advanced...
    by at February 24th, 2011 at 05:02 am
  • 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
    At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo will be unveiling its V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid, with carbon dioxide emissions of 49g/km. Developed in partnership with Swedish utility company Vattenfall, the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be launched on the market in 2012. The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid promises a fuel economy of 1.9 L/100...
    by at February 21st, 2011 at 05:02 am
  • Rolls-Royce to Show Electric Phantom Concept at Geneva Motor Show
    Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce will show an electric version of its Phantom flagship model at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The one-off electric Phantom, known as either the 102EX or Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), is being built to gather research data that could eventually lead to customers ordering their own all-electric Rolls-Royce. Details about the 102EX’s...
    by at February 20th, 2011 at 03:02 am
  • BYD to Hold European Premiere of S6DM Electric SUV and e6-Eco in Geneva
    Chinese BYD Co. will stage the European premiere of two electric vehicles at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March: the updated pure-electric vehicle 2012 e6-Eco and the independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV S6DM. The company will also show the core technology of BYD e-Bus K9 and the dual-mode electric vehicle F3DM. BYD will also present its overall “Three...
    by at February 18th, 2011 at 03:02 pm