Geneva Motor Show
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The Renault Zoe, a subcompact hatchback, has little in common with the Tesla Model S besides a battery-electric powertrain and five doors. But the maker of Europe's best-selling electric car seeks to underscore the idea that "electric cars can be fun and fast," perhaps hoping that some of Tesla's high-velocity image will rub off. At this week's Geneva auto show, the company unveiled a Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept vehicle that took its electric hatchback in a very different direction. DON'T MISS: 2017 Renault Zoe electric car: larger battery doubles range Its bodyshell is made entirely of the...
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Looking at Lexus multi-stage hybrid system in new LS sedan, LC coupe
The Lexus LS 500h luxury sedan that debuts this week at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show will use the same "Multi Stage Hybrid System" as the LC 500h coupe. It's a somewhat different—and arguably more complex—setup than the powertrain of the LS 600h, the previous-generation hybrid version of...
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2017 Geneva auto show: green car preview
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show marks the next stop on the annual auto-show circuit. With press days beginning March 7, we aren't expecting an overwhelming number of green cars at the Swiss show this year. A smattering of production and concept cars with some green elements will debut there, though...
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2018 Lexus LS 500h hybrid luxury sedan to debut at Geneva show
It should come as no surprise that Toyota's Lexus luxury brand remains enthusiastic about hybrids. Toyota has sold more hybrids than any other automaker, with luxury models sold under the Lexus brand contributing to a total that just exceeded 10 million. That trend will continue with the 2018 Lexus...
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Borgward SUVs' Geneva debut: new plug-in hybrids, old German name, Chinese owners
Borgward is hardly a household name anywhere, but the recently-revived automaker hopes that its new plug-in hybrids will make it a hit in China's still-growing new car market. At this week's Geneva Motor Show, Borgward debuted a pair of crossovers christened BX5 and Projekt BX6 TS. The Geneva...
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Nissan: your electric car is the fuel station of the future (video)
Nissan believes future electric cars will be more connected to grid infrastructure.
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Morgan unveiled its production EV3 electric three-wheeler at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Charger, charger, on the wall, who's the prettiest plug of all? (video)
You can't refuel your gasoline or diesel car in your garage, but one of the greatest benefits of owning a plug-in electric car is home recharging. With a device that requires no more wiring than an electric clothes drier, electric-car drivers quickly learn to plug in when they arrive home in the...
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Supercars stampede toward hybrids, electric power: Geneva roundup
The 2016 Geneva Motor Show was full of hybrid and electric supercars.
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Electric: more notes from Geneva Motor Show
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq lineup was largely downplayed by European media that focused more on local makers, along with the supercars and high-end luxury vehicles debuts, at this week's Geneva Motor Show. Korean maker Hyundai was the 19th press event of the morning, almost three hours after media days...
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Audi Q2 small SUV debuts at Geneva, another utility vehicle for German luxury brand
The Audi Q2 is a new smaller crossover from the German luxury brand.
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Subaru XV Concept hints at next Crosstrek due for 2018 model year
The Subaru XV concept previews the next-generation Crosstrek.
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Croatian firm Rimac unveiled an even more extreme version of its electric supercar in Geneva.
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Hyundai Ioniq: most important car at the Geneva Motor Show?
The Geneva Motor Show is stuffed with cars, both European volume cars we don't see in North America and a huge number of pricey and high-performance supercars and customs. So despite the fact that it was a global debut, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq didn't seem to get the buzz it might have if it had been...
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2017 Honda Civic hatchback unveiled in Geneva
The 2017 Honda Civic hatchback debuts in "prototype" form at Geneva.
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VW T-Cross Breeze Concept in Geneva previews new small SUV
Right now, Volkswagen has two crossover SUVs in production: the new second-generation Tiguan that will come to North America next year, and the larger, pricier Touareg premium utility vehicle A concept introduced this morning at the Geneva Motor Show, however, points the way to a new and smaller...
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E-Tense Concept Electric Sports Coupe From DS (nee Citroen): Geneva Debut
The DS E-Tense is an electric concept car from Citroën's upscale brand.
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Lineup Specs, Details Emerge For Geneva Motor Show (Video)
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, with the full global lineup--hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric versions--in attendance. Ahead of that event's media days, the company has released some additional specifications on the three vehicles. For one thing...
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Here are the significant green production and concept cars that will appear at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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Volkswagen Teases Affordable Compact Crossover SUV Concept For Geneva
Volkswagen has released some limited shots of a concept-vehicle debut for the upcoming 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The concept is almost certainly a refined version of the Golf-sized crossover utility vehicle, that was first previewed by the T-Roc Concept from the 2014 Geneva show. ALSO SEE: Koch...
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Revised Volkswagen Up Minicar Gets Turbo Engine, Geneva Motor Show Debut
Volkswagen’s Up! city-car lineup is one of the coolest high-mpg small cars we can’t have, as we described it a few years ago. Now with a host of improvements just announced in advance of the Geneva Motor Show, held early next month, it looks poised to earn its keep as “forbidden...
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Turbine Range-Extended Plug-In Supercar Headed For Geneva Show
A Chinese startup plans to unveil an extended-range electric supercar in Geneva.
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Toyota C-HR Small SUV To Offer Hybrid; Production Debut At Geneva Show
The Toyota C-HR will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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2016 Hyundai Tucson Shows Two Different Hybrid Concepts In Geneva
The new 2016 Hyundai Tucson will arrive later this year, but not all of its variants will be offered in the U.S. At the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Hyundai showed off two hybrid models we likely won't see: a 48-volt mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both of them fitted with diesel...
John Voelcker