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Category Archives: Geneva Motor Show 2009

The New 7-series in Sports Trim by AC Schnitzer

F01 / F02 are the internal works codes for the new 7-series. The combination sounds like motorsports, but is this title adequate for a big luxury saloon? Anyone who’s seen the big BMW in AC Schnitzer trim will certainly answer this with an unambiguous “Yes”.

Type V Forged Alloy Rims Now in Gigantic 22 inch

Wheels create more than just a physical connection with the road – it’s visual too. “So the right proportion of wheels to bodywork is extremely important“, explains AC Schnitzer Chief Designer Michele Viandante. “If the wheels are too small, the car soon starts to look leggy and unstable“. The AC Schnitzer forged alloy rims Type [...]

Exciting New Models Broaden Cadillac Model Line-up

* Cadillac SRX: European debut for the latest Cadillac highlight, the SRX Crossover with the new 3.0L V6 and direct fuel injection * Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon: New CTS Sport Wagon with fresh and dynamic design is a versatile alternative in the premium station wagon market * Cadillac CTS-V: One of the world’s fastest sedans [...]

Ferrari at Geneva

-The new 599 GTB Fiorano Handling GTE Package and the world preview of the ‘laboratorio tecnologico’ 599XX Maranello, 27th February 2009 – The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the sporty, dynamic Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) Package for the 599 [...]

The all-new Cadillac SRX

The all-new Cadillac SRX: a distinctive alternative in today’s luxury crossover market segment * European premiere all-new SRX at Geneva Motor Show * New direct injected 3.0L V6 engine delivers 193 kW / 262 hp * Distinctive designed crossover features state-of-art technology and entertainment systems The all-new Cadillac SRX features a completely new design combined [...]

Bridgestone themes environment at Geneva with the launch of the Turanza ER300 Ecopia

Bridgestone will focus on environmental performance with the launch of the Turanza ER300 Ecopia and on safety at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show, 5th to 15th March. The Bridgestone booth is located in Hall 2, Stand N° 2143. The Turanza ER300 Ecopia range meets the demand for low rolling resistance coefficients – without sacrificing [...]

TOYOTA AT THE 2009 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

* World premiere of all-new Toyota Verso * European premiere of new third-generation Toyota Prius – fuel economy improved to 72.4mpg, CO2 emissions reduced to 89g/km * New iQ with 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine with Stop & Start * Spotlight on Toyota environmental leadership World premiere of new Toyota Verso Toyota will unveil its all-new [...]

A window onto technologies for the future

The 79th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will take place from March 5-15, 2009 at GENEVA PALEXPO. Among the many different innovations and improvements incorporated into the Show for this year will be the creation of an area reserved for small and large enterprises involved in the development of “green” technologies for vehicles.

Lotus Omnivore Research Engine Unveiled

Lotus reveals flex-fuel engine concept to maximise fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels or gasoline Lotus Engineering, the world-renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited, unveils its latest research into engine efficiency at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show. The Omnivore engine concept has the potential to significantly increase fuel efficiency for sustainable [...]

I.DE.A Institute’s new ERA at the Geneva Motor Show

Turin, Italy. February 23, 2009 – After a ten-year absence, I.DE.A. Institute returns to the International Motor Show in Geneva to present ERA, its latest concept car and symbol of an invigorated I.DE.A Institute. With the final touches now complete, ERA will be unveiled at the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva following its first [...]