Ford Kuga - ‘08 Geneva Preview

Well, it seems like Ford is very determined to “monopolise” all car classes and they plan to do it at the Geneva Motor Show. After the Fiesta Concept and the 2009 Mondeo, they announced the Kuga Concept, the first CUV destined for European Market.

The Kuga has a platform similar with the ones of the C-Max and Euro-Focus; the engine is a 2.0-liter Duratorq TDCi common rail diesel which produces 136 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque. The standard version offers to its buyers ABS, Anti Rollover Mitigation, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and ESP.

As we told, the Kuga CUV Concept will be present at Geneva, but until then you can check the gallery below and be sure that we will give more pics in a few days from the auto show.

Renault Koleus - ‘08 Geneva Preview

Renault is working hard in order to make a successful appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next week. After we presented the Alpine Concept it’s just about time to point our attention to the Koleos Concept, an SUV which the French automaker has been preparing as of Paris Auto Show 2006.

The Renault Koleos is based on the Nissan Xtrail platform; buyers can choose from two powertrains - 2-liter dCi and the 2.5-liter petrol engine.

Follow the press release after the jump and you can also check out the photo gallery below.

Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta - ‘08 Geneva Preview

Finally we get something we want - Italdesign Giugiaro has released high-res pics of the Quaranta Concept just before Geneva Motor Show. We’ve been expecting this for a long time for the concept based on the 1968 Bizzarrini Manta Concept for its looks and on the Toyota Prius for its engine.

The Hybrid Synergy Drive completed with the 3.3-liter V6 engine produces 268 HP and 212 lb-ft of torque, enough to boost the Quaranta from 0 to 60 in just 4.05 seconds. Another design and tech cool characteristic is the solar power-generating roof. The design of the concept is simply astonishing and it will surely draw everybody’s attention at the upcoming auto show.

Check out the gallery below and follow the full press release after the jump.

2009 Jaguar XJ Portfolio - ‘08 Geneva Preview

After we presented you the XKR Portfolio, today we bring in front of you another Jaguar model for the Geneva Motor Show - the XJ Portfolio. The XJ features lightweight aluminum body, a supercharged V8 engine, Computer Active Technology Technology Suspension (CATS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), 20-inch spoke Selena wheels and the interior is very luxurious but we will let you find out more in the press release below.The XJ Portfolio is availabe and it’s waiting its customers with multiple and various options which could please even to most fastidious person.

Follow the press release that I’ve been talking about and check out the gallery below

Saab 9-1X Concept Teaser Photo - ‘08 Geneva Preview

The Geneva Motor Show is coming and every automaker is trying to establish itself as a leader in the world of the cars, but they use different techniques to draw the attention of the public. The majority of them are releasing many informations about what are going to unveil and the rest…are giving only teaser photos or nothing.

One of the automakers that doesn’t want to give us many details is Saab, but they announced their presence for the auto show and released a teaser photo of the so-called 9-1X concept. The shot looks cool and I can’t wait to see the final product at the Geneva Motor Show. I guess I’ll have to wait, only a few days left until the opening.

2009 Ford Mondeo - ‘08 Geneva Preview

After the official announcement of Fiesta, Ford will unveil a special new diesel engine at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine will be fitted onto the 2009 Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy-van - the powertrain will produce 175 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque. Ford also prepared a new package called Galaxy Titanium for Mondeo and S-Max which includes features like 17-inch five-spoke wheels and a sport suspension among others.

Check out the gallery below and follow the press release after the jump:

KTM X-Bow Dallara - ‘08 Geneva Preview

KTM announced its presence at the Geneva Motor Show by released some information of the X-Bow Dallara which had its debut last year also at Geneva. The X-Bow is a lightweight, carbon-fiber, two-seater that produces 300 HP, and is the first sports car of KTM.

The company has manufactured 100 products and all of them have been sold. Pretty impressive, huh? Check out the gallery below:

Lorinser Nardo3 To Show Up At The ‘08 Geneva Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz tuner Lorinser will bring a new design to the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, next week. Based on Mercedes SL AMG roadster, the Nardo3 is named after the Italian test track and sports a 660 hp twin-turbo V12, slick aero mods, with a rear bumper with exhaust outlets and a front end that matches it. There will only be 50 copies of Nardo3 produced and there will probably be much buyers desperate to get them.

Fiat 500 Abarth - ‘08 Geneva Preview

Recent reports say that Fiat is going to unveil the long-awaited 500 Abarth at the Geneva Motor Show which is just a few days away from opening. The Italians have equipped the Abarth with a 1.4-liter engine capable of producing 135 HP and 152 lb-ft of torque in Sport Mode.The three-doored car also features Fiat’s Torque Transfer Control, a system which helps you in the quest of keeping the hatchback safely on the road.

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