ABT at GENEVA

ABT @ 2013 Geneva Motor Show

ABT Sportsline, the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group, has just won a prize. The readers of the renowned German AUTO ZEITUNG voted the traditional and innovative Bavarian company the “top brand”. In the “tuner” category, ABT got 29.4 per cent, ranking first. “For us, this is a marvellous result, a real inspiration. We want to continue to make our customers and fans happy with our perfect products”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The ABT Sportsline CEO points to the new products he and his team are going to present at the Geneva Motor Show.

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QOROS AT THE 83RD GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2013

Qoros 3 Sedan

• Global debut of the Qoros brand
• World premiere of the first production model – the compact Qoros 3 Sedan
• World premieres of two concept studies that preview future models and technology developments
• Unique eight-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system to be fitted as standard
• Focus on quality, design, safety and needs of modern metropolitan customers
• Engineered to achieve top scores in Chinese and European crash tests

At its global debut at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, new automotive brand, Qoros, presents the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, an elegant compact (C-segment) car with the official international model designation, the Qoros 3 Sedan.

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GLORIA: IED CONCEPT FOR ALFA ROMEO

ALFA ROMEO - GLORIA Concept

At the 83rd Geneva Motor Show, the European Design Institute (IED) of Turin is presenting the world première of ‘Gloria’, the concept by the Master in Transportation Design in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre. The prototype represents the sports spirit and Italian style of a brand with powerful international appeal, whose products have brought the beauty of Italian design into the wider world. It was 1966 when the Spider Duetto in the film The Graduate reinforced the mythical image of the car manufacturer in the United States. Today, the ‘Gloria’ concept is intended as another international challenge, again looking overseas, to the American and Asian markets.

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WORLD PREMIERE : 2 MITSUBISHI CONCEPT MODELS AT 2013 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

Mitsubishi Concept CA-MiEV – The Suburban EV

TOKYO : February 13, 2013 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will give the MITSUBISHI Concept GR-HEV^*1 and MITSUBISHI Concept CA-MiEV^*2 concept models their global debut at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 5 through March 17 (opening to the general public on March 7). The two show models highlight MMC's next-generation advanced technologies.

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THE NEW SEAT LEON SC – THE DYNAMIC DESIGN ICON

2013 SEAT LEON SC

• Stunning design with striking proportions
• Wheelbase shortened by 35 mm compared to five-door Leon, for even greater agility
• Surprising practicality: rear headroom and boot space remain the same as those of five-door Leon
• Efficient and powerful TSI and TDI engines
• Amazingly high quality craftsmanship, inside and out
• Due to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show

MARTORELL : February 13, 2013 - The Leon SC – Sports Coupé – is a striking three-door hatchback that is the perfect embodiment of the SEAT design language. Without compromising everyday usability, it becomes the most sporting model in the SEAT range, blending stunning looks with a functional interior – a compelling mix of excellent workmanship and premium materials, with plenty of room for all occupants. At 380 litres, even the luggage compartment is as generously proportioned as that of the five-door variant.

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THE MERCEDES-BENZ A 45 AMG: DRIVING PERFORMANCE FOR THE NEW GENERATION

2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG 

AFFALTERBACH : February 13, 2013  – The A 45 AMG sees Mercedes-AMG embarking on a new era. For the first time in the company's history extending back over more than 45 years, Mercedes-Benz's performance brand is offering a fascinating high-performance vehicle in the compact class. The A 45 AMG is representative of the "AMG Performance 50" strategy for the future, which is to run up to the 50th birthday of Mercedes-AMG GmbH in 2017. With a maximum output of 360 hp and up to 450 Newton metres of torque, the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine is the most powerful series production four-cylinder engine in the world. The sensational power density of 181 hp outstrips even the most powerful super sports cars. At the same time, the engine also boasts supreme efficiency and complies with the EU6 emissions standard.The A 45 AMG also leads its segment in terms of fuel consumption, returning 40.9 mpg in NEDC combined mode. These credentials indicate that a further high-performing member of the BlueDIRECT family is now taking to the road.The performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive onboard the A 45 AMG sets new standards in the car's segment.

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WORLD PREMIÈRE: ALFA ROMEO 4C

ALFA ROMEO 4C

• The new Alfa Romeo compact mid-engined supercar with rear-wheel drive and two bucket seats makes its début in Geneva.
• The new Alfa Romeo 4C is the result of experience built up with the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione model produced in the Maserati plant in Modena and it will be available for purchase in 2013, marking the return of the Italian brand to the United States.
• Less than 4 metres in length, 200 cm wide, 118 cm high and with a wheelbase of less than 2.4 metres.
• New 4 cylinder 1750 Turbo Petrol all-aluminium engine.
• Alfa TCT twin clutch automatic transmission.
• New Alfa DNA selector with 'Race' mode.
• Chassis made entirely of carbon with load-bearing and structural function.
• Weight to power ratio less than 4 kg/HP.

The final version of the Alfa Romeo 4C makes its début at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva. This mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé with two bucket seats represents the true essence of a sports car at the heart of Alfa Romeo's DNA: performance, Italian style and technical excellence, offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety.

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EUROPEAN DÉBUT: 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

• New eight-speed automatic transmission.
• New exterior and interior design.
• New UConnect system with 8.4" touchscreen display.
• New three-spoke steering wheel and instrument cluster with 7" TFT display.
• New Selec-Speed Control and new safety features.
• Summit: top of the range model even more exclusive.

The New 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, that has been improved and renewed in terms of performance, design and comfort, is making its début at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show. Already the most awarded Large SUV ever, Grand Cherokee features a new eight-speed automatic transmission, available on the entire engine line-up. This new transmission reduces consumption and emissions while significantly improving acceleration and gear shifting function.

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WORLD PREMIERE: TECHART FOR 911 CARRERA 4S

TECHART Noselift function

TECHART Automobildesign presents its personalisation program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models. In line with this premiere the new TECHART Exhaust System Racing with valve control and double centre tailpipes as well as the TECHART Noselift front axle lift system make their debuts. As a tribute to the Porsche models of the 1970s TECHART shows its interpretation of the 400 hp Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in legendary Emerald Green colour to public at 83rd Geneva International Motor Show from March 5 to 17 2013.

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THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN CROSS UP!

The new Volkswagen CROSS UP!

Volkswagen is expanding its distinctive cross-model program continues: From late summer of this year added the cross up! the lifestyle of Volkswagen family. Their already successful models include the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and Cross Touran.

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CITROËN TO REVEAL CITROËN TECHNOSPACE CONCEPT AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

Citroën TECHNOSPACE Concept

With the Citroën Xsara Picasso, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso and C3 Picasso, Citroën has built a real success story by asserting itself as one of the leaders in the compact MPV segment. Citroën has sold almost 3 million Picassos since 1999.

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SUBARU TO SHOW VIZIV - CROSSOVER CONCEPT AT GENEVA

Subaru VIZIV Concept

• Subaru VIZIV concept vehicle to make world premiere at Geneva Motor Show
• European debut of the new Subaru Forester
• Outback Diesel paired for first time with fuel-efficient CVT

Subaru will unveil the Subaru VIZIV concept vehicle at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show (5 – 6 March), representing Subaru’s future design direction and vision for technological innovation.

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THE MCLAREN P1™ IS CONFIRMED AS ‘RACE’ READY FOR THE 83RD INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW IN GENEVA

MCLAREN P1™

• Production-ready McLaren P1™confirmed for 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva
• Short video showing race-inspired digital dash readout highlights driver-focused ‘Race’ mode
• McLaren Automotive press conference – 11.15 CET (10.15 GMT), Tuesday 5 March

With one month until all eyes in the automotive world turn to Switzerland, McLaren Automotive has confirmed that the global debut of the production-ready McLaren P1™ will be at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva, and taken the opportunity to give a glimpse of the, so far unseen, interior. The latest insight confirms that the McLaren P1™ will adopt a race-inspired digital dash readout, and gives further information relating to the levels of performance that can be expected with a highly-focused ‘Race’ mode.

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SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW C-SEGMENT CROSSOVER TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2013 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

All New Suzuki C-segment Crossover - Teaser image 

The series model of Suzuki's all-new C-segment crossover will be making its world premiere at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, which will be held from 5th to 17th March.

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CIVIC WAGON CONCEPT MODEL AND THE NEXT GENERATION NSX CONCEPT at 2013 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

Honda Civic Wagon Concept - Sketched Image

Honda today revealed its 2013 Geneva Motor Show line-up with two new concept cars, and the CR-V featuring the new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine.

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KIA PRO_CEE'D GT AND CEE'D GT SET FOR GENEVA DEBUT

New Kia pro_cee'd GT 

The new Kia pro_cee'd GT and cee'd GT - the brand's most performance-focused production cars ever - will enjoy their world premieres at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.

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KIA CONCEPT TO PROVOKE AT GENEVA

New KIA Concept - Teaser image 

Kia is set to deliver a provocative and racy new urban concept car at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

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Volvo to reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at Geneva

All New Volvo V40

Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.

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Honda Reveals Images of the European CR-V Prototype

Honda CR-V European Prototype

Honda has revealed images of the European CR-V Prototype ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012.

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Toyota FT-Bh concept : Taking efficiency to new heights

 

Toyota FT-Bh Teaser images

• FT-Bh – Future Toyota B-segment hybrid
• New concept designed for maximum fuel efficiency, built using economically viable methods and materials
• CO₂ emissions around 50 per cent lower than the current average for the supermini segment
• Focus on five principal factors: low weight, aerodynamic performance, powertrain efficiency, thermal energy management and electricity saving
• World debut at the Geneva motor show

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