80th Geneva Motor Show

The theme of this year's Geneva Show: 'the future becomes the present'. It's the moment for the new and future technologies to become real, rather like this plug-in Toyota Prius Hybrid (left). Could this be your business car of the future? Maybe.

The 80th Geneva Motor Show was also a time to celebrate the past. Six car makers have been present at the show for every one of the 80 years: Bentley, Citroen, Fiat, Lancia, Peugeot, and Renault. Here's our report.

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Abarth Punto Evo

This is the Abarth version of the new Fiat Punto Evo. It uses a 165bhp version of Fiat Powertrain’s Multiair 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine with peak torque of 25 Nm at 2250 rpm, and acceleration from 0 to 62mph in only 7.9 seconds.

Alfa Romeo Guilietta

Alfa Romeo showed its new Guilietta, a hatch to take on the Golf, A3 and 1-Series. Engineers said they benchmarked both the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series when developing the platform. There will be a choice of four engines, two petrol and two diesel, all turbocharged and all fitted with start-stop systems.

Audi A1

The public unveiling of Audi's MINI challenger. It will be launched first as a three-door then a five-door Sportback. UK sales are slated for September and we're told to expect prices from around £11,000.

Audi A1 e-tron

No sooner do we see the A1, than Audi introduces an electric e-tron version for urban use. The A1 e-tron has a range of more than 31 miles in city traffic, and its peak power is 102PS. A compact internal combustion engine recharges the battery when the battery is depleted.

Audi RS5 Coupe

The new Audi RS 5 Coupe, powered by a high-revving V8 FSI petrol engine delivering 450PS, and featuring a new evolution of quattro all-wheel-drive, will be priced at £57,480 OTR when it opens for UK order in the spring.

Audi A8 Hybrid

Audi showed this hybrid version of its all-new A8 lucury saloon. It has two engines - a 2.0 TFSI petrol and an electric power unit - for a total of 245PS and 480Nm to provide the driving performance of a large six-cylinder engine. Audi says fuel economy of up to 45.6mpg is possible, corresponding to a CO2 value of 144g/km. Audi says it was a concept - that was nearly production ready....

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Bentley described this as the world's fastest four-seat convertible. It goes on sale this autumn with prices expected to be about £175,000. The Supersports accelerates from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, and it has a top speed of 202mph. The car has the same twin-turbocharged 621bhp 12-cylinder engine as the Supersports coupe introduced last year and will run on petrol or bio-ethanol fuel.

BMW 3-Series Convertible

Cosmetic changes bring the Convertible into line with the current saloon and Touring models with a revised grille, new, larger front air dam and restyled lights. There's a new line along the side, new wheels and a sportier rear bumper.

BMW 5-Series

Show debut for the sixth-generation BMW 5-Series which is bristling with technology including stop-start, which BMW claims is a first for a car in this class, and Park Assist. There's also an eight-speed auto. UK sales start on 20 March.

Citroen DS3 Racing

Citroen called this Racing version of its all new DS3 model a 'full-blooded racer' and it's hard to argue when you consider the 1.6-litre engine is tuned to produce 200hp. As well as boosting the power Citroën Racing have developed the chassis and running gear to provide higher precision control. Planned for launch in the second half of 2010, the exclusive DS3 Racing will be limited to just 1000 production units.

Ferrari 599 Hybrid

Errmmm, you don't often see a Ferrari this colour: green. But the Ferrari 599 Hybrid Prototype is Ferrari's first hybrid and likely to hit the roads in production format, probably with a four-wheel drive hybrid drivetrain with electric motors powering the front wheels.

Fiat 500

First application of a new family of 900cc two-cylinder engines from Fiat called TwinAir - 74 years after Fiat used a twin-cylinder engine in the Topolini. The 85bhp engine will be used first in the 500 and become the only two-cylinder engine available in Europe. Fiat is claiming CO2 emissions below 100g/km. It's called TwinAir because this is the first application of Fiat's high power/low emission MultiAir technology on a two-cylinder engine.

Fiat Doblo

Show debut for the seven-seater which hits the UK roads later this spring. The car is based on a new, larger platform with more passenger and luggage space plus reduced emissions thanks to new engines. Start-stop will be offered as standard.

Ford Focus

It was the star of January's Detroit show, and now the new Ford Focus made its European debut at Geneva. It’s lower – by 25mm – and sportier-looking than the outgoing model and is powered by a new family of 1.6 and 2.0-litre EcoBoost engines.

Ford Focus estate

As well as the new Focus, Ford showed the estate version of the car we'll get early next year. Other models in the range include a coupe to rival VW's Scirocco.

Ford C-MAX

The production version of the new-look five-seater Ford C-MAX made its debut. It will go on sale later this year. Among the interior highlights are a pair of five-way toggle switches on the steering wheel that will enable the driver to control two primary vehicle displays, one in the centre console and one in the instrument cluster.

Ford Grand C-MAX

The seven seater version of the C-MAX – the Grand C-MAX – features twin sliding doors as well as a taller roof line and boxier profile. The C-Max and Grand C-MAX will be available with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engine and 1.6- and 2.0-litre Duratorq four-cylinder TDI engines.

Honda 3R-C

This revolutionary three-wheeled battery electric vehicle concept shows what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three-wheeled chassis, therefore keeping the centre of gravity low to improve stability. The 3R-C study was created by European designers working at Honda’s Research and Design facility in Milan.

Honda CR-Z

European debut for the hybrid sports coupe first seen in production form at the Detroit show in January. The 2+2 coupe uses Honda's 1.5-litre VTEC engine and IMA hybrid system to give emissions of 117g/km and 56.4mpg. Looks good too.

Hyundai i30

Entering production in March, the new Hyundai i30 Ford Focus competitor incorporates a wide range of improvements in design, specification and competitiveness. The new i30 comes with Hyundai's 'Triple5' package, including an enhanced five-year warranty with five year's roadside recovery. A low emission 'Blue' version goes on sale in 2011. Other news from Hyundai included its i10 city car with emissions below 100g/km - so it qaulifies for full writing down allowance and 10% company car tax.

Hyundai i-flow concept

Wow. This is something a bit different from Hyundai, a preview of the i40 which will replace the Sonata saloon in Hyundai's line-up early next year. Note the lightweight plastic glass and solar panels – a lightweight plastic sunroof could make it into production. The i40 is expected to use the same engines as the recently-launched iX35.

Infiniti EX30d

The first diesel for new Nissan luxury brand Infiniti - which is targeting entrepreneurs. The diesel is a newly-developed 3.0-litre V6 which develops 238PS and a remarkable 550Nm of torque. With standard seven-speed automatic transmission the new engine sends the EX30d to 62mph from rest in 7.9secs.

Jaguar XKR Coupe

Debut for the fastest XKR which has a top speed of 174mph, up from 155mph in the standard car thanks to a £3,500 speed pack: there's more aggressive styling, extra aerodynamics for stability and recalibrated engine and transmission.

Kia Sportage

The Sportage 4x4 helped establish Kia in Europe - and now there's an all-new Sportage with a sportier, more car-like look. It's longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model and has a longer wheelbase for a better ride. It goes on sale in the autumn.

Lexus CT200h

Seen at last year's Frankfurt Show as the LF-Ch concept the Lexus premium hatch is now in production form and ready to challenge BMW 1-Series and Audi A3. The big differentiator is the petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. Lexus hopes that, like BMW 1-Series owners, it will draw new customers to the brand or allow existing owners to downsize.

Lotus Elise

A modest facelift for the 2011 model year Elise adds new headlights and LED day-running lights and a more pronounced grille. Major change is the addition of a 1.6-litre Toyota engine (134bhp and 118lb ft) for the entry-level Elise S, replacing the 1.8-litre unit, and lowering CO2 by 30g/km to 149g/km.

Mazda 5

The new seven-seater Mazda 5 retains its sliding side doors and gains a new 2.0-litre direct injection (DISI) petrol engine with automatic stop-start. the new unit emits 15% less CO2 than the 2.0-litre engine it replaces. On sale later this year.

Mazda 6 facelift

Important business car for Mazda, this. World premiere of facelifted Mazda 6 which Mazda says is more refined, has better cabin ambience, environmental compatibility and safety performance, including adaptive front lights and hill-launch assist, than the current model. Importantly also gets the new 2.0-litre DISI petrol engineand updated versions of the MZR 1.8 and 2.5-litre engines. Goes on sale in the spring.

Mercedes F800 Concept

Mercedes showed the new F800 Style concept - a sweeping coupe-like saloon that previews a 'baby brother' model for the CLS. This two-door Mercedes coupe looks plausible, appealing and forward-thinking. It's powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that's capable of producing over 400bhp by combining a V6 petrol engine with an electric motor and seven-speed gearbox. This impressive piece of engineering is said to offer emissions as low as 68g/km CO2, but mixes these green credentials with a 155mph top speed and 4.8 seconds 0-62mph sprint.The baby CLS will come in 2013 - but expect some of those sweeping lines to feature on future Mercedes saloons before then.

MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman is the fourth addition to the MINI range and the first with four-wheel drive, four proper passenger doors and four seats. MINI calls it a crossover and the optional four-wheel drive system is called MINI All4. This can switch power from a 50-50 front-rear split to send all power to the rear wheels.

Nissan Juke

Nissan continues to surprise with dramatic designs. Dubbed the son of Qashqai, this is the new Juke and goes on sale in the autumn. Think of it as an alternative to a Ford Focus - in the same way the Qashqai is an alternative to the Mondeo.

Nissan Micra

If the new Juke looks exciting, the world premiere of the fourth generation Micra is something of a disappointment. Where's the flair? Sales start in the autumn.

Nissan Qashqai

A new front end featuring a new bonnet, front bumper, wings, grille and headlamps is designed to keep the best-selling crossover fresh. Interior has also been refreshed to make it feel more premium. Other changes improve aerodynamics which will lead to an Eco version, cutting CO2 from 137 to 129g/km.

Peugeot 5 Concept

A preview of the 508, replacement for the 407 and another indication of the changing face of Peugeot as it tackles the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna and Vauxhall Insignia. Powered by Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology, due in 2011 in the 3008, it offers 200bhp, four-wheel drive and CO2 emissions of 99g/km; or zero in electric mode.

Porsche 911 GT3 Hybrid

World debut for Porsche's hybrid drive developed specifically for racing and scheduled to compete in May's 24-hour race at the Nurburgring. It uses an electrical front axle drive with two electric motors each developing 60 kW to supplement the familiar 480hp 4.0-litre flat-six 'boxer' petrol engine at the rear; instead of the usual batteries of a hybrid-powered road car, this 911 features an electric flywheel power generator - mounted inside the cockpit beside the driver - that delivers energy to the electric motors on the front axle.

Porsche 918 Spyder

Stunning 918 Spyder concept model with 94mpg economy and emissions of just 70g/km. This Porsche uses plug-in hybrid power with electric motors on both the front and rear axles, as well as a 500bhp V8 engine.

Porsche 911 Turbo S

More powerful than the regular Porsche 911 Turbo with 523bhp and 516lb ft of torque so it's just as well it has four-wheel drive. Comes with the seven-speed PDK twin-clutch gearbox and 19in RS Spyder wheels as standard.

Porsche Cayenne

The Mark 2 version of the Cayenne arrives in the spring with a softer, crossover look that's less aggressive than the Mk1. There's also a hybrid version developed with VW's Touareg Hybrid, which uses Audi's supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine assisted by an electric motor for a combined output of 375bhp and 34.5mpg.

Proton by Italdesign Giugiaro

A five-door hybrid hatchback concept that is part of a range of environmentally-friendly compact hybrids that Proton and Italdesign Giugiaro plan to co-develop. This one is about the same size as a Fiat Panda at 3.5 metres long. The car's hybrid system features a small front-mounted engine that is used to recharge the lithium-ion batteries. The drivetrain is fully electric.

Renault Clio Gordini

The return of the Gordini name gives Renault an answer to Fiat's Abarth and MINI's Cooper brands. The Clio Gordini features a 2.0-litre 16-valve engine producing 200hp, a Renaultsport chassis and a distinctive design: Malta Blue bodywork with two hallmark white Gordini stripes. Renault also showed a Gordini version of the Twingo.

Renault Megane GT Coupe

Renault Megane GT and Megane GT Line are two new sport-oriented models in the Renault Megane family, available in Hatch, Coupe, Sport Tourer and Coupe-Cabriolet form. The GT version, seen here, is the most exclusive of the two and is only available in combination with the TCe 180 petrol engine or with the powerful, high-torque dCi 160 diesel powerplant. Also the specification includes a number of chassis components drawn from Megane Renaultsport.

Renault Wind

The Twingo-derived Wind is a two-seater coupe-roadster 3.83 metres long - 223mm longer than Twingo - which features a highly innovative electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds. The car goes on sale in late spring and will have a choice of 100bhp 1.2-litre or 133bhp 1.6-litre engines.

SEAT Ibiza ST

Estate version of the regular Ibiza hatch called ST, but doesn't quite match the Renault Clio Sport Tourer nor the Skoda Fabia Estate for luggage space. This becomes the third model in the Ibiza line-up joining the standard hatch and three-door SC but with a higher roofline and longer rear overhang. Sales start in the summer.

Skoda Fabia

There's a more dynamic look for the Skoda Fabia hatch with a redesigned radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps to increase its road presence. A raft of new engines also improve performance and efficiency across the range.

Skoda Roomster

Like Fabia, Roomster gets a more dynamic look at Geneva, with a redesigned radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps, while a raft of new engines improve efficiency across the range.

Tata Aria

European debut for Tata's flagship which has been developed to have a more European and British appeal and could be on sale in the UK in about a year's time. Engine is a 140bhp 2.2-litre diesel and four-wheel drive is full-time.

Toyota Auris HSD

World debut for the Burnaston, UK-built Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive, a model which marks a major milestone in Toyota's programme to introduce its full hybrid powertrain technology across its entire model range by the early 2020s. It goes on sale in the summer and is the first mass-market hybrid to be built in the UK. There will be two versions delivering 89g/km emissions and 74.3mpg fuel economy; and 93g/km emissions and 70.6mpg offering low tax and low tax allowance advantages.

Vauxhall Flextreme GT/E Concept

If this is the future - bring it on. This is Vauxhall's vision designed to illustrate how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-sized vehicles, as well as compact cars, like the upcoming Ampera. The Flextreme has a remarkable 0.22 drag factor. It is 7cm shorter than the Insignia but has a longer wheelbase to help interior space. Insiders say that it is ''more than a flight fancy''.

Vauxhall Meriva

Vauxhall's latest MPV has so-called FlexDoors, which open to an angle of 84 deg to improve rear-seat access. Meriva goes on sale this summer. The term Flex is also used to describe something called a FlexRail that runs the length of the cabin and is an optional storage system to which passengers can attach and slide boxes. Priced from £15,595.

Volkswagen CrossPolo

World premiere for the Polo with a rugged all-terrain look. This becomes the fourth model in the Polo line-up, joining the BlueMotion and GTI. Ride height is increased by 15mm and the CrossPolo is powered by a choice of three petrol and three diesel engines.

Volkswagen Sharan

The all-new Volkswagen Sharan made its debut - and it looks very good. Featuring twin sliding doors, a seven seat configuration and a range of petrol and diesel engines, the Sharan is due to go on sale later this year.

Volkswagen Touareg

Lower and curvier, the all-new Touareg is also lighter than the outgoing model. It will include a hybrid version capable of 30 miles on electric power alone and using a supercharged 3.3-litre V6 TSI engine - good for 374bhp and with the electric assist, 34.4mpg and 193g/km. Two diesels, a 3.0-litre V6 with 237bhp, and 195g/km and a 4.2-litre V8 with 335bhp and 239g/km will also be on offer. UK deliveries start in August 2010.

Volvo S60

Debut for the all-new and rather sleek Volvo S60 which boasts not just a new sportier chassis but also what Volvo calls 'ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake technology'. It looks sporty too and has a high-performance 3.0-litre, 304bhp petrol engine and a couple of diesels, a 205bhp 2.4-litre and a 163bhp 2.0-litre. A DRIVe version powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine with CO2 emissions estimated at 115g/km and fuel economy of up to 65.7mpg will join the range later in 2011.

Geneva Glamour

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