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Subaru designs will embrace angular face of Viziv concept

TOKYO -- Subaru will gradually adopt the angular face of the Viziv concept crossover shown at the Geneva auto show across its lineup, the brand's global design chief says.
Subaru's current front end, ... 9:00 am U.S. ET | March 20

Geneva explorations

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Subaru's Viziv concept vehicle.Automakers rolled out some high-profile vehicles during the Geneva auto show press days, but they also explored new variations on ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 18 | UPDATED: 3/20/13 8:39 pm ET - corrected

Ford weighs how to make the Mustang appeal in Europe

GENEVA -- Ford Motor Co.'s product development team is facing its toughest challenge yet in developing a global design language: creating a Mustang that works outside North America. The next Mustang, scheduled to arrive next year, ... March 13, 2013 06:01 European CT

European auto execs see rebound next year at the earliest

GENEVA -- The struggling European auto industry will bounce back next year. Or maybe in 2016. Or maybe later. It depends on whom you talk to among the executives here coping with depressed sales and the uncertain government ... March 11, 2013 06:01 European CT

Next Mustang must gallop on global stage

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported which vehicle the Tourneo Connect would be replacing. It will become the next generation of the Transit Connect in the United States.
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11 | UPDATED: 3/12/13 11:29 am ET - adds correction

XL1 coupe paves the way for VW plug-in hybrids

GENEVA -- The debut of the Volkswagen XL1, touted by VW as the world's most fuel-efficient production car, marks VW's entry into the plug-in hybrid market. Volkswagen Group has waited longer than some of its competitors to offer ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Sales disaster is deja vu for Docherty

GENEVA -- Susan Docherty, head of Chevrolet and Cadillac in Europe, is girding for an industry sales slide of 6 percent this year atop last year's 8 percent drop. She's seeing car ads that offer discounts of 7,000 euros, or about $9,125. ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

U.S. execs lead VW's quality quest in N.A.

GENEVA -- This winter, when Volkswagen Group of America discovered that diesel versions of the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat were having trouble in Canada's cold climate, executives in the United States didn't need permission from Germany ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

BMW will field 'more usable' GT

GENEVA --U.S. buyers haven't warmed to hatchbacks, BMW executives say -- so the execs expect the 3-series Gran Turismo unveiled here to be a niche vehicle when it debuts in the United States this fall. But the car probably will ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Launch woes make Ford get tough on prototypes

GENEVA -- After recent launch problems, Ford Motor Co. is tightening the build quality of prototype vehicles, says Barb Samardzich, vice president for product development at Ford of Europe. "We make sure that when we build our ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Europe: Just how bad is it?

GENEVA -- The struggling European auto industry will bounce back next year. Or maybe in 2016. Or maybe later. It depends on whom you talk to among the executives here coping with depressed sales and the uncertain government ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Gems from Geneva

The annual Swiss auto extravaganza never disappoints when it comes to the super-fast, the super-luxurious and the well-intentioned wacky.
... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Flying Spur is lighter, quieter

The 2014 Flying Spur sedan has a carryover platform, but changes were made to the body, chassis and interior, says Bentley CEO Wolfgang Schreiber. "It is more refined than the previous one -- more comfortable and ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

BMW weighs Mexico plant

BMW hasn't decided whether it needs a factory in Mexico, said Ian Robertson, board member for sales and marketing. That country is on a search list that includes "some sites in the Americas," said Robertson, declining to ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Docherty: Been there before

Susan Docherty, who ran sales, service and marketing for General Motors during the financial crisis in 2009, says that job gives her perspective on her current job of president of Chevrolet and Cadillac in Europe during ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Ford dubious of U.S. diesels

Barb Samardzich, Ford of Europe vice president for product development, says Ford's diesel engines probably won't appear in U.S. cars. The added cost of diesel emissions controls coupled with the higher cost of ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

CEO: Opel's 'in attack mode,' will survive

GENEVA -- New Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann says he can revive the beleaguered European brand and stem its persistent losses -- with plenty of help from parent company General Motors. "We have a new leadership team, a 10-year plan .. ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

Nissan is still counting on EV breakthrough

GENEVA -- High prices and limited range have held back electric vehicle sales, but Nissan remains a true EV believer. "We don't deviate one jot from our determination to be a leader in electric cars," Andy Palmer, Nissan Motor Co. ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11

McLaren vs. Ferrari Formula One rivalry spills onto the road

GENEVA -- The all-consuming rivalry McLaren and Ferrari display on the F1 racetrack was transferred to the Geneva auto show as the two carmakers unveiled competing million-euro hybrid hypercars.
And ... March 8, 2013 06:01 European CT

Infiniti adds Mercedes diesel to Q50

GENEVA -- Infiniti hopes to win European buyers for its Q50 sedan by offering it with a diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz.
The Q50 will be sold in Europe with a four-cylinder 2.2-liter diesel, Infiniti ... March 7, 2013 09:58 European CT

Ford to import EcoSport crossover, key to European margins

GENEVA (Reuters) -- Ford will import its EcoSport compact crossover from India for the European market, where the vehicle will compete in a growing, but increasingly crowded segment.
The EcoSport, ... March 6, 2013 14:28 European CT

European automakers go big on small SUVs

PARIS (Reuters) -- Renault, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Ford Motor Co. are all showing new subcompact crossovers at this year's Geneva auto show as mass-market carmakers seek to capitalize on the success of a segment that is growing, despite ... March 6, 2013 12:42 European CT

Hyper-hybrid LaFerrari could redefine green cars

GENEVA (Reuters) -- Billionaire industrialist Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new 1 million euro ($1.3 million) LaFerrari on the Italian super car maker's stand at the Geneva auto show.
March 6, 2013 10:50 European CT

BMW shrugs off Europe market decline as Daimler seeks capacity

GENEVA (Bloomberg) -- BMW and Daimler are shrugging off the European auto-market decline as sales growth in China and the United States pushes their luxury-car production to maximum rates.
BMW, ... March 6, 2013 06:01 European CT

Opel prices new Cascada convertible under 25,000 euros

GENEVA -- Opel/Vauxhall's new Cascada mid-sized convertible will be priced more than 14,000 euros less than potential rivals when it starts arriving at dealerships in April as the money-losing brand seeks to attract buyers looking for a ... March 5, 2013 06:01 European CT

Alfa says 4C is the 'ideal' car for U.S. relaunch

GENEVA -- Alfa Romeo CEO Harald Wester said the 4C small sports coupe is the ideal model for Alfa's relaunch in North America.
Wester was speaking today at the launch of the rear-drive, two-seat 4C at ... March 5, 2013 12:55 European CT

Ferrari unveils its fastest model to date

GENEVA – Ferrari unveiled the LaFerrari supercar at the Geneva auto show today. The 963-hp hybrid is the fastest, most powerful and most expensive Ferrari model to date. It succeeds the Enzo.
... March 5, 2013 12:00 European CT

For Volvo, 4 refreshed nameplates to carry load for a while

GENEVA -- Volvo is counting on four refreshed nameplates and a new safety feature to help sustain sales until the brand can launch a more complete overhaul of its lineup in a few years.
Volvo ... 3:24 pm U.S. ET | March 5

Corvette Stingray convertible will have standard power top

GENEVA -- The Chevrolet Corvette started its 60-year run as a roadster in 1953. Other than the span from 1976 to 1985 and the first year of the C5 in 1997, buyers have always had the option of a folding soft top -- which continues with ... 2:00 am U.S. ET | March 5 | UPDATED: 3/5/13 6:38 am ET

Qoros will launch compact sedan in Europe priced below 20,000 euros

GENEVA -- Chinese carmaker Qoros said its Qoros 3 sedan will cost below 20,000 euros ($26,000) when it launches later this year.
Qoros will begin sales of the compact car in China and Eastern Europe ... March 5, 2013 14:17 European CT

'Vette convertible photos carry clues, raise questions

The first official images of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible -- but no details -- have been released ahead of the car's debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
It's unclear when the ... 10:00 am U.S. ET | March 4 | UPDATED: 3/4/13 10:39 am ET - adds details

VW stays loyal to wagons with Jetta SportWagen successor

GENEVA -- Volkswagen AG, staying loyal to the traditional station wagon, introduced its next-generation compact wagon at the Geneva auto show.
The wagon, which is identical to the new seventh- ... 3:00 pm U.S. ET | March 4 | UPDATED: 3/4/13 10:35 pm ET - adds details

Small SUVs poised to dominate at Geneva

Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen will use the Geneva auto show as the launching pad for models that are forecast to go to the top of Europe's fast-growing small SUV segment.
Starting in 2014, the ... March 4, 2013 06:01 European CT

VW sees U.S. demand for new Golf wagon

GENEVA -- Volkswagen, staying loyal to the traditional station wagon, introduced its next-generation compact wagon at the Geneva auto show.
The wagon, which is identical to the new seventh-generation ... March 4, 2013 21:00 European CT

VW design arm Giugiaro creates coupe-SUV concept

GENEVA – Volkswagen Group-controlled design firm Italdesign Giugiaro unveiled a concept car in Geneva that hints to a new type of Grand Tourism luxury model. What makes the sleek two-seat coupe unique is that it also offers go- ... March 4, 2013 21:00 European CT

VW will show next GTI hatchback in Geneva

Volkswagen AG plans to unveil the next-generation GTI hatchback at the Geneva auto show this week, giving the first glimpse of the high-performance Golf variant that will go on sale here next year. It is based on the seventh- ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4

Pininfarina reveals sketch of Sergio two-seat roadster

TURIN -- Pininfarina has released a sketch of its Sergio concept car ahead of the rakish two-seat roadster's debut at the Geneva auto show on March 5. The car was created to pay tribute to longtime CEO Sergio Pininfarina. The street- ... March 3, 2013 06:01 European CT

Rolls-Royce and Bentley intensify luxury battle

LONDON (Reuters) -- Rolls-Royce and Bentley will unveil new vehicles at the Geneva auto show on March 5 as they intensify their battle in the fast-growing luxury end of the market on behalf of their German owners.
March 2, 2013 10:01 European CT

Automakers push into new niches

This year's Geneva auto show highlights how automakers are increasingly pushing into new market niches as they seek to maximize showroom sales and profits.
Ultraluxury niche models such as the Rolls- ... March 1, 2013 06:01 European CT | UPDATED: March 11:33 CET - adds Kia concept details

Dacia will debut new Logan wagon, refreshed Duster

Dacia will debut a new version of its Logan MCV station wagon, along with a face-lifted Duster SUV, at the Geneva auto show on March 5, according to French media reports.
The seven-seat Logan wagon ... Feb. 27, 2013 09:01 European CT

Nissan extends range for Europe-built Leaf

Nissan has extended the range and lowered the price of the Leaf electric car that the automaker will begin making in the UK in April. The new European version of the Leaf, which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week, will have a ... Feb. 27, 2013 15:34 European CT | UPDATED: Feb. 27 17:00 CET -- adds detail

McLaren will build 375 units of Ferrari rival

UK supercar maker McLaren Automotive said it will build just 375 units of its flagship P1 supercar that debuts at the Geneva auto show on March 5.
McLaren today said the P1 will cost 866,000 pounds ($1. ... Feb. 26, 2013 14:19 European CT

Fiat adds SUV styling to the 500L minivan

TURIN -- Fiat will give the 500L Trekking a European debut at the Geneva auto show on March 5 and begin sales in the region in June. The car will compete in Europe against subcompact SUVs such as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka, Ford EcoSport, ... Feb. 26, 2013 14:00 European CT

VW preps next-generation GTI for Geneva

Volkswagen AG plans to unveil the production version of the next-generation GTI hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show next week, giving the first glimpse of the high-performance Golf variant that will debut in Europe this May.
6:00 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 26

Alfa Romeo teases 4C interior before Geneva

Alfa Romeo today revealed the interior of the new 4C sports car, before its official Geneva motor show debut.
The small sports car is expected to weigh in at less than 2,200 pounds, and deliver 240 hp ... 3:58 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 25

Ford unveils EcoSport SUV for Europe

LONDON -- Ford Motor Co. today unveiled the European version of its EcoSport subcompact SUV, a model the automaker hopes will help counter the company's falling sales in the region.
The EcoSport joins ... Feb. 25, 2013 13:55 European CT

Luxury to the max

European automakers are reeling from a slump in sales, but the focus at the Geneva auto show next week will be on the kinds of cars that have largely escaped the region's downturn -- super-expensive ones. Bentley will unveil a ... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 25

Bertone stretches the Aston Martin Rapide

TURIN -- Italian design house Bertone will unveil a one-off wagon-like version of the Aston Martin Rapide sports car at the Geneva auto show on March 5.
Bertone stretched the four-door sedan to create ... Feb. 25, 2013 12:04 European CT

VW will build XL1 plug-in hybrid car

Volkswagen said it will build the XL1 plug-in hybrid, which the automaker says will be the most fuel-efficient production car in the world.
The two-seater uses a diesel hybrid powertrain, an ... Feb. 21, 2013 19:38 European CT

Nissan counts on tech upgrades to boost Note's appeal

Nissan believes that a stronger focus on design and technology will boost the next-generation Note's appeal, allowing it to expand its customer base beyond its core small minivan buyers.
"The new Note ... Feb. 20, 2013 12:20 European CT