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Old 03-03-2009, 06:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Geneva auto show

As you may know, this is one of the major car shows and today was "press day". I will not post play-by-play reports. Here is the link (in English).
79th International Motor Show, Palexpo-Geneva, 5th to 15th March 2009. World premieres in car industry, international car exposition
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Lot of cars still to be revealed. Looks like the Chevy Spark will be here by the end of 2011 (if GM is still around.) Love the Peugeot 308SW; don't know why we don't see more small wagons here.
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The Chevy Spark looks unique. It says it will be in Europe in 2010 and USA late 2011. It is not easy to see the back doors. It looks like it has only two.
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I like this color combo.
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The Chevy Spark looks unique. It says it will be in Europe in 2010 and USA late 2011. It is not easy to see the back doors. It looks like it has only two.
If you click on the picture & enlarge it, you'll see the back doors - but no handles.
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The Tata Nano is there. It looks nice.
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If you click on the picture & enlarge it, you'll see the back doors - but no handles.
It looks like the handles are integrated into the rear window surround towards the back. Some other vehicles do this, but you'd think they'd be consistent between the front and rear doors.
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Forbes covers the Geneva show. Don't you like the company?

This is the picture that goes with Forbes coverage. You can read it at:
The Geneva Auto Show - Forbes.com
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Lots of pics and prototypes (and not only the Mitsu...) at:
Mitsubishi's iMiev electric car steps closer to production (photos) | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews
Enjoy!

I.e., the Swiss made Sbarro "empty" wheel...

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The Pavilon Vert seems like a nice car. It looks like a cross between the Fortwo and the Obvio 828.

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