Thursday, March 3, 2011

Geneva International Motor Show Powerful new concepts, plug-ins aplenty

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is shown at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show, March 2, 2011. (Keystone/Martial Trezzini/AP) 
 
BMW's Vision Connected Drive two-seat roadster features a 3D heads-up information display. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters) 
 
The all-electric Renault DeZir sports car concept is designed to offer a potential range of 160 kilometres before recharging. (Valentin Flauraud/Reuters) 
 
India’s carmaker Tata displays its scissor-doored Pixel, a European model based on the $2,500 domestic Nano. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters) 
 
Ferrari's new FF has four-wheel drive and four seats, as well as a 6.3-litre V-12 with 651 hp. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters) 
The Toyota Yaris S Hybrid concept is closely modelled on the existing hatchback and is likely to reach production soon. (Keystone/Martial Trezzini/AP) 
 
The Nissan Esflow electric sports car concept uses twin electric motors to power the rear wheels and is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under five seconds. (Valentin Flauraud/Reuters) 
 
A composite image from the Geneva show displays various plugs for electric, hybrid plug-in and hydrogen cars. (Staff/Reuters) 
 
The new Alfa Romeo 4C concept sports coupe is expected to reach production in late 2012. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters) 
 
Renault Captur The Renault Captur concept car is a hardtop convertible powered by a twin-turbo 1.6-litre diesel. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters)