Geneva Motor Show 2011

Joining the expanding all-electric sportscar showroom is the Artega SE (Sports Electric) from Germany-based automaker Artega, which can go from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of over 250 km/h (155 mph).

The Ford Comuta was a concept presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1967. It was all-electric, had a top speed of 40 mph and a range of 40 miles, and that was 40 years ago.

Xenatec normally customises really expensive cars for people with lots of money but is breaking with tradition to produce a 100-only limited edition EUR675,000 XENATEC Coupe which is in many ways a production version of the famous Maybach Exelero.

Porsche's announcement of a reconstructed Semper Vivus hbybrid, originally presented at the 1900 Paris Show, as the info contradicts prior Porsche information and the normally fastidious Porsche press department hasn't issued any clarification.

The new production Koenigsegg Agera R features the manufacturers's own 5 liter V8 bi-turbo producing 1100 bhp on E85 fuel but the car's most notable feature is a Thule Roof Box which ensures you can take it skiing with all your gear.

Saab is looking to bring the versatility of Google's Android OS to its vehicles with the development of its IQon infotainment concept that will allow users to download applications, online services and multi-media functions through a Saab IQon store.

Volkswagen's next-gen Bulli Microbus surfaced in Geneva. It offers flexible seating for six, a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, an 85 kW electric motor with 260 Nm torque,140 km/h (87 mph) top speed and a range of 300 km (186 miles).

Tata has announced the Pixel European city car based on the Nano - an ultra manoevrable 2.6 metre turning circle and an infinitely variable transmission give the 1.2 litre turbo diesel a staggering 3.4 l/100km economy

It only takes a glance at Lamborghini's Aventador to know it's a Lambo.

Electrifying the Rolls-Royce was no simple matter. The electric motors had to more than match the 338kW Phantom 6.75-litre V12 ... and they do ... fed by the biggest automobile battery pack ever - 71 kWh.

Probably the vehicle with the most marketplace impact at next weeks Geneva Show will be the Renault Kangoo Van Maxi Z.E.. Orders are being taken now for delivery before year end for SWB and LWB, 2- or 5-seat versions with a range of 105 miles.

Subaru has released a darkened image of its 'BOXER Sports Car Architecture' Concept concept vehicle due to be seen at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Playing with the image in Photoshop, a great deal more about the shape has been revealed.