The Geneva Motor Show begins tomorrow, and, like in Paris in September, the world's automakers will be working to put a good face on the catastrophic state of the European auto market.
The dozens of new models set to make their debuts at the show may not save the industry, but they will include some of its best hopes and most exciting prospects, especially on the luxury end of the spectrum.
After a catastrophic 2012, PSA Peugeot-Citroën is working to prove it's not totally obsolete.
High-end automakers BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz have had more success on the continent recently, and are bringing the next generation of luxury cars to Switzerland.
Top of the line brands Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and McLaren will be on the scene as well, with their new offerings.
Two years ago, Alfa Romeo brought the 4C concept car to Geneva. This year, it's bringing the production version. With a jet fighter-style cockpit and 240 hp propelling its 2,100 pounds, the 4C should go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
We were quite happy with the 2014 Corvette that Chevrolet finally revealed in Detroit last month. In Geneva, they'll show off the convertible version for the first time.
Audi is bringing the A3 e-tron, the plug-in hybrid version of its hatchback. Set to go on sale later this year, the e-tron will go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and have a top speed of 138 mph.
[Source: The Telegraph]
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