| 12.03.2003 |
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Fornasari have brought two
of their 5.7-litre Chevrolet powered RR450 off-road vehicles to Geneva.
One full road ready black version is joined by a mock-up model finished
as a Paris-Dakar style rally-raid machine. The RR450, which Fornasari claim
is the world's fastest off-roader, received its world premiere at the Bologna
Motor Show last December. |
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| 12.03.2003 |
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Fiat brought three Stilos
to Geneva. A 5-door 1.9 JTD 16v and a Multiwagon 1.9 JTD 16v were joined
by a revised Stilo Abarth. Available for the first time with a manual gearbox
option, the Abarth now offers a revised spoiler package. |
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| 11.03.2003 |
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Forty years after Autodelta
was first set up, the company's distinctive triangular logo is making a
comeback on Alfa Romeo cars. Autodelta, first seen on 5 March 1963, made
its reappearance on 5 March 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show. The logo will
appear on the new Alfa Romeo 156 GTAs due to take part in the European
Touring Car Championship (FIA ETCC) 2003, where they will be driven by
Nicola Larini, Gabriele Tarquini and Roberto Colciago. |
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| 10.03.2003 |
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The restyled Fiat Barchetta
which made its debut in Bologna last December is present in Geneva. A mild
cosmetic facelift which includes a new large agressive front grille, spoilers
and a rear bumper, the new Barchetta will hit the showrooms this spring. |
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| 09.03.2003 |
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The Fiat Simba, a full-size
model of an off-road concept based on the new Gringo, is positioned on
the Fiat stand here in Geneva. First seen in December at the Bologna Motor
Show, the Simba proposes a Gingo with off-road capability. This includes
raised suspension, larger wheels and mud tyres, additional fog lamps, roof
and bull bars, and a roof mounted spare wheel. |
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| 09.03.2003 |
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The Gallardo, Lamborghini's
first venture under Audi ownership into the mid-size sportscar market,
was launched here. Aiming to go head to head with the Ferrari 360 Modena,
the 500bhp V10 engined Gallardo drew mixed reactions as the covers came
off. |
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| 09.03.2003 |
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Fiat have presented a second
concept based on the Project 169 'mini' car, now known as the Gingo, in
Geneva. Known as the Marrakesh, it is an open topped four wheel drive 'dune
buggy' with drop away sides. The concept, which sits on 16in wheels shod
with 250/50 tyres, is a strong contender for production as Fiat attempts
to recreate the spirit of the 1980's Panda with a raft of 'fun' vehicles
derived from the Gingo. |
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| 09.03.2003 |
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Fiat new "mini", the Gingo,
was the star of the stand, alongside the Idea. The long awaited replacement
for the Panda and Seicento, two models were presented here, a static Multijet
engined-version in red and a second pale green model mounted on a revolving
turntable. The all new Gingo is vital to the company's fortunes as it attempts
to relaunch itself and reverse its slowing sales. |
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| 08.03.2003 |
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The restyled Alfa Romeo
GTV and Spider were unveiled here. A final light cosmetic facelift, aiming
to tide the long-serving models through to their 2005 replacement's launch.
Externally changes are limited to the addition of a large 147-style family-look
front grille, reprofiled front bumper and spoiler, slightly shortened boot
lid and new 16in alloy wheels. |
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| 08.03.2003 |
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The Punto-based B-segment
'mini' MPV has received its world premiere here in Geneva. Along with the
new Gingo, the Idea, is vital to Fiat's fortunes as the marque attempts
to extract itself from its dire financial situation and turnaround falling
sales, and this is reflected in the prominence the two new models have
received here. |
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| 08.03.2003 |
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Highlight of the Ferrari
stand is the 360 Modena-based 'Challenge Stradale', the marque's only new
presentation here. Essentially a stripped-down Modena, it was presented
in two guises. A metallic blue static version is offered in 'street' trim,
while a turn-table positioned red model with full length stripe, is in
'race' trim. |
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| 08.03.2003 |
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Alfa Romeo have introduced
the Kamal 'crossover' concept here in Geneva, the marque's first offering
in this segment. Underlying the growing importance of the SUV market, the
Kamal is on display in the most prominent position of a large stand. |
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| 08.03.2003 |
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The first official image
of the restyled Fiat Punto, due to be unveiled at the end of May, has been
shown accidentally at the Geneva Motor Show. Found among images of the
new Idea and Gingo on one of Fiat's public computer screensavers, the Punto
clearly shows its new deeply cut-out front bumper, larger Stilo-style grille
and ungainly oversize headlamps. |
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| 07.03.2003 |
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The Alfa Romeo Coupe GT
made its public debut in Geneva earlier this week to a lukewarm reception.
Two models were presented to visitors. One metallic grey version was mounted
on a large angled plinth at one side of the exhibition stand, while a second
was positioned in a glass module above the exhibition area, available only
to invited guests. The windows were blacked out to prevent the interior
from being viewed. |
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| 07.03.2003 |
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Pagani, manufacturer of
the Zonda C12 S, unveiled a attractive new model, the Zonda Roadster, in
the Geneva earlier this week. To be produced in a limited edition of 40
completely made-to-measure cars, the all-carbon fibre Zonda Roadster features
a unique removable composite roof as well as a redesigned engine cover.
A single bright yellow Roaster was joined on the Pagani stand by a metallic
grey closed top Zonda C12 S 7.3. |
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| 06.03.2003 |
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The new Lancia Ypsilon has
been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, to immediate public interest. A
very neat and well designed car, initial impressions of the Ypsilon, which
is expected to sell at a premium price to the current Y, have been positive.
Three of the new models as here. A yellow one is mounted on a large revolving
turntable, while one blue and one maroon example are available for detailed
public examination. |
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