Making its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Hyundai i-flow concept car carries forward the company’s evocative new form language, ‘fluidic sculpture’. The flowing, elegant lines not only create a bionic, futuristic shape, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics, helping to reduce the car’s CO2 output to just 85g/km and fuel consumption to only 3l/100km.

Bentley Motors has released the first footage of the fastest four-seat production convertible car in the world. The 202mph Supersports Convertible combines supercar performance with the craftsmanship and distinctive styling Bentley is renowned for. The vehicle also underlines Bentley’s ongoing commitment to making all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. The Bentley’s 6-litre, 621bhp engine is capable of running on petrol (gasoline), E85 bioethanol or any combination of these two fuels.

The Mulsanne, designed and engineered at Crewe, UK, is Bentleys new, modern flagship. At the Geneva Motor Show, Bentley will be announcing the cars standard and optional feature specifications. The Mulsannes luxurious hand-crafted interior, reflecting traditional Bentley values, will offer the latest technologies. Following detailed customer feedback, the original tanning process has been re-instated to match the leather smell that is so evocative of vintage Bentleys. Under the long bonnet, lies the completely re-engineered 6¾-litre V8 engine, developing 512 PS 505 bhp/377 kW with a torque of 1020 Nm / 752 lb/ft, delivered at a very low 1750 rev/min for effortless performance. The Mulsanne V8 also sees the introduction of two new control systems: cam phasing and variable displacement, a first for the ultra luxury sector, to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Porsche presents a high-performance mid-engined concept sports car with ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology. With the release of the 918 Spyder, the company is further increasing its competence in hybrid technology. The prototype combines high-tech racing features and electro-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities.

The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2. The dynamic new chassis is backed up by a range of electronic systems that sharpen the sporty driving experience, including the Corner Traction Control and the Advanced Stability Control. Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake can avoid a collision with a pedestrian at speeds of up to 35 km/h if the driver does not react in time. During its first year of production, the all-new Volvo S60 will be available with a variety of diesel and petrol engines spanning the range from an economical 115 horsepower DRIVe version to an eager high-performance turbocharged version producing 304 horsepower.

Officials from Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), Inc. were joined by dignitaries from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, the State of Georgia, local city and county officials to celebrate the official grand opening of Kia’s first-ever U.S. automobile manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, capable of producing 300,000 cars annually for the North American and global markets. Representing a $1 billion investment by Kia Motors Corporation, the sprawling, new 2.2 million-square-foot automobile manufacturing plant is situated on more than 2,200 acres of land. KMMG consists of four main shops: stamping, welding, paint and assembly. The site also includes a transmission shop, module shop and a two-mile test track where every vehicle produced by KMMG will be thoroughly tested.

Powered by a new twin turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is virtually silent, with 80% of its torque available from idle. Coupled with the 8-speed ZF gearbox, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in just 4.9 seconds and has a governed top-speed of 155mph. The Ghost was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2009.

BMW Group will unveil the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid in parallel with the BMW Concept 5 Series at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show

Las Vegas welcomes race fans for NASCAR Weekend, and celebrates 13 years of NASCAR in Las Vegas. Festivities began Feb. 25 with the Hauler Parade, which featured more than 70 colorful 18-wheelers making their way north on the Strip to their final stop at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Drivers will make appearances, meet with fans and sign autographs at resorts and venues across Las Vegas. Indy car racing star Danica Patrick makes her Las Vegas debut at the Nationwide Series Sam’s Town 300, and the NASCAR Spring Cup Shelby American concludes the weekend.

BMW Goup will unveil the new BMW 5 Series Sedan at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. At the same time, the public will experience the new BMW X5, the new BMW 3 Series Coupé and the new BMW 3 Series Convertible for the first time in Geneva from 4 – 14 March 2010. The innovations presented in Geneva in the area of drivetrain technology are likewise more versatile and future-oriented than ever before; BMW EfficientDynamics serving both in BMW’s current production models and in the medium and long term to offer an even higher standard of all-round efficiency. New engines in the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series, in the BMW X models and the BMW Z4 ensure a further optimised balanced of driving pleasure and fuel economy.