At 4.78 metres long, 1.85m extensive and 1.4m high, the i-current is not a small car at all. Actually, it points to a new D-segment family car Hyundai plans to launch in 2011. Its fluidic originate, as Hyundai calls it, is very aerodynamic while at the same time aspirant to the new sedan-saloon trend presently seen in several European premium cars.

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The powertrain consists of a 1.7-litre turbodiesel hybrid engine with two-rostrum turbocharging coupled to a Lithium Ion-Polymer battery. It is Hyundai‘s first diesel-electric amalgam powertrain and is mated to a 6-pace dual-clasp gearbox. The procedure is said to deliver C02 emissions of 85 g/km.

At 4,860mm long, by 1,880mm varied, by 1,420 high, the car is a bit slighter in every track compared to the current BMW 5-Series. It uses a front-mounted 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) 2.0-liter diesel engine, which factory with a 27 kW electric motor at the back. The two blend for 147 kW / 200 PS when both systems are in use, providing sway to all four wheels. All-electric powerful is also possible at low speeds.

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The hybrid engine does have very low emissions of about 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer when the engine is operating. Average fuel consumption is scheduled at 3.8 liters per 100 km (74.3 mpg imp / 61.9 mpg US).

The vehicle’s face is destined to look like a cat with LED tube lighting providing accents up front, similar to the Peugeot SR1 concept. Side windows and handles are distinct by brushed-aluminum. In back, two-tone lighting gives the car’s rear a futuristic and recognizable look.

The powertrain is made up of a front powerful 1.6 liter THP gasoline/petrol engine with 218 PS (160 kW) and 280 Nm of torque (300 with overboost). The electric motor provides for an additional rear wheel 95 PS (70 kW) and 178 Nm of torque for a compute of 313 PS (230 kW) for the SR1. Emissions are 119 g/km while fuel consumption is 4.9 liters/100 km.

The SR1 is a 2+1 auto, with a solitary, inner seat behind the driver and passenger seats. The SR1 also features a newly designed Lion sign to supply as the Peugeot badge. Both inside and out, Peugeot’s aim is to start a vehicle of stylishness and luxury. There’s a removable console timepiece by Bell & Ross that serves as a wristwatch, leather and forest finishes inside the bungalow, as well as nickel and satin-burdened chrome highlights.

SEAT says the IBE Concept is expected at urban users which is very like the coupe shape. It’s 3.78 metres long, 1.8 metres wide and is 1.2 metres high. A set of four 19-creep wheels with low rolling resistance tyres are fixed. Full LED headlights characterise the front end while the two air intakes in the decrease bumper help with cooling the car.

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“With the IBE, we are demonstrating that, for SEAT, emotional mobility will forever be mutual with admirable pattern and outstanding major fun,” says James Muir, President of SEAT. “The IBE is in the best SEAT tradition of forever offering the boldest and most youthful cars in its rank. On top of that, our first electric belief car represents the continuation of our policy for the future; after the colossal winner of the greatly effective ECOMOTIVE models, we are now running intensively on electric mobility; and that includes plug-in fusion ambition, as well as an all-electric vehicle.”

A lithium-ion battery located at the rear makes 75kW (102 PS) and 200Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque. It is able of a 0 – 50km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds while the 0 – 100km/h takes 9.4 seconds. Overall the IBE weighs just 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lbs).

The 2011 VW Sharan measures 4.85 metres long, 1.9m broad but 1.72m lower. The wheelbase is 2.92m long. The car front end features styling such as the gloss black bars across the radiator grille, integrated chrome clips and a chrome VW logo. Optional bi-xenon light can be planned and they come with LED daytime operation lights.

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Another feature is the rear sliding door expected at making rear access easier. A diversity of three bottom kind interiors with five, six or seven seats will be free. There is also the adaptable EasyFold seat usage that allows seats on the instant and third rows to be certainly stowed away in the ground.

Some interior appointments enter an electrically operated panoramic sliding roof, a 3-zone climate control and a radio/ CD sound practice as streamer.

The new Sharan will initially be free with four dictate addition turbo petrol (TSI) and turbo diesel (TDI) engines. At the stand is a 110 kW (150 PS) TSI motor, followed by a 147 kW (200 PS) edition. The TDIs press out 103 kW (140 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) each respectively. VW says the 103kW TDI averages 5.5 litres per 100km (51.4 mpg) and income 145g/km in C02 emissions from its 70 litre fuel tank.

What’s about performance, Abt tweaked the 4.2-liter TDI engine to products 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque. This represents a modest fuel of 35 PS (26 kW) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft), compared to the customary car.

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According to Abt, the “AS8 has been optimized to endure the high strain of its drivers: ABT Sportsline has not distorted the elegant glider into a racing car, but charily into a certain and sporty automobile.”

The 918 Spyder “Super-Sports” concept is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. On the ecological surface it is talented of 3.0 litres/100 kilometers (94 mpg imp / 78 mpg US) with just 70 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer. That gives a combined power output of 528 kW (718 PS / 708 hp) resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h tear in just 3.2 seconds, top zoom of 320 km/h (198 mph), and a lap time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in excluding than 7:30 record, which is closer than the Porsche Carrera GT.

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The 918 Spyder features a liquid cooled lithium-ion battery, brake energy regeneration, exhort-to-corridor “E-Boost” knob for swift overtaking drills, and four energetic modes. They are: E-Drive genre for exciting only powered powerful; Hybrid means, which uses both the thrilling motors and the V8 engine relation to powerful conditions; Sport Hybrid genre uses both passion systems, but with the focus on performance; and Race Hybrid mode for hardcore performance operation at the boundary.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by a seven-zoom Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission that feeds the power of the thrilling force practice to the rear axle. The front-helm thrilling take powers the wheels through a preset transmission ratio.

The new Focus is based on Ford’s global C-segment platform, which also features the C-Max and the Grand C-Max models. Ford strategy on deriving ten different models from the platform by 2012. The Focus will come in 6 bodystyle iterations in Europe by 2012 as well, counting a four-door sedan, and a five-seat and seven-seat MAV variants (the C-Max replacements).

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The next-gen Focus will liable come with analogous engine options as are open in the extent, such as the 2.0 liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder gasoline/gasoline engine. Although, some powerplants may story improved fuel wealth.

Production on the next-generation Focus starts later this year, with the typical ready on trade in both Europe and North America early in 2011.

The gorged amalgam is based on the LF-Ch concept revealed at the Frankfurt show in 2009. It skinned a 1.8-liter four-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine and a lure synchronous exciting motor. The band has not available performance details, but they do say that the motor is “powerful.” Nickel-metal hydride is worn for the high voltage string. Power is sent to the front wheels via an electrically-controlled contiuously alterable transmission, or E-CVT for short.

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The car remaindered a sleek five-door, just like the idea. It has muscular overhangs at the front and back, and a well-located rear spoiler. The car looks to have LED rear lighting. At 4,320mm long, the car is 140mm shorter than the Toyota Prius. The Lexus is 1,765mm expansive by 1,430mm high; 20mm x 50mm excluding than the Prius. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, and features McPherson/front- and lookalike wishbone rear suspension.

Lexus needs to use this car to confirm the extensive hybrids do not have to be boring drives. They obtain the car has “enhanced usage alertness” to costume they’re customers’ needs, and three forceful modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport) to adjust to different situations. Again, Lexus remained formless about hurry times, overwhelm ability, and top rate.

The Lexus CT 200h set for an entrance at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The leaked information also reveals numbers about Lexus LFA sales commands which states allocation will be flat in April, while individual orders will be complete to customers in May. Demand has surpassed the announced 500 units set to be bent.

The F800 Concept features a bold front-end, LED lights, and ‘revolve-and-slide’ rear doors. According to Mercedes-Benz’s Head of Design, Gorden Wagener, “The exciting vehicle-like roof line, and in common the vehicle’s balanced proportions, provide it a chic sporty look that reinterprets the Mercedes-Benz intention idiom and emphasizes the sculptural person of the F800 Style. The effect is a harmonious blend of innovative form and perform, which conveys a sensation of great styling and expert.”

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Under the covering, the notion uses a higher multi-plunge platform which can accommodate a fuel section or a spin-in cross organism. According to Mercedes, “Each of the propel systems takes up comparatively little hole for the installation. This applies in particular to the emotional effort with fuel group, which has been enhanced by Mercedes-Benz to be compact and brawny. The front end’s compact container was made doable through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. As an answer, the entire interior break is preserved and offers abundance of extent for five occupants.”

The socket-in mixture consists of a 300 hp (224 kW) V6 gasoline engine and a 109 hp (81 kW) cross module. Packing a pooled 409 hp (305 kW), the theory accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has top hurry of 155 mph (249 km/h) or 75 mph (121 km/h) in exciting means. More importantly, the F800 Style promote-in mixture view can run just on electricity for up to 18 miles (29 km) which fallout in stellar fuel consumption rating of 2.9 liters per 100 km (81 mpg US / 97 mpg imp). In crate you were wondering, the cross a lithium powered module-ion array, which can be recharged by a pattern household passage.

The fuel chambered theory uses an emotional motor that produces 136 hp (101 kW) and 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) of torque (estimated). It skinned components “taken from the array of open e-need modules, which Mercedes-Benz urbanized for a type of different emotional vehicles. These components, which are already installed in the imperfect newspaper B-Class F-CELL, can be used supplely and are right for a diversity of different guide configurations.” The fuel section is located in the front, while the exciting motor is installed near the rear axis. Power entrance from a lithium-ion series is emotional by “chemically reacting hydrogen with oxygen onboard the vehicle.”

Besides complex powertrains, Mercedes packed the Style concept with tons of technology. Goodies embrace a future COMAND technique (with a touchpad on the pinpoint console and a camera that report videotape images of the abuser’s hand as it mechanism the pad, which enables it to grant feel travels such as wiping, pushing, turning, and zooming), a 360 amount “Range on Map” perform for the navigation order, a new DISTRONIC PLUS practice with Traffic Jam Assistant (which handles steering and acceleration/braking – up to speeds of 25 mph), and a new PRE-SAFE 360 mark procedure (which engages the brakes harshly 600 milliseconds before an expected rear-end overlap).

Inside, the Mercedes F800 Concept cabin features lightweight seats (made of magnesium and carbon character), swish wood veneers, and a flowing center console.

Power comes from a 4.2-liter V8 that produces 331 kW (444 hp / 450 PS) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. It is coupled to a seven-rate S tronic transmission which allows the 1,725 kilogram (3,803 beat) sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, before topping out at an electronically limited 250 km/h (155 mph). If that isn’t swiftly enough, Audi can delete the alacrity limiter to enable the car to hit 280 km/h (174 mph). Despite this immense performance, the RS5 only consumes 10.8 liters of gasoline per 100 km (21.78 US mpg).

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Comparing to the 354 hp 4.2-liter V8 in the S5 (which will quickly be replaced by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6), the RS5 engine features friction reduction technology and a new exhaust system.

To enhance the car’s treatment, Audi installed a new crown-gear center differential. The self-locking crown-gear “can broadly contrast the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles. If crucial, up to 70 percent can course to the front or as much as 85 percent about the tail end.” When addition footing isn’t mandatory, the piece has a 40:60 rear-biased configuration. According to Audi, “This new differential operates with electronic torque vectoring, which affects all four wheels. If one of the inside wheels becomes imbalanced while the vehicle is at its operational limits, then the practice vaguely decelerates the turn to avert helm spin. This outcome in excessive traction on the one hand while generating a yaw instant which aids cornering.”

Other performance tweaks enter a revised braking routine (ceramic carbon-fortitude brakes are voluntary), a modified electronic stabilization series (which can be crooked off completely), and a recalibrated hurry-needy servotronic steering order (dynamic steering is elective).

The 2011 RS5 styling features an aggressive body kit, a cheap ride height (20mm/0.79″ slash the Audi A5), and 19-creep five-beam alloy wheels (20-inchers are elective). Other highlights contain twin oval exhaust pipes (which are integrated in the rear cushion), a large diffuser, and a rear spoiler which automatically extends at 120 km/h (75 mph) and retracts at 80 km/h (50 mph).

Interior upgrades over the standard A5 Coupe’s include a pair of sport seats, a sport steering wheel with perforated leather, red needles on the gauges and decorative inlays made of carbon fiber.

At this year’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show were revealed many significant vehicles, the overall impression we got is that the industry has scaled back. But there is one area where automakers seemingly didn’t skimp. Yes, it’s beautiful booth professionals who graced displays at this year’s show. View full gallery with awesome pretty babes in continue…

The NCC (New Compact Coupe) Concept comes with VW’s 1.4 liter TSI engine, a turbocharged 4-cylinder dialed up to 150 hp and 220 Nm of torque (177 lb-ft), coupled to a 7-speed DSG gearbox (a dual-clutch sequential transmission), as well as an electric motor with 20 kW/27 hp. Powering by a lithium-ion sequence bunch, the exciting motor is able to thrust the car on its own, which allows the vehicle to be classified as an occupied-fusion. When the TSI engine is shut down, it is also disengaged to reduce any drag effect.

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Performance numbers on the vehicle are impressive – with only 98 g/km in CO2 emissions, the NCC does the 0 to 100 km/h race in just 8.6 seconds and has a top race of 227 km/h (141 mph), all the while delivering 4.2 liters/100 km (45 mpg) in fuel thrift.

The NCC comes in “Tungsten Silver Metallic” with bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running light, roll signals and tail lights. The NCC is 4.54 m (178.5 inches) long, 1.78 m (70.1 inches) varied and 1.41 m tall. Fitting with 19-crawl “Lugano” alloy wheels, the NCC comes refined with a Grigio Quartz (grey quartz) and Berry White leather interior.

Nevertheless the sincere rumor is the car’s styling, which brings back parade headlights while ditching the Jetta mkV’s ornate chrome skin. The two-door car reportedly has a roofline that is indistinguishable from the next-gen vehicle.

To be built in Mexico the Jetta mkVI will have its media release in June with the market launch in the thrid section of this year. It could get petrol 2.0-liter sincerely aspirated or turbocharged four-bangers, and a TDI. North American origin price could be as low as $17k.

The new Aveo (which will be launched in 2011), the RS features a massive grille, three-dimensional taillights, brushed aluminum accents, and 19-inch wheels. Inside, the idea boasts a lavish interior with leather upholstery, clanging accents, and footnote black adornment.

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Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec engine with 138 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque.

According to Chevrolet’s universal executive, Jim Campbell, “We faith the Aveo RS show car will demonstrate that we are as sincere about redefining the Aveo and its place in the small-car segment…”

Two electric motors drive the front and rear axles. Together they make 150kW (204hp) and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) of torque which can be liberally pied between the wheels as necessary. The car is said to accelerate from 0 – 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and is imperfect to 200km/h (124mph).

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The lithium-ion battery employed can be revived in around 11 hours from a household socket when completely evacuate, or in just two hours from a 400V basis. An energy-recovery practice is worn to recoup wasted brake energy when the car’s brakes are useful.

Audi’s sketch partied reserved the trapezoidal definite-edge fencing with two large air intakes. LEADING lighting technology is used for illumination. Instead of foglights however Audi made the headlights to be movable, import they adapt to prevail situations, whether it is great darkness, spit or fog layer the highway. Wheels are 19-shuffle range with a 35-beam project, 235/35 tyres up front and 255/35 tyres at the rear.

Inside, many of the components found in a gasoline-powered car are absent, including components for the transmission. The MMI contact inspired system-broadcast smart phones and can communicate with the driver’s faction call from very long distances.

The 5.1 metre (200.8 inches) long XTS Platinum has a cork-in amalgam usage for exciting-only pouring capabilities. Its array can be recharged in about five hours from unfilled. The accompanying 3.6-litre Direct Injection V6 petrol engine helps put out an estimated 260kW (354hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Drive is through all four wheels.

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Nature is reportedly the inspirational aspect when it comes to the interior. The console is exhausted in covert while premium leather seats are dipped in a light cream colour. Cadillac aims to joint a growing group of premium automakers who want to minimise buttons and consequently interior strew. Thus a deployable hint-check navigation structure is utilised. It features something called a “dead front” devise which appears black awaiting the car is turned on and screens illuminate. A procedure of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (O-LED) displays is featured instead of traditional gauges.

Outside a foursome of 20-inch, 11-beam wheels wrapped in Bridgestone tyres adorns the body. LEADING adaptive headlamps, flared fenders and a rear spoiler mounted on the deck lid talk about the form of project dialect being aspired to.

“The XTS Platinum Concept was intended to convey an engaging energetic experience without compromising the functional features, window and comfort customers obtain in a luxury car,” said Nesbitt. “It is a new eyesight of luxury that uses vanguard technology to surrender functionality efficiently and rewardingly.”

Typical of a GT, the SR1 skin a large sculptured bonnet, flowing wings, a low centre of gravity, sweeping sides and a chiselled rear create. LEADING headlights are a highlight, as is the new redesigned Lion badge.

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The interior arranged archetype is a 2+1 style which chairs two passengers up front and one in the heart rear. Leather and coppice accents are evident inside the berth while so-called high-tech resources like nickel and satin-finished chrome adorn assorted parts. A panache felt is an undivided wristwatch that hysterics into a fanatical housing on the fascia panel.

Power is complete by HYbrid4 technology consisting of a 1.6-litre THP gasoline producing 160kW (218hp) and a rear electric motor of 70kW (95hp). Total approach harvest is 230kW (313hp) and AWD is engaged when the two systems are working together. Average fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km while C02 emissions are pegged at 119g/km.

The VÄTH claims that with this package, the CL65 AMG can go from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.0 seconds and reach speeds of up to 340 km/h or 211 mph. Even more impressive is the price of the kit that will cost you as much as a new C-Class at a hefty €36,890 or about US$53,100, including installation.

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Other available performance mods include a sports braking system with 6 piston fixed calipers and 405 mm disks priced at €8,082 (US$11,600), 20-inch alloy wheels with Vredestein tires for speeds up to 270km/h or 168mph at €7,378 (US$10,600) and a lowering module for the airmatic suspension priced at €1,952 (US$2,800).

Adding the 20-inch alloys with Vredestein high-performance winter tires for speeds up to 270km/h or 168mph at €7,378 (US$10,600), while 6-piston caliper brakes with 405 mm disks adds a much higher pricetag. The calipers, disks, and steel-flex tubes with racing fluid go for €8,082. And a lowering module for the airmatic suspension priced at €1,952 (US$2,800).

External enhancements are limited to a subtle body kit with a carbon fiber front apron and rear diffuser fins, and boot lid and roof spoilers, which cost together €3,188 or about US$4,600.

While retaining the 1-Series Coupe‘s rear-wheel drive model, BMW solitary the pattern shape’s internal-combustion engine adding a new synchronous electric motor expressly urban for this vehicle that’s integrated in the rear axis. The motor produces a crop of 125kW or 170hp and highest torque of 250Nm or 184 lb-ft.

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The electrical energy that powers the motor is stored in a twosome of lithium-ion sequence packs developed jointly by BMW and SB LiMotive. The array packs concern the place that would routinely be taken up by the conventional drivetrain and fuel cistern in vehicles powered by a combustion engine.

The new Concept ActiveE tips the scales at a hefty 1,800 kg or about 3,970 pounds. BMW predicts that the all-thrilling 1-Series can accelerate from nought to 60km/h (37mph) in fewer than 4.5 seconds and from zilch to 100km/h (62mph) in less than 9 seconds, while the car’s maximum velocity is electronically limited to about 145 km/h or 90 mph.

BMW says that the frank-world scale is likely to be around 160 kilometers or 100 miles on a solitary payment, depending on conditions. The car’s lithium-ion batteries can be revived by a conventional clout shop at civic charging stations or at an exclusive block box. On the European grid, BMW says that the battery fill can be insincere thrilling at a high-current authority channel (50 ampere) in as little as three hours, while in North America, using a high-current (32 ampere continual) residential divider box, the care time is estimated to be around 4.5 hours.

The all-electric 1-Series Coupe rest a four-seater, however, the car’s gumboot power has been condensed to 200 liters due to the electric tidbits.

The Concept ActiveE is distinguished by the Liquid White hard ending as well as the special logos and lifelike basics derived from printed circuits in Electric Blue on the covering, doors, roof and coffer lid. The auto also gets exclusive light-alloy veer wheels, a specially trimmed interior and revised instrument panel and main parade that have been enhanced to contain flaunt substance point to electric steer.

Basing on the new E-Class Coupe, the convertible form gets an electrically operated fabric roof instead of a retractable hardtop while other changes over its tin-top sibling involve the redesigned rear wings and stalk lid. One of the sole features of the 2010 E-Class Convertible is a ground-breech retractable snake spoiler located on top of the front windshield. Calling ‘Aircap’, the method factory with a rear deflector to helps to lead bend over the passenger compartment.

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Not surprisingly, the plunge-top E-Class shares the same technology under the skin with the Coupe sculpt with the primary engine listings in Europe composing of three diesel and four gasoline units.

The diesel breadth includes the 170HP E220 CDI, the 204HP 250 CDI and 231HP E350 CDI while the petrol lineup, the 184HP E200 CGI, the 204HP E250 CGI, the 292HP E350 CGI and the top-of-the line E 500 with a 388HP V8 engine.

And if you’re wondering what’s the connection between Timberlake and the German automaker’s answer for BMW’s MINI, Audi announced on Wednesday that it has struck a trade with the pop soloist to play the principal role in an Audi A1 Internet promotion that will be launched in the bounce of 2010.

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“As a star he appeals to a litter board interview that we’re particularly intent on exciting about the compact and helpful A1, which is superlatively well fitting for city traffic,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales

And now that we’ve done informing you about the promotional aspects of the A1, let us prompt you that the new premium supermini from Audi will make its world entrance at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show next March with European sales following brusquely after.

There have been hearsay on the media claiming that the A1 will not make it to North America, but we haven’t heard something certified from Audi yet.