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Geneva Motor Show 2012

  • Bentley introduces the new EXP 9F at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 8
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    Bentley introduces the new EXP 9F at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 8

    Bentley introduces the new EXP 9F at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 8
  • A Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is displayed at the car maker's booth ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
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    the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has a maximum speed of 410 kilometres per hour

    A Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is displayed at the car maker's booth ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
    AFP
  • Visitors stand near a Ferrari model car reflected at the Italian car maker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
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    Greener sports cars are meeting growing consumer demand

    Visitors stand near a Ferrari model car reflected at the Italian car maker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
    AFP
  • A new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta makes its world premiere at the Italian carmaker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
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    Ferrari's F12 berlinetta can automatically halt its engine at red lights or in traffic jams

    A new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta makes its world premiere at the Italian carmaker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
    AFP
  • A woman cleans the floor in front of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
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    A woman cleans the floor in front of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)

    A woman cleans the floor in front of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
  • The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
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    The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)

    The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
  • The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
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    The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)

    The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
Bentley introduces the new EXP 9F at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens to the public March 8
A Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is displayed at the car maker's booth ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
Visitors stand near a Ferrari model car reflected at the Italian car maker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
A new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta makes its world premiere at the Italian carmaker's booth at the Geneva Motor Show. Sports cars, reputed for being energy guzzlers, are now trying to boost their green credentials as they seek to attract environmentally conscious consumers and meet new climate standards
A woman cleans the floor in front of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)
The New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is shown during the press day at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from March 8 to 18, presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 180 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Sandro Campardo)

Take a look at the new car models on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2012