What’s Hot & What’s Not At Geneva Motor Show 2011

Lamborghini Aventador

The Geneva auto convention of the new decade with all its glitz and glamour opened today. What auto companies of the world were planning for the show was almost clear and the line-up promised this year could only be described as exciting. We at Indian Cars Bikes love to bring you the happenings of auto shows from around the globe and the 2011 Geneva Motor show was no exception. This is one of the biggest auto gathering of the year after Detroit. As for as new launches are concerned, well, the biggest names from the supercar industry are present at the show with their feather weight masterpieces coupled with huge gas-guzzling engines.

Pagani Huayra

To start with, the Italians were at the forefront with the hottest of the lot with Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari showcasing new models at the show. We have been covering the buzz from the supercar world for the last month or so and Geneva is the place where all the heavyweights have gathered with their creations. Ferrari revealed the FF, four seat coupe that replaces the 612 Scaglietti for the first time. Rival Lamborghini on the other hand presented the Aventador. Pagani made sure that their car grabbed all the limelight with the impressive yet understated Huayra.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

Alfa Romeo’s 4C Concept which as the name suggests is a diet version of the 8C Competizione sports coupe. The car is lighter than the 8C and features a direct-injection turbo four from the Giulietta QV with 200 bhp of shove. It is a concept at the moment but Alfa Romeo is currently evaluating the possibilities of putting  the car into production. We think this car may see the light of the day sooner or later and is one of the hottest cars on display this year, especially when it looks like this!

Koenigsegg Agera R

Its not all Italian at the Geneva show this year. Swedish brand Koenigsegg had the gorgeous but mad, Agera R on display. A 5.0 litre twin turbo V8 is mounted in the middle of the car produces a Veyron busting 1100 bhp. With this amount of oomph screaming behind your back is all you need for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime all the way upto 250 mph. Hot car? Hell yeah!

Aston Martin Virage

Porsche and Aston Martin arrived with the Boxter S Black Edition and Vantage S. Aston Martin also showcased the Virage for the first time. The Virage slots in between the DB9 and the DBS. Jaguar had the faster, tauter, XKR-S with an eye-popping blue paint-job and black wheels. The car looks menacing, especially when the base model of the baby Jag looks equally exquisite.

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Lamborghini Aventador Specification And Features

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES AND VIDEO

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

The Lamborghini of the future is here in the form of the Aventador, that takes over from where the Murcielago left. The reign of a new bull commences with the Aventador breaking cover at this years Geneva Auto show. The LP700-4 sticks on to the bulls body and for those of you who aren’t familiar with Lambo-speak, here is something exciting that I’d love to share. The new Lambo is powered by a 700 bhp V12 with direct injection and four wheel drive to keep you on the grey bit. Lamborghini say, the new engine is not only powerful but 20 percent more economical than the outgoing V12 of the Murcielago. This results in lower emissions and consequently a lower carbon footprint.

 

Fans of the unique scissor doors won’t be disappointed as this baby does have the same ‘look-at-me’ doors. For those who like to show off their hardware, Lamborghini provide a transparent engine cover as an option. The huge engine sits in a carbon fibre cradle and for the first time in history, the feather wright stuff has been used for the monocoque as well. Thus, the car is lighter than its predecessor and quicker. Inside, LCD screens replace analog dials. The engine start button or the “Fury button” as I like to call it sits on the center console under a fighter plane style flip switch.

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Skoda New Official Logo Unveiled At Geneva Motor Show 2011

Skoda has finally revealed the new logo at the Geneva Motor show 2011. The new logo is based on the vision and future roadmap.

Below is the official press release from Skoda:

SKODA stands on the verge of another era of growth, with plans to at least double its global sales by 2018. This new resolution and optimism is now finding visual expression as we present a special facelift at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, where SKODA will introduce the key elements of the new corporate design it will be using in all internal and external communication from the 1^st March 2011. SKODA’s winged-arrow logo now has a new, sharper design in vivid colours. Then there is the new SKODA PRO font, symbolizing fresh values. For advertising, publications, press releases and other forms of communication, all this points to the fact that SKODA is marching forward and portraying itself in a more modern and youthful form. The new look will also be phased in at SKODA dealers as the showroom architecture and exterior design of their establishments are given a makeover. The logo on SKODA cars is also set to be revamped from 2012 to match the logo in the design concept presented in Geneva.

The distinguishing features of the company’s new corporate design are freshness and precision. As its established characteristics evolve, SKODA has undergone visual rejuvenation to make it an outwardly even more valued brand.

“We are keen to express the new power of our brand not only through our future products, but also in the way we present ourselves partners and customers. SKODA is synonymous with attractive cars offering exceptional value for money, countless clever solutions and precisely executed work. All this is clearly reflected by our updated corporate design. As it forges ahead, SKODA is eager to flex its newfound strength in the international arena,” stressed Jürgen Stackmann, the board member responsible for marketing and sales. “SKODA is steadily evolving and it shows. Our new design and fresh outlook reflect our plans for the future.”

The new logo: fresh, precise and expressive

In Geneva, SKODA is unveiling exactly what the new image created by Hamburg-settled CI/CD agency “Syndicate Brand & Corporate Design AG”, will look like. The most important change affects the main part of the logo, the winged arrow, which in the new design will be much larger and more visible. The hue of the winged arrow has been changed from “natural green” to the new lush “SKODA Green”. The outer area is highlighted with a chrome look.

The previously black circle around the winged arrow has been refashioned into a simple chrome design and is now positioned further from the winged arrow, giving the logo an airier, more adventurous impression. The “SKODA AUTO” legend is no longer placed within the circle; instead the word “SKODA” is clearly visible, centered above the logo. The new colours, new proportions and new arrangement have resulted in a new logo exuding precision and freshness.

New basic colours, new font

The new SKODA PRO font, developed by the producer of the Mota Italic fonts, has been reduced, radiating purity and precision, and is an important part of the company’s new graphics. The colour scheme of the corporate design has been radically simplified. The new green colour used in the SKODA logo is Pantone 362, which is available as a standard colour worldwide and exudes freshness and affability. While the previous colour scheme encompassed a spectrum of roughly 400 colours, the new structure is limited to just five: SKODA Green, SKODA White, SKODA Black and two secondary colours – Pantone Cool Grey and Pantone Warm Grey.

New look for sales outlets

The appearance of all SKODA outlets is also set to change in the future. “This is not about cosmetic changes – it’s about our corporate identity and the consistent visualization of our values,” explains Jürgen Stackmann. The external design of buildings will also be overhauled. An important element here is to ensure that sales locations stand out day and night. In addition, the interiors will be refreshed to reflect the new brand values. The use of quality materials, greater room for interaction, and the increased floor area express generosity and greater openness in attracting customers. These were the guiding values for the architects designing the new sales CI. “Our sales outlets are the main place where customers come face to face with the SKODA brand. To enhance this strong element of communication even further, we will be making the layout of our showrooms more relaxed in the coming years,” said Stackmann.

New logo on SKODA cars as of 2012

The logo on SKODA cars is set to change from 2012. The design concept presented in Geneva offers a glimpse of the future. The new logo, positioned on the shaped front edge of the bonnet and on the rear of the car, will be designed in a combination of black and chrome. The winged arrow will be rendered more precisely and will be chrome instead of green. The round emblem, in the middle of which the arrow is located, has a chrome finish. The laurel wreath and the SKODA inscription will no longer feature as part of the logo.

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Skoda Vision D Concept At Geneva Motor Show 2011 | Skoda Vision D Pictures And Details

Skoda is offering a glimpse of the future by unveiling a design concept car called the Skoda Vision D at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The economic goals set by the carmaker require a new focus drawing on the inspiration of a tradition stretching back for more than 110 years. The use of modern stylistic elements and the latest technology is a logical step. The design concept gives fleshes out the contours of the growth strategy with clearly defined features, maximum care and attention to detail.

Tradition with vision: evolving towards success

The concept singles out characteristic design elements of the SKODA brand and guides them forwards towards the future. The long wheelbase and short overhangs are a prerequisite for successful automotive architecture as they both allow for above-average interior space and, coupled with the dynamic roof line, lend the car a high degree of visual majesty. The fluent integration of the tailgate underscores the entire car’s sophisticated practicality. The high everyday utility value and distinctive interior modular design are traditional brand values which are freshly interpreted in a more modern form here. The grille with its unobtrusively shiny finish symbolizes the brand’s aesthetic blueprint, its fine slats resembling taut harp strings.

Sending out a clear signal: a new logo and distinctive lighting elements

The newly arranged and clearly structured logo stands out in the middle of the car as the starting point for all the contours. It intersects the horizontal line of the bonnet, highlighting its special status as a symbol of quality and success.

The SKODA logo is bordered on the sides by four headlights reminiscent of a symbolic four-leaf clover. They endow with the concept with a pleasant yet pragmatic countenance expressing warmth and chemistry. The C-shaped rear lights have become a characteristic of each SKODA vehicle unmistakable both in the daytime and at night. In this design concept, this precisely rendered lighting architecture has become the rear section’s defining element.

The silhouette of spirit: light and shadow play with balanced window design

The design concept’s athletically sleek silhouette emphasizes the starkly defined light and shadow play created by the sharp wedge-shaped line, allowing the balanced proportions to come to the fore. The side profile is equally well rendered. For example, the rear edge of the door is complemented by the bottom front area of the side mirror, delivering an entirely new aesthetic impression.

The concept epitomizes high design value to the finest detail. Above rear bumper, small grooves connecting the rear lights to the license plate holder; the resulting triangular elements represent precision reminiscent of the cut crystal and lend the car character and individuality.

Generous interior: choice materials and crystal glass

In this concept, the exterior precision is mirrored in the interior. Values typical of the SKODA brand, such as the generous space and sophisticated practicality, have been composed very sensitively in terms of the materials and elegant shapes employed. The lighting creates a pleasant environment, friendly ambience.

The use of crystal glass is a completely new, attractive idea reflecting a special link with Czech culture, art and craftsmanship.

The design concept marks another big step into the future for SKODA. Its forms shapes are dynamic, stimulating the imagination of observers without provoking them, and offering an undistorted view of the outlook for cars made in Mladá Boleslav. It is here in this Czech town that designers and engineers have paved the way for future success. This traditional Czech brand is now best placed to achieve its ambitious goals: economic growth coupled with new design full of potential, while preserving established traditional strengths such as great performance, value and precision.

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