Geneva Motor Show 2015
It's traditionally the first auto show of the year - and the one where design plays the biggest role. The Geneva Motor Show is where carmakers show off their futuristic concepts and the latest glamorous models.
Ferrari 488 GTB
Ferrari's mid-engine V8 sports car is making its debut at Geneva. It's set to enter production in September. Its maker claims a power output of just under 500 kilowatts, and that translates into a zero-to-200 km/h time of 8.3 seconds - most sports cars only make it to 100 km/h in that time.
BMW-Alpina B6 Edition 50
The new special edition from BMW customizer Alpina is limited to 50 cars worldwide. The B6 is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 Bi-Turbo engine. Alpina calls it "the embodiment of power, torque and refinement." With a top speed of 330 km/h, it is one of the fastest coupe cars in the world. Prices start at around 134,000 euros.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake
Mercedes-AMG is offering this combination of rip-roaring sports car and practical family wagon for 57,000 euros. It promises "an unrivalled mix of thrilling driving dynamics, excellent everyday usability and tremendous individuality." Mercedes says the 265-kilowatt 2.0-liter turbo engine is the world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production.
Hyundai Tucson
This sketch has a lot of buyers excited about Hyundai's new compact SUV. The successor to the ix35 will once again be called the Tucson - the South Korean maker is moving away from alphanumeric names. Hyundai's German head designer Peter Schreyer and his team have given it a tough offroad look - and it'll be available with a choice of two gasoline or three diesel engines.
Infiniti QX30 Concept
So far Infiniti, the luxury marque by Japanese carmaker Nissan, has only shown the rear of its QX30 concept. But beneath this tough exterior beats the heart of a Mercedes. The future QX30 is based on the GLA compact SUV - an example of big companies working together to share development costs.
Opel Corsa OPC
GM's Opel division has packed a lot of punch in the supermini Corsa OPC. Its 1.6-liter turbo provides a massive 152 kilowatts of power and up to 280 newton-meters of torque. The most powerful member of the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa family is set to enter showrooms in April or May for around 25,000 euros.
Rolls-Royce Serenity study
Rolls-Royce's Bespoke Design team have come up with a concept car that the British company describes as "a haven of tranquility." It promises nothing less than a "magnificent one-off motor car which will set a new benchmark for luxury individualization in the motor industry." Its interior draws inspiration from Japan - and uses lots of silk.
VW Caddy
But Geneva's not just about jaw-dropping concepts - practical vehicles can be exciting, too. VW is showing off the fourth generation of its Caddy small van. This family hauler - and mainstay of small businesses - offers a more upmarket cockpit than its predecessor and a new generation of infotainment systems.
VW Golf GTD Variant
Just as practical, but with a little more vroom - that's the new Golf GTD Variant, which is also on display in Geneva. With an athletic 135-kilowatt two-liter diesel and a profile 15 millimeters lower than the regular Golf, this is no boring family car. But all that power comes at a price - the GTD Variant starts at around 32,000 euros.
EDAG Light Cocoon sports car study
It looks like something Spider-Man might drive. The EDAG Light Cocoon is a concept study for a compact, dynamic sports car that its maker hopes will lead to the use of new materials in future cars. The German company calls it "a complete, bionically optimized vehicle structure combined with a weatherproof textile outer skin panel."
Borgward Isabella TS
It's the return of an automotive legend: After more than 50 years, the renowned German manufacturer Borgward is back on stage in Geneva. The company is revealing its future plans and will present its new business model. From 1919 to 1961, the German company wrote automotive history - such as with its classic Isabella TS from 1955.
McLaren P1 GTR
With their hybrid models turning out well over 600 kilowatts, Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren have once again raised the bar for super sports cars. But with its track-focused P1 GTR, McLaren is taking things a step further. After thousands of kilometers of testing, the British company is announcing the final version of the limited-edition racer at Geneva.