Geneva, Switzerland - After having been in something of a slump since crashing into the 2008 economic crisis, the European car industry is finally starting to pick up some decent momentum, and that's really good news for all of us car enthusiasts.
As if to indulge in the better fortunes, this year's Geneva Motor Show is packed to the brim with posh sedans and SUVs, sports cars and a fair dose of “green” cars, with more than 130 brand new production models and concept cars competing for attention.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the highlights:
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BREAKING NEWS
Nissan says its new Sway Concept shows how its latest design ideas would be applied to a compact hatch.
LF-SA 2+2 urban concept has the compact packaging essential for inner-city manoeuvrability and agility
"It has the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911," says Porsche.
Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce
The new 552kW Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce is a raging bull in every sense of the word.
The Sport Coupe Concept GTE shows VW’s ‘progressive’ new design language and point to next CC.
It's all very well to encourage your designers to think outside the box, but this concept doesn't even have a box!
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept
This rakish two-seat show car, small by Bentley standards, could become a future model line alongside the Continental GT.
Honda's hot hatch finally gets the engine it deserves but will those front wheels handle 228kW and 400Nm?
GENEVA HIGHLIGHTS A - Z
It's all very well to encourage your designers to think outside the box, but this concept doesn't even have a box!
Top-of-the-range V10 plus version is quoted at 449kW and 560Nm, will be here in mid-2016.
Stretched roofline and low-lying D pillars suggest the sleek and sporty profile of a coupé rather than an estate.
This rakish two-seat show car, small by Bentley standards, could become a future model line alongside the Continental GT.
Maranello takes its berlinetta in an entirely new direction with the 488 GTB, powered by a 492kW 3.9-litre turbo V8.
You can only push FWD so far, so the new Focus RS, with more than 235kW on tap, has an innovative all-wheel drive system.
Honda's hot hatch finally gets the engine it deserves but will those front wheels handle 228kW and 400Nm?
Hyundai aims to lead the C-SUV segment with its new Tucson, which is on its way to South Africa.
New Kia Sportspace concept implies that the next Kia Optima will flaunt athletic lines and spawn a wagon variant.
The new 552kW Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce is a raging bull in every sense of the word.
LF-SA 2+2 urban concept has the compact packaging essential for inner-city manoeuvrability and agility
Daimler AG announces its ultimate status symbol for people in power - the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman.
What you are looking at may very well be the future of the automobile, if its designer is to be believed.
Nissan says its new Sway Concept shows how its latest design ideas would be applied to a compact hatch.
Peugeot's best-selling hatch gets a styling touch-up, new gadgets and a 1.2-litre turbo engine option.
"It has the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911," says Porsche.
In the Weissach lexicon GT models are, above all else, driver's cars - built by and for people with a need for speed.
Baby Range Rover looks to the next model year with new LED face, extra gadgets and an all-new diesel engine.
Kaptur's 'big brother' will premiere at the Geneva motor show in March - but you don't have to wait that long.
Toyota's Golf-chaser has been freshened up with a new face, smarter cabin and improved engines.
MPVs are about the sensible side of life, but stylish new Volkswagen Touran takes its rational appeal to the next level.
The Sport Coupe Concept GTE shows VW’s ‘progressive’ new design language and point to next CC.