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We’ve just read over Subaru’s plans for the 2010 Geneva motor show -- in addition to showcasing its Hybrid Tourer concept from the 2009 Toyko show, the Japanese automaker is debuting a new Impreza XV model -- a crossover model which will be offered exclusively in Europe.inline_mediumwraptextright32343768/features/news/1002_2010_subaru_impreza_xv1002_01_z+2010_subaru_outback_sport+rear_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

2010 marks Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, and to celebrate, the design firm plans on building a special Alfa Romeo concept car for the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright26902646/features/news/1002_2010_pininfarina_alfa_romeo_spider_concept1002_04_z+2010_pininfarina_alfa_romeo_spider+concept_sketch.jpgTrue

Wow, Audi's acoustic roof really makes this car quiet on the highway. It may be a bit odd, but I think the highlight of this convertible is the top. It's every bit as quiet as a folding hardtop convertible and you don't have to give up the entire trunk to retract the top. Aside from the potential security issues a soft top entails, why in the world would anyone choose an A5 coupe over the cabrio? I'd opt for the coupe if I were thinking of an S5, though.inline_mediumwraptextright32349771/reviews/editors_notebook/1002_2010_audi_a5_cabriolet_tiptronic1002_01_z+2010_audi_a5_cabriolet+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

In addition to unveiling the new 2010 F10 Formula 1 car, Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo used this morning's press conference to briefly announce a hybrid version of the company's 599 GTB Fiorano will be shown at the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright32341977/green/news/1002_2010_ferrari_599_gtb_hybrid1002_01_z+2010_ferrari_599_gTB_fioranno_hybrid+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue