A gigapan image is a picture taken by a robotic device which actually sticks more smaller images together to make a very high-resolution final image. That’s basically the technology that was used by some folks at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

No matter if you have been present live at the Geneva Motor Show or not, you will have to check this images out. They will show you some incredible details which will bring you as close as possible to the real deal. Simplyu follow the link to accesses the pictures.

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Hyundai doesn’t miss a detail in their lengthy announcement of the new ix-onic concept compact SUV that the company is building on. With a body that comes in at 173 inches long, 73 inches wide and 65 inches tall, the ix-onic isn’t bigger than the C-segment hatchbacks like the VW Golf.

Hyundai says the ix-onic has “an imposing stance and road presence.” What’s might be more impressive to the green-minded is that the ix-onic features stop-start and has the first installation of Hyundai’s new 1.6-litre GDi turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that emits 149 g/km of CO2.

Here is a video of that iconic ix-onic concept car from Hyundai Motors.

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Skoda has unveiled in Geneva its much hyped Fabia Sport Design Concept, the best car that the company has plans to bring out in recent times.

Part of the Fabia’s success is the fact that all of its mechanical parts are developed by or in conjunction with Volkswagen, but are offered in a package that is priced to undercut other models in the Volkswagen Group. The only trace of non-VW Škoda left in the Fabia is the 1.4 8v “MPI” Engine, which was a modification to Škoda’s own 1.3 engine, and was used in pre-Volkswagen Škodas such as the Estelle and Favorit.

It is said that the next Fabia vRS is set to use the VW group’s 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine rather than the old car’s powerful turbodiesel motor.

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Well it’s finally official folks! The Opel Ampera has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and the car is GM’s European version of the Chevy Volt. The design is impressive and the car feels like something we’d like to drive and brag about it. Unfortunately we’ll have to wait until late 2011 to get our hands on it as that’s the official production date. Specs-wise the Ampera will be similar to the Volt. There’s a 16kWh lithium-ion battery inside which will give you an autonomy of about 37 miles and a gas powered generator which recharges the depleted battery and thus the range is extended to 500 miles.

What do you think about the Ampera? What would you rather drive? The Volt or the Ampera?

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If you’re going to the auto show in Geneva, keep an eye out for this baby here. The 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has been leaked well ahead of the show. We don’t have all the details yet but it looks like this BMW make quite an impression. It features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine capable of getting you 507 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It will go from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and the max speed will be 173 mph, although it’s electronically limited. The Geneva Motor Show will debut next week so we’ll probably get more hot details about the Aplina. Stay tuned!

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Bentley has a new two-seater ready to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s the Continental Supersports which is said to be greener than meets the eye. This Bentley will offer 621 brake horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque and a 0 to 60 time of only 3.7 seconds. Will this thing fly? The engine has smart sensor to monitor gasoline/methanol use, and the power and torque will remain constant, no matter what the ratio is. The car is 110 pounds lighter than its 4-seater counterpart. The Continental Supersports also puts carbon fiber to good use and it uses the Quickshift technology which will halve gear change times.

Ready for this Bentley? Head on over to Geneva for more details.

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Interested in that 2010 Mecedes-Benz E-Class sedan? Well then stick around as we have more E-Class news for you. The E-Class Coupe is set to arrive at the Geneva Motor Show while the wagon and convertible versions are en route to the Frankfurt Auto Show which will take place in September. Soon after the Auto Show, the wagon version will be available for purchase while the convertible will be available in November. Maybe not the happiest season to drive a convertible.

We don’t have all the features of these E-Class versions just yet but we have plenty of times to get them before you head over to Frankfurt.

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We’re counting on the Geneva Motor Show to deliver at least a few nice surprises. One of them could be a new Giorgetto Giurgiario concept hybrid car which is already said to be the fastest in the world. It’s probably an upgraded version of the Italdesign Quaranta, a hybrid model shown last year at Geneva.

The gas-electric coupe should be able to arrive comfortably at 186 mph, but we’d still have to wait for official confirmation. Will the new design wear the same 3.3-liter V6 hybrid engine seen in the Quaranta? The answers to all our questions should arrive later next month from Geneva. In the mean time we can admire the concept pictures and dream about hybrid supercars and future hybrid races.

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The economic crisis is still at full throttle around the world, so this might not be the best of times to invest in a new car unless you’re skinny dipping in money. The Audi TT RS has been just made official, at least in pictures, and it looks like it would offer you that sweet ride your were looking for. And you’d probably have to pay the right price to get it.

The TT RS will arrive in two versions, the coupe and the convertible. Both models will offer you a 2.5-liter turbo five cylinder engine capable to get you 340 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed gearbox and the quattro channels power to all the wheels will contribute to that 0-62 mph time of only 5 seconds.

Want more of the TT RS? Go to Geneva next month and tell us all about it!

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Missed the Lagonda from Aston Martin? Well miss no more as the company will bring a Lagonda concept over at the Geneva Motor Show. According to latest rumors the car will have four doors and it will be an evolution of Aston Martin’s past design. The Lagonda will probably be an ultra-luxurious type of sedan although nothing is sure until Aston Martin will show it off in Geneva. We’ll bring you more details in about two weeks and you can expect the concept to arrive “in stores” in 2012.

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Renault has launched a teaser site which counts down the days until the new Renault Megane RS will be unveiled. Are we going to see the new RS arrive at the Geneva Motor Show? The Renault Megane RS will be available in both a three-door and a five-door model and we’re probably going to see an Megane R.26 turbocharged 2.0-liter engine capable of offering 250 hp which will translate into a 0-60 time of only six seconds. We’re still looking for the official features but the RS will be available in Europe this fall.

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Is BMW going to release a new car soon? That’s what people are saying these days. The new concept car is referred to as the Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo and it will be shown around in Geneva soon. The new series is a Progressive Activity Sedan. It will have four doors and an open cargo area. The car isn’t a station wagon. It has a higher riding position and a fastback slope to the roofline. You can enjoy the photos for now and fantasize about future times when there won’t be any financial crisis and you’ll be able to afford a 5 Series Gran Turismo BMW.

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