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Geneva Show: Skoda Fabia Sports Design Concept

Skoda's Geneva motorshow stand hosted the debut of the Fabia Sport Design Concept. Strangely enough, Volkswagen's Czech subsidiary did not disclose any details on the styling study, but we gather that the sporty Fabia could be hinting at the forthcoming RS model that's expected sometime in 2010. The Fabia Sports Design model is finished in a two-tone paint job featuring black alloy wheels, fa ront apron, a roof spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron with an integrated diffuser, blacked out headlamps and dark chrome surrounding for the front grille.

Interior changes are limited to the two-tone trim, the sports steering wheel, the aluminum pedals and the sport seats.

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Love it or Loathe it: Nissan Qazana Small Crossover Study

Supposedly previewing Nissan's new small crossover model that's expected in 2010, the Qazana made its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. It goes without saying the production model that will be built at the firm's Sunderland plant in the UK, will feature a much less dramatic design that the concept study. That said, don't expect to see the Qazana's suicide rear-doors or 20-inch alloys making it into production.

"The Qazana concept is an intelligent, all-wheel drive crossover which is masculine, agile, lean, and designed for the tough city streets," said Atsushi Maeda, Studio Chief Designer, Nissan Design Europe. "Our team at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in London realized this image with the motif of a modern day beach buggy and four-seat motor-bike," Atsushi added.

Mixing SUV and a few sports car styling cues like the low roofline, the design proposal for a "baby" Qashqai is quite compact measuring 4,060mm in length (110mm longer than a Ford Fiesta but 277mm shorter than a Focus), 1,570mm in height, 1,780 in width and has a wheelbase of 2530mm.

Inside, Nissan claims that the shape of the centre console and armrest have been inspired by the fuel tank and seat of a sports motocycle. "I enjoy the sensation of being at one with my bike and wanted to capture that feeling in Qazana," said Paul Ray, senior interior designer at NDE. ""The way the structure appears through the fabric of the interior also reflects motorcycle design and construction."

The Japanese automaker did not reveal any information on the concept's mechanics other than it is equipped with the firm's next generation fully electronic ALL MODE four-wheel drive with torque vectoring system.

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Geneva Show: Lamborghini's hardcore Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce

Santa Agata's new top of the line model is a lighter, more powerful and even faster Murcielago LP 640 that will be produced in a limited run of just 350 units. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased from 630HP to 670HP and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) that was achieved by redeveloping the car in every aspect – from chassis to engine and transmission, right through to the interior, the all-wheel drive Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of around 342 km/h (212 mph).

The SuperVeloce is equipped as standard with Lamborghini's sequential, automated manual transmission e.gear while as a no-premium option, it is also available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The most extreme version of the Murcielago to date can be easily identified on the outside by its new front and rear, the transparent engine bonnet and the unique forged alloy wheels clad in 245/35 ZR 18 Pirelli rubber up front and 335/30 ZR 18 atr the rear. Buyers can also choose between two different extra-large carbonfiber rear wings. With the small standard-fit rear spoiler, top speed stands at 342 km/h (212 mph), while the large "Aeropack Wing" and its added downforce gives a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).

The interior of the Murcielago SV is dressed in Alcantara and comes with a set of lightweight carbon-fiber bucket seats. The door panels are also clad in carbon fiber, as is the wide center tunnel.