The Geneva Motor Show is now well underway at the Palexpo in Geneva, where all of the world's major motor manufacturers are showing off their latest gleaming slices of metal to an eager public.
Unfortunately, our Geneva experience is now over -- you can catch up with what we got up to during our visit with our Geneva blog -- so we thought we'd draw up a list of our fifteen favourite cars which are currently wowing the crowds in Switzerland.
So scroll down to peruse our top Geneva picks and click on the links to find out more about the cars. And if there are any top reveals you think we've missed out, please direct your angry rants into the comments section at the bottom of the page.
Maserati Alfieri
More than any other model on show in Geneva, this was the car which most made me want to rub the tops of my legs like Vic Reeves on Shooting Stars. From virtually any angle it's an absolutely sensational looking car and the word on the wire is that it previews the next GranTurismo. Two words, Maserati: DO IT!
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Concept
The same can be said of Alfa's latest offering, the new 4C Spider Concept. The drop-top version of 4C dispenses with the coupe's, ahem, challenging headlights, and weighs just 60kg more. A production version will be launched next year.
Citroen C4 Cactus
Citroen's innovative take on the family hatchback rewrites the rule book when it comes to small family cars. With squidgy, impact-resistant doors, a low kerb weight and a space-age interior, it remains to be seen whether Citroen's vision will catch on.
Renault Twingo
Renault has also taken the opportunity to shake things up, this time in the city car segment. The new Twingo is rear-engined and rear-wheel drive, giving greater passenger space and improved agility. It's also extremely cute, if that's the sort of thing that floats your boat.
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Peugeot 108 / Citroen C1 / Toyota Aygo
If you prefer your city cars slightly more conservative, you can pick one of the latest batch of models from the Peugeot-Citroen-Toyota alliance. Which would you choose?
Skoda VisionC
Skoda wowed the Geneva crowds with its new VisionC concept, which previews a future rival to the likes of the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. Based on VW's ubiquitous MQB architecture, the VisionC can run on both petrol and natural gas and introduces a number of design features we'll see on future production Skodas.
Honda Civic Type R Concept
Honda's new Civic Type R concept shows the direction the Japanese firm will take with the new production Type R, which is due later this year. Official info is scarce, but we do know it will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing "at least 280PS" (276bhp).
McLaren 650S Spider
Of course, no list of Geneva reveals could be complete without McLaren's new 650S Spider. Revealed alongside the coupe, the Spider gets the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 from the 12C, a 0-62mph time of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 204mph.
Koenigsegg One:1
If it's performance you're interested in though, take a gander at this. The Koenigsegg One:1 is set to become the most powerful car in the world, with an output of 1,322bhp, and could also steal the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's crown as the world's fastest car, with a reported top speed of 273mph.
Lamborghini Huracan
Lambo's latest model is the replacement for the decade-old Gallardo. The old model was the most successful model in the company's history so the Huracan has got a lot to live up to. But with a 5.2-litre V8 producing 610bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 3.2 seconds, we doubt it will be a disappointment.
Mercedes S-Class Coupe
Merc's new S-Class Coupe is the two-door version of the sublime new S-Class and the replacement for the old CL-Class. It's lower, sleeker and more aggressive than the saloon and gets a new system which uses clever technology to tilt the car's struts through the corners to keep it flatter, improving ride and handling.
Audi TT Quattro Sport Concept
Revealed alongside the new TT on the Audi stand was this, the new TT Quattro Sport Concept. Audi has managed to coax a phenomenal 414bhp out of the car's 2.0-litre TFSI engine, giving a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds. A race-prepped, stripped-out interior, semi slick tyres and stiffer suspension are also included.
Volvo Concept Estate
Lastly, it's Volvo's exciting glimpse into the future. The new Concept Estate is a truly stunning concept, influence by the P1800ES of the 1970s and previewing the next generation of Volvo's estates and SUVs. If the production XC90 looks anything like this when it's launched later this year, it'll fly off the forecourts.
All images © James Barrell, except Maserati Alfieri © HeadlineAuto
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