2008 Geneva Auto Show

 2008 Geneva Auto Show Concept cars, Production cars, General information. April 22, 2008 © copyright drivingvisionnews | 2008 Geneva Auto Show
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 3 1. CONCEPT CARS ................................................................................................................ 4 2. PRODUCTION CARS ....................................................................................................... 26 3. OTHER INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 49 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Geneva 2008 provides a vision of how technologies will move from premium segments to small cars. 1. Geneva 2008 Auto show is focussed on small and hybrid cars. Designers work along the downsizing trend and concentrate innovative approaches to the interior and exterior styling of headlamps and rear lamps, with increased use of LED technology to save volume and space. Example: Toyota IQ, Dodge Zeo
2. Relatively few new concept cars. Most of presented concept cars were already presented at Tokyo or Detroit. Some of the concept cars unveiled at Geneva 2007 or Frankfort 2007 are now presented like production cars: Example: Toyota IQ, Renault Koleos, Ford Kuga and Fiesta (Verve) 3. Smaller headlamps are becoming fashionable. Smaller headlamps and smaller functional light area with some extension for styling effect. Example: Buick Riviera, Lincoln MKT, Land Rover, Honda CR­Z, Mitsubishi RA, Nissan Forum 4. Front and rear of the car are becoming the main areas for attractive innovation. •
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Innovation with the outline of headlamp and rear lamp styling. Example: Saturn Plug­In, Buick Riviera, Lincoln MKT, Land Rover CRX, Ford Explorer America Innovation with the interior design of headlamps. Example: Lincoln MKT, Honda CR­Z, Honda Pilot, Mitsubishi RA 5. Perceived quality is more and more sustained by vehicle lamps. It is becoming a “must”. Most production cars now show some innovation on perceived quality Example: Honda FCX Clarity 6. Strong interest in green cars decreases discussion of safety systems. Only Audi and Renault communicate on safety systems and Hella present a panel of lighting systems •
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Contour of the headlamp is redesigned with an innovative approach. Example: Lexus LF­A, Fioravanti Some optics, functional or not, surround the projector module, adding technological value to the headlight. Example: Mitsubishi Prototype S, Dodge Zeo, Cadillac Provoq. New optical concepts, functional or not, emphasise the need for volume reduction and flexibility in shapes. Example: Lincoln MKT, Honda CR­Z, Opel Meriva, Laguna Coupe © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Executive summary 7. Main directions on headlamp style trends confirmed 3 1. CONCEPT CARS List of concept cars ƒ
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BMW Concept X6 Chrysler EcoVoyager Chrysler Dodge ZEO Chrysler Jeep Renegade Fioravanti….. Ford Lincoln MKT GM Cadillac Provoq GM Cadillac CTS Coupe GM Hummer HX Honda CR‐Z Land Rover LR‐X Lexus LF‐A Mercedes GLK Vision Mitsubish prototype S Nissan GT‐R Opel Meriva Concept Lexus LF‐A Renault Laguna Coupe Renault Megane Concept Saab 9‐X Bio Hybrid Seat Ginebrr’08/Bocanegra Suzuki A‐STAR Concept Comments 1. Most concept cars presented at Geneva were already presented at Tokyo or Detroit. Some of them have a real interest on Lighting. Low interest in lighting Some interest in lighting 2. No communication about performances like in Frankfort. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars Real interest in lighting 4 BMW Concept X6 The X6 is a SUV/coupe crossover based on the X5. Headlamp Rear lamp ­ All‐red red rear lamp excepted a thin white line for reverse function. ‐ No change on BMW lighting strategy: “Angel light” light ring around projector and external guide line for position light. ‐ Large part of the 2 rear lights is opaque. ‐ Good design of Direction Indicator to hide amber colour. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 5 Chrysler EcoVoyager T. Creed, the boss of Chrysler Design said: Passengers will have the feeling of riding in a private jet. Rear lamps ‐ Vertical headlamp with 3 circular areas. ‐ 2 projectors for Low and High, one reflector for direction indicator. ‐ At the bottom, another headlamp with 30 white LED for the DRL. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ A red opaque band reveals the lamp perimeter. ‐ Inside, 2 red horizontal lines with 15 LED each. ‐ Horizontal metallic band at the middle of the lamp. 1. Concept cars Headlamps 6 Chrysler Dodge ZEO The Dodge ZEO concept is a four seat sport car powered by a 250 hp electric motor. Headlamp Rear lamp Heavy emphasis on style: ‐ Numerous LED emitters on a plane. ƒ
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Monoprojector system. One horizontal blue line. 3 overhanging amber LEDs for position/turn, Additional amber LED for side marker. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ Only the contour of the lamp is an original design element. 1. Concept cars 7 Chrysler Jeep Renegade The Renegade is a subcompact two‐seater with a small electric motor and 4x4 capabilities. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Traditional round headlamp, but with original interior design: ° At the centre, round area with many LED. ‐ Round rear lamp provides similitude with the front lamps. A double metallic. cross divides the lamp into 4 opaque areas. ° At the external circumference, 4 circular areas with 3 LED each. ‐ Inside the double metallic cross, several LED make the various functions. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 8 Fioravanti Advertised as needing no windshield wiper system. No explanations on the used technology. 1. Concept cars © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 9 Ford Lincoln MKT MKT is the next generation of crossover for Lincoln expected to go on sale in 2010. The rear window and spoiler are all one piece of polycarbonate. The sort of PC glazing is said to increase styling flexibility, simplify manufacturing and decrease weight by more than 10kg. Headlamps Rear lamps ‐ Innovative external shape. ‐ LED rear lamp with a thin rectangular shape uninterrupted from side to right side. ‐ Projector system opened to show all the components. ‐ Similar appearance to the Audi A6 Station Wagon. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 10 GM Cadillac Provoq Expected to replace the SRX in 2009 Headlamps Rear lamps ‐ Monoprojector system above several style‐
oriented optical systems at the bottom. ‐ Vertical lamp with 2 lines of 6 LED each © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ Between these 2 lines, one light guide follows the height of the totally‐red lamp. 1. Concept cars 11 GM Cadillac CTS Coupé Designers are John Manoogian and Eric Clough. Headlamp Rear lamp Same concept as CTS with one projector system at the bottom and below 4 lines of 4 lines of 4 Fresnel lenses. Vertical all‐red LED assembly with 16 LED compartments. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 12 GM Hummer HX Concept Designed by Miss Min Young Kang. Headlamps Rear lamps ‐ Not functional but interesting round lamp with honeycomb motif. ‐ Technically‐oriented lamp design with a very homogeneous Neon light. surrounding the primary functional light. ‐ At the bottom, there’s a second light with numerous LED emitters. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 13 Honda CR­Z Already presented at Tokyo and Detroit, it represents the next generation light‐weight SUV, balancing capability with ecology Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Futuristic large lamp with a thin functional area containing 15 optical systems. ‐ Contains 2 curved lines with 4 and 7 LEDs. ‐ Around this functional area a styling opaque band which could make the position light. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ At the bottom, 3 red LED and 2 white LEDs for the reverse light. 1. Concept cars 14 Land Rover LR­X New English concept car. The styling is cool. With its narrow headlights, the LRX has the meanest face ever seen on a Land Rover. The LRX comes from the pen of Gerry McGovern which expects production in 2011 (without big change). Interior lighting changes colour based on driving style. Headlamps Rear lamps Thin headlamp with one projector and stylistic bright chrome and black materials. Some special red and yellow aspects inside a rectangular shape. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 15 Lexus LF­A Already presented at Detroit. Features a side‐view camera instead a side‐view mirror. Headlamp ­ Stylistic vertical line at the lower extremity with LED for position light or DRL. Injection of lens and flush/gap not easy to realize ‐ Double projectors with brilliant lens ‐ Amber light ring for DI surrounds the lens. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Rear lamp ‐ Same effect as front with “boomerang” shape. ‐ Lamp totally red. 1. Concept cars 16 Mercedes GLK Vision GLK Vision is smaller than any of its current SUVs with the same platform as the C‐Class. Official presentation in April at Pekin and Sales expected end 2008. Headlamps Rear lamps ‐ Single‐projector system for low and high beams. ‐ A large white LED band divides the red lamp on 2. ‐One reflector with a diffusing styling effect filter in front of the lamp. ‐ The white LED band assures D.I. and side marker functions and the 2 red parts make tail, stop and fog ‐ At the bottom of the car, an horizontal light with 6 LED. ‐ At the bottom of the car, another horizontal light similar to the one at front. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 17 Mitsubishi Prototype S The concept’s aggressive‐looking front end showcases the Japanese carmaker’s new sportier design identity. Goes on sale in end 2008. There is an excellent example of the importance of styling. Headlamp ‐ A projector low‐high system inside a assembly. ‐ Same appearance as front,with round main functions light and the same fluorescent ‐ 3 horizontal fluorescent lines for some signal lines. functions. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars Rear lamp 18 Nissan GT­R Coming to US market in response to strong tuner/private import interest in past GT‐R models. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Vertical shape with a projector for low beam and a reflector for high beam. 2 round areas per side. ‐ D.I. with a white appearance. The amber colour is well hidden. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Inboard round area for tail/stop and outboard area for reverse and D.I. 1. Concept cars 19 Opel Meriva Concept car displays rear‐hinged rear doors. Production cars will be very similar to the concept display according to Micholson, GM’s Europe Marketing manager. Headlamp Rear lamp ­ Paired oval optical systems make the High/Low functions. ‐ LED around functional area. ‐ Fluorescent surround. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ Red fluorescent area at upper zone and white fluorescent area at lower part. 1. Concept cars 20 Renault Laguna Coupé Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ 4 LED compartments. ­ LED around functional area. ‐ LED direction indicator at the bottom outboard ‐ Red fluorescent area at upper zone and area. white fluorescent area at lower part. ‐ 2 horizontal LED lines at the bottom. ‐ Depth appearance. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 21 Renault Megane Concept Panoramic windscreen extends over the roof to provide additional clarity during the day and blue‐hued cabine lighting at night. A display divided in 3 zones show general info in the central display and in the 2 external displays, images relayed by cameras incorporated in the external mirrors The headlamps and foglamps use high performance LEDs. The sculptural form of the wide taillights is most apparent when viewed from the rear. Megane 3 will be unveiled in Paris Motor show, October 2008. Headlamp ‐ 2 LED optical system behind multiple vertical lines. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ 2 LED optical system behind multiple vertical lines. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ Dual square styling theme. 1. Concept cars 22 Saab 9­X Bio Hybrid Future 9‐1 to compete from 2010 with German carmakers and Volvo. Autoweek voted the “Best Concept” upon its world debut at Geneva. Headlamp Rear lamp Projector system with high volume light ring. Small functional area with some styled appearance. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars 23 Seat Ginebrr’08/Bocanegra It is a full design study done by Luc Donckerwolke who replaces De’silva The Bocanegra’s styling will appears on the new Ibiza and the code‐named Bolero Headlamp ‐ Monoprojector system with half round LED DRL, behind a grey external lens. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Rear lamp ­ Round not functional area behind a black external lens. 1. Concept cars 24 Suzuki A­STAR Concept Stated to replace the Alto. The production car will be unveiled at Paris Motor show. Rear lamp ‐ Projector system with 3 circular bands around at the bottom and prominent eyelid at the top. 2 comma shapes give an new appearance. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 1. Concept cars Headlamp 25 2. PRODUCTION CARS List of world debuts ƒ
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Audi A4 Avant Citroën C5 Citroën C‐Crosser Fiat Bravo Ford Fiesta Ford Kuga Honda Civic Honda FCX Clarity Lancia Delta Mazda 2 Mazda 6 Nissan Micra Renault Koleos Saab 9‐4X Skoda Superb Subaru Forester Tata Nano Toyota IQ VW Passat VW Scirocco Chinese cars Comments 1. Great number of world debuts Low interest in lighting Some interest in lighting 2. No communication about performances if we except Audi and Renault which communicates with Lighting and Driver Assistance © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars Real interest in lighting 26 Audi A4 Avant A4 Avant is sleeker and sportier than current one because lower roofline and more aggressively styled headlights and taillights. The car’s high‐tech options include safety systems like ACC, LDWS, Xenon, Side Hazard Warning System, and LED DRL. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Halogen version: Double reflector with a nicely‐
designed bulb shield in low beam. ‐ Stop light with a quality appearance of neon light. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 27 Citroën C5 Presented at Frankfort 2007 like concept. Driver assistance systems: Cruise Control and LDWS, System to address drowsiness Citroën C5 Issue from Airscape presented at Frankfort 2007 Cruise control and LDWS, System to address problem of drowsiness Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Xenon dual function with directional headlamp. ‐ Red colour with appearance of numerous LED emitters inside a pink horizontal area. ‐ Large shield in front Direction Indicator. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 28 Citroën C­Crosser Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Special external shape with inboard D.I. ‐ 2 colours, different from C5 appearance. ‐ Projector system and H7 reflector ‐ Bright and diffuse bezel. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 29 Fiat Bravo Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Projector system and H1 reflector ‐ 2 colour rear lamp ‐ Vertical amber D.I. ‐ Reverse and fog functions at the bottom of the vehicle. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 30 Ford Fiesta Based on Verve concept, Fiesta was designed in Europe and will be sold around the world, including US. In Europe, Start of Production in autumn 2008 Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Projector and H7 reflector ‐ 2 colours (red, white) with customary honeycomb pattern ‐ Interesting external shape © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 31 Ford Kuga Based on IOSIS X concept presented in 2006, Kuga is assembled in Germany and goes on sale throughout in Europe in June 2008. Headlamp Rearlamp ‐ Projector and H7 reflector. ‐ Interesting upper part bezel with bright lines. ‐ Thin amber direction Indicator. ‐ 2 colours (red, white) with ordinary. honeycomb pattern for reverse function. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 32 Honda Civic Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ H4 and H1 reflectors. ‐ 2 round red lights with emphasis on width aspect. ‐ Blue position light. ‐ White rectangular lights at the bottom. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 33 Honda FC­X Clarity Front and Rear lamps contribute significantly to perceived quality Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ One projector and one reflector. ‐ 2 parts per side. ‐ Appearance tuned not for innovation but for perception of perfect quality. ‐ Integral red lamp with an horizontal white line of 7 LED. ‐ Perfect perceived quality of the internal parts and the flush and gap. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 34 Lancia Delta Equiped with semiautomatic parking system. Goes on sales in Europe starting in July 2008. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Projector and H7 reflector. ‐ 2 vertical LED lines, one red, the second white. ‐ At the bottom, horizontal line with 12 LED. ‐ At the bottom, reverse and fog functions. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 35 Mazda 2, 3 doors Weight 950kg, a 10% weight reduction mainly from re‐selected components, (‐2kg only with wires reduction weight). Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Simple H4 reflector. ‐ Usual red band surrounds white area. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 36 Mazda 6 Headlamp Rearlamp ‐ Projector module and a reflector. ‐ 2 parts per side with an heavy appearance © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 37 Nissan Micra Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Very small change with the former headlamp. ‐ Same rear lamp. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 38 Renault Koleos Koleos is in the middle of 3 model range said Le Quement. Next will be a smaller SUV to compete Ford Kuga and a larger will follow Driver assistant systems: Keyless Start, Automatic headlamp, Automatic parking Brake, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control Designed in France and produced in Korea, Koleos will go on sale in June 2008 Rearlamp ‐ Red rear light appearance with 2 white areas for D.I. and Reverse ‐ Fog light is located at the bottom of the vehicle Headlamp ‐ Projector module and high beam compartment with a styling shield. ‐ 3 blue styling bands surround projector. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 39 Saab 9­4X Designed by Anthony Lo from Hong Kong, this 4X4 will be in production end 2009 with small change Rear lamp ‐ Full‐width CHMSL. ‐ Stop/tail with neon light appearance. ‐ At the bottom, several LED compartments. ‐ Projector module and a styling compartment which gives high tech appearance. ‐ 3 rectangular compartments at the lower part. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars Headlamp 40 Skoda Superb First VW group car to get adaptive front lighting system. Will go on sale in July 2008. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Projector system and a high beam reflector. ‐ Non innovative appearance of functions. ‐ AFS Xenon light for motorway, bad weather, curving roads, town.. ‐ 2 parts with red/white colours. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 41 Subaru Forester Crossover The redesigned and updated 2009 Forester Crossover is a part of lineup featuring four updated models. Rear lamp ‐ Classical lamp with a styling shield in the Low beam compartment. Headlamp © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show ‐ 2 colours Red/White without any originality. 2. Production cars 42 Tata Nano The worldwide cheapest car €1,700 Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Simple H4 headlamp like Logan with fixed clear lens ‐ Vertical 2 colour rear light, not so cheap ‐ Fog lamp at the bottom of the car © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 43 Toyota IQ The car is less than 3m long but can carry 3 adults plus a child or luggage It will go on sale end 2008. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ Projector module with an optical system for position light ‐ 3 vertical compartments with styling shields © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 44 VW Passat Coupe VW Passat Coupe has several safety features: ‐ Lane Assist System uses cameras to pick out lane markings. If the car deviates from the lane without the driver making a turn signal, the system alerts the driver. ‐ Automatic Distance Control uses radar to maintain a distance from cars in front or behind preset by the driver, actuating brakes or accelerating as necessary. ‐ Park Assist operates the steering to assist drivers with parking in tight spaces. Headlamp ‐ Inboard DRL and position light. ‐ Cornering light behind a transparent. wall and in an original design. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Rear lamp ‐ Red appearance within the middle 2 round areas for D.I. and reverse 2. Production cars ‐ Single‐projector system for low and high beams. 45 VW Scirocco Unveiled with the concept IROC in Mondial Paris 2006, the front end displays a completely new VW design. Upper part is dominated by horizontal lines. In the lower section are located the integrated turn signals and fog lamps. The front end concept fulfils VW’s stringent requirements for pedestrian protection with perhaps the front‐end of the future VW styling. Headlamp ‐ Projector module with a Cornering light. ‐ Direction Indicator with a styling shield. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Rear lamp ‐ Red colour with an horizontal white band for Reverse and D.I. at the bottom. ‐ Styling shield also on the rear light. 2. Production cars 46 Chinese cars Presence of 2 china carmakers: BYD Auto and Brilliance.
BYD Headlamp ‐ Bad appearance of the bezel with aspect faults ‐ Poor flush and gap fitment © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show Rear lamp ‐ Simple lamp with a poor flush and gap fitment 2. Production cars ‐ One projector for low beam and one reflector for the high beam 47 Brilliance BMW partner Brilliance Jinbei Automotive presents 3 cars, the BS6, the BS4 and a coupe, the BC3 in production for Europe in the next 2 years when safety and fit/finish concerns will be solved. Headlamp Rear lamp ‐ High tech appearance with 3 modules and an eyelid with a transparent zone. 2 parts per side with a general red colour appearance. ‐ Poor flush and gap. © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 2. Production cars 48 3. OTHER INFORMATION Low level of information on Lighting or Driver Assistance in the Geneva Auto Show. Only •
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Collision Mitigation Systems © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 3. Other information Most of the technologies presented are in relationship with Lighting and Driver Assistance 49 AUDI Communication Audi presents in detail its 5 driver assistance features: • Adaptive cruise Control which warns the driver if an approach is dangerous ACC maintains the preset speed, taking the distance to the vehicle in front in account, by automatically accelerating and decelerating in the speed range of 30km/h‐200km/h. ACC includes braking guard. Audi braking guard is always active and will also emit a warning when adaptive CC is deactivated; If the system has detected a situation of imminent danger, Audi guard generates a warning jolt with a brief application of the brakes. • Audi Side Assist for greater safety when changing lane ASA informs the driver there is no vehicle in the approach zone in the blind spot and it is safe to change lane. • Audi Lane Assist to prevent unintentionally lane change ALA or Lane Departure Warning System, detects an unintentionally lane change and warns the driver with a mechanically generated vibration of the steering wheel • Adaptive Light for a dynamic cornering light. When the vehicle is moving, dynamic cornering light illuminates the road by turning the headlight module according to the speed and the steering angle © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 3. Other information • Audi Parking System for safe and easy parking APS is automatically activated when reverse gear is engaged. The picture picked up by the reverse camera appears as a mirror image on the display. In addition, a recurring warning tone indicates the driver how much distance remains to the obstacle. 50 Hella Communication Only one panel presented at the entrance of the Auto Show Communication based on LED technologies and after market 3. Other information © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 51 CONCLUSION Geneva continues to be like NIAS, one of the rare Auto Shows to open every year. Small cars and Hybrid cars are the main focus of Geneva Auto Show 2008. The trend towards “smaller cars” started in Geneva last year and is now confirmed after Frankfort, Detroit and Geneva this year Nevertheless, car makers have managed to combine energy reduction and exciting‐looking cars. LED, already a styling lever is becoming an energy reduction argument. The style of headlamps is changing. Designers are working on the contour, dimensions and optical systems inside the headlamp. Geneva 2008 provides a Vision of how advanced technologies and innovative styling will gradually move from premium segments to small and less‐costly cars. . © copyright Driving Vision News |2008 Geneva Auto Show 52