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From regular runabouts to hot hybrids and cool concepts, there's plenty to see at this European auto show

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Alfa Romeo 4CDENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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A hostess sits in a Fiat 500L displayed on the company's booth during the first media day of the Geneva Auto Show.DENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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The high heeled shoes of a hostess in an Opel Cascada.Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Models present the Alfa Romeo 4CSANDRO CAMPARDO/The Associated Press

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Italdesign-Giugiaro Roadster prototypeMARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Italdesign-Giugiaro prototypeMARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Denis Balibouse/Reuters

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Ssangyong RodiusSANDRO CAMPARDO/The Associated Press

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Alfa Romeo 4C (Model not included).CHRISTIAN BRUN/The Associated Press

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Sbarro React'ev PrototypeMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Koenigsegg Agera S - HundraMARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Touring Superleggera Touring Disco VolanteMARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Suzuki SX4 S-CrossMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Wiesmann GT MF4-CSMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Aston Martin BertoneMARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Sandro Campardo/The Associated Press

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Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Denis Balibouse/Reuters

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Sandro Campardo/The Associated Press

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Sandro Campardo/The Associated Press

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Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Alfa Romeo 4CCHRISTIAN BRUN/The Associated Press

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2013 Audi A3 e-tron has an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Audi claims the car can travel 140 km on a fully charged battery.Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Audi RS Q3 concept car, based on the current Q3 SUV.MARTIAL TREZZINI/The Associated Press

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Bentley Motors Flying SpurMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was first introduced at the Detroit auto show in January.Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Dacia Logan MCVMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Ford Tourneo Courier car makes its global debut. One of four Tourneo models, it will be sold in Europe by mid-2014.DENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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McLaren P1Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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The new Mitsubishi Concept CA-MIEV is shown during the press day at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Motor Show will open its gates to the public from 7th to 17th March presenting more than 260 exhibitors and more than 130 world and European premieres. (AP Photo/Keystone, Martial Trezzini)Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Mitsubishi GR-HEV ConceptMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Opel Adam Rocks concept carMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Opel Cascada convertibleMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Peugeot 2008 crossoverDENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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Qoros Vice-Charmain Volker Steinwascher (R) and Designer Gert Hildebrand uncover the new Qoros 3 Sedan during the first media day of the 83rd Geneva Car Show on March 5, 2013. Chinese-Israeli carmaker Qoros announced its entry into Europe on Tuesday, the latest attempt by a Chinese manufacturer to gain a foothold in the region's highly competitive market.DENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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The logo of Chinese-Israeli car maker QorosDENIS BALIBOUSE/Reuters

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Sbarro Jaclyn prototypeMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Subaru Forester displaySalvatore Di Nolfi/The Associated Press

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Volkswagen Golf GTIMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Volkswagen Golf R-Line prototypeMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Volkswagen XL1 prototypeMartial Trezzini/The Associated Press

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Sandro Campardo/The Associated Press

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