The great freedom: the new Multivan PanAmericana, which will be on show at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at Palexpo), is not only versatile, but also robust enough for off-road use. The Multivan PanAmericana combines the comfort of the Multivan with the off-road characteristics of an SUV. 1

Renault, market leader in the electric passenger car segment in Europe, is unveiling the Renault ZOE "Swiss Edition" at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at Palexpo). The limited special series will be available in Switzerland from next summer. 1

The trend towards e-cars and other alternative-powered vehicles continues - more and more Swiss people are opting for environmentally friendly mobility. And they are saving money in several ways: on insurance premiums and taxes. 1

A 58-member jury of experts has made its decision: The new Opel Astra is the "Car of the Year 2016" and thus holds one of the most prestigious titles in the automotive industry. Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann accepted the "Car of the Year 2016" award from jury president Hakan Matson on the eve of the first press day of the 86th Geneva Motor Show. 1

With the Octane, Victory, previously better known for choppers and cruisers, is launching its first muscle bike. It is powered by the newly developed 104 hp engine, which delivers 99 Newton meters of torque at 6000 rpm. 1

Light at the end of the tunnel. Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), is confident when it comes to the automotive future. At the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at Palexpo), he declared: "We are approaching the show with confidence. The German manufacturers are presenting exciting world premieres. In addition, the economic situation in Europe is giving us a tailwind. The Western European passenger car market grew by 9 percent to 13.2 million new vehicles in 2015." 1

Just in time for the start of the second winter tests at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, the Sauber F1 Team will present the 2016 race car, the Sauber C35-Ferrari, on March 1. 1

With the IONIQ, Hyundai is presenting a new model series with three different electric drive systems at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13, 2016): Ionique Hybrid, Ionique Plug-in and Ionique Electric. 1

The Italian artist Marco Casentini was given an extraordinary canvas with the Ferrari California T. Casentini gave the California T a personalized look using wrapping technology (car wrapping). 1

Maurizio Costa will take over the position of Mopar Director within FCA Switzerland on March 1, 2016. The 48-year-old Swiss national has many years of varied professional experience in the automotive industry. 1