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European auto execs see rebound next year at the earliest


March 11, 2013 06:01 CET
The struggling European auto industry will bounce back next year. Or maybe in 2016. Or maybe later. It depends on whom you talk to among the executives here coping with depressed sales and the uncertain government response to Europe's economic crisis.... Read More »
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Production vehicles
Citroen Technospace photos from the Detroit auto show

(7) - Citroen Technospace unveiled at the Geneva auto show
The 963-hp hybrid is the fastest, most powerful and most expensive Ferrari model to date.

(18) - The 963-hp hybrid is the fastest, most powerful and most expensive Ferrari model to date. ...

The RS Q3 will become the flagship of the brand's Q3 compact crossover line. It is

(7) - The RS Q3 will become the flagship of the brand's Q3 compact crossover line. It is ...

Rolls-Royce Wraith photos from the Detroit auto show

(10) - Rolls-Royce Wraith unveiled at the Geneva auto show
Bertone unveiled a one-off wagon-like version of the Aston Martin Rapide sports car.

(4) - Bertone unveiled a one-off wagon-like version of the Aston Martin Rapide sports car. ...

The XC70 features new front and rear bumpers and rectangular daytime running lights.

(6) - The XC70 features new front and rear bumpers and rectangular daytime running lights. ...

The S80 features new front and rear bumpers and rectangular daytime running lights.

(6) - The S80 features new front and rear bumpers and rectangular daytime running lights. ...

The front end of the S60 has new lights and grilles. In the rear, the vehicle has new

(7) - The front end of the S60 has new lights and grilles. In the rear, the vehicle has new ...

The front end of the XC60 have new lights and grilles. In the rear, the vehicle has new

(6) - The front end of the XC60 have new lights and grilles. In the rear, the vehicle has new ...

The A3 e-tron, which is set to go on sale next year, has a 1.4-liter gasoline engine and

(1) - The A3 e-tron, which is set to go on sale next year, has a 1.4-liter gasoline engine and ...

Production of the four-door CLA has already started at Mercedes' plant in Hungary

(4) - Production of the four-door CLA has already started at Mercedes' plant in Hungary ...

The A45 AMG is the smallest Mercedes ever tuned by AMG. The car is a derivative of the

(3) - The A45 AMG is the smallest Mercedes ever tuned by AMG. The car is a derivative of the ...

Lamborghini Veneno photos from the Detroit auto show

(11) - Lamborghini Veneno unveiled at the Geneva auto show
The latest Octavia wagon is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than its predecessor with a

(2) - The latest Octavia wagon is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than its predecessor with a ...

The seven-seat Grand Santa Fe large SUV will join the brand's European range alongside

(7) - The seven-seat Grand Santa Fe large SUV will join the brand's European range alongside ...

The 208 GTi and 208 XY are three-door hatchbacks designed to promote the brand's strategy

(5) - The 208 GTi and 208 XY are three-door hatchbacks designed to promote the brand's strategy ...

The smaller of two van variants, the Tourneo is built on Ford's small-car platform and

(3) - The smaller of two van variants, the Tourneo is built on Ford's small-car platform and ...

BMW's M6 Gran Coupe is a third body variant of the M6 high-performance line that will

(2) - BMW's M6 Gran Coupe is a third body variant of the M6 high-performance line that will ...

The rear-drive, two-seat coupe 4C is a car Alfa Romeo enthusiasts have dreamed of for

(10) - The rear-drive, two-seat coupe 4C is a car Alfa Romeo enthusiasts have dreamed of for ...

The new Corvette convertible will deliver the same balance of technology, design and

(10) - The new Corvette convertible will deliver the same balance of technology, design and ...

The XL1 plug-in hybrid two-seater closely resembles the concept unveiled in 2011. The

(9) - The XL1 plug-in hybrid two-seater closely resembles the concept unveiled in 2011. The ...

Vauxhall's four-seat convertible will make it to UK showrooms in April. It will be

(15) - Vauxhall's four-seat convertible will make it to UK showrooms in April. It will be ...

Bentley says its second-generation Flying Spur is faster, more powerful and more fuel

(4) - Bentley says its second-generation Flying Spur is faster, more powerful and more fuel ...

Nissan has given its Note subcompact a stronger focus on design and technology appeal to

(6) - Nissan has given its Note subcompact a stronger focus on design and technology appeal to ...

The seven-seat Logan wagon will have more trunk space than the current car. It will also

(6) - The seven-seat Logan wagon will have more trunk space than the current car. It will also ...

The 3-series GT will be BMW's first model to have an active rear spoiler that extends

(8) - The 3-series GT will be BMW's first model to have an active rear spoiler that extends ...

The EcoSport will offer a range of powertrains, including the 1.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline

(9) - The EcoSport will offer a range of powertrains, including the 1.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline ...

The Wraith, Rolls-Royce says, is the most powerful Rolls yet produced. Its V12 engine

(13) - The Wraith, Rolls-Royce says, is the most powerful Rolls yet produced. Its V12 engine ...

The SportWagen, which is identical to the new seventh-generation Golf from the front

(7) - The SportWagen, which is identical to the new seventh-generation Golf from the front ...

At $4 million a copy, the Aventador-based Veneno would seem a tough sell, but exclusivity

(11) - At $4 million a copy, the Aventador-based Veneno would seem a tough sell, but exclusivity ...

The 903-hp McLaren P1 is powered by mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 gasoline

(10) - The 903-hp McLaren P1 is powered by mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 gasoline ...

The Qoros 3 Sedan will go on sale in China in the second half and in Europe later in the

(18) - The Qoros 3 Sedan will go on sale in China in the second half and in Europe later in the ...

The Peugeot 2008 joins the fast growing subcompact crossover segment.

(10) - The Peugeot 2008 joins the fast growing subcompact crossover segment. ...

Volkswagen AG plans to unveil the production version of the next-generation GTI hatchback

(5) - Volkswagen AG plans to unveil the production version of the next-generation GTI hatchback ...

The Scenic XMOD high-riding crossover will replace the Scenic minivan and will be sold

(15) - The Scenic XMOD high-riding crossover will replace the Scenic minivan and will be sold ...

Renault joins Europe's fast-expanding subcompact crossover segment with the Captur, based

(8) - Renault joins Europe's fast-expanding subcompact crossover segment with the Captur, based ...

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Concept vehicles
Kia Provo Concept photos from the Detroit auto show

(6) - Kia Provo Concept unveiled at the Geneva auto show
The Pininfarina Sergio concept is named after legendary designer who led Pininfarina for

(14) - The Pininfarina Sergio concept is named after legendary designer who led Pininfarina for ...

The CA-MiEV concept is a further development of the i-MiEV battery powered minicar that

(6) - The CA-MiEV concept is a further development of the i-MiEV battery powered minicar that ...

The GR-HEV for the first time applies the company's diesel hybrid technology to a one-ton

(10) - The GR-HEV for the first time applies the company's diesel hybrid technology to a one-ton ...

The B6 Venator Concept will begin production in early 2014 for key markets including

(11) - The B6 Venator Concept will begin production in early 2014 for key markets including ...

A production version of this concept will go on sale early next year, marking Honda's

(7) - A production version of this concept will go on sale early next year, marking Honda's ...

SsangYong SIV-1 photos from the Detroit auto show

(8) - SsangYong SIV-1 unveiled at the Geneva auto show
The Parcour has full-time four-wheel drive traction and is powered by a 550-hp 5.2-liter

(11) - The Parcour has full-time four-wheel drive traction and is powered by a 550-hp 5.2-liter ...

The Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept is a crossover powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine

(5) - The Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept is a crossover powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine ...

The Qoros 3 Estate Concept previews a potential wagon variant of the Qoros 3 sedan.

(4) - The Qoros 3 Estate Concept previews a potential wagon variant of the Qoros 3 sedan. ...

The Toyota FT-86 Open concept previews a possible convertible version of the GT86/ Scion

(5) - The Toyota FT-86 Open concept previews a possible convertible version of the GT86/ Scion ...

The Opel Adam Rocks crossover concept, based on the Adam minicar, has a fold-back fabric

(12) - The Opel Adam Rocks crossover concept, based on the Adam minicar, has a fold-back fabric ...

The Citroen Technospace concept previews the new C4 Picasso compact minivan that will

(4) - The Citroen Technospace concept previews the new C4 Picasso compact minivan that will ...

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