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The folks at Hennessey Performance have added their touch to a range of cars over the past years, and for a long time, there have been rumors that Hennessey would be creating its very own supercar. We now have some official details and sketches of the car, dubbed Venom GT Concept, which is set to debut at next year's Geneva Motor Show.

The specifications alone are enough to stop your heart for a few seconds. Hennessey is claiming "up to 1200 horsepower," a 0-60 time of 2.4 seconds, 0-100 in 5.3 seconds, and a screeching top speed of 272 miles per hour. On top of that, the car's mid-engine/rear-drive layout and its "sub-2400-pound" curb weight means that the Venom GT will benefit from the magic of lightweight dynamics.

A keen eye will notice that this car looks remarkably like the Lotus Exige, though Hennessey says that it has no association with Lotus Cars. Besides, good luck finding an Exige capable of these outrageous performance figures. But until we actually see the car in person, it's all a rumor -- one we'll gladly spread around. This is hot stuff, folks.

+ Motor Authority: 272-mph 2010 Hennessey Venom GT Coming To Next Geneva Motor Show

http://www.sub5zero.com/auto-news/2010-aston-martin-dbs-volante-open-top-motorin...

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The Hyundai Ix-onic (pronounced “ik-sonic”) concept car debuted in Geneva this week, and it’s an agreeable-looking little crossover, if you’re into that sort of thing. Not only does it have a great new paint color and a remarkably fresh-looking interior, it’s full of small design details that catch the eye. For instance, we can’t help but notice the mesh pattern (which translates well from what we’ve seen on some Mazda concepts) on the grille and covering the speakers. The blue interior accents are a nice touch against the cream leather, and the repeated hexagonal pattern is apparent throughout the design.

The Ix-onic features a 167-horsepower 1.6-liter GDi turbocharged four-cylinder engine with stop-start, and a dual-clutch six-speed transmission. An intelligent four-wheel-drive system transfers the power to the road.

Click through the gallery above to view the almost dreamy Hyundai Ix-onic concept. The press release follows.

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The updated Ford Ranger showed up at the Geneva Motor Show this week, but the U.S. won’t be getting it– at least not this year. The European Ranger features new interior and exterior design details, meant to give the light truck a sportier look and a more comfortable ride. The bodyshell has also been tweaked to minimize road noise.

The new Ranger offers 2.5- and 3.0-liter Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel engines, providing 243 pound-feet and 280 pound-feet of low-end torque, respectively. The 2.5-liter engine is capable of 141 horsepower, while the 3.5-liter gives 154 horsepower.

For now, the U.S. won’t be getting an updated Ranger, but the European version hints at what we’ll get in 2011.

Have a look at the new Ford Ranger in the gallery above, or scroll down for the press release.

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Have you been kept up at night wondering what vehicle to use in the nuclear-arms-deal-gone-bad desert chase scene of your next action blockbuster? The Geneva Motor Show offers the perfect solution: the Brabus G V12 S Biturbo.

For the equivalent of a mere $476,000, this 700-horsepower Mercedes-Benz G-Class, capable of 163 miles per hour (without the limiter), and a 0-62 time of 4.3 seconds, can be yours to use as you please (may we suggest a $476,000 explosion?).

The Brabus G-Wagen also features a 6.3-liter V-12, free-flow exhaust, precision engine mapping, custom suspension, and all-leather interior.

Click through the gallery above to view the Brabus G V12 S Biturbo, or scroll down for the press release.

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In Geneva, Kia is unveiling the No. 3 concept car, a small multi-purpose vehicle with a glass roof. Kia promises that the MPV will be spacious and fun to drive. At 159 inches long with great visibility, it should also be pretty easy to park, too.

More Kia No. 3 information accompanies our spy shots of the vehicle.

View the Kia concept in the gallery above, or scroll down for the press release.

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The Geneva Motor Show is full of concept vehicles, and this year is no exception. So far, we've seen the Ford Iosis Max, the Nissan Qazana, the Magna Steyr Mila EV, the Infiniti Essence, and the Aston Martin Lagonda, among others. Each has its reason for existing, ideas around which the cars were built (for instance, the Fioravanti FL1 was built with the idea that F1 regulations should be changed). Which cars, or which ideas, are worth keeping, and why?

Answer this question, or discuss another topic in our Forums.

+ NextAutos Forums: Which concepts of Geneva 2009 deserve the most attention?

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We already reported that the Alfa Romeo 159 would be at Geneva, and that it wouldn’t be much different from previous models. True to our word, the 159 and the 159 Sportwagon made their debut at the auto show yesterday.

This year’s models feature two new engines. The first is a 1.75-liter TBi engine, which produces 200 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, which propel the 159 from 0-62 miles per hour in 7.7 seconds. This gives the Alfa a top speed of 146 with this engine.

The second engine, which is displayed in the Sportwagon in Geneva, is a 2.0-liter JTDM engine, capable of 170 horsepower, giving the vehicle a 0-62 time of 9 seconds, and a top speed of 134 miles per hour.

Click through the gallery above, or read the press release from Alfa Romeo below.

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We’ve seen spy shot after spy shot and heard rumor after rumor of the Fiat 500C convertible over the past months. Well, here it is.

Blam!

Gallery above, press release below.

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Not long after Mercedes-Benz revealed the all-new 2010 E-Class Sedan, the two-door CLK E-Class Coupe finally shows its face. Obviously, the big story here is the extensive exterior overhaul showing Mercedes-Benz's new angular design language -- a welcomed change from the dated design of the current E and CLK cars.

A wide variety of powertrains will be offered on a global scale, but the American market can expect to see the E500 Coupe first, with a 5.0-liter V-8 under the hood. There's no official word if we'll get the E250 or E350 CDI BlueEfficiency models, but we know that Mercedes is hard at work to bring their latest diesel technology to our market. Even so, we'd be happy to have the 3.0-liter Bluetec diesel make its way onto our shores.

Mercedes-Benz spills the full details in their press release, which you can read by clicking through the post. Additionally, be sure to flip through our image gallery to see the E-Class Coupe from a variety of views.