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2008 Geneva auto show preview
Over the last couple of months, automakers released a torrent of news about what they will bring to the Geneva auto show, and we can't wait to see it. This year, we will have editor Kevin Massy on the scene--along with Brian Cooley and the video crew--to cover the huge amount of new cars and concepts we've already heard about, as well as whatever surprises automakers will spring on us. The Geneva show not only brings in the usual mix of new production and concept cars, but features special one-off cars from design houses. We've already seen video of the craziest concept ever from Rinspeed, a car that can cruise underwater, and a picture of a new design from Pininfarina. Along with those wilder concepts, we expect to see updates to a few models from Mercedes-Benz and a new crossover from Volvo. And if we are really lucky, Ferrari will unveil a new Dino.

Check out our preview content for the Geneva auto show, and come back March 4 through March 7 for our continuing coverage from the floor. Check out our full coverage

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, while very inexpensive, doesn't get much value from its hybrid system, and its cabin tech is only a little better than average. Read more

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Easy on the eyes and the pocketbook, user- as well as ecofriendly, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a fitting front-runner in the new generation of hybrid sedans. Read more

2008 Honda Fit Sport
The 2008 Honda Fit Sport looks good, but falls short of its potential. We want really good mileage and low emissions in exchange for a low-power engine, but the Fit doesn't deliver, and it has no interesting cabin tech. Read more

2008 Audi S5
With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech. Read more

Two new hybrids from Honda in 2009
Wayne Cunningham
Honda announced it will unveil a new global hybrid car at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, which will launch in 2009 along with another hybrid based on the CR-Z concept. Both cars will be produced as hybrid models without a gas-only counterpart, similar to Toyota's Prius. Read more

Cell phones in cars--are they ever a good idea?
Posted by Kevin Massy
This week, we published a series of reviews on Bluetooth hands-free calling kits from Parrot, concluding that they all made talking while driving a lot safer. But what do you think of interfaces for cell phones and other car gadgets designed for multitasking on the road. Are they a good idea or a danger to other road users? Let us know your thoughts. Read more 

• 1. 2008 BMW 535i
• 2. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
• 3. 2008 Cadillac CTS
• 4. 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro
• 5. 2008 Lexus LS 600h
• 6. 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
• 7. 2008 Volvo C30
• 8. 2008 Scion xB
• 9. 2008 Saturn Vue XR
• 10. 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe

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