The Geneva Auto Show turned out to be a delight for the hybrid car lovers. The illustrious Auto Show saw many automobile giants displaying their newest hybrids. The introduction of these hybrids together with several other announcements has forced one to think whether hybrids have now become the new powerhouse of the automobile industry.

According to the Vice President of Toyota Europea, Andrea Formica, the demand for the hybrid cars has really shot up in recent years with almost 530,000 customers trying their hands on the hybrids. The Auto Show had Porsche unveiling the hybrid version of the company’s sports utility vehicle called the Cayenne S. Automobile leader Toyota also plans to make hybrid available in its each model range by the this decade’s end. 

The response of Prius and some other hybrid among the customers have made the company very optimistic about the business of hybrid cars. It has been observed that mainstream buyers also do not seem to have any problems with the hybrid cars.

Jan Ake Jonsson, the CEO of Saab has a different opinion saying he does not see any increase in the overall sale of the hybrids. According to him, the hybrid cars are comparatively very expensive and are less efficient than the most of the modern cars that run on gasoline and diesel.

The increase in the prices of gas and the strict norms also seem to be the reasons for manufacturers and customers showing their interest in the hybrid cars, which may see a major development in the upcoming years.

Although the news may bring a huge surprise to many faces, it is indeed true that Ferrari is going to showcase its first official hybrid product at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show which will kick start in March this year. The decision of the company to finally take on the hybrid turf has not affected the image of the company in any way. The hybrid that would be put on the display will be a 599 GTB Fiorano.

The car with a rear mount motor that runs on electricity will have a lithium-ion based battery source and is also intended to have a KERS energy recovery system version. The hybrid is expected to run 14 miles per gallon which is far more than the 9 mpg of the gasoline powered version.

The hybrid would have the popular V12 engine of Ferrari and the KERS set up would make it possible to charge the batteries from the energy that is captured from breaking. The hybrid would also consume less gasoline as its engine would shut down when the vehicle is not in motion.

The newly evolved electronics of the car ensure faster response to the commands of the driver and the F1 gearbox shifts are even more prompt in high performance settings. The exterior and the interior which have been made with carbon-fiber make the car look very sporty.

The 20 inch wheels with a diamond cut and special silver finish look really stunning and the cabin of the car also has a sophisticated look. There were speculations about a hybrid from Ferrari last summer but this looks very much official!

Auto lovers will now get to see the latest car models in the Geneva Motor Show 2009. Visit the Geneva Motor Show 2009 and witness more than 130 world premiere presentations from the world’s best auto industries. In order to attract more consumers, this time many European car companies are trying to ask government to offer low-interest loans, so that the consumers feel comfortable in buying the new cars.

The new thing about Geneva Motor Show 2009 is that many automakers will be showcasing their cars with greener technology. This year, General Motor’s Corp’s European Adam Opel GmbH will launch its new Ampera, a plug-in hybrid with an onboard gas engine.

This is not all, there will Volvo, unveiling its new C30 car with four different kinds of fuel. Sporting a Swiss design, this new electric car concept is expected to be a hit in the visitors. There will be many more lower fuel consumption hybrid and battery operated cars in Geneva Motor Show 2009.

Fiat will be showcasing its remodel of new iconic 500 along with a partnership with Chrysler. Then, there will be Turn-based automaker that will exhibit its new prototype of Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA car.