Post by Mr LayVon on Mar 8, 2012 1:43:21 GMT 6
Once upon a time, so we hear, journalists covering huge motor shows spent their days scribbling thoughtfully in pads before retiring to five-star suites to scribble a careful 2500 word analysis of the catalytic converter in the new Vauxhall Vectra. Which would then appear some time the following month.
But technology doesn’t just mean better cars at the shows these days. The Geneva Motor Show is now also full of scruffy men and women pointing shiny new phones at the world’s most exciting new metal before firing off a snap 140 character assessment on Twitter.
Still, we have to admit it’s a great way to show you everything – and this is what Top Gear's finest have been up to at @bbc_TopGear during the show.
So here you go: the entire Geneva Motor Show in 140 characters or less (apologies for some of the less than perfect photography)
Almost every journalist in the world (including @bbc_TopGear) has just arrived at the Geneva Motor Show
Good news! It's the Dacia Lodgy!
Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse, no roof. Hold onto your hat...
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-vitesse-geneva-show-2012-03-06
Pagani Huayra doesn't get any less wonderful the more you see it (or any easier to say)
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/topgear-pagai-huayra-2011-03-08
European Car of the Year (and TG's Green Car of the Year) wearing its new medal
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/topgear-ampera
GENEVA EXCLUSIVE! Subaru unveils new compact city car.
Aston attempts to hide Cygnet behind lairy Virage Volante. Fails.
Huge scrum as Bentley officially reveal their SUV...
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/bentley-suv-exp-9-f-geneva-2012-03-05
Geneva Dubious Tuning Alert! It's FAB Design's Merc SLS-based tribute to Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer.
The 'F' in Bentley EXP 9 F stands for 'Falcon' by the way.
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/bentley-suv-exp-9-f-geneva-show-2012-03-05
It's the Rinspeed stand. Literally no idea what's going on here.
Geneva Dubious Tuning Alert! Gemballa MP4-12C defies physics with wheels LARGER than tyres
Sbarro E-typey thing. Has split TG opinion precisely down the middle
The Valmet Dawn. Presumably able to levitate
The mob around the fantastic Lambo Aventador J has finally cleared...
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/lamborghini-aventador-j-geneva-show-2012-03-05
TOP GENEVA FACT: the 'J' in Aventador J Speedster actually stands for 'JustGiveUsOneNowPleasePleasePlease'
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/lamborghini-aventador-j-geneva-show-2012-03-05
The new Audi A3. Popular...
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/new-audi-a3-2012-03-05
Blue/black Koeniggsegg Agera R. Yes please...
This Very English Man standing by Mini's Clubvan Concept is not English at all! He is German!
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/mini-clubvan-clubman-2012-02-20
GENEVA EXCLUSIVE: Audi announces driver line-up for Le Mans 24 Hours 2012 #justalittlebitcreepy
The new Lambo again - certainly not camera shy...
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/lamborghini-aventador-j-geneva-show-2012-03-05
GENEVA EXCLUSIVE: Boot of new Bentley SUV contains BOOZE and SPOONS
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/bentley-suv-exp-9-f-geneva-show-2012-03-05
Suzuki recreates the thrill of Geneva 1992, Jimny
ENEVA EXCLUSIVE: The all-new Clio! Much more aerodynamic than expected
Mazda launches half a car. Attempts to hide laziness with girl. Fails...
"What do you mean you can't see me? I'm the one in the suit. Next to the car."
The most powerful road-going Ferrari ever looks like this
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/new-ferrari-f12-revealed-2012-02-29
Subaru BRZ: Contains CENTAUR TECHNOLOGY!
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/subaru-brz-first-drive-review-2011-12-03
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Gumperts aren't supposed to look this good, are they?
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gumpert-apollo-r-gumpert-apollo-enraged-geneva-2012-03-06
Wedgetastic 100th birthday celebration from Bertone
www.topgear.com/uk/photos/bertone-nuccio-concept-2012-02-27
Finally relaxing and watching a bit of telly courtesy of the Toyota diji
And shiniest car goes to... Fiat's pumped up 500L
node1.topgear.com/uk/car-news/ford-b-max-fiat-500l-geneva-show-2012-03-07
EDAG LIGHT CAR IS PLEASED TO SEE YOU
Geneva FACT: so far today, this girl has made 432 revolutions of the Skoda Citigo turntable thingy
Citroen DS4R concept, complete with the Jeremy Clarkson seal of approval
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/citroen-ds4-racing-revealed-geneva-show-2012-02-24
Kia's latest crime against the apostrophe - it's the Track'ster
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/kia-trackster-revealed-2012-02-08
Anyone in the UK fancy this triple-turbo M550d diesel monster? Well you can't have it. Not yours
www.topgear.com/uk/bmw/5-series/road-test/m550d-xdrive-driven
Anyone reckon the Toyota Ft-Bh concept looks a bit like a Citroen C6? Or maybe a C4?
node1.topgear.com/uk/car-news/toyota-ft-bh-concept-2012-03-06
Another Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, this time in black hiding on the Pininfarina stand
This is what the roof to the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse actually looks like
The gate to the Cobra stand. Very nice...
BREAKING GENEVA NEWS: Goodyear badly misunderstands brief to develop run-flat tyre.
A beautiful moment: the first official Geneva Motor Show wedding at the Lancia stand
The Astra VXR (which we’re looking forward to driving) with personal fluffer
Best seating at Geneva goes to the Jeep stand
(Jeremy's scissors not pictured)
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/new-range-rover-evoque-convertible-concept-geneva-2012-02-24
Morgan embrace daring new technology (electricity) with Plus E concept
www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/morgan-plus-e-concept-geneva-2012-03-07
BRAND NEW Rolls Royce Phantom. Not really that BRAND NEW
And to finish, it's the new C Apostrophe D in fetching blue/grey. We're off for fondue. Thank you all
Source: www.topgear.com/uk/photos/geneva-motor-show-140-characters-twitter-2012-3-7