The annual cavalcade of cars that is the Geneva Motor Show is ready to kick off and 2008 is shaping up to be no different from any other year.

If your car or truck needs a new set of tires, consider going green. We don’t mean colored tires; several manufacturers have tried colored tires, and it’s never caught on. We’re talking tires that are specifically designed to have low rolling resistance to enhance fuel economy.

Photo Gallery: Bridgestone Introduces Ecopia EP100 Low Rolling Resistance Tire – Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews – Automobile Magazine

Walk the aisles of any large auto parts store and you’ll find dozens of motor oil brands that range from the majors (Mobil) to discounted, no-name house offerings. Choices within each brand include a staggering array of different base oils, formulations, and additive packages that meet an equally staggering array of performance levels (API CJ, SM, etc.).

Photo Gallery: Going Green With Re-Refined Oils – Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews – Automobile Magazine

Diabolical tyrants know that to control children is to control the future. How do we know? We’ve studied history and watched plenty of black and white movies about World War II. Thankfully, there’s nothing remotely like the Hitler Youth movement behind this great new toy car; the H2go. The H2go, however, will influence kids as to the viability of fuel cell cars and the potential for green motoring. This is certainly not a bad thing.

Photo Gallery: H2Go Hydrogen Powered Toy Fuel Cell Car – Remote Control RC Cars – Automobile Magazine

The natural reaction to any spike in gasoline prices is a search for creative alternatives–anything that might help us balance our budgets and maintain our lifestyles. E85 ranks high on the list of alternative fuels but is fraught with controversy. Cutting through the fact and fiction is a complex process.

Photo Gallery: E85 Alternative Fuel – Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews – Automobile Magazine

A turbocharger consists of two metal pinwheels supported by a common shaft and enclosed by housings. One housing routes the engine’s exhaust gases to what is called the turbine wheel. The other housing contains the pinwheel called a compressor. The engine’s hot exhaust gases cause the turbine to spin at high speed – up to 100,000 rpm. Since the compressor is connected to it, it spins at the same rpm, drawing in a high volume of fresh air that’s delivered by tubular ducts to the engine’s intake valves. This excess fresh air increases the power produced by the engine. As the timeline below notes, the concept of turbocharging is nearly as old as the automobile. It’s a brilliant idea that will see extensive use in the future because it allows small, fuel-efficient engines to produce ample power.

Photo Gallery: Turbocharging Milestones – Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews – Automobile Magazine

Aston Martin has pulled the wraps off of its most potent production sports car in the brand’s 95-year history. What was merely a concept just over a year ago is now the 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage – 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Aston Martin Sport Coupe – Automobile Magazine

The cover has finally come off of Alfa Romeo’s hyper hot hatch. The high-performance Mito GTA concept will take the stage in Geneva with aggressive styling, less weight, a stiffer suspension, and 240 horsepower.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito GTA Concept – 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Alfa Romeo Sport Hatchback – Automobile Magazine

For 24 months a small group of engineers and designers worked on a special project to reduce the weight and increase the power of the Continental GT. What you see before you is the result. The Continental Supersports – the name comes from the original 3-liter model introduced in 1925 – will be the fastest road-going car in the company’s 90 year history.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports – 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Bentley Sport Coupe – Automobile Magazine

In 2007, Volkswagen previewed its New Small Family (NSF) of eco-cars with three concepts, a two-door hatchback, a four-door hatchback, and a microvan. Originally intended for VW, Seat, and Škoda only, NSF is being expanded to include an Audi version, the E1. In fact, the E1 will spearhead a selection of innovative, low-emissions, high-mileage models for Audi. Marketed under the E-line moniker, the new Audis share the same mission as BMW’s Project i vehicles. Audi’s lineup could include up to five different products in various size and price classes. Here is what Audi’s R&D team is currently looking at:

Photo Gallery: Audi to Join VW’s New Small Family (NSF) – Fuel Efficient News, Eco Cars, Car Features and Reviews – Automobile Magazine