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Geneva auto show 2010 - some things you might have missed...

By now, you'll no doubt have read all about the cars and concepts that you were interested in at last week's Geneva auto show. But if you've still apetite to digest and cogitate, Drew Smith - of the Downsideupdesign blog - and myself are producing a two part podcast with pics to cover all of the major production debuts and concepts, which you'll be able to see/hear in the next few days. For now though, you might be interested in some of the details, elements and irreverant bits and bats that I noticed in the Palexpo last week. So without further ado...

Citroen reimagined the ReVolt from Frankfurt as a racer for the road in the form of the SurVolt (above). Only Citroen could get away with painting it gloss blue, matte grey, pink and orange. But they did. Note these graphics - they were quite fun, a play on PCBs - used to signify the electric drivetrain.

Meanwhile over at Mercedes (above), they'd got wood... (sorry, couldn't resist). The use of wood laminates in this interior was fantastic - it vied with the Pegueot (see below) for concept interior of the show, and previews an altogether more 'light of touch' future Mercedes interior design language...

Peugeot marked its return to form with the SR1 (although special note to the glorious bike also on the stand) - which previews the brand's altogether more acceptable new face (thank god the rictus grin's gone). But it was the interior that really stood out in this car...great work Julien et al:

Speaking of gorgeous things, here's a shot of the superb little Pininfarina Alfa Duettotanta that makes me go a little bit weak at the knees...

Moonlighting: Joe on the CDF podcast

I was honoured to be invited on Car Design Fetish's Podcast the other day. Along with Stephen Donald, a young car designer from north east England (who we hope to bring you more on shortly and who's just secured a role with MacMotorcycles), I chatted with Dali Dimovski, Dustin Shedlarski and Arvind Ramkrishna about car design today, design education and the perception of American Automobles from 'across the pond'.

They've got an interesting concept going here - producing weekly podcasts talking about issues pertinent to the industry at the time, and interviewing designers as they go. We're number 14 in the series to date, and some of the previous episodes are very well worth checking out. You should stay tuned too, because next week they've got Drew Smith on... so expect some fireworks! Check out Stephen and I, and episode 14 of the CDF podcast here.