The Geneva Motor Show is among the biggest and most extravagant automotive expositions in the world, always delivering eye-popping concept cars and striking global debuts. This year, as the show celebrates its 85th edition, John McElroy is traversing Geneva’s seven sprawling halls to turn up the most interesting cars and trends. Here are his insights and discoveries from day one of the show; be sure to follow @Autoline on Twitter for all the latest updates.

From Geneva: note how Kia Sportspace integrates grille design into front-end graphic. Air intake now under bumper. pic.twitter.com/dUK5fguDkd

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Geneva show: Kia Sportspace rear end looks a little ungainly in person vs photos. Seems a tad out of proportion. pic.twitter.com/zMw9qSqcSa

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Geneva show: note chrome strip on Citroen DS that runs from grille to mirror above headlamp. Gaudy but eye catching. pic.twitter.com/8n7OH7Q4Np

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Geneva reveal: Magna Mila. Will an automotive supplier really build a car? And compete against its customers? pic.twitter.com/O0hDDma2HN

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Runtime: 6:54

- The Confidence of AWD
- VW Spends Big on R&D
- VW’s 4-Door Coupe
- Infiniti Shows All of QX30
- Nissan’s Future Euro Hatch
- Range Rover Cuts Top Off Evoque
- More Ford GT Details
- Bentley Breaks Its Mold
- Lexus Reveals Funky Ultra-Compact Car

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Runtime: 7:31

- Ford Introduces Electric Bikes
- VW Posts Strong Gains In 2014
- Global Sales Up In January
- Cadillac Reveals ATS-V.R
- Mazda Bets on Diesel in Japan
- FCA Winter Driving
- How Racing Can Win Back Fans

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Runtime: 8:41

- Honda Won’t Compromise to Beat Nissan
- Getting to the Bottom of Takata
- Will Magna Build Its Own Car?
- Meet the Mercedes-AMG GT3
- Kia’s Wagon Design Philosophy
- Ford’s New Approach to Racing and Performance

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Why are impressions of the Honda HR-V embargoed for TWO months?
- J.D. Power‘s and Consumer Reports‘ “Best” Cars are totally different. What gives?

SPECIAL GUESTS: Jamie Allison, Ford Racing and Dave Pericak, Director, Ford Performance
- What’s behind Ford’s big push into racing and performance?

All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production.

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Runtime: 6:46

- Honda Ridgeline to Boost MPGs
- Volvo Making Progress
- Police-Proof Paint
- Honda’s Flight Simulator
- Audi Reveals Two Vehicles Ahead of Geneva
- Infiniti “Tunes” Up

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Runtime: 5:54

- Digging to the Root of Takata’s Airbag Issue
- Ford Increases Development Time Due to Recalls
- Porsche Shows High-Performance Cayman
- VW Sketches 4-Door Coupe Concept
- Toyota Refreshes the Auris
- Toyota to Test i-Road 3-Wheeler in Japan
- Nissan Puts U.S. Xterra Out to Pasture

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Runtime: 7:19

- U.S. Car Sales Expected to Grow
- Dock Workers Reach Deal with Shipping Companies
- Cadillac Shows Flagship Sedan in Commercial
- How Champions Help Get New Tech. Into Production
- Classic Porsche Update
- Chinese Crack Japanese Market with Bus
- VW Ends Veyron Production
- Nissan Teases New Hatchback Concept

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Runtime: 7:28

- Takata Slapped With Fine
- Honda Pushes Out Ito
- Nissan’s Mr. K Passes Away
- F-150 Demand Stronger Than Anticipated
- New Range Rover Evoque Revealed
- More Countries Adopting U.S. Fuel Economy Standards

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- What is Apple up to?
- NASCAR becomes the WWE of motor racing.
- Can station wagons make a comeback?

SPECIAL GUEST: Oliver Schmidt, VW
- Where do automakers need to place their powertrain bets?

All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design & Production; Dave Zoia, WardsAuto.com.

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