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2011 Geneva Motor Show: The Luxury Sedans & SUVs

Every year the Geneva Motor Show features a staggering array of new luxury sedans, estate wagons, crossovers and sport-utility vehicles on display. And this year's show, still ongoing at the Geneva Palexpo, has proven no exception.

Among the production and concept debuts in these diverse categories were new vehicles from Audi, BMW Alpina, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Saab and Volvo, as well as the return of De Tomaso. Follow the jump to see what these European automakers had in store for us this year.

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BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo

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BMW has just produced the last example of its epically fast M5 super-sedan. A replacement is on its way, based on the new 5 Series but replacing the outgoing V10 with a new twin-turbo V8. Fans of high-performance BMWs needn't wait until the new M5 makes its debut, however, as the new Alpina B5 has just been released.

Alpina is one of those rare tuning houses that enjoys close cooperation with the factory, thereby bridging the gap from manufacturer to aftermarket, and their products are well known to Bimmerphiles. For the new B5, Alpina has fitted its 507-horsepower twin-turbo V8, mated to a specially-developed eight-speed transmission and complemented by an electronically-adjustable suspension riding on 20-inch wheels.

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Luxury Cars Converge from Near and Far on the 2010 New York Auto Show

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What would an auto show be without an array of luxury and performance automobiles on display? While the Geneva salon last month held the greatest variety of vehicles targeted by European automakers especially at upscale buyers, the recently concluded New York Auto Show wasn't without its share as well.

This year's expo at the Javitz Center in Manhattan, our crew on the ground got a first had look at the latest from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln, Acura and Infiniti, and even Hyundai. Each brought out its latest luxury sedans, wagons, crossovers and sport-utility vehicle. Follow the jump to see what they saw.

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BMW to Bring Alpina B7 Back to America in 2011

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2011 Alpina B7 – Click above for high-res image gallery

If 400 horsepower isn't quite enough for your own personal BMW 7 Series sedan, consider your wish for even more power granted in the form of the Alpina B7. BMW has announced that the highest-performance version of its flagship sedan will be reintroduced here in the States in 2011 after being shown off next month at the Chicago Auto Show.

Under the car's shapely hood will be a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine putting out 500 horsepower and a massive 516 pound-feet of torque, which the automaker expects is enough to rocket the large car to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds.

A brand-new set of 21-inch, 20-spoke aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin PS2 rubber along with a deeper front air dam and a rear decklid spoiler ought to help everything stay planted in the corners. Inside, you can expect the typical array of leather surfaces and wood accents. Stay tuned for pricing information closer to the car's official launch date.

Gallery: BMW Alpina B7

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BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo debuts at Geneva Motor Show

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BMW's M line of performance vehicles have earned a well-deserved reputation among enthusiasts as some of the best driving machines around, but the division's products currently extend only to the German automaker's nimbler offerings. Enter Alpina to fill in the gap with the new B7 Bi-Turbo. Based on the new flagship 7 Series sedan, the Alpina version upgrades with a revised twin-turbo V8 engine to drive 507 horsepower through a revised suspension with bigger wheels and a custom leather and wood interior. Prices have yet to be released, but are expected to reach comfortably into six figures. We stopped by the Geneva Motor Show to see it for ourselves and bring you the photographs in the gallery below.

Gallery: Geneva 2009: BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo