A 61 year-old US man apparently experienced the shock of his life when his 2008 Toyota Prius accelerated out of control and sped to over 90 mph (145km/h) along a California freeway. James Sikes told reporters he was driving along the road when he tried to overtake another vehicle. Suddenly the accelerator “did something kind of funny,” jumped and got stuck. He says he tried applying brakes but to no avail.

The HY-KERS is a hybrid Ferrari based on the 599 GTB Fiorano. The vehicle features a newly developed hybrid drivetrain system with the lithium-ion batteries fitted beneath the floor of the cabin. With no compromise on cabin or luggage space, the HY-KERS actually features a lower center of gravity than the standard 599 GTB.

Citroen’s latest concept car, the Survolt, is an unusual design study meant to show off a potential all-electric performance vehicle in an extravagant and “high-fashion” package. The new concept was unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show.

Porsche has unveiled a surprise concept car, the 918 Spyder, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show during a special pre-show event. Introduced by President and CEO of Porsche AG, Michael Macht, the mid-engined sports car takes the “ecology vs. performance” issue a few notches up.

Either Lexus has a leakage problem on its hands (less likely) or the company is following unconventional methods (more likely…) to drum up interest on its new CT 200h hybrid premium hatchback before its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.