Most, if not all taxis on the other side of the pond run on diesel or LPG, but Honda believes it might be able to convince some European cabbies to try out its Insight and Civic mild-hybrid models. Both cars come in appropriate exterior colors and are equipped with pre-installed roof brackets and a mounting for the taxi-meter on the dashboard as well as some other special equipment such as heavy duty floor mats.

Along with the redesigned RAV-4 SUV and the revamped Auris, Toyota’s presentation at next month’s Geneva Salon will also included the world premiere of the showroom-ready, full hybrid Auris HSD that was first teased through a concept model at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Peugeot will be unveiling an almost production ready version their upcoming 508 sedan at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Already seen, though not entirely, through spy photos, the new model will replace the 407 and 607 beginning in 2011.

While many Japanese aftermarket tuners are taking on the newest models including many of them turning towards European applications, J’s Racing has stuck to what they know best: Hondas. The company’s booth wasn’t overwhelmingly large, but it was clear that J’s Racing is aware of the new Hybrid-tuning craze, displaying its own version of a tuned Insight, complete with light-weight RAYS wheels, an aero kit, lowered suspension and some nice Recaro seats inside. It even featured a unique combination of decals that gave it a widebody look.

A new Honda Insight concept will make its debut at this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon. The hybrid will appear alongside the Freed and Life styling studies, also making their debuts.