Designed to be equally at home on and off the road, the T-Roc takes the form of a tall three-door crossover that stretches 164 inches long, 72 inches wide and 59 inches tall. It boasts a muscular look characterized by a slim grille with hexagonal inserts, a sculpted hood with twin vents, pronounced wheel arches all around and angular tail lamps. 19-inch alloy wheels mounted on high-profile tires wrap up the off-road-ready look.

The T-Roc packs a removable two-piece carbon fiber roof that can be stored in the trunk for open-air motoring.

Inside, Volkswagen’s latest concept boasts a chiseled, rugged look with a large serving of high-tech equipment such as a digital instrument cluster that includes an inclinometer and a tablet-like center console.

Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, chief executive Dieter Zetsche boasted that “not everybody is in as favorable a situation as we are, that we can hardly produce as many cars are customers are asking for,” as quoted by Bloomberg. “Our product offensive is really just starting to take off.”

The company is currently considering ways to accommodate a surge in demand, though adding extra shifts at current plants is viewed as a temporary solution. Expansion with new facilities may prove necessary as the company continues to add new models to its lineup.

“North America is a feasible location for such an additional plant,” Zetsche said.

Mercedes-Benz is said to be experiencing particularly strong demand for its compact cars, such as the new CLA-Class. Other new models include the redesigned S-Class coupe, unveiled today in Geneva, along with a new C-Class sedan and GL-Class SUV.

Daimler has yet to announce additional details regarding potential sites for a new production facility in North America.

Based on the entry-level A1, the S1 is billed as a successor to the limited-edition 252-horsepower A1 quattro. It is powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine that sends 231 horsepower and 272 lb-ft. of torque to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.

The S1 sprints from zero to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds and reaches an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph. The hot hatch returns 33 mpg in a mixed European cycle when driven with a light right foot.

A performance-tuned electric power steering system and an upgraded suspension setup help create a sporty driving experience while larger brake rotors and an upsized master cylinder safely bring the car to a stop. An electronic stability control system that can be turned off in two stages comes standard.

The Cross edition builds upon the Panda 4×4, adding even more SUV features including larger tires and an electronic locking differential to maximize traction on slippery surfaces.

Drivers can head further down trails thanks to more ground clearance, while new front and rear “skid plate” bumpers are claimed to provide 24-degree approach and 33-degree exit angles. If the Panda does get into trouble, two front two hooks are highlighted in bright red.

Other exterior enhancements include 15-inch alloy wheels with a five-spoke V design and burnished metal finish, along with a new headlight configuration with LED DRLs.

Under the hood, the Cross package also offers improvements over the standard Panda 4×4. Buyers can choose between a 80-horsepower 1.3-liter turbodiesel, or a 90-horsepower turbocharged gasoline mill. The latter option also adds a six-speed transmission with a shortened first gear.

The Panda Cross is expected to arrive this fall in the major European markets, in an orange color scheme to fit the season.

Engineers have stripped down the RC F design to reach a curb weight of just 2,756 lbs., significantly lighter than the street car’s 3,968 curb weight.

The basic naturally-aspirated V8 engine design is also shared with the stock RC F, tweaked to bring the power output up from 450 horsepower to over 540 ponies on the track.

Lexus suggests the car will be ready to race a wide range of events, such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.

The company will begin supplying the GT3-compliant vehicles to teams starting next year, after testing begins this year.