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The Nissan Qazana concept proved to be one of the brightest stars of the 2009 auto show in Geneva.

NDE, or Nissan’s European Design Center, created the stunner. Specifically, we have Matt Weaver, the lead designer, and Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan Design Europe’s Vice President, to thank.

It is not really clear, however, whether the Qazana will ever actually make it into production. Albaisa has been noted as saying that the concept was created solely to appear at the motor show in Geneva, but goes on to say that the concept should not be passed off. He says that it is also meant to show the direction Nissan might take for small cars in the future.

Of course, giving the Qazana’s success at the show, Nissan might be changing their minds in a hurry.

The 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon is still a big hit with 600 plus cars on spotlight. The car show also attracted a record high of exhibitors, temporarily brushing off the thought that the auto industry is suffering from the global financial meltdown.

The mix of vehicles is a colorful dash of style and inspiration. The displays were ranging from super tune vehicles, hardcore, odd customized tricycles, and muscle 1000 automobile.

The atmosphere was very encouraging. Tuners were all out in convincing muscle car lovers to do their next engine modifications. Manufacturers were also playing hard and teasing youngsters with imagination-tickling customization of the production cars.

The Nissan 370Z caught the attention of everyone. The manufacturers tuning arm, the Nismo, took advantage of the spotlight and unveiled the S-tune version of the car. The staff revealed that the S-version may reach the shores of the United States. Zele Perfomance won praises with their 370Z version, the Lamborghini-orange.

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