Highlight of the motoring industry’s calendar, the Paris Motor Show opens to the public this weekend, with some impressive debuts from the manufacturers; those that intend to go to Paris for the weekend should look out for:
The production ready Lexus IS 250 C convertible; available in the UK from summer 2009.
Renault Laguna Coupe, based on the Fluence concept car which will also hit the market in the summer.
Mercedes will be showcasing the Fascination concept along with the s600 Pullman read more
The 62nd Hanover International Motor Show opened to the public yesterday, providing manufacturers of commercial vehicles with the perfect opportunity to showcase their forthcoming models.
The focus so far seems to be on the green theme, first Nissan announcing its plans to double its revenue from LCVs and revealing its latest addition to the line-up, the NV200 (pictured) to hit the road in early 2009. Towing the environmental line, Nissan were quick to add that they will be aiming to release read more
The long-anticipated Volt will not be the only debut Chevrolet will make for the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
The annual motor show takes place between the 4-19 October and while the leading manufacturers fall over themselves to make sure they make their presence is felt, Chevrolet look like they have got plenty to tantalise the thousands of motor fans set to descend on Paris.
The production-ready version of the Volt E-REV is sure to attract a lot of attention, an electric four-seat saloon car, read more
South Korean car manufacturer Ssangyong have announced the unveiling of a new compact SUV at the Paris Motor Show.
The Ssangyong C200 concept offers a glimpse of where the car marker is heading with future models, it is the first Ssangyong to feature a front-wheel drive platform and monocoque construction; however it still employs the intelligent, full-time four-wheel drive technology found in existing Ssangyong models.
The concept car also features a new 2,000cc diesel engine dishing out 175 read more
An exciting fourth variant of the MINI is set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later in the month; the MINI Crossover Concept aims to combine versatility with the iconic MINI style.
Measuring over four metres in length and topping 1.5m in height, the concept car offers more space and flexibility than other MINI models, and includes an innovative rear driver-side door which slides back along the outside of the car, providing an extra option for loading.
Inside the concept MINI have read more
Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year’s Moscow International Automobile Salon from 28 August to 1 September. The concept is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market.
The Moscow show car is the latest concept to be developed using the new design direction called Nagare - following in the footsteps of previous Mazda concept cars Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai.
Nagare, which means “flow” in Japanese, represents a new read more
