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New Ferrari California unveiled at
the Paris Auto Show
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The Ferrari California finally
makes its official debut at the Paris Show after a series of
special previews on the web and during two dedicated events
staged in Maranello and Los Angeles at which it received a
hugely enthusiastic reception.
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Honda's Insight Concept Makes
its World Debut
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At the Paris Auto Show Honda
presents the Insight Concept model, which shows the design
direction that the new dedicated hybrid model will take. Honda
has always intended Hybrid vehicles to be a bridge to a hydrogen
powered future, the potential of which has already been
demonstrated by the leasing of the first FCX Clarity.
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The BMW Presents Concept X1 As
The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact
Segment
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With the new Concept Car, the
Concept X1, BMW is offering an outlook at the world's first
Sports Activity Vehicle in the premium compact segment.
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Lamborghini Estoque – the
Italian super sports sedan
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It is a Lamborghini
like no other before it: a four-door sports car that
sticks resolutely to its creed. The Lamborghini
Estoque concept has everything that defines a
Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and
unmistakably Italian.
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The smart fortwo mhd is the
most inexpensive way of running a car
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The smart fortwo is
still Germany's most cost-efficient car. This is the
conclusion reached by experts from the prestigious
market observer EurotaxSchwacke after analysing 16
vehicles in the mini car class.
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Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept World Premiere at Paris Auto
Show
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The 9-X Air Concept is
a design vision exploring what a future open-air
Saab could look like. It features a unique ‘Canopy
Top’ – patent pending - and the close-coupled
proportions of a sports car, as well as four-seat
accommodation.
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Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY: The most frugal S-Class ever
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From the end of 2008,
Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most
fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons
around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
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GM
Announces $370 Million Investment for New Small Engine
Manufacturing in North America
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General Motors Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that
the company will invest $370 million in the U.S. to build a
new manufacturing plant for its global 4-cylinder engines in
Flint, Mich.
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Ford Awarded $10 Million Energy Department Grant To
Accelerate Development Of Plug-In Vehicles
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Ford Motor Company has been
awarded a $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy
for research, development, and demonstration of plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
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Infiniti Expands Into
Europe And Introduces “Inspired Performance” Tagline
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Infiniti is marking its
arrival in one of the world’s most competitive luxury
markets, solidifying its top-tier luxury brand positioning
and launching its new brand platform worldwide through its
new global tagline: Inspired Performance.
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Mazda Kiyora Concept to Make
its Global Debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
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Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next
generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the
2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday,
October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
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All-new Ford Ka makes its
global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
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The exciting all-new Ford Ka
makes its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It
replaces the iconic original Ka, which brought new levels of
style and enjoyment to the small-car market when it was
launched in 1996.
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Three World Debuts for Honda at the Paris Motor Show
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Honda's two major debuts will
be for the long awaited Insight Concept, which shows the
direction of Honda's latest addition to its petrol electric
hybrid line-up. Making its debut alongside the Insight
Concept, will be the eagerly anticipated all-new Jazz, which
brings even greater fuel economy and lower emissions than
ever before to the astonishingly flexible B-segment hatch.
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Nissan At The 2008 Paris
Motor Show
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A world premiere of a
futuristic concept car and of an all-new production
car, as well as a heavily revised version of an
existing model will be the stars of Nissan’s 2008
Paris Motor Show.
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Chevrolet Orlando show car
signals entry into new segment for the brand
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The Orlando show car,
making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in
October, is a clear indication that Chevrolet is
considering an expansion to its portfolio with a
seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle with distinctive
sport utility-like design, adaptable seating and
impressive interior space.
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MINI goes Channel hopping with
Crossover Concept debut at Paris Motor Show
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The MINI Crossover Concept is a
design study for a fourth variant in MINI’s current model range.
With four doors, four drive wheels, four single seats and at
four metres in the length, the Crossover Concept combines
versatility and style: its main aim is to tempt new target
groups into the world of MINI.
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Specials
Fiat
Abarth Video Clip: History, the 60's and 70's
Video:
Fiat Abarth History
The all new Porsche 911 family is launched in the German
market
Porsche 911
The car was first presented to more than
800 journalists from around the world a month ago at the Development
Center in Weissach and at the Schloss Monrepos near Ludwigsburg,
where particularly its new transmission technology drew excellent
reviews.
Porsche GT2 Clip
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Announcement
Next Generation Electric Vehicles
HEV and beyond: On the road to the most promising
alternative powertrain system yet
Pre-Conference Workshop 10th
December, 2008,
Two Day Conference 11th and 12th December, 2008
Dorint Pallas Hotel, Wiesbaden - Germany
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
Mercedes-Benz will in future also market
its SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster with
a top. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it, too,
will be made of carbon fibre, a material that will endow the
vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme
torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé version.
Concorso D'Eleganza Villa D'Este, Italy, April 25-27,
2008
Concorso
overall
impressions
Concorso D'Eleganza Villa D'Este, Italy
Volkswagen Routan,
a Volkswagen-Chrysler Cooperation
Volkswagen Routan
Volkswagen of America
today unveiled the Routan, an all new seven-passenger
minivan. It delivers the best of both worlds: a vehicle that
combines European sensibilities in design, fit and finish,
and handling characteristics with market relevant features
and outstanding value.
Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen opened the year 2008 with the
world premiere of the Passat CC. Its identifying characteristics:
coupé design, yet with four doors; impressive comfort, yet pure
dynamics; sporty interior, yet space without compromises.
Ford Explorer
America Concept
Ford Explorer America Concept
Technologies and engineering innovations
help Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30
percent fuel-economy improvement, depending on engine selection,
while providing room for six and their gear as well as moderate
towing and off-roading capabilities.
BMW CS Concept
BMW CS Concept
Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany’s leading
manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision
of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of
a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of
a high-performance sports car.
MINI Clubman
MINI Clubman
At least three concepts were presented
in Detroit, Frankfurt and Tokyo before MINI finally will unveil the
MINI Clubman at the Frankfurt auto show in September 2007.
MINI Clubman Video Clip
BMW M3
BMW M3
The concept looks back at a long tradition,
the result is unique every time: For more than two decades, the BMW
M3 has ranked alone as the epitome of ultimate dynamism derived directly
from motorsport, a car offering powerful and superior aesthetics, as
well as a truly incomparable driving experience.
BMW M3 Clip
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