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Opel Astra

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 Featuring exciting design, high driving dynamics and a host of features new to compact cars, the new Astra, which celebrates its world premiere in Frankfurt, is the main attraction on the Opel stand. The appearance of the third generation Astra is defined by Opel’s new design language - well-balanced proportions, clear lines, taut surfaces, bold graphics and precision-crafted details.
 

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Opel Vectra Estate

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Opel's second highlight celebrating its world premiere at the international Motor Show besides the new Astra is the new Vectra station wagon, which completes the Vectra range and will reach the market in November. Thanks to its long wheelbase (2.83 meters) it has the largest cargo volume in its class (530 to 1850 liters) while simultaneously offering lots of space for passengers. The seat-back of the rear bank is equipped with an integrated load-through facility and folds down in a 60:40 ratio. The maximum load length is more than two meters (2046 mm), or more than three meters with the optional folding front passenger seat.
 

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Saab
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Saab Hatchback Concept
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Saab continues its recent product offensive with the Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept - a sporty, five-door, four-seat car that offers driver-focused performance and innovative versatility features, all packaged in a 'fastback' shape that draws its inspiration from the Saab 9-3X 'cross-over coupé' concept that premiered last year.

Powered by a high performance 250 bhp, 2.0-liter turbo engine, the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept signifies Saab's intention to enter the mid-size wagon segment with a sporty product that reflects Saab’s tradition for designing surprisingly versatile 5-door models. The concept team, under Saab Executive Director of Design Michael Mauer, has expanded a number of exterior and interior design themes from the 9-3X concept car - signaling Saab’s future in this segment.
 

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Daewoo
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Daewoo Lacetti

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With its new, sporty Lacetti hatchback GM Daewoo will be adding an attractive new model to its compact class line-up. The front-wheel drive, five-door car will reach European showrooms in February 2004. There will be a choice of three engines with manual or automatic transmission (for the 1.6 and 1.8 versions). With its modern Italian design, generous standard equipment and excel-lent value for money, the Lacetti fits neatly into a fast-growing line-up of new GM Daewoo models.

The Lacetti’s modern styling was created by Italdesign, the famous Turin studio founded by Giorgetto Giugiaro.  Almond-shaped, clear-glass headlamps and a new, self-confident radiator grille with the brand emblem integrated into a horizontal chrome strip, dominate the front view of the compact Lacetti.
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Cadillac Sixteen

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The Cadillac Sixteen, which is celebrating its German premiere at the IAA, is over three times as powerful – the monstrous V16 engine under the hood delivers exactly 1000 hp or 745 kW. This 5.67-meter-long concept car boasts an innovative aluminum body with a large glass roof and a sumptuously furnished interior with walnut wood and crystal accents that recreates the classic atmosphere of a 1930s luxury automobile.

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Cadillac XLR

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It is due to go on sale in Europe in the near future, as is the Cadillac XLR, the second highlight at the General Motors stand. This elegant two-seater roadster/coupe boasts a retractable hardtop and is fitted with technical wizardry such as automatic headway control via radar and head-up display. The XLR is driven by the 4.6-liter Northstar V8 with 231 kW/315 hp.

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Cadillac SRX

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The Cadillac SRX, for example, will be making its first appearance on European soil. The 4.95-meter-long five-door model defies con-ventional classification, combining the advantages of a wagon and an SUV. With space for up to seven people and plenty of luggage, two powerful V6 and V8 engines boast-ing 191 kW/260 hp and 239 kW/320 hp as well as rear-wheel or full-time all-wheel drive, the newcomer is a genuine all-rounder.
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Chevrolet
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Corvette Commander
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The “Commemorative Edition” Corvette is aimed at sportier tastes. Limited to just 150 units and available only in Europe, this special version is General Motors’ homage to the highly successful motorsports career of the C5-R racing version, including triumphs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. At the same time, it represents a celebratory farewell to the fifth Corvette generation.

Visually, the blue metallic Commemorative Edition coupe with red, white and blue stripes is very similar to the C5-R racing Corvette. The hood is made of extremely light carbon fiber material. While the V8 engine with its 5.7-liter displacement and 253 kW/344 hp is exactly the same unit as that in the standard Corvette, engineers decided to enhance the special version’s suspension for an even sportier performance
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Hummer
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Hummer G2

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The Hummer always appears expressive for European circumstances. This enormous car should not be missed on the show.

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