March 4th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, infiniti
– All-New, iconic Infiniti FX50 Offers Power, Refinement, Safety and Exhilaration –
Already a strong contender in the United States and other global markets, the Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover SUV takes on Western Europe with an all-new, second-generation design featuring a newly developed 5.0-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission, enhanced exterior styling, advanced interior design and innovative technology and safety equipment.
AT A GLANCE
• The Infiniti FX represents a fusion of sports car and SUV, with breathtaking styling, sports car-like proportions and a sports car platform
• New 390 horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve VVEL V8 with 500Nm of torque
• 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), Downshift Rev Matching and solid magnesium paddle shifters
• The V8-equipped FX50 will be joined by a V6-equipped model (details to be announced later)
• Infiniti Intelligent four-wheel drive system called ATTESA-E TS with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control (TCS)
• Suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC), advanced Rear Active Steer system
• Super-lightweight 21-inch wheels with 265/45R21 performance tires
• Standard advanced technologies, such as, DVD based navigation system, Around View Monitor, Adaptive Front lighting System and Intelligent Key
• High quality interior materials, with special attention to detail and safety
• Standard Bose audio system
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February 24th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, mitsubishi
February 21st, 2008 — Kia
A rival from Kia for the Skoda Roomster, Nissan Qashqai and forthcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser will have its world premiere at the Geneva motor show press day on 4 March.
In fact, the company will pull the covers of three near-production concepts, each partly disguised by heavily modified paintwork, the latter designed to showcase the possibilities for future accessories and customising of the small hatchback/minivan crossover.
The Soul, a play on words of the capital city of Kia’s home nation, was originally revealed as a concept at the Detroit motor show in January 2006.
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February 18th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, saab
Saab has issued a darkened image of a concept that it will unveil on 3 March on the eve of the Geneva motor show’s annual press day.
Whilst the company has provided no details with the picture, a designer from the firm recently revealed in an interview that a Geneva show concept will preview a new model, the 9-1.
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February 17th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show
GENEVA (AFP) — A car that can be driven underwater is set to be unveiled next month at the International Geneva Motor Show, the Swiss manufacturer of the prototype announced on Friday.
The ‘Squba’ is like something out of a James Bond film and, according to the manufacturer Rinspeed, is the world’s first real submersible car.
Rinspeed’s head, Frank Rinderknecht, is a James Bond enthusiast who has dreamed of making the amphibious vehicle come true.
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February 14th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, ford
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 14, 2008 – Ford’s new small car family will use the Fiesta name around the world, the company confirmed today.
Designed and developed in Europe for customers in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process. This new small car keeps alive a name synonymous with more than 30 years of success and strong driving dynamics in Europe and is already well known in markets across Asia, Australia and South America. The Fiesta also was offered in the U.S. from 1978 to 1980.
“The new Ford Fiesta captures every aspect of what’s defined Ford as a small-car leader in Europe and builds on it in terms of driving dynamics and design,” said Mark Fields, president of the Americas, Ford Motor Company. “When it arrives in North America in 2010, the Ford Fiesta will set a new standard in the small car segment. Even before it arrives in this market, though, the new Fiesta demonstrates how leveraging our global strengths can yield attractive benefits for customers around the world.”
The dynamic new look for this global family of small cars was previewed in three Ford Verve Concept vehicles which made their debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, the Guangzhou Motor Show in November 2007 and the North American International Auto Show in January 2008.
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February 13th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, toyota
At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota will unveil the production design of its all-new small car – Toyota iQ. First
shown as the Concept Car iQ at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, iQ will go into production during late 2008.
iQ represents a break-through in compact urban transportation. For a first, up to three passengers can
be comfortably seated in a compact urban vehicle at sub three metres in length, and additionally have
enough area to accommodate a child or luggage.
The spaciousness of iQ is a result of its ingenious packaging, which was created by six space-saving but
inter-linked engineering innovations that represent a revolution in Toyota’s automotive vehicle development.
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February 11th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, honda
February 11, 2008– Honda announced the all-new Accord for Europe. Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the D-segment, Honda’s all-new Accord saloon and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities. Strong environmental credentials in the form of an all Euro 5 emissions compliant engine line-up further emphasize Honda’s intent with the the all-new Accord.
Significantly wider and slightly lower, the styling adopts a more emotional, sporty motif. The ‘sharp-edged’ design, with pronounced muscular wheelarches that emphasize the car’s wider track, gives the Accord a distinctive, strong stance with a solid, planted feel. The distinctive nose and more flowing lines deliver a tauter and more athletic shape.
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February 5th, 2008 — lancia, spyshot
Lancia has issued the first details and images of its forthcoming rival for the five-door Audi A3, the Delta, formerly known by its Project 844 codename.
The brand states that the name is appropriate as the mathematical symbol stands for change, difference and evolution. The car itself looks very similar to the Delta HPE concept from the Paris show in September 2006.
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January 28th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Prototype-S concept for a sports hatchback its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 6.)
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