25 September 2008, 10:25 AM
The Lancia stand at this year’s Paris Motor Show represents a departure from previous motor shows as it is decorated in the style of a haut couture shop, though it still retains the main distinctive traits of the Lancia brand experience.
The colour black dominates, juxtaposed with pure white and stylish silver to match the body shades of the cars on display. In the same way, the furnishings and materials used on the stand reflect the craftsmanship and quality of Lancia model interiors.
The entire stand has be
25 September 2008, 10:19 AM
The highly original Fiat Automobiles stand at the Paris Motor Show is made up of modular elements with moving shapes and images. The exhibition area is like an enormous high-tech garden with a fluid floor interspersed with lighted inserts that sprout gigantic stems carrying huge mirrored disks.
This makes the stand look like a pathway winding through an animated landscape allowing glimpses of the cars between the stems. This great garden is presided over by an enormous image of the 500 – the famous reproduction
25 September 2008, 10:02 AM
Automobili Lamborghini will unveil its new project at the Volkwagen Group Event ‘Driving Ideas’, in Paris on 1 October.
Come to the Lamborghini stand at the 2008 Paris Motorshow on press days, 2 and 3 of October – Hall 4, Stand 110
The official press release and pictures will be available from 1 October, 21.00 hours Central European Time, and available during Paris motor show press days.
25 September 2008, 09:04 AM
Races have always been the most demanding test-bed for all cars. Traditionally, rellability and performance are checked on the circuit. It is in races that new technologies and materials are tried out. And it is on the circuit that Maserati has decided to raise the much-praised sporty verve of its Maserati GranTurismo S to even higher levels to create the GranTurismo MC Concept.
The changes the designers of the Maserati Style Centre have made to the GranTurismo S to create the racing model ha
25 September 2008, 08:03 AM
Low cost micro-hybrid technology will help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions
UK-based Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) says that its electric supercharger known as VTES (or Variable Torque Enhancement System) is now ready for production applications and the company is supporting carmakers with this low cost technical solution to the ever tightening CO2 reduction and fuel efficiency targets facing the automotive industry.
“The
25 September 2008, 07:59 AM
Ahead of its much anticipated world debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, Renault has released UK pricing for its stylish New Mégane Hatch range, with ordering due to open on 2nd October 2008. With prices starting from £13,995, the chic and sporty newcomer has been priced aggressively to take on perennial rivals such as the Ford Focus and VW Golf.
At launch, three trim levels will be available: Expression, Dynamique and Privilège, priced from £13,995 to £18,795. The new range features an impressive equipment
24 September 2008, 01:48 PM
Since its debut in 1998 the Arnage has conveyed an air of sophisticated understatement as the four-door flagship of the Bentley range. Over the last decade the car has undergone a process of constant refinement to its body, design, chassis and powertrain to maintain its class-leading position in the high luxury market.
To celebrate 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of its mighty V8 engine and 90 years of the marque, Bentley Motors will launch its limited edition model at the Paris Motor Show n
24 September 2008, 11:21 AM
Volkswagen has revealed the fourth model in its commercial vehicle line-up with the debut at the IAA in Hanover this week of an all-new Pickup concept.
Aiming to set new standards in the one-tonne pickup class, the new model will go into production at the end of 2009. It will be built at Volkswagen’s ‘Pacheco’ plant in Argentina and introduced initially to markets in Europe, South America, South Africa and Australia.
The Pickup is all-new in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles line-up and is the first commerc
24 September 2008, 10:55 AM
Sinful black or radiant silver? Now at AC Schnitzer, two beautiful wheel sisters in the Type VII series are competing passionately for the favour of drivers of BMW X5 and X6.
After the recent successful launch of the dark alloy wheel, the brightly shining version now rises fresh from the forging fire. Also in a
24 September 2008, 09:59 AM
It is only a few months since the 500 Abarth was launched, but there is no stopping Abarth & C. S.p.A. as they bring several more new products to the Paris Motor Show. The major new developments include a world preview of the “esseesse” kit for the 500 Abarth, the Assetto Corse Abarth and a new collection of technical equipment produced in partnership with Basic Net (owner of the prestigious Kappa, Robe di Kappa, Superga and K-way brands).
In particular, the spotlight will be on the “esseesse” kit for the 50
24 September 2008, 09:43 AM
With all the talk about alternative powertrain vehicles on the roads, many forget that Chrysler leads the industry with the most zero-emission electric vehicles. Chrysler subsidiary GEM, or Global Electric Motorcars, in the last decade has put 38,000 electric neighborhood vehicles on the roads.
Now GEM has a new name – GreenEcoMobility – and new styling to lead its expansion into the next decade. The new name signifies the company’s goal of redefining environmentally friendly vehicles.
The
23 September 2008, 04:48 PM
The Mercedes-Benz special-protection unit marks its 80th anniversary with the launch of the new S 600 Pullman Guard state limousine
Mercedes-Benz is proud to present a prestigious new luxury limousine for use by government leaders, captains of industry and royalty – the S 600 Pullman Guard with integrated Highest Protection. The latest in a long and unique tradition of large, armoured, prestige limousines from the world's oldest automaker, this model also marks a special anniversary for the Stuttgart-based firm: 8
