A NEW EXPERIENCE - DRIVING PLEASURE WITHOUT EMISSIONS: THE MINI E
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 18, 2008… The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 […]

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MINI Aldridge Special makes public debut at Design Museum
A unique MINI featuring a visually stunning exterior designed by legendary artist, illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge, is now on show at the Design Museum in London. The MINI Aldridge Special is an exhibit in a retrospective display of Alan’s work, entitled ‘The Man with Kaleidoscope […]

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NEW SEAT IBIZA CUPRA
A new benchmark for sporting excellence
• Featuring an enhanced electronic traction system
• 180 hp twin charger 1.4 TSI engine
• 7-speed DSG gearbox with motorsport-style steering wheel paddles
SEAT is increasing the new Ibiza range with the arrival of the much-anticipated new CUPRA version, the Spanish maker’s sportiest, most exclusive and most spectacular model.
This latest launch underlines […]

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer: Station Wagon Practicality Wrapped in Elegant Style
• Bold look: Exciting Insignia design fits station wagon well
• New engines: 2.0 BiTurbo diesel (190 hp) and 1.6 turbo gasoline (180 hp)
• Low drag: Aerodynamically the best station wagon Opel ever built
• Luggage compartment: Holds up to 1510 liters
Paris. The new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer showcases the dynamic […]

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All-New Chevrolet Cruze: Exciting Design Arrives in the Value Segment
• Compact sedan with ‘four-door coupé’ styling
• Upscale design and quality within a high value package
• Launch of new design language for Chevrolet in Europe
• On sale March 2009, with new 2.0-liter diesel and 1.6/1.8-liter gasoline choice
The all-new Chevrolet Cruze, making its world premiere at the Paris Show, raises the […]

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NUVU: RESHAPING THE CITY
Within just a few years, cities all over the world will be at near bursting point. If mankind wants to retain the level of personal mobility it currently enjoys – and if the city is to survive – the only way forward is for a radical rethink of the type of cars […]

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Introduction
With its fresh and head-turning styling, versatile interior, class-leading safety and engaging driver dynamics, the sparkling new i20 takes centre stage on the Hyundai stand at this year’s Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. Building on the reputation for peerless reliability and exceptional cost-effectiveness established by its Getz predecessor, i20 offers drivers more of everything – […]

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NEW FOCUS RS: FORD OF EUROPE’S ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE CAR
• Paris Show preview for exciting new Ford Focus RS
• Vibrant ‘Ultimate Green’ paint colour confirmed for production
• Genuine RS power confirmed as 300PS and 440Nm peak torque
• Fastest ever European Ford production car – 0-100km/h in under 6.0 seconds, top speed targeted to be 260 km/h or more
• Quaife Automatic Torque […]

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SsangYong Motor unveils the “C200,” an environment-friendly compact SUV concept car, at the 79th Paris Motor Show

* Reveals SsangYong Motor’s future plans by unveiling the “C200,” a futuristic urban compact SUV concept car

* Planning to increase sales by presenting a plan on aggressively advancing into the European market

* Planning to unveil […]

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Sense and sensibility – a compelling interpretation of a coupé concept
• Designed-in passion with a high utility value
• High-grade materials hand-crafted to the highest standard
• Dynamic arrow-shape and new twin-headlamp face
• Technology based on the E-Class
Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show […]

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SEAT’s top quality offering makes its debut
* Indicative of the Spanish brand’s obvious progress
* Highest level quality and performance
* Advanced technology combined with new equipment
SEAT is showcasing the […]

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NEW FORD KA MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT PARIS MOTOR SHOW
• Replacing the iconic original, the new Ford Ka is stylish, modern and great fun to drive
• Expressive styling combines Ford’s latest kinetic design language with the youthful and cheeky spirit of the original Ka
• Suspension, steering and chassis have been meticulously tuned by Ford engineering specialists to deliver […]

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World premiere of the dynamic all-new Avensis
• Athletic new design – powerful and aerodynamic
• Increased power and torque, lower CO2 emissions
• Dynamic handling with superior ride comfort
• Leveraging superior quality, further enhancing safety
• Advanced equipment levels
Designed, engineered and built in Europe, the all-new Avensis makes its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Built on the success of the previous […]

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RELAUNCH OF A BESTSELLER: THE NEW OCTAVIA
Although the current version of the bestselling Octavia has been extensively revised, designers and engineers have not lost sight of the roots and traditions of the Škoda company, one of the oldest brands in the car industry. The Octavia carries a great deal of heritage and marks a […]

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Mazda Kiyora Concept Car, The Eco-Friendly City Car
Mazda revealed the direction its new technology development would take when it announced the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom plan last year. In line with this plan, Mazda is focused on making cars that achieve harmony between Mazda’s hallmark driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. Mazda Kiyora demonstrates how Mazda […]

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Lexus IS 250C - World Premiere
• Engineering ingenuity creates a unique fusion of sporting elegance, top-down driving pleasure and uncompromised driving dynamics
• World’s fastest three-part roof opening time of 20 seconds
• Aerodynamic design and wind stream management combine the lowest possible drag coefficient with minimal interior wind turbulence
• Spacious rear passenger accommodation with one-touch front seat fold and slide […]

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Chevrolet Orlando Show Car Signals Entry into New Segment for the Brand
• Distinctive SUV-like styling
• Adaptable seven-seat accommodation with flat load floor configurability
• Latest-generation 2.0-liter turbo diesel power
The Orlando show car is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with distinctive sport-utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive […]

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CITROËN HYPNOS: CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGIES
Citroën is revealing its new concept car, Hypnos, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. An elegant and distinctive cross-over vehicle, Hypnos explores new avenues in the design of luxury ecological vehicles. Its creative technologies deliver outstanding performance and environmental efficiency, combined with subtle but powerful motoring sensations.
HYmotion4 technology for guaranteed thrills […]

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The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment: The BMW Concept X1
Description in Brief
Character:
• World debut of a concept BMW X model in the premium compact segment.
• BMW, the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment, is consistently expanding the range of BMW X models.
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Compact five-door model with hybrid drive: Audi A1 Sportback concept
At the Paris Motor Show (October 2-10, 2008), Audi is unveiling the A1 Sportback concept study: following on from the Audi A1 project quattro, the three-door show car presented in 2007, this is a concept for a five-door four-seater for the sub-compact class – once again […]

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