Posted 22 hours 39 minutes ago under:
Hatchbacks,
Motor Shows,
Suzuki
The Paris International Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile), to be held from 2-19 October 2008, is the venue for Suzuki Motor Corporation to exhibit an array of exciting new models and concept cars. At its Stand 302 in Hall 3, the company hosts, among others, the world premiere of the all-new Alto.
Posted 14 days 12 hours ago under:
Motor Shows
The first Chinese cars have quietly – very quietly – sneaked into the London show. Silently in fact – because they’re electric cars. The two of the pioneering green car distributors that took large display areas at Excel both had electric conversions of Chinese-built city cars on their stands. The idea is to offer something rather more substantial in terms of crashworthiness than the often-criticised quadricycle designs that both companies also offer.
Posted 14 days 12 hours ago under:
Motor Shows,
News,
Mazda
The innovative and exciting ‘Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge’ at the British International Motor Show is already proving hugely popular with show visitors. The Challenge allows members of the public to get behind the wheel of the iconic Mazda MX-5 sports car and all-new Mazda2 3dr supermini, to experience their spirited handling and entertaining drive around a purpose-built track in London’s Docklands.
Posted 18 days 1 hour ago under:
Motor Shows,
Technology
The arrival on Britain’s roads of the first fully electric-powered car moves one step closer today with the UK motor show debut of the new TH!NK city electric vehicle. Displayed at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London by Norwegian electric vehicle pioneers Think, a company with 17 years experience in electric vehicles, the new TH!NK city will be available for UK customer orders next summer.
Posted 23 days 7 hours ago under:
Concept Cars,
Motor Shows,
Kia
Kia Motors has put more of its Soul on show with the release of new official images of its segment-busting model at the British International Motor Show. Kia is releasing the photographs of the fun and design-conscious Soul as it also brings the three stunning SOUL concept cars to its display in London.
Posted 24 days 9 hours ago under:
Concept Cars,
Motor Shows,
Mazda
Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) on August 26. Kazamai, which means “swirling crosswinds” in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover. The concept is based on Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which aims to provide a unique balance between sporty driving fun and superior environmental and safety performance. Kazamai will be joined at MIAS by the Russian debut of Mazda’s CX-9 SUV, which was crowned 2008 North American Truck of the Year in February.
Posted 24 days 23 hours ago under:
Motor Shows,
Supercars,
Bentley
Broughtons Specialist Cars, the ‘luxury retailer of the world’s most exclusive cars’, will give UK car enthusiasts their first opportunity to see the sensational Zagato Bentley GTZ and Spyker C8 Aileron when The British International Motor Show opens at ExCeL in London’s Docklands next week.
Posted 26 days 4 hours ago under:
Motor Shows,
SUVs,
Land Rover
Gerry Judah's largest and most impressive Central Display structure will feature at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-13. Positioned directly in front of Goodwood House, the eye-catching 40 ft raw steel rock structure - featuring five Land Rover vehicles (one of each nameplate) and designed in celebration of the company's 60th anniversary - was unveiled last night by Lord March at the official opening of this year's event.
Posted 28 days 22 hours ago under:
Motor Shows,
News,
Renault
The London International Motor Show at ExCel is set to see some French flair when Renault unveils a new model for the first-time anywhere in the world. Also on display on the Renault stand will be some of this year’s best and freshest new models – of the 12 Renault production cars on display, seven will have made their UK debut in 2008.
Posted 30 days ago under:
Motor Shows,
Suzuki
Suzuki’s vibrant Way of Life! philosophy is represented by one of the UK’s youngest model ranges at the British International Motor Show. More than that, there are two exciting design concepts making their UK debut, plus exhibits from Suzuki’s Swift Sport Cup one-make rally series, its market-leading motorcycle range and its impressive all-terrain vehicle and marine engine line-ups.