The Australian-made Pontiac G8 has been shortlisted for the prestigious North American Car of the Year (COTY) award in 2009. Pontiac G8 is one of 14 semi-finalists for the esteemed award with the winner to be determined by a jury of 47 leading automotive journalists. The vehicle has also been selected for three oth
Based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on inherently-clean natural gas and produces near zero emissions, earning it the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) “greenest vehicle” title for five consecutive years. For 2009, the Civic GX has a new look with exterior styling that includes a new front bumper cover, grille design, rear chrome garnish and a new “Natural Gas Vehicle” decal on each rear door. Interior
The all- new Ford Fiesta Van makes its public debut at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, bringing practicality, style and fun to the European light commercial vehicle segment. Based on the all-new Ford Fiesta car which is being launched in Europe from autumn 2008, the Fiesta Van derivative is designed to meet the needs of professional or personal use customers and will be available in most European markets from early 2009. Pr
Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, engineering that is always at the cutting edge – plus superlative road holding and driving satisfaction: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in the world motoring scenario. The same values lie behind the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, a ver
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
