Introducing progressive new models offering that Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of the brand and at the same time allowing conscientious use of natural resources, BMW is making a significant statement at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show 2009. (more…)
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Car Makes
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BMW at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show 2009
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Morgan AeroMax
Just 2 years after its debut at the 2006 Geneva Autoshow as a one off built to order for one of Morgan’s discerning customers, the AeroMax coupe has entered series production at the Morgan factory. (more…) -
Chrysler Showcases its Electric Vehicle Future at 2009 Geneva Motor Show
With its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles for consumers who care about the planet’s future and want to take care of it.At the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva, Chrysler showcases its electric vehicle future with the European premieres of the Chrysler 200C EV concept vehicle and Dodge Circuit EV prototype. (more…)
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Kia Sells Its Soul
Soul. It’s something that even dictionaries find hard to describe, but anyone who’s ‘got soul’ knows what it means. Likewise, the new Kia Soul – the latest small car from one of the world’s most energetic and vibrant car companies – is hard to categorise, for it fits into none of the motor industry’s neat pigeon holes. But one look at it and anyone who’s ‘got soul’ will understand. Soul has got soul and it hits Kia showrooms from March 1. (more…) -
BMW and MotorSport Vision
M is the most powerful and evocative letter in the BMW alphabet. The character that denotes BMW’s motorsport history and its prowess in developing road-going sports cars now enters a new chapter in its history.In a first for BMW UK, the marque has teamed up with MotorSport Vision (MSV) to offer a package of high octane ‘M’ car thrills on some of Europe’s best circuits. Now anyone can drive the class-leading BMW M3 as part of MSV’s RaceMaster experience. (more…)
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Race Retro’s Golden Anniversary Celebrations Take A Surprising Turn – With A 24ct Gold Car!
Race Retro’s celebration of three golden at anniversaries at this year’s show, held 13-15 March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, have taken a surprising turn as auction house H&H will have a 24 carat gold painted Aston Martin on offer.The 1995 Aston Martin DB7 was painted in 24 carat gold, platinum and palladium leaf as ordered by the Italian Prince Rupoli who owned the car. This extravagant paint job is rumoured to have cost around £150,000 and is complimented by seven diamonds that encrust the bonnet. H&H Auctions will have the car available for viewing on the Friday of Race Retro before the car goes on auction on the Saturday and expect the golden marquee to be sold for between £45,000 and £55,000. (more…)
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Infiniti Puts On A Show At Geneva
Infiniti’s fifth model for Europe, the G37 Convertible, will receive its European debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. Arguably Infiniti’s most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from September 2009. As the latest expression of ‘Inspired Performance’ by Infiniti, the G37 Convertible combines beautiful styling, exciting performance and a three-piece retracting hardtop that is designed to look as good with the top up as it does down. This “dual beauty” is a rare event among coupé convertibles and has been the prime motivation during the creation of the G37 Convertible. (more…)
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Toyota Goes Genuinely Hands-Free
Toyota drivers can enjoy safer mobile phone communication on the road with the new Toyota Genuine BluetoothTM* hands-free kit. Toyota’s new hands-free kit connects wirelessly to BluetoothTM-enabled mobile phones so drivers can have phone conversations conveniently and without breaking the road rules. (more…) -
It’s a magic number for Kia! The No 3 concept makes its debut at Geneva
Keeping up its reputation for showing concepts that lead to reality, Kia is playing the numbers game at the Salon de l’Automobile in Geneva next week with the debut of the all-new No 3 concept.Carving a new niche in the small-car market the No 3 delivers flexibility and fun creating a beautiful car that is also great to drive – and even better will be great to be seen in! (more…)
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Volvo presents seven new cars with the green DRIVe badge
At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system. (more…) -
Nissan NV200: Small Versatile People Carrier and Van
Nissan is preparing a move into the global small van market with the introduction of its all new spacious yet compact NV200 small van. (more…) -
Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic To Be Unveiled At The Geneva Auto Show
True to Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic will première at the next Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440hp (323kW) at 7000rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4,750rpm. (more…)