2008 Paris Motor Show
4-19 October
New details for Ford’s upcoming Focus RS leak 
Ford’s upcoming Focus RS sports hatch was first revealed in concept form at the London Motor Show back in July, and then again at the Paris Motor Show, but development work is still taking place and first sales are not expected to start until the first half of next year.
GM reveals official interior shot of 2011 Chevrolet Volt
General Motors revealed the production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt this September as the highlight of its centennial celebration, but until now no official photos of the interior have been released. Today the company revealed what the car will look like to its occupants, and though the vast majority of details have remained the same as earli...
Aston Martin Project One-77 revealed
The era of epic supercars is certainly not over at Aston Martin, with the carmaker confirming the development of a brand new flagship model at the end of September following the release of an initial teaser shot. The first shot was quickly followed by a second official image and then, at last month’s Paris Motor Show, a life-size mock up of the c...
Brabus Smart ForTwo confirmed for U.S.
The Smart ForTwo has proven to be a runaway success for Mercedes Benz in the United States, with the official distributor Penske Automotive Group forced to boost sales forecasts for the diminutive hatch earlier this year.
Lexus IS250C and IS350C confirmed for the U.S.
Three years after the introduction of the second-generation IS sedan Lexus introduced a new convertible model at the Paris Motor Show last week. The convertible version of the IS is denoted by the letter C and is available initially in IS250C and IS350C trim, going on sale in the first half of 2009, for the U.S.
Lamborghini Estoque super-sedan interior photos revealed
Earlier this month Lamborghini surprised the automotive world by announcing plans to unveil a brand new concept at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Following that announcement was the release of a number of teaser shots and ample speculation hinting at what the new model could be.
Lada presents Revolution 3 concept at Paris Motor Show
The first Revolution was a single-seater race car concept developed by Russia’s Lada, which made its debut back in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The original concept was powered by a 1.6L petrol engine developing 215hp (160kW) and was capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in about 6.5 seconds. At this week’s Paris Motor Show Lada took t...
Honda boss reveals sub-$19,000 price target for Insight hybrid
Honda first released details for its Insight hybrid concept vehicle nearly a month ago but apart from a few images there wasn’t much information in regards to its powertrain. Now, following its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, Honda CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed the car will go on sale next year with a 1.3L petrol engine as part of its hybrid...
Ssangyong C200 crossover concept debuts in Paris
Ssangyong showed the first fruits of its relationship with Shanghai Automotive Industries Group (SAIC) at the Paris Motor Show today, signalling the start of a major product offensive set to take place over the next five years. The new concept vehicle is a compact crossover called the C200 and it is just the first of 20 new models from the South Ko...
Venturi and Michelin build all-electric Volage Concept
Venturi is most widely recognized for its all-electric Fetish, a compact Roadster similar to the Tesla Roadster that is still in development and is due to hit the streets in June of next year.
Peugeot HYmotion3 Compressor debuts in Paris
Combining elements of both a scooter and a car, the HYmotion3 Compressor is the latest concept to come out of Peugeot. Featuring the carmaker’s new 'HYmotion' hybrid technology, the result is a three-wheel-drive vehicle that features an electric motor in each of its two front wheels and a petrol engine in the rear. While Peugeot is calling the...
Peugeot RC HYmotion4 concept makes Paris Motor Show debut
Peugeot has joined sister-brand Citroen by releasing yet another concept vehicle based on PSA Group’s new HYmotion4 AWD hybrid system. The new concept is called the RC HYmotion4 and according to Peugeot it is a ‘Touring Car Coupe’ that features a number of engineering and technological ideas expected to make their way into the carmaker’s fu...
2009 production date for Pininfarina B0 EV
Pininfarina first announced plans to design and build its own electric vehicle when it debuted the striking Sintesi fuel-cell concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show. The Italian design firm and coachbuilder was to partner with France’s Bolloré Group to source the advanced lithium-ion battery technology that would power the car and was planning...
Toyota's Avensis sedan finally revealed
The third-generation Avensis sedan has been released at the Paris Motor Show, along with the Urban Cruiser compact SUV. The Avensis will continue to be built at Toyota’s Burnaston plant in the UK, and is set to go on sale in January next year. Like the Urban Cruiser, the Avensis will focus on delivering a big-vehicle experience in a small-ve...
Peugeot Prologue joins HYmotion family of concepts
Peugeot's Prologue Concept, revealed today at the Paris Motor Show, is a preview of the 3008 compact crossover vehicle expected to be launched next year. With one eye to the future and the other on the present, the Prologue combines characteristic Peugeot styling with tomorrow's direction. The Prologue draws obvious styling cues from the French...
Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4 hybrid rally car concept
Billed as the first WRC rally car to be equipped with a hybrid energy recovery system, the Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4 features an advanced adaptation of the HYmotion4 AWD hybrid system found in a number of Peugeot and Citroen concepts at this year's Paris Motor Show. This particular implementation of the HYmotion4 system features a 2.0L turbocharg...
Toyota's Urban Cruiser hits the show floor in Paris
Always one to capitalize on trends within the consumer market, Toyota has revealed its latest foray into the urban vehicle scene in the form of the Urban Cruiser. Targeted at buyers that want rugged, SUV-type looks in a small and efficient package, the Urban Cruiser also packs a fair amount of technology into the mix. Drivetrain technology inclu...
Peugeot debuts HYmotion4 all-wheel-drive hybrid system
The Paris Motor Show is rife with Peugeot concept cars today, and nearly all of them feature the new HYmotion4 all-wheel-drive hybrid diesel-electric drivetrain. Designed for both performance and efficiency, the HYmotion4 system delivers on both accounts - on paper at least. Rated at 68mpg and generating 200hp in its application in the Prologue...
Mitsubishi's new Colt does away with diesel, gains Ralliart edition
Late last week Mitsubishi revealed details about its planned lineup for next month’s Paris Motor Show, announcing the debut of three new vehicles including one never-before-seen model. The lineup was to include the upcoming Lancer Sportback, first revealed back in June, the new Racing Lancer entry for next year’s Dakar Rally, and the third mode...
Renault updates Megane Trophy race car for 2009
The World Series by Renault (WSR) is a single-seater competition held in Europe since 2005 that allows enthusiasts to run and compete with their own privately funded race teams using a Renault-backed factory race car. One of the cars that has starred in the competition since its inception is the Megane Trophy, which has now been updated for next ye...
Citroen releases more details for Hypnos concept
Last month Citroen revealed a few sketchy details for its new Hypnos hybrid crossover concept, and now following its debut at the Paris Motor Show the French carmaker has released the full gamut of information about the car and its high-tech powertrain. The new concept is called the Hypnos, and given its relatively conservative styling – for a...
Renault joins electric fray with Z.E. concept
Renault has announced its intentions to build and market a mass-produced electric vehicle with the unveiling today of the Z.E. concept at the Paris Motor Show. Renault’s electric efforts thus far have consisted mainly of signed agreements with a number of different companies and countries to eventually market an electric vehicle (EV) but until no...
Nissan previews future EV with Nuvu Concept
Nissan’s new Nuvu Concept has made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, revealing a friendly-looking design that previews the styling for the Japanese carmaker’s next-generation minicar. Nissan has confirmed that the Nuvu will enter production in the middle of the next decade, and hinted that its electric-drivetrain technology will appear i...
Renault adds sporty Coupe to Megane lineup
Less than a month after the reveal of the all-new 2009 Megane, Renault has released the first details and images for the coupe version of the car which makes its world debut today at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroen finally unmasks mysterious GT Concept
Citroen, together with the makers of the Sony Playstation game Gran Turismo, has created a new GT concept car, simply named that ‘GTbyCitroen,’ which the carmaker will display on its stands at the Paris Motor Show this week. The concept was developed as part of the promotion for the 5th title in the long-running Playstation game and will featur...
Mazda takes the wraps off facelifted MX-5
Following a number of leaks of images and details, Mazda has finally released official information for its facelifted MX-5 (Miata) range which makes its world debut at this week’s Paris Motor Show. For the latest update, both the exterior and interior has been given a revamp, as has the car’s engine lineup, which now has a 500rpm higher rev lim...
Mazda reveals water-themed Kiyora concept
Hot on the heels of Nissan’s Nuvu eco-friendly city car concept comes Mazda’s take on the increasingly popular theme. Following in the footsteps of previous concepts, such as the Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai, Mazda’s latest design is also modeled around a central theme of nature, with the focus being on water. The concept vehicle...
Volkswagen upgrades Phaeton for 2009
Despite the weak performance of the Phaeton, Volkswagen has persisted with the car in the belief that there is a place for it in the lineup.
Skoda updates Octavia range with 2009 facelift
Skoda is using this week’s Paris Motor Show to debut the facelifted version of its middle segment Octavia sedan, which receives new styling both front and rear, an updated interior, and several new engines as part of its 2009 model year update. When looking from the front, the key changes include newly shaped head-lamps, a new grille and a one...
New Seat Exeo sedan officially revealed
The once cash-strapped Seat brand is on the verge of developing a range of new models, with no less than four different vehicles planned for production within the next three to four years. The launch of the Ibiza hatch in April was just the tip of the iceberg as the Spanish carmaker is now working on developing a new minicar, compact SUV, estate cr...
Volkswagen's BlueMotion II concept the most fuel efficient Passat ever
For the next week or so, the Paris Motor Show will be playing host to some of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world. While the Passat BlueMotion II may not be at the sharp end of the rankings, it's certainly in the thick of things at 57.3mpg (4.1L/100km), and it's the most efficient Passat ever, according to Volkswagen. The new Passat is als...
Chevrolet Orlando concept makes official debut
Though its U.S. production run was canceled two weeks ago, the Chevrolet Orlando crossover/family vehicle concept is still making its global debut at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Audi's 60mpg A4 TDI Concept e officially unveiled
Like many other manufacturers, Audi has chosen the theme of fuel efficiency for its Paris Motor Show exhibitions, and the latest addition to the group is the Audi A4 TDI Concept e. Built around a highly efficient diesel engine that's good for 58.95mpg (3.99L/100km) in mixed driving, the car is an attempt at using a great deal of technology to b...
Audi officially unveils four-door A1 Sportback Hybrid Concept
Audi has taken the wraps off its second concept vehicle to wear the ‘A1’ moniker in less than a year, revealing the car online less than a day out from its world debut at this week’s Paris Motor Show. The first A1 concept vehicle was the Metroproject Quattro hybrid concept from last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and like the original the latest...
Production Chevrolet Cruze interior revealed in Paris
Several weeks ago General Motors released the first details and images for its new Chevrolet Cruze despite its scheduled world debut at the Paris Motor Show, which took place today. Joining the recently launched Insignia sedan, the new Cruze has been developed from the ground-up as a global model and will eventually be sold in Europe, North America...
BMW previews new X1 SUV with Paris concept
The next couple of years will be very busy for BMW as it launches a handful of new models including new versions of current top sellers and some models we’ve never seen before. One of these brand new models will be a compact SUV called the X1, and today BMW has released full details for a concept version of the car that will be on display at this...
Heuliez plans to unveil all-electric concept in Paris
For anyone unfamiliar with Heuliez, it is a French specialty manufacturer that builds a number of niche vehicles and Body-in-White rolling chassis structures for several major carmakers. More recently Heuliez has been building folding hard-top roofs for the likes of Peugeot and General Motors, but soon the company will be building and selling its o...
McLaren reveals new SLR Roadster '722 S'
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its longstanding partnership with British sports car manufacturer McLaren to build the SLR supercar will come to an end next year, and to mark the occasion the companies are planning to release a special edition ‘Speedster’ model.
Ford reveals new Kuga Individual package
United States residents will have to wait until 2010 for the Ford Kuga crossover to make its appearance, but Europeans have already had the car for most of the current year.
Hyundai reveals Santa Fe Blue Hybrid
Toyota, Honda and nearly every other major manufacturer has beaten Hyundai to market with a hybrid powertrain solution, but the South Korean company is making up for lost time as the Paris Motor Show draws near. The latest development is the Santa Fe petrol-electric hybrid SUV concept, which will be on show at next week’s Paris event. The vehi...
Kia Soul Hybrid concept headed for Paris Motor Show
Next week’s Paris Motor Show will see the world debut for Kia’s upcoming Soul hatchback, a car that was first previewed in concept form as far back as 2006’s Detroit Auto Show.
Paris debut for Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
Details about Mitsubishi’s Lancer Ralliart were first revealed as far back as January’s Detroit Auto Show, and were followed by the reveal of the new Lancer Sportback in June. Mitsubishi has now announced that the high-performance Lancer Sportback Ralliart will make its official debut next week at the Paris Auto Show. Like the sedan, the new...
Paris debut for Alfa Romeo Brera TI
Gracing Alfa Romeo’s stands at the Paris Motor Show next week will be the new TI edition of the stylish Brera coupe, which is set to go on sale across Europe before the end of the year. The car will debut with either a 2.2L JTS engine or 3.2L V6, and will be joined further down the track by more engine options.
Bentley bids farewell to the Arnage with the "Final Series"
Next week’s Paris Motor Show will see Bentley unveil the last hurrah for the flagship Arnage saloon in the form of a “Final Series” edition before the all-new model arrives in 2010. Derived from the sports-oriented Arnage T released last year, the Final Series models will get the same 500hp (373kW) 6.75-liter V8 engine that develops a massive...
S600 Pullman Guard marks 80 years of armored Mercedes cars
Mercedes-Benz and its security division have been building armored cars for the past 80 years and to mark the occasion the carmaker has released its latest S600 ‘Guard’ model based on the stretched Pullman limo. Targeted towards government ministers, tycoons and royalty – plus a few dictators along the way – the S600 Pullman Guard is the la...
First images of Fiat 500 Abarth SS revealed
As microcars go, the reborn Fiat 500 has enjoyed stellar success. Already having spawned a number of high-performance and special editions, the car's hot sales have driven yet another special model - the Abarth SS, or as the Italians would say it, 'esseesse'. Long awaited and finally revealed, the new Abarth SS looks strikingly like its sister c...
Pininfarina plans concept electric car for Paris
At last year's Geneva Motor Show, Pininfarina revealed its Sintesi fuel-cell vehicle, a skillful and attractive concept that showed the legendary coachbuilder was still at the cutting edge of design.
BMW releases new images for 2009 7-series
BMW has finally released full details and images for its fifth-generation 7-series flagship following the premature leak yesterday of several images and sketchy details. As expected, the car picks up several influences from the previous CS Concept including new LED elements on the headlights, an oversized grille and more fluid taillights. The re...
BMW releases details for Concept 7-Series ActiveHybrid
Next month’s Paris Motor Show will see Mercedes-Benz and BMW go head-to-head in the hybrid stakes, with both carmakers scheduled to unveil advanced petrol-electric versions of their respective flagship saloons at the upcoming show. Mercedes released the first details for its S400 BlueHYBRID last week, and confirmed the car for a mid-2009 launch d...
Saab releases official details for 9-X Air Concept
In a surprise move Saab has revealed details about its upcoming Paris Motor Show concept at a media event held in Detroit this week, where the car was showed alongside the production version of the new Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan as well as more images of the Orlando concept.
Mercedes ConceptFASCINATION previews E-Class coupe
Yesterday, rumors abounded that Mercedes-Benz might be considering renaming the CLK to reflect its E-Class design cues, and now a preview of the Fascination Concept set to debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show has been revealed. The concept shows what appears to be a CLK ’shooting brake’ style two-door wagon, and the press release that accom...
Renault Ondelios concept combines luxury with eco awareness
Renault has joined its French rivals with the announcement today of a new hybrid concept vehicle set to grace the carmaker’s stands at next month’s Paris Motor Show. The latest concept is called the Ondelios and is described as a luxury crossover designed for the environmentally conscious. The vehicle stretches more than 4.8m in length, almo...
Mini previews new Crossover Concept ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Not much has been heard or seen of Mini’s upcoming crossover model since independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr confirmed last October that it would build the new car. Now, almost a year later, and just weeks out from the Paris Motor Show, Mini has released an official rendering of a new concept version of the car planned for the upcoming s...
Volvo DRIVe low-emissions range to debut at Paris
Mercedes-Benz has its BlueEfficiency line, BMW has EfficientDynamics, and now Volvo will be unveiling its DRIVe package of efficiency-enhancing technologies. A multi-faceted approach at optimizing vehicular efficiency, from aerodynamics to rolling resistance in addition to driveline enhancements, allows the DRIVe line of cars to all clock in below...
Renault releases official details for 2009 Megane
After several leaks of official images and even some insider patent mock-ups, Renault has released full details and images for its 2009 Megane five-door hatch just weeks out from its world debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Following the launch of the hatch, Renault is set to follow it up with a number of different variants including a new p...
61mpg VW Golf BlueMotion concept headed to Paris
Previewing the Mark VI production car in ultra-efficient diesel form, the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion concept is a concept only is its engine and application. But that engine and its efficiency tuning make a difference of 11mpg (1.2L/100km) and 20g/km of carbon dioxide. Unlike the Golf TDI Hybrid concept shown at Geneva, the Golf BlueMotion doesn...
Lexus releases official details and pricing for 2009 IS facelift
The current-generation Lexus IS sedan first went on sale in 2005 and in keeping with the carmaker’s practice of refreshing its models every three to four years the popular sedan has undergone a minor facelift for the 2009 model year. Changes to the car are minimal, and include a few minor styling updates both inside and out plus a tweaked suspens...
Nissan to unveil Nuvu concept and all-new Pixo city car at Paris Motor Show
Nissan will present a new concept vehicle at next month’s Paris Motor Show that the carmaker claims is a preview of a future production model due in the middle of the next decade. The concept is called the Nuvu, short for ‘New View,’ and is described as a compact city car aimed at urban dwellers. The Nuvu features 2+1 seating and is powere...
Update: Ford Ka to debut at Paris Motor Show
Updated with new information After a number of leaks, a sighting in a preview clip for the upcoming James Bond movie Quantum of Solace and an official announcement, Ford has revealed even more details about its new Ka minicar. The new model will make its official world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, with production scheduled to start...
Subaru planning Forester and Impreza diesels for Paris Motor Show
Subaru is set to expand its diesel offering following next month’s Paris Motor Show, with the carmaker planning to launch versions of its Forester and Impreza powered by a boxer diesel engine. The new Forester diesel is set to go on sale in Europe towards the end of next month and will be joined in January next year by the oil-burning Impreza.
Hyundai planning i20 and new i-blue concept for Paris Motor Show
Hyundai has taken the wraps off the latest addition to its stylish i-range of compact cars, the all-new i20 five-door hatchback, which is set to go on sale in global markets early next year. Designed at the carmaker’s European design center in Russelsheim, Germany, the hatch follows the design of the previous generation but has grown in size and...
Kia releases official details for new Soul hatch
Updated with new interior shots. Kia will use next month’s Paris Motor Show to debut its new Soul hatch, which is set to go on sale in South Korea at the end of the year and eventually Europe and North America in the first half of next year. The Soul will be available in Europe with a choice of two engines, one diesel and the other petrol.
Audi reveals RS6 Sedan ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Updated with official video. Earlier this year, Audi revealed pictures and statistics for its monstrous V10-powered RS6 Avant, and now the first details about the sedan variant have been revealed just months out from new car’s debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show.
Opel Insignia 'Sports Tourer' to join hatch & sedan at Paris Motor Show
Update: The much-anticipated Opel Insignia will debut a new station wagon variant at this October’s Paris Motor Show, where it will join the previous sedan and hatchback versions of the upcoming car. Dubbed the 'Opel Insignia Sports Tourer,' the new station wagon carries the stylish design of its siblings but features all new sheet metal from the...
Suzuki shows Alto minicar ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Suzuki has released the first image of its all-new Alto minicar, which the carmaker plans to debut at November’s Paris Motor Show before a global launched pegged for early next year. As expected, the production Alto shares much in common with last year’s A-Star concept that was developed together with Suzuki's Indian subsidiary Maruti and showc...
Update: Volkswagen Golf Mark VI official details
Volkswagen’s sixth-generation Golf, the latest iteration of the carmaker’s most successful model to date (with more than 26 million sold), has been revealed ahead of its world debut planned for October’s Paris Motor Show. The European market launch will begin that same month, and following in succession will be Africa, Asia, Australia and Nor...
2010 Chevrolet Camaro officially unveiled
Updated with new video. Since 2006, General Motors has been teasing the automotive world with the Camaro Concept, and now the production car is officially revealed to the world. Due to start production February 16th, 2009, the car is being marketed as a high-tech and efficient high-performance car targeted at sports enthusiasts with a mind to fu...
Update: High-res Ferrari California images
Updated with more images and teaser video. The first official images of Ferrari’s latest model, the all-new GT California convertible have finally been released after months of tantalizing spy shots and recent teasers. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible and will feature several firsts for Ferrari including a new autom...
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