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Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept:
Cadillac unveils a new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept – a hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle that continues GM’s commitment to displace petroleum through advanced technology.
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New Chevrolet Cruze: Exciting Design Arrives in the Value Segment
The all-new Chevrolet Cruze, making its world premiere at the Paris Show, raises the bar for exciting design and build quality among value products in Europe's compact car segment.
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HUMMER extends range with H3 V8
For model year 2008, Hummer has made a number of interesting changes to the H3 range. The 3.7 litre five-cylinder petrol version is now supplemented with an impressive V8. In addition, new paint colours are available, the design has been updated slightly and there is a limited edition of the H3 V8 in the showroom: the Granite Edition.
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Meriva Concept: Dynamic Design And Innovative FlexDoors System
The Opel Meriva Concept, due to be unveiled at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008), illustrates how the new Opel design language can be adapted to create bold, fresh design solutions for this segment.
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Saab Geneva Show Highlights
Saab is a brand on the move, displaying two concept cars at this year’s show as part of a commitment to expand its product portfolio by entering all major segments of the car market. Both concepts share distinctive Scandinavian styling themes and feature further developments in the rightsizing appeal of turbocharging with Saab BioPower.
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Cadillac refines sporty XLR-V
Ever since its arrival in the exclusive world of luxury roadsters in 2004, the Cadillac XLR has been a valued member of this elite club. This is certainly true of the version available in Europe, propelled by the powerful 4.4-litre Supercharged Northstar V8 engine (330 kW / 450 hp) from the famed Cadillac V-series. For model year 2009, the XLR-V has been technologically refined, and the design has been fine-tuned in a number of important respects.
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The 2008 Grand Experience Concours at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, May 31, 2008.
Chrysler made 100 of the CG Imperial roadsters in 1931 which were open cars with zip-in side curtains. However they only made 10 of the 1931 CG Imperial convertible coupes. What makes this car unique is that it had roll up windows, one of the first Chryslers to have such a mechanism.
There are believed to be just three of these cars left in the world.
This beautiful Chrysler won best of show at the Grand Experience Concours.

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HUMMER H2
For 2008, the iconic HUMMER H2 features numerous changes that deliver a more luxurious, comfortable and refined interior, while retaining HUMMER’s legendary off-road abilities and ruggedness. An all-new powertrain combines a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine and six-speed automatic transmission to deliver much improved efficiency, while state-of-the-art safety features are now standard.www.gmeurope.info

Chevrolet Epica
Introducing the car that’s big on the outside, big on the inside and massive on value! The new Chevrolet Epica is now available in the UK, and offers all of the space, equipment and comfort you’d expect to find on an executive saloon, but for the price of a compact hatchback.
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Saab Highlights at London Motor Show 2008
The Model Year 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi line-up now features XWD as an option for 210 hp, 2.0-liter turbo models, in addition to the top-of-the-range Aero 280 hp, 2.8V6 turbo engine. A rear eLSD and a sports chassis package can also be specified.
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Celebrating Saab’s unique aircraft heritage, its Aero performance range is expanded for Model Year 2009 to include BioPower, as well as a turbo diesel and gasoline engine options. read more >> www.gmeurope.info

Opel/Vauxhall Insignia: Double Premiere at London Motor Show

Opel / Vauxhall will showcase to the public for the first time at the British International Motor Show (July 23 – August 3) both the four-door notchback and five-door hatchback versions of its new flagship car, the Insignia. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Chevrolet unveils the new Camaro – a fun, efficient sports car for the 21st century

Chevrolet today revealed the new production Camaro, a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21st century, combining great looks and performance, advanced technology and surprising efficiency. Sales in the United States will begin in the first quarter of 2009. The European launch will follow later read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Honored at Automotive Hall of Fame

Already labeled “Best Concept” by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted “Specialty Concept Car of the Year” by a jury of 25 professional North American automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Sneak preview: next-generation Cadillac SRX Crossover

Today Cadillac provided a special sneak preview of the next-generation SRX Crossover, a 2010 model that will launch worldwide in the fall of 2009.The all-new SRX is intended to bring a more dynamic alternative to the heart of the luxury crossover segment, featuring a fresh iteration of Cadillac’s signature design language.
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Chevrolet Orlando show car signals entry into new segment for the brand

The Orlando show car, making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is clear indication that Chevrolet considers to enter the seven-seat family multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with a distinctive sport utility-like design, offering adaptable seating and impressive interior space read more>>www.gmeurope.info

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2009 Cadillac CTS - All-new technology, new design and a hand-crafted interior

The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS luxury saloon arrives in UK showrooms from 1 September 2008. With a dramatic coupe-like profile, the new right-hand-drive CTS has a lavish specification as standard. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. An advanced 2.9 litre V6 diesel engine will join the new CTS line-up in 2009. read more>>www.gmeurope.info

The 200EX concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show gives the design direction Rolls is heading with the car, which will be powered by a new V-12 built by BMW, but only used by the British marque. Rolls says the 200EX/RR4 uses "a unique monocoque body, which is not shared with any other vehicle."

Styling, though, is similar to the Phantom sedan's, from its overwhelming grille to its suicide doors. Sizewise, the 200EX/RR4's 129.7-in. wheelbase, 212.6-in. length and 61.0-in. height are 10.9, 17.1 and 3.3 in. less, respectively, than those of the Phantom. Officials went on to say that 80 percent of the car's components will be exclusive to Rolls-Royce, no doubt trying to separate the RR4 from a presumed BMW 7 Series connection.

The RR4 will be built alongside the four Phantom models in Goodwood, England, with an estimated price of $250,000–$280,000 when it goes on sale in 2010.

New fuels, new models for HUMMER in 2009

The iconic HUMMER range of vehicles look forward to an exciting 2009, with a range of new models, new powertrains and new initiatives which expand HUMMER appeal to a new range of customers. What hasn’t changed though is the unique style that sets every HUMMER apart on the highway and the legendary capabilities that set it apart in off-road performance too read more>>www.gmeurope.info

General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

European Premiere: Chevrolet Volt Production Version: A New Breed of Electric Vehicle

Making its European debut at Paris, the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt delivers up to 60 kilometers of gasoline and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional kilometers. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

CTS Sport Wagon extends Cadillac’s design-driven Renaissance

Unveiled against a backdrop of automotive fine art at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the new Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon showcases a dramatic design that brings the wagon body style to new markets. Following its debut in California, the CTS Sport Wagon will be seen in European Cadillac dealerships during the summer of 2009. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

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 interior space. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo-charged CNG Van

The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008). read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Opel presents Fuel Cell Vehicle Fleet with Business Partners in Berlin

The goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came a step closer today when Opel announced the European part of GM’s biggest-ever test program for fuel cell vehicles during a visit by Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs Wolfgang Tiefensee. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

2010 Cadillac SRX: a distinctive alternative for today’s luxury crossover consumer

Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 SRX Crossover today, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new SRX is a mid-sized luxury crossover coming to the North American International Auto Show next week. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

Found this during my trip to Berlin two weeks ago. You could say it's to this one: www.flickr.com/photos/buecherwurm/251261257

Some information: 1,001 PS, 400 km/h top speed, price: 1.2 million Euro, limited to 300 exemplars.
The car body called Monocoque is made of one piece and made of carbon fiber, constructed by the Italian company Dallara, a specialist for car bodies. The motor and interior equipment is done by VW in Wolfsburg, the final mounting is done in the Alsacian town of Molsheim, where Bugatti is located. The special tires for this car are manufactured by Michelin.

The sweet looking Suzuki SX4 WRC Rally Car at the 2008 Toronto International Autoshow.

The new Opel GT: awarded as “Cabrio of the Year 2007” at the 77th Geneva Motor Show especially for its attractive design. The Opel GT is the third Opel model to receive this important award after the Opel Tigra TwinTop (2004) and the Opel Speedster (2000).
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The revolutionary Opel Ampera, which will premiere March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show, will be the first emission-free, electrically propelled automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. For journeys up to 60 km, the five-door, four-seat hatchback runs on electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits zero CO2. When the battery’s energy is depleted, electricity from an on-board engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km. read more [vie] www.gmeurope.info

General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The Cadillac Converj was developed as a well-appointed grand touring coupe with a bold design and a host of interactive technology. read more [via] www.gmeurope.info

This is the sport hatch Mi.To, that will be shown to the press in June and will be sold from July 2008.

Opel Insignia , the saloon car of Opel that it replaces Vectra.
Besides the new design and of the new name, Opel it releases its new logo in this model. Insignia it measures 4.83 meters in length and it has forms of coupé muscular. it will be available in versions with four, five doors and a family car.

The 8C Competizione was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003. The lines of the twin seater are meant to echo the styling of Alfas of the 1930s and 1940s, and the "Competizione" name is a reference to the 1948 6C 2500 Competizione, which competed in the 1949 and 1950 Mille Miglia race and came third both times. It was in the latter of these two races that the car was driven by Juan-Manuel Fangio and Augusto Zanardi. It won the 1950 Targa Florio. A 3.0 litre prototype was built but not produced. These 6C 2500 models were among the last vehicles with links to the pre-war cars.

During the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006, Alfa Romeo announced the production of a limited series of 500 units of the 8C Competizione. The production version is very similar to the concept, with the biggest difference to the exterior being the rear-hinged hood. The car came in four colours: 8C Red, Competition Red, black or yellow. The bodyshell is made of carbon fibre, produced by ATR Group. The carbon fibre body is fitted to a steel chassis, made by Italian company ITCA Produzione. The final assembly takes place at the Maserati factory in Modena, Italy.

It is fitted with specially developed 20 inch tyres: 245/35 at the front and 285/35 at the rear, fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium. The 8C brakes have been called phenomenal by Road & Track magazine, with a stopping distance of 32 metres, when travelling at an initial speed of 60mph (97km/h32 metres (105.0 ft). The official top speed is announced to be 292 kilometres per hour (181 mph) but it might be higher, with estimations that it could be around 306 kilometres per hour (190 mph) according to the Road & Track magazine. An Alfa Romeo engineer also stated that it is faster.

Top speed: 292 km/h (181 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.2 seconds
1/4 mile (~400 m): 12.4 seconds @ 115.4 mph (186 km/h)
Engine: V8
Displacement: 4.7 L (4691 cc) (286.8 cu in)
Power: 331 kW (450 PS) @ 7000 rpm
Torque: 480 N·m (354 ft·lbf) @ 4750 rpm

The Titan in Nissan’s full-size pickup that was first unveiled at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and went on sale as a 2004 model. Conceived, developed and engineered primarily in North America, the Titan is produced at Nissan’s new facility in Canton, Mississippi.



The 2009 Nissan Titan continues essentially unchanged after exterior and interior updated for 2008. New equipment packages are added, including the Max Utility Package that combines some of the most popular towing and bed utility features. The Titan XE receives a matte black finish for the grille and a body-color front bumper.

he 2009 Titan Crew Cab is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger full size pickup, available in 14 trims,

Upon introduction, the XE 4X2 SWB is equipped with a standard 5.6-liter, V8, 317-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. The LE 4X4 LWB is equipped with a standard 5.6-liter, V8, 317-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The eco version of VW’s new Golf is shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

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The Clio Renaultsport on show at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

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The Megane Renaultsport stole the limelight on Renault's stand at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.


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Toyota has confirmed that the third generation Prius will officially return 72.4mpg combined, while emitting an astonishingly low 89g/km CO2 (qualifying it for free road tax).

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We think the styling of the new Scenic looks ham-fisted from some angles, but we doubt this will be an issue for most potential buyers, who will value interior functionality and low running costs over looks.

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The Nissan Cube on show at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

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Chevrolet’s new Spark will take on compact rivals such as the Ford Ka, Toyota Aygo and Fiat 500 when it goes on sale later this year.

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Hyundai unveiled its answer to the Ford Kuga at the Geneva Motor Show – the ix-onic crossover concept.

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The new Suzuki Alto on show at the Geneva Motor Show 2009.

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Ford unveiled a stunning concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, which is being described as a vision for the next generation of compact 'multi-activity vehicles'.

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