Archive for the ‘Paris Motor Show 2008’ Category

GM postpones Chevrolet Beat launch date; No sooner than December 2009

GM postpones Chevrolet Beat launch date; No sooner than December 2009

General Motors has announced that the launch of their new small car Chevrolet Beat will be deferred by a period of at least 6 months.

Chevy’s Beat concept has been put on display in several Auto Shows around the globe through the recent years, but the production version has not yet been unveiled by the company

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Entry posted on January 2nd, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, New Chevrolet Spark, Paris Motor Show 2008

General Motors likely to bring in Hatchback and Wagon versions of Cruze

General Motors likely to bring in Hatchback and Wagon versions of Cruze

IAB in an earlier post, talked about the delayed release of Chevy Cruze. Here are more reasons for a much longer delay. In addition to the standard four-door sedan model that Chevrolet debuted in Paris, GM is now considering hatchback and wagon versions of its Cruze in order to “accommodate the ‘individuality’ of markets [...]

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Entry posted on October 28th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, Paris Motor Show 2008, chevrolet cruze

New Hyundai ix55 Debuts in Paris

The Paris Motor Show saw the release of yet another Hyundai(apart from i20), the new seven seater ix55 SUV. This new car shares its platform with the Veracruz, which is sold in the North American markets. It has been assigned with the task of competing in the compact SUV category of the European and [...]

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Entry posted on October 7th, 2008 and filed under Hyundai, Paris Motor Show 2008

Fiat launches EcoDrive for 500 and Grande Punto

The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented “ecoDrive” system to the international press at the Paris Motor Show 2008. This system gives drivers a better insight into how their driving style influences fuel consumption and emissions.
It is a software application that can be downloaded and installed on your computer. Log on to [...]

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Entry posted on October 7th, 2008 and filed under Fiat, Paris Motor Show 2008

IAB Special- Hyundai i20 pictures and videos

The Hyundai i20 is finally here. Its looks are awesome, much like its younger brother, i10. We find the lines are terrific and the side profile looks like flowing thick, hot chocolate. The rear fender is the best bit. Looks like frills made when you shear on satin cloth. It’s seems to us that [...]

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Entry posted on October 5th, 2008 and filed under Hyundai, Paris Motor Show 2008

Unbelievable- The most fuel-efficient Land Rover unveiled at Paris

Land Rover and fuel efficiency have always been mutually exclusive terms. Well, not anymore. At the Paris Motor Show was unveiled the most fuel efficient land Rover ever, a bit of a surprise for a few but nevertheless. We reckon the Tata-JLR deal had something to do with this, consider it for the good.  [...]

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Entry posted on October 5th, 2008 and filed under Paris Motor Show 2008, land rover

Nissan PIXO unveiled in Paris- Will be exclusively manufactured in India

The satin was dropped, and the Nissan Pixo stood there, no where to hide. It’s cousin, the A-Star (a.k.a. Alto) was launched hours back in the same environment and the PIXO should have felt a bit out of place. Let me explain why.
The PIXO is Nissan’s small car which some refer to as the [...]

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Entry posted on October 3rd, 2008 and filed under Nissan, Paris Motor Show 2008

Blue is the new Green for Mercedes- Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Mercedes Benz is all set to spread the ‘Green’ revolution in India by launching its ‘Blue’ Effeciency package, starting with the S-Class. Mercedes is expected to launch the of new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to supersede the S 320 CDI model from the end of this year. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have [...]

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Entry posted on October 3rd, 2008 and filed under Mercedes Benz, Paris Motor Show 2008

2009 Suzuki Alto unveiled at Paris Motorshow: Full pictures and Specifications included

The 2009 Suzuki Alto is finally here. The road-going version of the A-Star had its wraps taken off at the Paris Motorshow earlier today. The leading aspects of this compact car are its incredibly low fuel consumption figures and ultra-low emissions which comfortably surpasses Euro 5 norms. Drag coefficient of 0.30 translates into slighter [...]

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Entry posted on October 2nd, 2008 and filed under Maruti Suzuki, Paris Motor Show 2008, Suzuki

Facelifted Laura pictures hit internet

Skoda has revealed a facelifted version the Laura. The car in question is actually called the Octavia in every part of the world, except India where the previous generation Octavia is sold alongside and hence this one is re-badged as the Laura. The Laura needs no introduction in India, it took off from where [...]

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Entry posted on October 1st, 2008 and filed under Paris Motor Show 2008, Skoda

What to expect from HONDA for the Paris Motor Show?

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World Debut of the Honda Insight Hybrid Concept Car

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European Debut of the all-new Honda Jazz

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World Debut of restyled Civic Hybrid

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World Debut of Honda’s i-DTEC Automatic gearbox

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FCX Clarity and CR-Z show Honda’s Low Emission Future

Honda’s Paris motor show stand is packed with models that show the brand’s current and future commitments to reducing the environmental [...]

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Entry posted on September 25th, 2008 and filed under Honda, Paris Motor Show 2008

What to expect from NISSAN for the Paris Motor Show?

A world premiere of a futuristic concept car and of an all-new production car, as well as a heavily revised version of an existing model will be the stars of Nissan’s 2008 Paris Motor Show.
All the stars of the show share a philosophy of tackling the reality of mobility in and around the city, [...]

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Entry posted on September 23rd, 2008 and filed under Nissan, Paris Motor Show 2008

Wat to expect from LAMBORGHINI for the Paris Motor Show?

Lamborghini will have its usual lineup of awesome suprecars. The star of the pack however, will be the unveiling of the ‘Mystery’ Supercar that Lamborghini is going to premiere. lamborghini has released two teaser images of the this supercar which we reckon will be based on the Murceilago. This we think, will be the [...]

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Entry posted on September 22nd, 2008 and filed under Lamborghini, Paris Motor Show 2008, Specials