2008 Paris Int'l Motor Show

Leading role Sally of Disney Pixar film "Cars" is displayed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in Paris, capital of France, Oct. 10, 2008.


Leading role Mater of Disney Pixar film "Cars" is displayed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in Paris, capital of France, Oct. 10, 2008


Leading role Mack of Disney Pixar film "Cars" is displayed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in Paris, capital of France, Oct. 10, 2008.


Leading role Lightning McQueen of Disney Pixar film "Cars" is displayed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show in Paris, capital of France, Oct. 10, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)Source URL: https://automotivetrendnews.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Motor%20Show
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Benzs.blogspot_ 5th Peugeot Design Competition Winner is Design Study RD

Following in second place came Turkish designer Emre Yazici with his rendition 'ego', ahead of Chinese entrant Lou Ke's 'OXO'. Also commended was Onur Güvenc from Germany with 'Rugir', which made it to the final round.


The first prize of 10,000 Euros and the accompanying trophy were presented to 25-year old Columbian designer Carlos Arturo Torres Tovar at a ceremony at the Paris Motor Show. His victorious entry, the Design Study 'RD', topped the polls with internet voters as highly as it impressed judges.


The 'RD' will now take shape as a 1:1 scale design study to be shown at April's Shanghai Motor Show 2009, bringing this year's competition appropriately back to the country where things kicked off earlier this year.


Peugeot have announced the winning design for their fifth design competition, this year the brief requesting a vehicle undoubtedly Peugeot for the megacities of the future.




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Paris Motor Show:Ssangyong Giugiaro Styled C200 SUV

There is likely to be some degree of Rover content in some of the new cars. SsangYong parent SAIC is now producing cars based on Rover platforms, as well as updated versions of the K-series Rover petrol engines, and these engines in particular are likely to be used in SsangYong’s future product. The Rover X60 platform is also likely to form the basis of some of the more conventional cars – effectively Giugiaro-styled Rovers.


SsangYong showed the first fruits of its relationship with Shanghai Automotive Industries Group – a new compact SUV, codenamed C200.



New dealers will need to be recruited before SsangYong UK moves into passenger cars, Williams says. Not all the new models will come to the UK – some of them are large saloons, aimed at the Korean domestic market. “We know we’ll not take all the 20 models,”says Williams. “We need to make the right choice about what comes next.”




The C200 has been styled by Giugaro, whose ItalDesign styling house is working closely with SsangYong on new models. The C200 gives a good impression of the look of future SsangYongs, Williams adds.more detail



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2008 Paris preview:Ford Kuga Individual

The Kuga joins Individual versions of the Ford Mondeo, Fiesta, S-Max and Galaxy, offering overseas buyers a host of luxury options you'd normally find on higher-end automobiles.


The interior trim in particular goes a long way towards addressing some of the incoherence we mentioned in our review as well. Along with the leather and stuff, the Kuga Individual gets a revised exterior package that evokes some of the touches from the concept car, like aluminum intake fascias, 20" wheels and ground effects.


When we put the production Ford Kuga next to its progenitor, the Iosis X show car, on our test drive in Belgium, we couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. The Kuga is a fine looking cute-ute, but lacks the aggressive styling that made the Iosis X such a show stopper. Ford promised to close the gap a little with the Individual version of the Kuga, launched here in Paris.


The latter gives the Kuga a more road-skimming look as opposed to the Iosis X's jacked-up stature, but it's a nice touch all the same. The best part, however, could be the new engine option: the same Volvo-sourced turbo five from the hot Focus ST, albeit detuned to 200hp.


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2008 Paris preview:Renault Megane III

The Megane is Renault's bread and butter, competing in a dog-eat-dog segment against the likes of Volkswagen's new Golf and the popular European-spec Ford Focus. Diversity is part of Renault's plan of attack, planning to offer six different Megane bodystyles, each with its own distinct character. To start off, Renault launched the five-door hatchback and the sleek new coupe on its home turf here in Paris. Both represent striking departures from the models they replace, and the three-door cuts a particularly aggressive silhouette.
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2008 Paris preview: Alfa Romeo Brera Ti

Standing in front of the Alfa Romeo display in Paris, we found ourselves in a bit of a conundrum. The big news from Alfa was, of course, the official worldwide show debut of the MiTo, and the stand was rife with them. But we've already brought you galleries of photos of the MiTo, and even flew all the way over to Italy to drive it. (For you, of course.)

But a European car show wouldn't be a European car show without some shots of an Alfa Romeo. Fortunately the Italians were kind enough to oblige with a new, hotter version of the impossibly gorgeous Brera.
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Paris preview：Mitsubishi Colt & Colt Ralliart

Ralliart as any world car fan knows, is a badge synonymous with Lancer performance but has now been introduced for baby Colt as well. The Colt Ralliart replaces the old 3-door CZT and adds another innovation to the name by giving an extra two doors for variation, if you prefer it. So puny power becomes practical as well. The car runs a 150ps 1.5-litre turbo engine on both versions. As far as equipment goes, since you are not paying too much for these cars you aren’t getting that much back either. Some nice features include an auxiliary plug for audio inputs, cruise control and “come home” lighting.


It’s that time again, when Mitsubishi unveils the new generation Colt. Baby Colt was shown at the Paris Motor Show for the first time and is coming to a Mitsubishi dealer near you, in Europe anyway, by November 2008. In keeping up with the competition, the Colt will be offered in 1.1-litre, 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre Clear Tec engine variants. These are good for 75ps (100Nm), 95ps (125Nm) and 109ps (145Nm) each respectively. All in petrol. The last Colt diesel sold dismally so Mitsu will not go down that slippery spiky path again this time around. The engines are equipped with automatic stop and go technology to help improve fuel economy and reduce bad emissions. Standard is a 5-speed manual transmission but an AllShift automated manual is offered with the 1.3.


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Paris Motor Show:Venturi Volage Concept

The Volage Concept features Michelin Active Wheel technology that incorporates 2 small electric motors per wheel, one of which provides the power for the wheels and the other used for the active electric shock absorber system (the suspension). The benefits of the batteries can be seen with the model's on board control system that allows the driver to select different configurations depending on the situation. One configuration for example could see the model configured for drive comfort rather than just sheer power and speed.


Venturi are no stranger to the world of electric vehicles. Their previous works have included the Fetish Concept as well as an electric version of the Citroen Berlingo. This Autumn's Paris Motor Show gives the company the opportunity to showcase their latest work, the Volage concept. The concept is a collaboration along with fellow French company, Michelin, well known for their tire products.

Production versions of the Volage Concept are planned to hit the market in 2012.


A lightweight chassis from the Fetish Concept keeps the overall dry weight down to 1,075kg with a pretty even weight distribution of 45% to the front and 55% to the rear. Put it all together and we have a tidy little sportscar capable of propelling from 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds.



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Hyundai Santa Fe Blue Hybrid Debuts in Paris

The Santa Fe blue Hybrid is powered by a 2.4 liter gasoline engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission and a 30Kw electric motor. As in other hybrids, the electric motor also works as a generator to charge the batteries. An engine shutoff/restart system reduces idle time for the gas engine, and electronic power steering reduces parasitic engine losses. The Santa Fe blue Hybrid uses a 270V lithium polymer battery, unlike the lithium-ion batteries in wide use today. According to Hyundai, the more durable Li-Poly battery offers lower production costs as well as a higher energy density and longer life. Hyundai says that this parallel hybrid architecture will be used as the basis for upcoming production hybrids.


Hyundai will be rolling out the green carpet this year at the Paris Motor Show, with the unveiling of its i20 and Santa Fe Blue Hybrid. While Hyundai has already released one image of its new i20, the Korean automaker has kept the wraps on the Santa Fe Blue Hybrid – until today.


Technically dubbed the Santa Fe Blue Hybrid Concept, the hybrid SUV is more a lightly disguised pre-production model rather than a show car. Underhood, the Santa Fe hybrid uses Hyundai’s new hybrid drivetrain, which pairs the automaker’s Theta 2.4L four-cylinder with an electric motor. That electric motor generates 41 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, which should give the Santa Fe a little more pep to go along with its increased fuel economy, which is rated at 38 mpg in the European cycle. Power is routed through a six-speed automatic transmission.


In addition to the integrated starter/generator, the 2.4 liter four-cylinder has been modified for use in the Santa Fe blue Hybrid with extensive friction-reduction measures, to improve its operating efficiency. Hyundai says that the Santa Fe’s performance has not been affected by the conversion, and the 10.6 second 0-100 km/h acceleration suggest that this is true. CO2 emissions have been reduced to a combined 148 g/km, and the Santa Fe blue Hybrid returns 6.2l/100km fuel economy.
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How would you like to have a mid-sized sedan or station wagon that gets over 57 mpg (U.S.)? That's exactly what Volkswagen has unveiled in Paris as the Passat BlueMotion II. It's being shown as a further evolution of the latest Passat BlueMotion, part of VW's lineup of cars optimized for low CO2 emissions. With a common rail diesel engine that uses SCR after-treatment to the meet the 2013 EURO VI emissions standard, the CO2 emissions are rated at only 109 g/km. In addition to the clean diesel engine, the Passat gets aerodynamic tweaks, longer gear ratios and an automatic start stop system. So far, there is no word on when the BlueMotion II will hit production, but for a car as big as the Passat to get that kind of mileage is phenomenal.
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Paris Motor Show:Aston Martin Give Press a Sneak Peak of one-77 Supercar

Earlier this week further details of Aston Martin's £1million one-77 supercar surfaced after a sales document found its way to the internet, something that has done nothing but drum up additional excitement towards the model. So much so that we can't wait for it to hit the motorshow circus. Obviously today's Paris Motor Show has come way too soon for us to be able to see the model in its full glory, but the British marque had nothing else going on, so they brought along a veil covered prototype to give the media an early peak at its styling. It also makes up for the disappointment of Aston Martin's failure to bring along a production ready version of the Rapide four-door coupe.
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New 2009 Renault Mégane Trophy Revealed in Paris

With it's roof-mounted air-ducts feeding a new intake manifold, power is increased from 330hp to 360hp. Ensuring the car's reliability, rebuild intervals are carried out every 5,500km. Combined with the aerodynamic gains of the new composite outer skin, the extra power output of the 3.5-liter V6 engine will enable the Mégane Trophy to make lap times close to the Porsche GT3.


After putting us into a figure four leglock with the Megane Coupe debut earlier today, Renault inflicts the incapacitating sleeper hold by releasing the single-make race series Mégane Trophy version in Paris today.


At the end of the year, the Mégane Trophy will be available as an upgrade kit for existing cars. However, the modifications required to adapt the chassis to the new bodywork must be carried out by the Alpine factory in Dieppe.


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Peugeot Multiple Hybrid Vehicles Debuted in Paris

Peugeot takes advantage of the 2008 Paris Motor Show to demonstrate once again its willingness and unique ability to combine environmental friendliness with motoring passion. Peugeot’s technological creativity and conceptual prowess find expression through concept cars and production vehicles exhibited at the event. Guided by its instinct for mobility, Peugeot sets out its modern vision for today and tomorrow with a presentation including more than 42 vehicles and concept cars.

Confident in its environmental approach and backed by many years of research, Peugeot unveils its strategy in the realm of hybrid technology. This technology, called HYmotion, combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, allowing real breakthroughs in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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Peugeot Debuted 308 Stop & Start in Paris

Power comes from the 1.6 liter HDi engine which produces 82 kW (about 112 bhp) but thanks to Stop and Start technology fuel consumption for the combined cycle is only 4.1 litres/100 km while C02 emissions are reduced to 109g/km.


While much of the attention at the Peugeot display in Paris was focused on the RC HYmotion4 and Prologue concepts, the company also had a special technological demonstrator version of the 308 hatchback with Stop and Start technology on display.


The technology works by turning off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop at traffic lights or in congestion, then restarts the engine automatically when the accelerator is pushed. The system is powered by a battery which is recharged during deceleration. Further fuel saving are aided by an electronically-controlled 6 speed manual gearbox. All together these systems work to dramatically increase fuel economy up to 15% in urban driving.
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Lamborghini the Estoque four concept early sketches leaked?

Lamborghini will unveil the Estoque four-door concept a the Paris Motor Show that begins in just a few days. We have so far been treated to three official teaser shots of the model which were kindly rendered together to show a complete shot of the rear, but it has still left a huge gaping hole in a speculation closet.
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Paris Debuts _ Kia Cee'd and Soul Hybrid Concepts

Kia’s new ISG (Idle Stop&Go) system, which automatically switches the engine off when the car is idling – and on again when traffic moves, will be available on Kia cee’d petrol models from early 2009. Fuel consumption and emissions is reduced by up to 15 percent in typical city driving conditions.


In addition to the previously released Soul urban crossover production version, Kia has just announced three more world premiers at next weeks Paris Motor show. With plans to progressively introduce ‘eco-friendly’ technologies across its model range in 2009 and beyond, Kia will showcase their latest developments which include the Soul Hybrid Concept, cee’d Hybrid Concept and cee’d ‘Idle Stop&Go’.

The Kia cee’d Hybrid like the Soul Hybrid, also uses the 1.6-litre engine and 15 kW electric motor. Environmental performance targets are 58.9 mpg and a CO2 figure of 114 g/km.has been created by Kia R&D to take part in ‘real-world’ test activities in Europe.


This Soul Hybrid features Kia’s Gamma 1.6-litre petrol engine, mated to a 15 kW, 105 Nm AC synchronised electric motor, Kia’s own CVT (continuously variable transmission), ISG (Idle Stop&Go) and ‘regenerative braking’ to re-charge its power pack. The prototype is designed to achieve a fuel consumption of 57.6 mpg and a CO2 figure of 117 g/km. The Soul Hybrid concept has a panoramic powered folding fabric roof, plus a transparent bonnet and floor, so the new hybrid powertrain and battery pack can be viewed by show visitors.
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SPECULATION: Lamborghini Estoque Name Uncovered - 4-Door Concept Teasers Merged

There's a lot of suspense building around the mysterious 4-door Lamborghini concept which is set to debut during the VW Group event on the eve of the first Paris motor show press day. As a result, LamboPower.com member, a007apl, has taken the time to paste the images together plus a little touch up to try and alleviate some of the curiosity.


The name is Estoque, a special sword used by a bull fighter. The name Estoque is closely related to the Espada name which was used by Lamborghini for their 2-door 4-seater grand to...


The result is a partial view of the rear end of the car that was erroneously speculated to be named, Urus. Instead, the name is Estoque, a special sword used by a bull fighter. The name Estoque is closely related to the Espada name which was used by Lamborghini for their 2-door 4-seater grand tourer which was produced between 1968 and 1978.
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