Paris Motor Show 2006 (18 articles)
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Exports of South Korean cars will hit a record high this year
Korea Change 20 December 2006 18:31 GMT TweetThe Koreans are coming. Exports of South Korean cars and parts will hit a record high of £23 billion by the end of the year.
The ministry of commerce, industry and energy in Seoul said auto exports were expected to reach 2.7 million units,... -
BMW unveils new BMW 3 Series
Ugly BMW 3 Series Shocker 30 October 2006 17:01 GMT TweetThe new BMW 3 Series convertible has been revealed - and Pocket-Lint is sad to say that it’s one of the most ghastly vehicles to come out Germany since the Tiger tank.
The bizarre-looking creation, with its slabby sides, fat arse and ludicrous... -
Toyota Auris concept car to be on the road by 2008
Is It A Car, Auris It A Toyota? 23 October 2006 10:52 GMT TweetRevealed as a concept at the Paris Motor Show last month, it seems Toyota’s new Auris will be pushed into European service sooner than expected.
Details of the new C-segment vehicle were announced today, demonstrating a startling similarity... -
Audi unveils the latest TT Roadster
Audi Magnetism 19 October 2006 9:41 GMT TweetAudi has unveiled its new TT Roadster – and the good news is that it looks even better than the coupé and it’s choca with technology. This thing even has magnetic suspension.
Like the coupé, the new Roadster has an advanced hybrid Audi Space... -
Alfa Romeo show off Alfa 8C Competizione
This is one of the best designed cars we’ve ever seen 30 September 2006 0:21 GMT TweetWe’ve got to admit it ... this is one of the best designed cars we’ve ever seen.
The amazing Alfa 8C Competizione, which will be produced in a limited edition for very lucky few people, has made its debut in Paris, and is the culmination of... -
Toyota launches the Auris concept
A Bold Toyota … Auris It? 28 September 2006 23:58 GMT Tweet"Perfect imbalance" ... no, not the Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes weirdalism that is their relationship, but Toyota’s brand spanking new concept – the Auris.
Supposedly designed from the inside out, the Auris "space concept" – revealed for the first... -
Skoda Joyster launches at Paris Motor Show
For years a laughing stock, now a serious player 28 September 2006 14:47 GMT TweetGood old Škoda - for years a laughing stock, now a serious player in the European car market thanks to its VW owners, and in the future … very possibly as the cutting-edge of new car design.
The Joyster, which gets its world premier today at... -
Mitsubishi shows of all-new Outlander SUV and revised Shogun in Paris
Diamonds In The Rough 27 September 2006 22:54 GMT TweetMitsubishi has unveiled its renewed 4x4 line-up at the Paris Motor Show with the Euro debut of the all-new Outlander SUV and revised Shogun.
The Outlander, due in 2007, will go head to head with the likes of Toyota RAV-4 and Nissan X-Trail.... -
Chrysler announce Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Avenge at Paris Motor Show
The Masked Avenger 25 September 2006 23:26 GMT TweetChrysler Group has unveiled its Paris Motor Show offerings – the all-new Jeep Wrangler (yawn) and the Dodge Avenger, which the company says hints at a brand new saloon car that will be on sale in the UK as early as the middle of next year.
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Porsche present the 911 Targa 4, the 911 GT3 RS, the Cayman and the Boxster in Paris
Four new models go on show 22 September 2006 11:38 GMT TweetPorsche will present four new models at the Paris Motor Show - the 911 Targa 4 (and 4S), the 911 GT3 RS, the Cayman and the Boxster (and Boxster S).
The 325bhp 911 Targa 4 and 355bhp 911 Targa 4S are the latest versions of the classic rear-engine... -
Land Rover sets prices for Freelander 2
Prices start at £20,935 20 September 2006 23:01 GMT TweetPunters will be able to pick Land Rover’s all-new Freelander 2 from £20,935 when it hits showrooms at the end of the year.
Rising to £33,990 for the fully pimped version, it had its debut at the British International Motor Show 2006 in London... -
Audi Q7 becomes most powerful passenger diesel ever built
A road-going version of the Le Mans-victorious R10 18 September 2006 10:11 GMT TweetIf 2006 has been the year of the diesel-powered vehicle, then Audi’s awesome Q7 V12 TDI is its king, queen and bastard heir.
The most powerful passenger diesel car ever built for mass production, the Q7 is effectively a road-going version of... -
Hyundai release first pictures of the Arnejs concept car
New design shown at Paris Motor Show 15 September 2006 15:59 GMT TweetHyundai has released the first pictures of its stunning Arnejs (that's pronounced Ar-nez, car fans) concept, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
It's the best clue yet as to what the company’s all new C-segment... -
Companies ready themselves for Paris Motor Show
More cars to come 8 September 2006 16:00 GMT TweetThe buzz around the Paris Motor Show is gaining volume, with Mazda, Hyundai, Peugeot and Renault all announcing details of cars they will be revealing.
Mazda's CX-7, MX-5 Roadster Coupe and BT-50 pickup represent the only confirmed production... -
Toyota to upgrade Yaris with sporty TS model
Bigger engine and more speed due early-2007 31 August 2006 8:00 GMT TweetAccording to reports on the web, Toyota is getting ready to unveil a new sporty Yaris called the TS, to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September.
Under the bonnet of the small car will be a four-cylinder 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i...
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