International Auto Shows

20/11/2008
 
São Paulo Auto Show 2008

The 25th Salão Internacional do Automóvel is the largest auto show in Latin America, with 30 global brands displaying more than 400 models clearly indicating the increasing importance of this burgeoning automotive market. Highlights include the Fiat FCC2 concept, the Chevrolet GPiX concept and the Renault Sand'up concept.



Paris Motor Show 2008
The 2008 Paris Mondial de L'Automobile has opened its doors with the media preview days. Highlights include the Lamborghini Estoque, Renault Ondelios concept, Citroën Hypnos concept, Pininfarina Bo concept, GTbyCITROËN, Peugeot RC HyMotion 4, and Mercedes ConceptFASCINATION. Production debuts include the Renault Megane and Chevrolet Volt. We will have ongoing reports of the most significant debuts in our show Highlights, with in-depth Design Reviews and an extensive Photo Gallery to follow.

British Motor Show 2008
With the press preview day of the 105th British Motor Show now completed, the public show days start today and go on through August 3rd. Though not as grand as other international motor shows, there are still 60 vehicle manufacturers displaying more than 600 vehicle. Highlights include the Lotus Evora, Vauxhall Insignia, Honda OSM concept, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Seat Ibiza and the Lightning GT.

Beijing Motor Show 2008

On April 20th, Beijing's 10th auto show opened in the city's new International Exhibition Center. Alternating with the Shanghai Motor Show, Auto China 2008 is the largest auto show in the history of China. Major global auto manufacturers such as the Volkswagen Group and General Motors have listed Auto China as an 'A-level' auto show in line with the five largest auto shows in the world (Frankfurt, Detroit, Geneva, Paris, and Tokyo). Chinese domestic manufacturers have displayed numerous concept car and production cars at the show, led by the government owned SAIC, FAW, and Geely.



New York Auto Show 2008
The 108th annual recurrance of the Big Apple's Auto Show is now underway, with a few surprising and appealing debuts. Highlights from the 2008 New York International Auto Show include the Scion Hako concept, Nissan Maxima, Acura TSX, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Kia Koup and the Saleen S5S Raptor.

Geneva Motor Show 2008
The 78th annual Geneva Motor Show press days are now in full swing, with loads of new models and innovative concepts being unveiled every which way you turn. Fortunately we're on the show floor to bring you our reviews and insight on the most significant show cars and production designs. From the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Scirocco - a nameplate reappearing in the VW repertoire after 20 years - to the Fioravanti Hidra and Saab 9-1 BioHybrid concepts, here are the Highlights of the show.

Chicago Auto Show 2008

Hot on the heels of the NAIAS in Detroit is the Chicago Auto Show, renowned for unveiling new trucks so critical in the North American market. Other cars will also be unveiled, and as the Chicago Show gains momentum, the product launches are specifically targeting North America. This year's edition was no exception: Dodge showed off its hugely-anticipated Challenger in production form, Hummer presented its all-new entrant into the fiercely competitive pickup truck segment, GMC exhibited its concept car/truck designed by its Holden division in Australia, and Volkswagen unveiled a new MPV designed and destined for sale exclusively in North America.



Detroit Auto Show 2008
As the first auto show of the year, the North American International Auto Show draws 700,000 visitors to see over 700 production and concept vehicles displayed by automakers. This year's highlights include Hummer's new HX concept; the newly-designed segment leader from Ford - the new F-150; the US Le Mans race series-based Mazda Furai concept; the unibody Ford Explorer America concept; the 9-4X, a premium crossover concept from Saab; and Volkswagen's new CLS, the Passat CC.

Los Angeles Auto Show 2007
The 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show has opened its doors to the media this week. Rapidly gaining momentum, the Los Angeles Show is hosting many US debuts and concept vehicles, with highlights including the Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe, Audi Cross Cabriolet concept and the fuel-cell powered Honda FCX Clarity. We will have all the highlights from the show floor, with in-depth design reviews and an extensive photo gallery coming soon…

Tokyo Motor Show 2007
The 2007 Tokyo Motor Show is open to the media, and as in previous years the emphasis is almost entirely on concept vehicles, with highlights including the Mazda Taiki, Nissan Pivo2 and Audi Metroproject. We will have all the highlights from the show floor, in-depth design reviews and an extensive photo gallery coming soon.