Geneva Motor Show A to Z
As the 84th Geneva Motor Show gets under way next week we preview some of the new cars and exciting concepts we can expect to see. A – ACTIVE TOURER BMW will unveil its first ever MPV, the 2 Series Active Tourer. It will be the only BMW model offered in front wheel drive model despite the fact that rear-wheel drive has always been the company’s defining characteristic. It arrives here in September. B – BHP Weighing a mere...
Our Frankfurt Show 2013 Top Ten
The biennial Frankfurt Motor Show opened yesterday, presenting a stunning display of concept cars and productions. Compact SUVs, Hybrids and concepts cars dominated almost every stand but these are our top 10 Frankfurt car reveals from the 2013 show. 1) Opel Monza Concept Opel’s Monza Concept – Sitting between the Astra and the Insignia this sleek coupe with wide winged doors sports a cutting-edge petrol/electric power-train...
Concept Cars
There will be a host of concepts cars on show at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. This is our guide on what it takes to make a concept car splash at one of the biggest motoring shows of the year. 1) Give it a wacky, futuristic design Concepts are good for generating a bit of buzz around a brand and getting people talking (and gawping). It’s a chance for designers to get very creative at the drawing board. From the teaser...
The Paris Motor Show – Preview
Paris may be the fashion capital of the world but on Thursday, it’s all about the cars. Our A-Z guide to the Paris Motor Show gives you the best of what you can expect. A: Adam – A funky new city car, the Opel Adam is the latest addition to the Opel family and will arrive in Ireland early 2013. Aiming to lure trendy urban types trim options include Jam, Glam and Slam. B: Budget – Renault’s Romanian budget brand, Dacia, will...
