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We can’t remember when Russian auto industry introduced a concept that made it into production. Last time they announced a new model, it was an rebadged Sebring that they are calling Volga Siber.
Now in Paris they have a concept called Lada Revolution 3. It is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged Renault engine that makes 245 hp. 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes 5.9 seconds. Top speed is 250 km/h. Length of the car is 4.2 meters, width 1.8 meters and height 1.15 meters. The car has heavily tinted windows so we can’t see the interior. Probably because there is nothing to see.
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In addition to the first official images and details we have now live images from Paris showing the Estoque from all sides including the interior.
Estoque concept is 5.15 meters (16.89 feet) long and 1.99 meters (6.53 feet) wide, with a height of only 1.35 metres (4.43 feet). The wheelbase is 3.01 meters (9.88 feet).
Like all contemporary Lamborghini models, the Estoque is also equipped with permanent all-wheel drive.
Click here to see the live images from Paris
Venturi’s latest work, the Volage concept is the result of a collaboration between the French company and Michelin, known to most people as the tire company.
Venturi Volage has 4 drive wheels with active suspension. “Michelin Active Wheel” technology incorporates 2 electric motors per wheel (1 for suspension and 1 for drive), ie. a total of 8 electric motors piloted in real time by spearhead electronics.
Continue to read: Venturi Volage Concept presented for the first time in Paris
Audi is introducing a trend-setting technology concept at the Paris Auto Show: the A4 TDI concept e offers the typically agile experience of driving an Audi, yet it uses just 3.99 liters of fuel per 100 km (58.95 US mpg), which corresponds to a CO2 output of only 105 grams per km (168.98 g/mile).
The powertrain of the Audi A4 TDI concept e uses a direct-injection TDI engine with an output of 88 kW (120 hp) and 290 Nm (213.89 lb-ft) of torque. It propels the sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 10.7 seconds, and tops out at 206 km/h (128 mph).
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We have seen the facelifted SsangYong Actyon and the upcoming Y 300 and all we can say is that they are still ugly. But with the C200 concept SSsangYong really surprises us.
Lets hope that future SsangYong vehicles follow the design from C200 as the current ones are extremely ugly.
It’s powered by a new 2,0L diesel engine with maximum output of 175 horsepower.
Continue to read: Paris 2008: SsangYong unveils the C200 concept
Designed at Hyundai’s European headquarters in Russelsheim, Germany, the new i20 follows in the stylish European footsteps of the acclaimed i10 and i30 models. Lower, longer and wider than the Getz it replaces, the five-door i20 rides on an extended 2525mm wheelbase.
i20 arrives with a palette of 10 new solid and metallic exterior hues – including fashionable Crystal White.
Continue to read: Hyundai i20 revealed in Paris
In addition to the Megane Coupe, Renault also revealed the new Megane Trophy today.
Having starred in the World Series by Renault - the premier saloon car championship created in 2005 - Mégane Trophy has undergone a raft of radical modifications in readiness for the 2009 season.
The most visible change concerns its new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of New Mégane Coupe. Under the bonnet, a fresh look has also been taken at the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s V6 3.5 24V powerplant which now delivers 360hp compared to 330hp on the previous Megane Trophy.
Continue to read: New Renault Megane Trophy revealed in Paris
Today, following the recent introduction of New Mégane in September, Renault revealed the Megane Coupe. at the Paris Motor Show. Even though Renault calls it a coupe it looks more of a hatchback. Either way coupe or a hatch, we love it.
Renault Megane Coupe will be offered with both diesel and petrol engines, with the diesel ones being the dCi 85, dCi 105, dCi 90 and the dCi 110. The petrol powered 2008 Renault Megane Coupe will be available with the following engines: 1.6-liter 16V 110hp, 2.0-liter 16V 140hp and the TCe 180.
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The new Insignia ecoFLEX, debuting at the Paris Motor Show, offers environmentally friendly driving without making any compromises. Opel’s newest ecoFLEX model features a powerful single turbo diesel with 2.0-liter displacement and output of 118 kW/160 hp.
The Insignia ecoFLEX sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of up to 218 km/h.
The Insignia ecoFLEX is fitted with highly fuel-efficient Primacy HP tires from Michelin specially developed for the car.
Continue to read: Opel Insignia joins the ecoFLEX model range
Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car is making its global debut at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Mazda Kiyora (meaning ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda’s long-term technology development vision, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.”
Continue to read: Mazda Kiyora Concept makes its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
No more teasers! What we have here is a full set of Citroen GTbyCitroen images.
An original take on a road car, GTbyCITROËN is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world.
The car is the result of a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3.
In the game, GTbyCITROËN features an electric drive train powered by a fuel cell with no pollutant emissions. It is a car designed to square up to the strongest competition.
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Produced or assembled in altogether eight countries, the Octavia is Škoda’s bestseller. The rejuvenated version is now coming with a more emotionally powerful design. “The Octavia has always had a special position among Škoda vehicles.
It is our most successful model, very popular worldwide. Now it has gone through a complete transformation that is apparent in the new interior and exterior, as well as the applied technology,” said Dr. Eckhard Scholz, BOD Member responsible for technological development.
Continue to read: The new 2009 Škoda Octavia in Paris
SEAT presents for the first time the new Exeo to the international public. By this new sporty middle class limousine, the Spanish car manufacturer extends its model range, offering for the first time a limousine in the important B-segment. Basically Exeo is a re badged previous generation Audi A4. Considering the platform is seven years old it is not so new at all.
The new EXEO will be launched with three petrol-engines (from 75kW / 102 HP to 147 kW / 200 HP) and three common rail Diesel engines of latest generation (from 88 kW / 120 HP to 125 kW / 170 HP). Five of these six engines are turbo engines.
Continue to read: SEAT presents the new sporty limousine Exeo in Paris
The Estoque is the first sedan in the history of Automobili Lamborghini. With a powerful front mid-engine, permanent all-wheel drive and a sophisticated, precision-tuned chassis,; the Estoque boasts a unique technology package.
As a concept, the Lamborghini Estoque represents one of several possibilities for a third model series within the Lamborghini product line-up. At this point in time, no decisions have been taken in respect of either a third model series of any kind or of the Estoque concept in particular.
Continue to read: Lamborghini Estoque official details and images
Today General Motors President and Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson and Ed Welburn, vice president of Global Design revealed the all-new Chevrolet Cruze at a special premiere event at the “Le Pavillon Dauphine”, located in the heart of Paris.
Media and guests got a first-hand look at the arching roof-line of the Cruze that extends from the steeply raked windshield to its sloping rear pillars and short rear deck, bringing coupe-like proportions to a compact sedan.
Continue to read: Chevy Cruze Revealed on the Eve of the Paris Motor Show
