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Mazda, Bentley, Lambo join list of brands skipping Paris show

Sept. 21, 2016 06:01 CET

Mazda, Bentley and Lamborghini have joined Ford, Rolls-Royce and Volvo on the list of automakers that will skip the Paris auto show, which starts next week. The Japanese, British and Italian automakers will instead focus on smaller events that are less costly.... Read More »

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VW teases EV concept that it says heralds 'new era' for brand
Volkswagen today released teaser pictures of an electric car that it hopes will lead the automaker...
Sept. 16, 2016 12:50 CET

Ford, Volvo, Rolls-Royce among automakers skipping Paris show as glitz fades in Web age
Ford, Volvo and Rolls-Royce are among the automakers skipping the Paris auto show as the...
Sept. 15, 2016 11:38 CET

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Mitsubishi to showcase plug-in SUV with long electric range News

Sept. 15, 2016 14:12 CET
Mitsubishi's GT-PHEV concept showcases the automaker's latest ideas for a new family of SUVs with electrified powertrains.... Read More »
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SsangYong previews new Rexton SUV News

Sept. 14, 2016 14:06 CET
SsangYong will unveil the LIV-2 concept at the Paris auto show. The concept previews the new Rexton large SUV that will launch next year.... Read More »
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Opel says Ampera-e's 400 km range will 'democratize' EVs News

Sept. 13, 2016 10:39 CET
Opel said its Ampera-e battery-powered car will eliminate range anxiety for customers because it can travel more than 400 km (249 miles) on a single charge. "Opel is democratizing the electric car with the Ampera-e," the brand's CEO, Karl‑Thomas Neumann, said.... Read More »
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Opel's Ampera bombed, but thankfully for its successor no one noticed Blogs

12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 13, 2016
CHRISTIAAN HETZNER: One of the eco-friendly highlights premiering at the Paris auto show will be the Ampera-e, Opel's second foray into electrified powertrains. Yet the brand's marketing chief revealed that the model came close to getting a different name.... Read More »
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Will the Mercedes pickup truck be called X class? Blogs

12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2016
JAY RAMEY: Mercedes will preview its upcoming pickup truck at the Paris auto show this autumn, according to a media report. Mercedes plans to sell the truck in Europe, Latin America, South Africa and Australia.... Read More »
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Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept Photos
The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept previews a possible new SUV flagship for the automaker, along with the company's latest hybrid powertrain and connectivity technologies. Go to the Gallery »
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Opel Ampera-e Photos
Opel says its battery powered Ampera-e will eliminate range anxiety for customers because it can travel more than 400 km (249 miles) on a single charge. Go to the Gallery »
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Opel Karl Rocks Photos
The Opel Karl Rocks is an SUV-styled version of the automaker's Karl minicar, which is sold by Vauxhall in the UK as the Viva. Go to the Gallery »
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Peugeot 5008 Photos
Peugeot has given the new 5008 a muscular SUV look in contrast to the current generation's minivan styling. It is also 110mm longer and has a roomier interior. Go to the Gallery »
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Skoda Kodiaq Photos
The Skoda Kodiaq will be the brand's first large SUV and its first model to offer a seven-seat option. Go to the Gallery »
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Kia Rio Photos
The new Kia Rio is slightly wider, lower and longer than the current car. It has design changes such as a thinner and wider grille, a longer hood and a shorter rear overhang. Go to the Gallery »
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Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe Photos
Mercedes-Benz is giving the GLC coupe the AMG treatment. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe is powered by a nine-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and an AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter V-6 biturbo engine that produces 362 hp. It can hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Styling is similar to that of the larger AMG GLE43 coupe. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe will debut in September at the Paris auto show. It is set to reach U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2017. Pricing will be announced later. Go to the Gallery »
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Citroen Cxperience concept Photos
The Cxperience plug-in hybrid concept showcases Citroen's styling ideas for its future large sedans. Go to the Gallery »
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Nissan Micra Photos
The new Nissan Micra will have the brand's V-shaped grille flanked by sleek headlamps, an aggressive front bumper and sculpted hood. The Micra was pictured in camouflage undergoing extensive testing in southern Europe. It will debut at the Paris auto show in September. Photos: Automedia Go to the Gallery »
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Peugeot 3008 Photos
Peugeot has given the new 3008 a more aggressive design to help the model stand out in the compact SUV segment. Go to the Gallery »
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Porsche Panamera Photos
Porsche will unveil its second-generation Panamera at the Paris auto show ahead of a European launch in the fourth quarter. The new Panamera is underpinned by VW Group's MSB platform, making it lighter and more fuel efficient. Photos: Automedia. Go to the Gallery »
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Honda preps sporty Civic for Paris debut News

Sept. 9, 2016 14:32 CET
Honda will unveil the European version of its new Civic hatchback at the Paris auto show. The automaker previewed the car with a concept at the Geneva show in March when it said the latest generation will be its sportiest version of the model to date.... Read More »
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Peugeot gives 5008 an SUV makeover News

Sept. 8, 2016 09:24 CET
Peugeot has given its new 5008 an SUV design, moving away from the minivan styling of the current model to meet rising demand for high-riding vehicles.... Read More »
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Hyundai to launch fastback i30, drop three-door variant News

Sept. 7, 2016 16:13 CET
Hyundai will launch a four-door fastback version of its i30 to replace the slow-selling three-door variant. Company executives hope the model that they have dubbed a "baby Panamera" will win buyers with its more upmarket, sporty looks.... Read More »
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Land Rover expected to offer Discovery with smaller diesel engine News

Sept. 6, 2016 08:25 CET
Land Rover is expected to offer a smaller diesel engine in its new Discovery SUV as part of the industry's downsizing trend to improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.... Read More »
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Skoda unveils SUV that could lead U.S. launch for VW Group's value brand News

Sept. 5, 2016 09:16 CET
Skoda unveiled the Kodiaq large SUV that could lead the brand's entry in the U.S. market. The Kodiaq is the VW Group brand's first large SUV and its first model to offer a seven-seat option.... Read More »
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Citroen concept hints at upscale styling for large cars News

Aug. 30, 2016 11:51 CET
Citroen is hinting at a fresh upscale styling for its large cars with the Cxperience concept. The plug-in hybrid has the brand's new suspension technology and advanced interior features.... Read More »
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Opel touts Ampera-e's performance, long range and roomy interior News

Aug. 25, 2016 06:01 CET
Opel says its Ampera-e hatchback, the brand's first full electric vehicle, will have acceleration and overtaking times equal to the performance of its sporty OPC models. Opel will debut the Ampera-e, a sister model to the Chevrolet Bolt, at the Paris auto show.... Read More »
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Kia gives new Rio a sporty look News

Aug. 24, 2016 11:58 CET
Kia is giving its Rio subcompact hatchback a sporty look to help it compete better against rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 208.... Read More »
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Infiniti will unveil gasoline engine that matches diesel for power and economy News

Aug. 16, 2016 09:15 CET
Nissan's Infiniti brand will debut the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine at the Paris auto show next month. The automaker says the engine matches diesels for power and fuel efficiency.... Read More »
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Hyundai gives the i30 a fresh look News

Aug. 10, 2016 15:27 CET
Hyundai has taken a fresh design direction with the new i30 compact car, one of the brand's key models in Europe. The latest-generation i30 will debut at the upcoming Paris auto show with sales starting early next year.... Read More »
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Suzuki will expand European lineup with Ignis crossover News

Aug. 10, 2016 11:23 CET
Suzuki will continue its product offensive in Europe by launching the Ignis small crossover. The Ignis will have its European debut at the Paris auto show.... Read More »
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Daimler accelerates Mercedes electric car plans News

July 22, 2016 10:39 CET
Daimler has accelerated development of Mercedes electric cars, CEO Dieter Zetsche said, adding that he saw the vehicle segment gaining market share.... Read More »
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Porsche CEO expects boost from new Panamera News

June 29, 2016 10:08 CET
Porsche expects the new Panamera to give a boost to the weakest performing model line in its portfolio. CEO Oliver Blume hopes to sell about 20,000 or more Panameras a year globally, up from 17,200 last year.... Read More »
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Daimler to unveil long-range electric car in October News

June 11, 2016 10:42 CET
Daimler will unveil a long-range electric car from its Mercedes brand at the Paris auto show, as the automaker gears up to compete with the Tesla Model X SUV.... Read More »
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Peugeot gives the 3008 a radical restyling News

May 23, 2016 14:01 CET
Peugeot has completely changed the look of its new 3008, giving the car a more aggressive design to help the model stand out in the compact SUV/crossover segment.... Read More »
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Porsche will debut lighter, more frugal Panamera News

March 28, 2016 06:01 CET
Porsche will unveil its new Panamera at this year's Paris auto show. The sedan will use VW's lightweight MSB platform, which also is expected to underpin models from Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini.... Read More »
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Renault design boss to preview latest styling language with sports-car concept News

March 17, 2016 06:01 CET
Renault will unveil a sport-car concept that will begin a new series of brand-defining concepts, its design chief, Laurens van den Acker, said.... Read More »
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Mazda may skip Paris auto show News

Feb. 19, 2016 14:02 CET
Mazda may become the latest automaker to skip this year's Paris auto show, joining Ford and Volvo, which have already said they will miss the event. Mazda said it was difficult to make an impact in Paris because it is dominated by France's domestic automakers.... Read More »