Motor Show Coverage Archive

2010 Geneva Auto Show: Photo coverage

The Geneva Auto Show is among the largest automotive events in the world, and like most recent car shows, the 2010 edition has a distinct focus on ‘green’ cars. Production models include hybrid models of the Porsche Cayenne, Lexus CT 200h, Toyota Auris and more, while also on display are hybrid concepts such as the Ferrari 599 HY-KERS, Hyundai i-Flow and others. Regular production car launches also include the facelifted Toyota RAV4, the redesigned Audi A8, the new Audi A1, the Citroen DS3 Racing and the Mini Countryman, among countless others. Also on show are modified cars from Mansory, TechArt and many more. Continue reading »

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Photo coverage

The North American International Auto Show, better recognized as NAIAS or even simply as the Detroit Auto Show, is normally the largest show of its kind every year, but the 2010 edition is a less grand affair than before, with a limited number of new launches and even fewer extravagant concepts. The flavor of the year seems to be environmentally-friendlier cars such as the Ford Focus and the Honda CR-Z, and near-production concepts such as the Chevrolet Aveo and the Cadillac XTS. Actual new models include the Ford Mustang GT 5.0, the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the Lincoln MKX and the Jeep Liberty Renegade, all variations of existing models. Continue reading »

Cadillac XTS full-size luxury concept at NAIAS

Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for the luxury sedan of the future. The concept showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing new expressions of luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. Continue reading »

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show: Photo coverage

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the smaller international motor shows, with numerous no-shows at the 2009 edition due to the recession. There are only two concept cars and maybe ten all-new models displayed. All-new cars to look out for include the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, the 2011 Infiniti M and the 2011 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6. To fulfill America’s new-found obsession with fuel economy, there is the Chevrolet Cruze, the Ford Fiesta and the Mazda 2. Rather than fresh models, there seems to be a high concentration of limited-edition models, including those for the Subaru WRX STI and the Scion xB, as well as final-edition models to say goodbye to cars such as the Dodge Viper ACR and the VW Beetle. Continue reading »

2009 SEMA Las Vegas: Photo coverage

The Specialty Equipment Market Association show, better known as SEMA, is on again in Las Vegas. The 2009 event of this aftermarket show, one of the largest of its kind in the world, is more of a showcase for American tuner companies than any other, with this year being dominated by Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro variants. Among the crowd of muscle cars are manufacturers such as Toyota, Hyundai, Suzuki and Subaru, who chose to participate whereas many others have dropped out due to the financial issues. Continue reading »

2009 Toyko Auto Show: Photo coverage

You can always depend on the Tokyo Auto Show to have the most intriguing and the most wacky concepts. The 2009 edition of the show is no different. This is one event where the concepts outnumber the production car launches. However, this year’s hi-jinks is a bit muted due to various automakers pulling out, blaming the recession rather than poor management. Many of the concepts are hybrids or zero-emission vehicles, affirming the green slant of the show. Continue reading »

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Photo coverage

The Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany is among the largest auto shows in the world, and the 2009 edition of the event is hosting a number of upscale debuts that scoffs at any hint of recession. Among the notable launches are the new Bentley Mulsanne, the Rolls Royce Ghost, the Aston Martin Rapide, the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster, the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Maserati GranCabrio, and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, among others. Numerous niche-market concepts include the Mini Coupe & Roadster, the Bugatti 16C Galibier, the Lexus LF-Ch and more. Also present are a number of production and green concept cars, many of them touting fully-electric driving capabilities. Continue reading »

2009 New York Auto Show: Photo coverage

The 2009 New York International Auto Show isn’t the largest among the major American exhibition circuit, but no less important, as a number of new model debuts took place during this April event. Among the notable launches are the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, the 2010 Scion iQ, the 2010 Subaru Legacy, the 2010 Acura ZDX and the 2010 BMW X6 M. Continue reading »