The Los Angeles Auto Show kicked off on December 4th of this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s event which will wind up on the 13th December, promises to be the platform for the launch of some fabulous cars. Speculations are that the Motor Show will have from fuel saving economy cars to some of the best recreated Muscle cars from America.
With a range of beautiful new models intended to showcase its commitment to sustainable mobility, BMW is all set for the 2009 Dubai International Motor Show which is expected to be held between 15th and 20th of December this year. BMW is planning to unveil as many as 12 new models at the upcoming show. The models include the new BMW 760Li Individual Edition, BMW Gran Turismo, X5M, X1 and X5 10th year anniversary edition.
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The Los Angeles Auto Show which is going to be held next month would be used a launch pad by Porsche to unveil a lightweight addition to the Boxster range. The new car has improved styling and power with a better handling and a reduction in its weight. The new Boxster Spyder has a low slung soft top and it stretches more than the base and S cars. The car also has a similar look to the Carrera GT supercar with lower side windows and a rear lid.
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The Tokyo Motor Show that officially begun from October 24 is making the headlines with some of the major automakers making a few announcements and unveiling at the largest auto event of the East. Carmakers like Suzuki, Honda and Mitsubishi have shown what is in store from them already. Suzuki has three concept cars lined up which include the Alto which is a mini, a hybrid of the Swift and the latest version of the SX4-FCV, which was launched in 2008. The Swift has a battery range of 12 miles and gets its power from the 660cc engine. The SX4-FCV has the 80kW GM fuel cell stack which would soon hit the production factory.
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The much awaited Vietnam Motor Show 2009 is set to take place from 19th to the 23rd coming November. The biggest automobile exhibition of the year has been announced by the Organization Committee to take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center. The Vietnam Motor Show is the fifth of its kind, which has been organized by Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
The Japanese automaker giant Nissan is all set to unveil its new concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show, which starts October 23. Known as the “Land Glider”, the vehicle is a light weight electric car which has a narrow body. The car would be set at the designer centre of the company for a preview before the motor show. The unique thing about this concept car is that it can lean its body just like a motorcycle to shift the centre of gravity.
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The Frankfurt Motor Show has always been a place where the German car makers showcase their best machines and their rivals pose a challenge for them. This year was no different with beautiful cars like the Bentley and the Rolls Royce setting the tone. The other super cars adding the charm to the show included the Lamborghini Reventon spider, Ferrari 458, a Porsche, the Mercedes SLS and the Aston Martin Rapide.
The 2010 Audi A5 Sportsback is all set to get its maiden live appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, which is expected to be a gala event for the auto show lovers. This car would be third in the A5 line up and has four doors, a lengthy rear hatch and more liberal interior to go with the decent sizes boot. The A5 Sportsback is a low slung car with huge carrying ability. The addition of the extra doors has enhanced the look of the car which looks very striking with its frameless doors and high beltline.
Among the many automakers that would showcase their exciting machines in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show from around the world, Mazda has decided to celebrate the 20th Birthday of MX-5 with the unveiling of the MX-5 superlight. The car has been designed in Oberusel ,Germany at Mazda’s European studios. The car which is rumoured to be a concept does not have door handles, front windscreen and the folding roof which were present in the MX-5. The rear deck of the car has been revised and the bodywork ahs been given a complete new look. There have also been modifications made in terms of its weight and handling ability.
The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show which is expected to run from the 17th to the 27th of September will have many automakers exhibiting their new models.
Among the cars which are expected to be unveiled at the show, the Lexus Premium Compact needs a special mention. The car has a high belt line and low-slung roof. The style also seems sharp and aggressive. There is a speculation that the car would feature a hybrid powertrain and this is illustrated by the low air access in the front bumper and its highly streamlined styling.
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