Car Shows

Nissan’s 2012 racing season gets underway next week in DubaiFirst ever all-gamer line-up competing for glory2011 Champions to give the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 its 24 hour debutAfter a season of astonishing success in 2011, which saw Nissan win championship titles across the board, the 2012 season is revved up and ready to go next ...

Visitors to EcoVelocity, the UK’s green motor show, have named Honda as the automotive brand they perceive to be the greenest, ahead of Vauxhall in second place and Nissan in third. Mia Electric came fourth and Toyota in fifth place.Vauxhall was the brand that EcoVelocity visitors are most likely to buy within the next 12 ...

FOUR IN ONE PARKING SPACE – TOYOTA TO UNVEIL THE i-ROAD IN GENEVAKEY POINTSToyota i-ROAD, a new form of transport, making its debut at GenevaCompact, all-electric, three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle (PMV) with a comfortable, enclosed two-seater cabinNew Toyota ‘Active Lean’ technology automatically balances the vehicle when cornering or travelling over stepped surfaces•850mm width is no ...

NEW JAGUAR XFR-S MAKES WORLD DYNAMIC DEBUT AT GOODWOODThe new Jaguar XFR-S made its global dynamic debut on the famous Goodwood Hill today. Finished in Italian Racing Red, the prototype version of Jaguar’s fastest ever sports saloon was driven in front of a media audience at Goodwood by 1988 Le Mans 24hr race winner Andy ...

New production-intent vehicle boasts stunning exterior with distinct, aggressive flairJeep® connects with consumers to name model via online Jeep “Name My Ride” contestVehicle also on display at Washington (D.C.) Auto Show tomorrowJeep Grand Cherokee sales reach 127,744 units in the U.S. in 2011, up 51 percent vs. 2010Jeep brand sales increase 153 percent in Texas ...

A further world first in Hannover this year comes from Setra in the form of the new Club Lounge. This special exhibit includes the Lounge table, six of the new Ambassador-style seats and a harmoniously designed corner feature. The aluminium-look Premium Lounge table is fitted to a brushed stainless steel pedestal and has two rotatable ...

Hino SA is moving into the commuter bus business with a structured programme linked to one of the country’s leading bus body builders, Busmark 2000, which was established in 1973 and is based in Randfontein.“Hino has been a leading supplier of chassis for commuter buses for many years, but this is the first time we ...

A RAVING BEAUTY NEW-GENERATION RAV4 MAKES ITS INTERNATIONAL DEBUTToyota’s next-generation RAV4 was unveiled at the LA Motor Show this week and the good news is that will make its South African debut in 2013.The boldly redesigned RAV4 features a sophisticated, dynamic and strong exterior and a spacious, high-quality interior.When it arrives in South Africa next ...

Last week’s (June 11-17) 17th running of the annual Motorexpo motoring extravaganza at London’s Canary Wharf included the event’s first Private Sale Showcase of Supercars and Super Classics.This was organised by H&H Classics, who amassed a mouth-watering selection of 20 collectors’ motorcars with which to tempt the great and good of the local banking community. ...

The All New Dodge Dart has been launched at the Detroit Auto Show 2012 earlier this week. Already the Dodge Dart is branded as the most “significant vehicle” launched at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. 3D Car Shows have been covering the launch of the “Dodge Dart” at the Detroit Auto Show and ...

Tokyo, March 29, 2013 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, unveiled the Subaru WRX Concept today at the New York International Auto Show. The Subaru WRX is known for its powerful turbo Boxer® engine delivering abundant performance and torque distribution through Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive™ system. This combination allows ...

Mark your calendars: January 14-27, 2013Detroit, Mich., March 16, 2012 - The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the official dates for the 2013 event, which will be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, January 14-27, 2013:Press Preview will take place Monday and Tuesday, January 14 and 15, 2013Industry Preview will take place ...

We have just received reports of a privately owned Lamborghini Gallardo that caught fire on its way to the 2012 Portland International Car Show. The Car was supposed to be part of some private car display at the Auto Show. Fire regulations at Auto Shows are usually very strict and cars are only allowed to ...

Doha, January 27 2012 – The 2012 Qatar Motor Show, quickly ascending to become the region’s most prominent industry fair in just two years, confirmed its reputation as a crowd-puller on the first day of the weekend yesterday as thousands more flocked to the event.A steady stream of visitors began as soon as the gates ...

On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4×4 capability of Jeep® brand vehicles Consumers can experience first-hand the attributes of the entire Jeep vehicle lineup without leaving the show floor January 25, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep®, a unique, interactive, off-road experience to consumers attending the 2012 ...

– Exclusive program seeks to demonstrate how accessory integration can benefit dealers –Diamond Bar, CA (Aug. 13, 2012)- For the fifth consecutive year, the SEMA Show will include an exclusive program designed specifically for franchise and independent automotive dealers. Taking place during the SEMA Show on Tuesday, October 30-Friday, November 2, 2012, the program focuses ...

Sasol Racing Circuit Team went to the Top Gear Festival in Durban for round 5 of the Bridgestone Production Car Championship expecting a tough weekend and that is exactly what they got.  Hennie Groenewald pocketed a few points for 6th place in Saturday’s race, scant reward for SP Race Engineering’s hard work, but fortunately the ...

TOKYO – At Tokyo Auto Salon 2013, NISMO President Shoichi Miyatani talks with the Global Media Center about the new strategy to bring greater customization and performance to cars.Shoichi Miyatani, NISMO President: First, appearance. You can tell that the appearance is quite different, even though the Juke has unique and innovative styling. This Juke NISMO ...

April 5, 2012 , New York, N.Y. – The new 2013 Ram 1500 is Ram Truck brand’s latest entry into the ultra-competitive full-size, light-duty pickup truck segment. The new truck represents the brand’s first iteration to its most recognized truck since the inception of the Ram nameplate in 2011.“What started as a mild refresh of ...