Paris motor show news and features

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  • Chevrolet WTCC Ultra

    28 September 2006 by Phil McNamara

    Chevrolet Ultra: the lowdown Hidden beneath the WTCC Ultra's wild touring car looks is Chevrolet's 2008 Ford Focus rival. GM's headline concept car at today’s Paris motor show (Thursday 28), the Ultra previews Chevrolet's future design direction, as well as the Lacetti replacement. Although the muscular bodykit, ultra-wide track, funky graphics and slitty rear window will all be toned down for...

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  • Vauxhall Corsa SRi

    28 September 2006 by Phil McNamara

    Vauxhall Corsa SRi: the lowdown Here's a sneak preview of a junior Corsa VXR – disguised as a panel van. Vauxhall/Opel will unveil the Corsavan concept at the Paris motor show tomorrow (Thursday 28),...

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  • Kia Proceed

    28 September 2006 by Phil McNamara

    Kia Proceed: the lowdown Shock! One of the most significant cars unveiled at today’s Paris show was a Kia. Not only was this Proceed concept sexy and sporty, a first for a Kia. But its relevance goes deeper than its skin. The Proceed is the three door version of Kia’s five-door Ceed hatchback, a car that will be built in eastern...

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  • Audi R8

    28 September 2006 by Ben Oliver

    The lowdown Audi has unveiled its first mid-engined sports car, the R8. The 420bhp, 4.2-litre V8-powered 911 rival will hit 188mph (or 301kph) and gets to 62mph in 4.6secs. The Lamborghini...

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  • Renault Koleos

    28 September 2006 by Ben Barry

    The lowdown Renault boss Carlos Ghosn today unveiled the latest fruits of the Renault/Nissan alliance at the Paris Motor Show: the Renault Koleos concept, the French firm’s first steps into...

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