Car Consumer Info

The 7th Seoul International Motor Show (2009) will showcase, amongst other things, the latest passenger cars, light trucks, crossovers, vans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) along with parts, accessories and tires alongside various light and heavy commercial vehicles from over 210 local and foreign companies. There will also be eco-friendly vehicles and various kinds of sports cars on display.

Opening Hours:
April 3: 12:00 - 20:00
April 4 - April 12: 11:00 - 20:00
(Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 - 19:00)

Ticket Prices: TBA

Location:
Korea International Exhibition Center KINTEX
Gyeonggi-do, Korea

Press Day:
April 2, 2009

Organizer:
Organizing Committee for the Seoul Motor Show

Website: 2009 Seoul Motor Show

The 47th Belgrade International Motor Show 2009, or the 47. MEĐUNARODNI SALON AUTOMOBILA - MSA, will showcase the latest 2009 models of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), light trucks, motorcycles and car trailers, equipment and accessories, power trains, petrol and diesel engines, designers, vehicle equipment, OEMs and aftermarket, trade organizations, associations, auto clubs and trade media.

Opening Hours:
11:00 - 21:00

Location:
Belgrade Fair Exhibition Center
Belgrade, Serbia

Press day:
26 March

Organizers:
Belgrade Fair and Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers of Serbia (UPDVS)

Prizes:
Grand Prix prizes will be awarded in 3 categories: Passenger cars, trucks and related industry

The 2009 International Motor Show in Geneva will showcase the latest in vehicle accessories, bodywork, parts, passenger cars, garage equipment, as well as various vehicle publications and associations.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am to 7 pm

Admission Prices:
Adults CHF 14.-
Children from 6 to 16 and pensioners CHF 8.-
Group rate (more than 20 people) CHF 9.- /pers.

Location:
PALEXPO Exhibition Center

Press days:
3 - 4 March

Organizer:
Comité Permanent du Salon International de l'Automobile

Exhibitors (Sampling, not all):

Alfa Romeo
Audi
Bentley Motors
Bitter Automobile
BMW
BMW Alpina
Brilliance
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Dacia
Daihatsu
Dodge
DR Motor
Ferrari
Fiat
Fisker Automotive

Sept. 9, 2008 -- At the Paris Motor Show in early October, Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). The corresponding CO2 figures of 115 and 118 g/km mean that the C30 and V50 have best-in-class CO2 emissions in their segments. All three models - the C30, S40 and V50 - are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features and marked with the DRIVe emblem to signal their uprated environmental properties.

2009 Volvo DRIVe series: 2009 Volvo C30 DRIVe, 2009 Volvo S40 DRIVe and 2009 Volvo V50 DRIVe

September 5, 2008 -- The latest member of the Lancia family has been awarded five prestigious Euro NCAP stars, positioning itself at the top of the safety league tables. This recognition confirms the special attention paid by Fiat Group Automobiles to all aspects of driver and passenger protection.

2008 Lancia Delta

Highest Possible Ratings for All-New Kia Mid-Size SUV in Frontal and Side Impact Crash Tests

IRVINE, Calif., September 5, 2008 – The all-new 2009 Kia Borrego has achieved a five-star crash safety rating, the highest rating possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the first time Borrego has been tested by the government agency.

2009 Kia Borrego: Highest Possible Ratings for All-New Kia Mid-Size SUV in Frontal and Side Impact Crash Tests

Highlights:
- All-New Kia Borrego joins four other Kia models with five-star crash safety rating

New "M9R" Engine-equipped SUV complies with Japan's stringent "Post New Long-term Regulations" Emissions Standards

TOKYO, Sept. 4, 2008 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a new clean diesel 2009 Nissan X-TRAIL "20GT," which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL 20GT has met Japan's stringent "Post New Long-term Regulations"*1 – the first vehicle in the world to do so*2.

2009 Nissan X-TRAIL "20GT"

Setting New Standards

Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 5, 2008 -- Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2009 Nissan Quest. The 2009 Nissan Quest continues as the most distinctive and original minivan on the market – as well as one of the roomiest minivans in its segment. Following a major redesign just two years ago, changes for 2009 include new automatic door locks and a new Tuscan Sun exterior paint color.

2008 Nissan Quest

TOKYO, Sept. 8, 2008 -- Nissan has launched a revised version of the popular Otti minicar, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers in Japan. The Nissan Otti, which debuted in October 2006, is known for its simple, boxy styling and roomy, high utility interior. Marketed under the slogan “SHIFT_365 days: Minicars for daily living,” the Otti fits easily into the typical multi-story garage. Key refinements to the new model include redesigned exterior and interior treatments, improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, a reorganized grade selection and new exterior colors.

2009 Nissan Otti S

* Revised Exterior and Interior

Mazda MX-5 facelift, Mazda6 with an all-new MZR-CD 2.2 turbo diesel engine also to be exhibited

HIROSHIMA, Japan, September 2008 – The Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.

Mazda Kiyora Urban Compact Concept Car

Mazda Kiyora (meaning ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda’s long-term technology development vision, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.”