Car Design News - Auto Shows

Detroit Auto Show 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:47:45 GMT

As is tradition, the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) kicked off the automotive calendar in Detroit. Unseasonably warm climes greeted visitors to the Cobo Center, as did a renewed enthusiasm and gusto with the show. Returning faces, in the form of Nissan, eight major concept and production unveils from the domestic manufacturers and more floor space at the show were all symbolic of a returning confidence in the auto industry.

North America's biggest auto show may still be a fraction of its former glory days, but the 24th running of the NAIAS was certainly a step in the right direction.

This year's highlights include the return of an icon in the Acura NSX, Ford's new global sedan, the Fusion, as well as the Dodge Dart, Lincoln MKZ, Cadillac ATS, a duo of concepts from Chevrolet in the TRU140S and CODE140R, Lexus's stunning LF-Lc concept and Chrysler's vision of the Minivan in the 700C.

Our coverage of the event can be found at CDNLive: Detroit

Tokyo Motor Show 2011

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:06:49 GMT

The 42nd biennial Tokyo Motor Show had a new home this year, the Tokyo Big Sight. The decision to move from the show’s former home, Makuhari Messe in Chiba City – the show’s home since 1989 – has been made to bring the show closer to the city center and to help rectify the emptiness of the vast, but ultimately empty, exhibition halls of the 2009 show. This year saw Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Daihatsu, Subaru and Suzuki all showcase new concept and production vehicles including: the hotly anticipated '86' / BRZ combination from Toyota and Subaru; Suzuki's Q and Regina concepts; Daihatsu's D-X, FC ShoCase and Pico concept models; and a plethora of new concept and production models from Honda.

Our coverage of the event can be found at CDNLive

Los Angeles Auto Show 2011

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:36:27 GMT

Los Angeles 2011 opened its doors to the press on November 16. CDN were there to cover the West Coasts biggest show. With a range of new concept and production cars, did 2011 live up to the trends of previous years, when the show had a distinctly environmentally-conscious drive?

Our live coverage from this years event can be found at CDNLive

Highlights of the show included Cadillac's new XTS as well as the CUE infotainment system, Infiniti's JX SUV, the Escape and Flex from Ford. Hyundai's Azera and Honda's CRV also impressed. Elsewhere, the long anticipated arrival of the Subaru BRZ-STi finally came to light, as did the Scion FR-S - another variant of the FT-86 platform.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:32:27 GMT

The 2011 Frankfurt motor show opens its doors to the press preview days today, September 13. With a multitude of new concept and production cars being presented across 11 halls, the Frankfurt show is one of the largest auto shows in the world, and this year is certain not to disappoint.

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Shanghai Auto Show 2011

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:45:59 GMT

The 14th recurrence of the Shanghai auto show freatured the unveilings of a few headline vehicles from western automakers, particularly the germans. The Mercedes A-Class concept, Audi Q3 and BMW 6 Series all made their debuts at the chinese show, as did the Citroen DS5 and the MG5 concept - designed in Longbridge, UK). Check out the links below for all the coverage for the 2011 Shanghai auto show.

Geneva Motor Show 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:54:44 GMT

This 81st recurrence of the Swiss motor show not only saw Jaguar celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic E-Type and the first Italdesign vehicles created under the stewardship of Volkswagen, it also heralded a significant step forward for Car Design News' coverage of motor shows. Clicking on the links below will open a whole new world of interactive content – including videos and comments we've never previously featured on CDN.

Our concept car coverage included the Alfa Romeo 4C; Audi A3 sedan; Bertone B99; BMW Vision ConnectedDrive; De Tomaso Deauville; Ford B-Max; Infiniti Etherea, Italdesign Tex and Go! concepts; the Magna Steyr MILA; Mazda Minagi; Mini Rocketman; Nissan Esflow; Opel Zafira Tourer; Renault Captur and R-Space concepts; Saab Phoenix; Smart Forspeed; Skoda Vision D; Subaru Boxer Sports Car; Toyota Yaris HSD; Toyota FT-86 II; and the Volkswagen Bulli.

But we didn't stop there. Production car coverage includes the Ferrari FF; Fiat 500 by Zagato; Kia Rio; Lamborghini Aventador; Lancia Flavia/Thema; Morgan Three Wheeler; Mia Electric and the Pagani Huayra. Plus there's some additional content in the miscellaneous section. Come on in and have a look...

Detroit Auto Show 2011

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:36:29 GMT

The 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has kicked off the automotive calendar in traditional style in Detroit. North America's biggest auto show may have lost some of its sparkle of late, but this, its 23rd year promises to deliver a whole raft of new production and concept cars. Of course, the Big Three will capture many of the headlines with world debuts from GM, Ford and Chrysler appearing in the halls of the Cobo Center. However, the Asian and European carmakers are also unveiling a plethora of new products.

This year's highlights include the Mini Paceman concept; the new BMW 6 Series; Volkswagen's US-specific Passat model; the revised Chysler 300C; the newly-designed fourth generation A6; the Hyundai Veloster and Curb concept; the KV7 concept from Kia; a Prius wagon from Toyota; and Porsche, who again has a presence in Detroit after a four year absence, showed a hardtop variant of the 918 hybrid.

We will soon have in-depth design reviews and extensive photo galleries to keep you up to date with this year's hottest design stories.

Los Angeles Auto Show 2010

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:42:43 GMT

The LA Auto Show, the largest on the US west coast, is typically the venue worldwide automakers showcase their latest green technologies. This year’s exhibition is no different, with a slew of automakers touting environmentally-conscious vehicles powered by everything from turbines to batteries. But LA is also the stage for some relevant design exercises, including the Nissan Ellure concept, Cadillac's Urban Luxury concept, Hyundai Elantra, the Dodge Charger and Durango, Nissan’s Quest minivan, the Ford Explorer, Subaru’s Impreza concept and the new Saab 9-4X.

São Paulo Auto Show 2010

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:55:02 GMT

The Salão Internacional do Automovel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is the largest auto show in Latin America, with 30 global brands displaying more than 400 models. The South American satellite design studios of some of the world's largest automakers are also busy catering to the needs of a very different market, showing new production and concept vehicles that are specifically tailored to suit the wants of consumers in this burgeoning automotive market. Highlights include the Chevrolet Montana pickup, the Fiat Mio, Uno Cabrio and Uno Way concepts, Volkswagen's RockeT concept and the Rossin-Bertin Vorax supercar.

Paris Motor Show 2010

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:43:03 GMT

The 2010 Paris motor show is upon us. Alternating with the Frankfurt motor show, the Paris event is the final European motor show of the year, serving as a showcase for new concept and production vehicles from worldwide carmakers. Local automakers Renault showed the DeZir and Zoe concepts as well as the production ready Twizy and the Latitude sedan, while Peugeot showed the HR1 concept and production 508. PSA's other brand, Citroen, took the wraps off the Lacoste concept and the new C4 and DS4.

The French firms' presence at their home show certainly didn't stop rival automakers from Germany vying for a piece of the action in the seven halls at the Porte de Versailles. The Volkswagen Group chose the show to unveil the Audi Quattro and e-tron Spyder concepts, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept and the new Bentley Continental as well as a mildly reworked seventh generation Passat. Mercedes took the wraps off the all-new CLS, Smart displayed its vision for urban mobility in the form of the eScooter concept, BMW revealed the new X3 and Concept 6 Series Coupe, and GM Europe's Opel brand showed the GTC Paris concept, previewing the next Astra.

British brands Jaguar and Mini showed the C-X75 concept and the E Scooter concept – two vehicle typologies that couldn't be further apart – while sportscar company Lotus unveiled the Esprit, Elite, Elan and Elise concepts. Japanese firm Nissan showed the Townpod concept and Toyota displayed the production Verso S.