Paris

July 7, 2008 -- The prize-giving ceremony organized in Paris July 3rd by the French fleet management magazine L’Automobile & L’Entreprise saw Renault Laguna take the '2008 Company Car of the Year' award. After receiving Automobile Magazine's Trophée de l’Innovation (Trophy for Innovation) in 2007 in recognition of its fourwheel steering chassis, as well as the '2007 Most Beautiful Car of the Year' and '2007 Most Beautiful Interior of the Year' prizes at the Festival Automobile International de Paris earlier in the year, this is the fourth time that Renault Laguna has been picked out for a leading award by automobile industry.

2008 Renault Laguna GT - front/side

June 30, 2008 -- Sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin, and bespoke tailor, Kilgour of Savile Row, teamed up at a unique event yesterday at the BETC Photographic Studio in Paris. At Kilgour’s first-ever fashion show in Paris presenting its spring/summer collection, Aston Martin created its very own haute couture bespoke Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe for the occasion, inspired by the latest creations.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe

The special V8 Vantage was finished in a unique Morning Frost Satin paint, with the texture of fine silk. The interior is influenced by Kilgour’s latest collection and finished in Kilgour Midnight Blue, with the seat-inserts adorned with a polka-dot effect.

Visiting 17 Countries In 40 Days

Martorell, 28-04-2008 -- Since last 2 April, when the new SEAT Ibiza made its world debut at the Martorell Prototype Centre, three spectacular rigs equipped with glass showcases, a colourful light show and interior cameras have been making an intense, exciting tour around Europe in order to show off SEAT’s new model before its commercial launch.

New SEAT Ibiza on Display All Over Europe in Three Rigs

Highlights:
# Europe’s largest capital cities will get a close look at the new SEAT Ibiza
# The spectacular motorcade will travel a total of 50,000 kilometres
# The “Ibiza Tour” will visit more than 30 cities in Spain

The Design Universe of the New Citroën C5 on Show on the Champs-Elysées

4/4/2008 -- The first two seasons at C42, Citroën’s international showcase on the Champs-Elysées, were dedicated to sustainable innovation and Citroën’s sporting adventure. The new show explores the styling universe of the new Citroën C5.

The spectacularly staged exhibition focuses on the interior and exterior design of the distinguished newcomer. In both saloon and estate form, the new Citroën C5 is the height of sleekness and elegance.

Vehicle design inspired by creative arts

The 2008 Mondial de l’Automobile (Paris Motor Show) will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Over 500 international brands will be present and many new products will be presented to the world or Europe.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday : 10am - 10pm
Saturday to monday 10am - 8pm

Tickets:
Ticket (more 18 years old) : 12€
Ticket child age of 10 to 18 : 6 €
Children under age of 10 : free
Works council group (from 15 tickets) : 10€ / ticket
Tickets availables from 4 to 19 october 2008, one day entry pass.

Events:
Taxis from all over the world: Hall 8
Off-road track: on the terrace (enrol in the “Competition” area, Hall 7/1)
Indoor electric karting track: “Competition” area, Hall 7/1
Shopping mall: Hall 2/1

Exhibitors: TBD

Every second, around the world, Michelin’s green energy saving tires help to reduce fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions

30/10/07 -- Beginning on October 30, 2007, giant meters will be projected in four major cities in today’s modern world — Berlin, New York, Paris and Shanghai. These meters will show in real time the fuels savings and reductions in CO2 emissions since 1992 — when this revolutionary technology was first introduced — thanks to Michelin’s low rolling resistance tires.

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- When renewable-fuel powered cars and vintage automobiles begin the 100th anniversary re-run of the famous 1908 New York to Paris "Great Race" next year, they will be joined by a group of car enthusiasts with a unique mission: promote hybrid cars by driving around the world on the least amount of fuel possible.

Ten teams driving hybrid electric cars will join the Innovation Class of next summer's Great Race from New York to Paris and attempt to complete the almost 22,000 mile (35,000 km) course by driving as efficiently as possible. 'Hypermilers', as they are known, push the limits of fuel efficiency and achieve unheard of miles-per-gallon readings of as high has 100 mpg.