Latest news for Frankfurt Motor Show 
SEAT launches low CO2 versions of Altea, Altea XL and Leon(10/09/2009)
SEAT debuts low CO2 versions of the recently-revised Altea, Altea XL and Leon at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show. The three newcomers, which join Ecomotive versions of the Ibiza supermini and Alhambra seven-seat MPV, are the latest offerings in the Spanish maker's mission to produce among the world's most environmentally responsible vehicles. All three new models feature significant economy-minded improvements to further boost their frugality an... [more]
Lexus unveils LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept(02/09/2009)
Lexus will unveil the LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept at the forthcoming 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is joined on the Lexus stand by the world debut of the updated LS model range and revised versions of GS, IS and IS F. Lexus LF-Ch Premium compact concept with Lexus Hybrid Drive Practical 5-door body, meeting the core needs of customers in the premium compact market Reinforcing Lexus’ position as the only manufacturer to offer... [more]
Vauxhall Astra to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show(24/06/2009)
The new Vauxhall Astra will debut at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show and will reach UK dealers by late this year. Echoing the flowing forms of its bodywork, the new Astra’s interior marks a major shift towards premium design and quality in the UK’s compact sector, and continues Vauxhall’s design evolution which started five years ago with the current Astra, followed by a further step-change last year with the launch of the Insignia. T... [more]
Other car news
Car sales surge as buyers skip carbon tax
Pre-emptive buying to avoid the carbon dioxide emissions tax on new cars, which came into effect on Wednesday, and sales to the car rental industry drove new car sales last month to their highest level since January 2008.
Strong car sales despite economy woes
New data shows there was a softening in car sales with a decline in sales of luxury vehicles in August.
Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise
German car exports up 12 percent in August
German car exports kept growing in August as a healthier global economy fueled sales abroad, helping push up production, an industry group said Thursday.
Car Sales Rise in Asia, Decline in Europe
Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out.
US car sales plummet in August
The US car industry recorded one of its worst months as GMs, Ford and Toyota reported a big drop in US sales in August.
Shaky Economy Drives Down Hybrid Car Sales
Sales of Toyota Prius and other hybrid models fell in August.
AutoNation August sales fall 17 pct from 2009
Car dealer AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday its new vehicle sales fell 17 percent in August compared with the previous year when the industry benefited from the federal Cash for Clunkers rebate program.
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