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BARCELONA SHOW COVERAGE

Published: 08 May 2009
By: PR Team
Category: Motorshows
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ABARTH The stars of the Abarth stand aren't cars... Instead a tank of live scorpions is drawing the crowds. Both 500 and Grande Punto Abarth models complete with Scorpion logos complete the scene.

Alfa Romeo Regular model range on display, with MiTo GTA and 8C Spider taking centre stage. Audi With the news that the new Q3 will be built in Spain, the Cross Coupe which points the way to the new compact-SUV is a star attraction. Other highlights include the S5 Cabrio and TT RS. Click here for pictures. BMW Range of existing models on display. Cadillac Range of existing models on display. Chevrolet Range of existing models on display.

Chrysler Range of existing models on display. CITROËN The DS3 concept takes centre stage once again for Citroen, while the C3 Picasso is another big attraction.

Corvette Range of existing models on display. DACIA The Sandero Stepway has made its debut in Barcelona. Sold in other markets as a Renault, the new Dacia model is set to compete in the compact SUV class. Dodge Range of existing models on display. Fiat The 500 Barbie is looking pretty in pink on the Fiat stand, on display among several other Fiat models. Click here for official 500 Barbie press release.

Ford The Iosis MAX concept car is the star of the Ford stand once again, while the Focus X Road - a 'soft-roader' bodykit wearing Focus estate - was also on display.Ford also has the special Focus TDCi Latvala on its Barcelona stand. Named after Ford rally driver Jari-Matti Latvala, the model features alloy wheels and a bodykit. Click here for pictures. Honda With its full range on display, it's the Insight that's grabbing all the attention on the Honda stand. Hyundai An interesting publicity stunt for Hyundai comes in the shape of a full-sized in-door beach volleyball court. Click here for pictures. Full range of existing models also on display.

INFINITI Full range of existing models on display, along with the Essence concept car. ISUZU Full range of existing models on display. Jaguar The latest XF R and XK R are drawing the crowds. Jeep Full range of existing models on display.

Kia Full range of existing models on display, along with sporty five-door model complete with body accessories. LANCIA Full range of existing models on display. Land Rover Following their world debut at the New York Motor Show in April, the revised Discovery, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover make their European debut in BarcelonaA fresh look and heavily revised interiors are on display. For official new model press releases click here. Lexus New RX SUV and IS 250 C are sparkling in the Spanish sunshine in Lexus' outdoor exhibit.

Lotus New Evora on display along with other Lotus models. Click here for official press release. MAZDA Model range on display along with the Kazamai concept car.

MERCEDES The revised S-Class is on display (click here for show pictures and click here for official release). Full range of existing models also on display. Mini Range of Clubman, convertible and MINI hatchback on display.

Mitsubishi Full range of existing models on display. Electric i MiEV city car also grabbling plenty of attention. Nissan European premier for the NV200 people carrier and commercial vehicle. Click here for show pictures. The latest Cube, Murano and Qazana concept also feature on the Nissan stand. OPEL The stars of the stand for Opel are the new Insignia OPC and the Ampera concept. Click here for stand pictures. Peugeot Full range of existing models on display, with the 3008 positioned as the featured model. RENAULT Visitors to the Renault stand can take a look at the new Scenic, the latest Renaultsport Clio and Megane models, the Z E Concept and more. Saab New 9-3X revealed - click here for official press release and images. SEAT

At its home show, SEAT has unveiled the production version of the Ibiza Bocanegra. Revealed in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March last year, the Bocanegra ('black mouth' in Spanish, referring to the unique black trim on the supermini's nose) will appear on UK roads later this year. An electronic limited slip differential and a seven-speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts are fitted to the model which is set to go on sale alongside forthcoming FR and Cupra Ibiza variants as a flagship model. New Ibiza FR also debuted in Barcelona with supercharged and turbocharged 150PS 1.4-litre TSI engine. Silver-coloured door mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels and twin exhaust pipes are all standard. Order books open in the UK in July for petrol powered SC guise. New-look Leon Cupra also featured on SEAT's stand, with styling revisions and the addition of XDS - a system offering similar benefits to a conventional limited slip differential. Existing Cupra's 240PS engine is carried over to the new model which will be available to order in the UK later this year. Special Ibiza 25th anniversary edition also revealed by SEAT at the Barcelona Motor Show. Click here for full set of stand pictures

Skoda Skoda's new Yeti is the star for Skoda, while the Fabia rally car and the latest Octavia are also given prominent positions. SMART Full range of existing models on display. SsangyongThe big news for Ssangyong is the C200. First revealed at the Seoul Motor Show in April, Ssangyong is calling the prototype a compact urban vehicle (CUV). Styled by Giugiaro's ItalDesign in Italy, the C200 has now taken two forms - Eco and Aero - exploring different design and technology directions. The C200 will go into production later this year.For the official C200 press release and images click here. For pictures of the latest C200 Eco and Aero click here. SubaruEfficiency is the theme on the Subaru stand, where the R1e electric vehicle is featured alongside the Forester Bi-fuel.

Suzuki Full range of existing models on display.

TATA Reinforcing its intentions to bring the Nano to Europe, TATA has its low-cost city car on display againThe Indian car maker's other models are also on show. Toyota As part of a large Toyota Experience stand, Toyota is focussing on its iQ and Prius, while the new Verso is also on display.

Volkswagen A wide range of models feature on the VW stand, including the new Polo, Tiguan R-line and Bluemotion versions of the Golf and Golf Plus.

Volvo The DRIVe range signals Volvo's green intentions at the Barcelona Motor Show. Click here for the full press release and images.

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