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Mazda designs concept city car

The Kiyora concept, shown at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, is another in Mazda's lineup of concept cars featuring Nagare styling. Mazda designers have built a new Nagare concept car for almost every major auto show. Nagare means flow in Japanese, and the cars built under this concept show styling cues that represent the way wind and water flow over earth and rock.

Although previous cars in this design theme have been low and sporty, the Kiyora captures the strong trend at the Paris show for small city cars. As such, it is designed as a compact four seater … Read more

Photos: 2011 Chevy Volt at the Paris Motor Show

GM gives the Chevy Volt its first auto show exposure at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. With a game-changing power train, the Volt is as relevant in Europe as it is in the U.S. The Volt uses a series hybrid system, using an electric motor to drive the wheels with a gas engine to generate more electricity once the car's lithium ion battery pack is depleted.

Under electric power alone, the car has a 40-mile range and can be recharged at any AC outlet. For many people, that range will cover their daily commute, which will result in … Read more

87: Good grief: A Lamborghini with four doors!

Honda thinks it has a Prius-killer on its hands, Lamborghini adds two doors and lots of length, Clarion delivers its in-car computer, and we roll in the Mazda5. Listen now: Download today's podcast SHOW NOTES

• CNET's Paris Motor Show coverage

• Clarion MiND in-car computer thingie

• Lamborghini Estoque has four doors

• Toyota invents the rear window airbag

• CHP 11-99 Foundation

Photos: Audi S cars at the Paris Motor Show

Audi had us drooling over the S-line cars at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, but of the three we cover here, only one will be available in the U.S. Audi showed off the new S4, based on the redesigned A4 launched last year, which has some very interesting changes over the previous S4 model. We also got a look at the S3 and RS6, the latter billed as the most powerful production sedan in the world.

Click here for photos of the Audi S3, S4, and RS6 at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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Video: BMW 7 Series Hybrid

Not wanting to be left out of the luxury hybrid market created by Lexus, BMW unveiled the ActiveHybrid 7 Series at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. A mild hybrid by definition, the electric motor exists only to assist the gasoline engine. We can't help but to wonder: how much electric assistance do you need with a 4.4 liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood?

See all coverage of the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue updated with Paris Motor Show vehicles

Usually, car shows like the 2008 Paris Motor Show are look but don't touch affairs. Sure, the cars look nice, but wouldn't it be sweet if you could actually take that Ferrari California out for a spin? Thanks to Polyphony Digital and its Gran Turismo 5 Prologue game for the PS3, you "virtually" can.

Polyphony has released an update for the driving simulator to include three new cars from recent automotive shows, along with a smattering of new features.

If ever there were a great example of "a life gone digital," it's the … Read more

Video: Lamborghini Estoque Concept

Check out this video of Lamborghini's Estoque Concept from the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The four door--yes, you read that correctly--supersedan is either a possible competitor to the upcoming Porsche Panamera or the ultimate in Italian blasphemy, depending on your perspective.

See all coverage of the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

Pininfarina designs an electric car

If you want to build a new car, even a small, economical car, get Pininfarina to design it. That lesson is made clear with the launch of the B0 at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, the best-looking small car we've seen here. The B0 has smart lines and a graceful arch between its front and rear wheels, yet maintains the dimensions and configuration to be a practical car. This car is actually a collaboration between Pininfarina and Bolloré, the latter being a consortium of companies with expertise in batteries and capacitors, and is intended to go into mass … Read more

Photos: Ferrari California debuts in Paris

Ferrari showed off its all-new Pininfarina-designed California model at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This car is a GT model with a front-mounted eight-cylinder engine. Its most notable feature is a retractable hard top, although it features plenty of innovations for Ferrari. Its V-8 uses direct fuel injection and is mated to a new seven speed double-clutch transmission. Cabin tech features Bluetooth cell phone integration, an iPod connector, and hard drive-based navigation.

Click here for photos of the Ferrari California at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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