(From Renault Press Release)

Renault presents Fluence:
sporting, sensual and seductive

Fluence, Renault's latest concept car, is an upmarket, four-seater sports coupé. Its flowing bodywork and welcoming interior embrace the simplicity and sensuality of the car's form. Patrick le Quément, Senior Vice President Corporate Design, sees Fluence as "the continuation of a long tradition of outstanding French coachbuilders." The concept car was shown at the prestigious Louis Vuitton Classic in England on June 4, 2004.

(From Lexus Press Release)

A glimpse of the next generation IS

Making its European Debut at the 2004 Paris Motorshow, the new Lexus LF-C follows the highly acclaimed LF-S and LF-X vehicles unveiled at the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow as the third successive LF concept car to reflect "Lexus Design"; an entirely new design rationale for the Lexus brand.

(From Porsche Press Release)

New Generation

The second-generation Boxster range comes in a new, dynamic outfit in terms of both looks and technical features. In their design, the new models follow Porsche's usual process of steady and consistent evolution. Without being required or seeing any need to radically change the design and looks of the car, Porsche's designers have further refined the already very well-balanced and harmonious design language of the former model.

(From BMW Press Release)

Sheer driving pleasure now also in the compact class

A new era is starting in the compact range, the BMW 1 Series awaited worldwide with great interest and excitement making its debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. More dynamic performance, more safety, more comfort, more quality, more innovations -all this is offered by the BMW 1 Series. So for the first time this car combines the function of a compact five door with the sheer driving pleasure commonly attributed only to a BMW.

With a maximum speed in excess of 200mph (320 km/h) and a 6.0 litre V12 engine developing 520 horsepower, the Vanquish S has been designed to deliver even greater performance, complemented by subtle suspension and steering changes and a number of interior and external style revisions.

"The Vanquish is our flagship model and the standard 460bhp will continue to be built," said Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez. "However, this derivative makes the car even more exceptional. The latest Vanquish S is not only the fastest Aston Martin ever, but it is the best handling too. It is the ultimate high-performance Aston Martin."

(from Lamborghini Press Release)

Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster, a derivative of the Murciélago coupé at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. Originally presented as a concept car at the Detroit Motor Show in 2003, the roadster version of the 200mph super car has already generated significant worldwide interest.