With its dynamic and elegant lines, the sixth model generation of the world's best-selling premium vehicle highlights the sporting character of the brand's mid-size model. Although the new BMW 3 Series has grown in all dimensions compared to its predecessor, it retains a perfect balance of sportiness and elegance. As in previous generations, the sedan's dynamic proportions are shaped by the sweeping bonnet, short front overhang, long wheelbase and set-back greenhouse typical of BMW.

The wedge shape of the new 3 Series' silhouette and its wider track (+ 37/47 mm at the front/rear) underline the sporting appearance of the new BMW. By clearly accentuating the width of the car, the multi-faceted surfaces of the expressive front end give the BMW 3 Series a sportier face than ever. A wide, squat interpretation of the upright, slightly forward-slanting BMW kidney grille emphasises the stance of the new BMW 3 Series. LED accent lights positioned like eyebrows above the striking twin headlights with corona rings (if xenon headlights are specified) lend an extra intensity to the classic BMW focused look. The headlights now extend up to the frame of the kidney grille, merging the headlights and grille of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan into a single stylistic unit and adding further emphasis to the car's broad-set stance. The BMW 3 Series replaces the central air intake of its predecessor with two larger intakes, which are positioned underneath the headlights to the outer edges of the front end and add extra depth to the car's sporty styling. On the far left and right of the main ducts are small vertical intakes which help create the "Air Curtain". This new technology improves air flow around the front wheels, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and reducing fuel consumption at higher speeds.

The closely spaced, squat openings of the kidney grille, with their eye-catching surrounds, form the most prominent element of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan's front end design. This is also where the precise lines of the heavily contoured bonnet finish. The result is a front end that appears lower-slung, giving the BMW 3 Series a clear sporting edge when viewed head-on.

Powerfully taut surfaces with sweeping lines dominate the side view of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, stretching the car visually and lending extra verve to its dynamic stance. The flanks of the car are shaped by an eye-catching "double swage line" made up of two character lines running alongside each other. The higher swage line emerges out of the low-slung front end and flows over the front wheel with an understated sweep, in a nod to the sedan's fleetness of foot. The second swage line develops lower down behind the front wheel and follows a delicately arching path towards the rear. Together, they reinforce the dynamic wedge shape of the car's flanks and create vivid light and shade effects below the swage line, which draw further attention to the car's wide track.

The striking interpretation of the hallmark BMW Hofmeister kink at the base of the C-pillar injects the silhouette of the new 3 Series with even greater élan. Alongside it runs a fine contour line from the roof into the boot lid, giving the roof an even lower appearance from the side. The resultant sense of sporty yet elegant lightness spreads all the way down the sedan's sides, with the slightly rising shade line low down on the heavily contoured side skirt adding further emphasis. The large light surfaces above the side skirt serve to enhance the lightness of the car's flank lines.

The legendary car's return after a ten year absence brings with it a fusion of modernity, confidence and soul

It is hard to decide where to look first - the immediately recognizable V-shaped nose that has become a Camaro trademark, the unmistakable tail, or the sculpted rear shoulders. All details of the car have been carefully designed to re-capture the spirit of the legend that first rolled off production lines 45 years ago while creating an thoroughly modern, 21st century sports car.

"What we have created is a delicious blend of high-tech power, agility and efficiency wrapped in a stunning design. The Camaro has an iconic presence, unrivalled by competitors," says Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe.

From the outside, there is no mistaking the four-passenger coupe and cabrio as a modern interpretation of its legendary 1969 predecessor - strong, wide shoulders, long dash-to-axle, low roof line and large wheels.

The look

High-intensity discharge headlamps with glowing xenon halo rings, mimicking deep-inset eyes, complement the V-shaped front grille and give the Camaro an aggressive ready-to-pounce stance. The sweeping long hood and short rear deck accentuate the Camaro's iconic look and feel.

The hood carries a 10 centimeter power bulge, leaving little doubt as to what lies beneath and highlighting its sports car heritage.

The one-piece body shows off the bold lines that have become a distinguishing feature of all Chevrolet cars. Only here, the style is better defined and the clean creased lines are set off by muscular wheel arches. Rear quarter gills are stamped into the sheet metal just fore of the rear wheel, with a nod to a design element of the original concept car.

The sculpted rear shoulders set the stage for a stunningly-designed rear end. The unique, European specific LED tail lights are also inset and complement the image portrayed by the front of the Camaro. The dual outlet stainless steel exhausts have polished tips and complete the ensemble, creating an appealing blend of technology, design and performance.

A lower body side spear is formed seamlessly into the front quarter, door and rear quarter sheet metal delivering a muscular wheel-oriented cue and refined forward moving appearance, clearly defining its rear-wheel capability.

The Camaro sits on standard 20-inch wheels, a final touch of design and also a needed feature to transfer the engine torque to stunning forward movement. The wheels are positioned outward and flush with the body, giving the car a planted appearance.

The only feature more spectacular than the body of the car is what is underneath the hood.
The outlook on the world suddenly changes when you sit in a Camaro.

Far from being an exercise in style, the Veloster design is born from our analysis of contemporary society. Like most of us, Veloster wants everything. The life of the fun-loving single as well as that of the family tribe, the practical urban car and that for making journeys into the countryside. Hence this automobile with two faces, equipped with a single door on the driver's side. On the passenger side, however, Veloster possesses two doors adapted to family life. The functionality of a hatchback and the sleek looks of a coupe. Simultaneously both coupé and saloon. Veloster represents a confident design-based step function while affirming a bold and audacious character. An emotional renaissance illustrated by the new Hyundai brand identity < New Thinking. New Possibilities >.

The design

Presented in January 2011 at Detroit Motor Show (USA), Veloster is Hyundai's most recent offering in the compact segment. It heralds a new design for forthcoming Hyundai models : hexagonal radiator grill, almond-shaped distinctive headlamp design, lines with rounded angles which give the impression of a young feline straight out of an Asian animated feature film. The Veloster name itself is the result of the contraction of "velocity" and "roadster", which evokes the image of wild cat in full fight. This neologism also underlines the inventive nature of the vehicle and emphasizes its multi facetted personality by associating stitched leather - red, grey or black - for the seats and the steering wheel, with ingenious high-tech equipment such as on-board multimedia and an automated security system. As far as colour is concerned, the exterior simply exudes dynamism. The body colours are striking, vivid and distinctive. Orange, green, and yellow, are in stark contrast with the traditional black, grey, and white car colors and exude an refreshing optimism.

Sculpted, athletic, both pure and sophisticated, its style projects the Marque towards a renewed and attractive modernity, suggesting sensuousness and energy, smoothness and mischief. The two body types have been given and entirely different treatment, with a tree-door version the quarter panel movement of which calls to mind one of its illustrious older siblings.

"The strength of the 208 lies in its style : it is a real ball of energy. It has the potential to please everyone, without being a weak compromise, like a popular piece of music that touches the human soul regardless of culture" Gilles Vidal, Peugeot Style Director.

Mazda CX-5, Cheetahs as a source of inspiration

says Masashi Nakayama, Mazda Chief designer.

CX-5 is the first mass production vehicle that fully applies KODO design, Mazda new design language which has been first introduced in 2010. It is evolved by taking the instantaneous movement of animals or humans as inspiration. The instantaneous movement is the ultimate form of motion, filled with vitality and emotion: KODO - Soul of Motion which combine three keywords: speed, tense and alluring.
The CX-5 exterior design features bold styling that simultaneously expresses SUV-like solidity and functionality with Mazda's characteristic sense of vitality and agility.
Front view: a new Mazda family face centered on a new signature wing expresses strength and depth.

Rear view: the contrast of prominent rear fenders and taut rear end conveys toughness and grace that underline its athletic form.
Side view: the prominent front fenders and sculptured body sides accentuate a sense of strength which suggests powerful muscles.
The exterior design contributes to excellent aerodynamics and a quite cabin.

Sa personnalité : extravertie !

Grâce à son vitrage continu, son toit "casque" totalement atypique avec la couleur contrastante "Chili red" donne l'impression de flotter avec légèreté. Plus tranchantes, les doubles bandes sport de couleurs alternées, "Silver" et "Chili red", laissent transparaître tout son tempérament bouillonnant.
A l'intérieur, fini de jouer. L'association des sièges sport habillés du cuir Lounge Championship Red et de la planche de bord tendue de cuir noire avec la partie inférieure Dinamica couleur anthracite, donne un effet totalement exclusif.

Son caractère : ultra sportif !

Les lignes de la carrosserie mettent clairement en avant les gènes sportifs de la marque avec sa silhouette basse.
Doté ici de la motorisation John Cooper Works, il laisse exploser toute sa sportivité. Becquet arrière actif, jantes noires, étriers de frein rouges et double sortie d'échappement centrale soulignent une esthétique propice à des aventures palpitantes !

Berline de 4.48 m de long, 5 portes, accueillant confortablement 4 passagers avec un volume de coffre variant de 310 à 1005 litres, l'Opel Ampera est la première voiture électrique sans stress d'autonomie ou de fonctionnalité qui permet d'aller où l'on veut quand on veut.

Conduire l'Ampera est une expérience unique.

Un pack de batterie alimente un moteur électrique principal de 150 ch qui permet de parcourir avec une batterie chargée de 40 à 80 km à l'électricité pure sans émissions.

Cette autonomie est suffisante pour répondre aux besoins quotidiens de 80 % des conducteurs européens mais l'Ampera peut offrir également une autonomie étendue de plus de 500 km. Un générateur se met alors en route imperceptiblement pour produire de l'électricité et maintenir le niveau minimum de charge de la batterie. Selon le règlement européen 715/2007 fixant les normes de mesure des consommations et des émissions de CO2, l'Ampera se contente de 1,2 l/100 km et émet 27 g/km CO2

Fluide, sculptée, l'Ampera reprend les codes stylistiques du design Opel mêlant la sculpture à la précision allemande. Les volumes soigneusement équilibrés sont associés à une apparence dynamique, sportive, futuriste.

L'aspect visuel de l'Ampera est aussi fort et convaincant que le sont sa dynamique et sa sobriété. L'allure frappante de l'Ampera, ancrée au sol, est créée par la largeur des voies avant et arrière et par une carrosserie basse et élancée. Le pare-brise, à l'angle prononcé, se fond dans la ceinture de vitrage. Les motifs en boomerang viennent signer verticalement la face avant et les ouvertures noires abritent des feux de jour à LED bleu glacier, de puissants phares bi-halogenes et des antibrouillards. A l'arrière une découpe noire vient faire écho à la puissance de la face avant pour renforcer le caractère sportif et équilibré de l'ensemble.

L'intérieur de l'Ampera reflète également et parfaitement le caractère original de la voiture, c'est un peu comme si l'on pénétrait dans le cockpit du futur.

Elancée, efficace, futuriste, soignée, cette berline ultramoderne et fascinante offre un grand intérêt environnemental et peut constituer le seul véhicule du foyer à la différence d'un véhicule électrique conventionnel.

Choosing Twizy reflects a certain spiritual freedom.
Designed for the city, Twizy blends perfectly and environmentally into the urban landscape:
- Zero CO2 emissions and particles in use, and zero sound pollution.
- Reduced footprint.
Twizy makes city driving easier and safer.
Twizy gets around town faster than a car thanks to its unprecedented ultra-compact dimensions, which also make parking easier. It brings both passengers - travelling tandem style, one behind the other - higher safety levels than a two-wheeled vehicle thanks to a comprehensive set of active and passive safety equipment.

Twizy is a breakthrough in urban mobility and accessible to all, available in license-required and license-free versions.
Twizy makes city driving more enjoyable
- Twizy is more agile than a car, boasting scooter-like acceleration. The electric motor accelerates smoothly and provides immediate torque, while the wraparound bodywork protects occupants from wind and rain for enjoyable open-air motoring.
- Twizy is about sharing. Sharing in the family, with parents and children alike using the vehicle for day-to-day journeys. And sharing in the city, with its ultra-compact dimensions and open body design that makes drivers closer to other people in the city.
Twizy is emblematic of the Renault brand baseline, "Drive the Change".