The Auto Show London finally taken seriously

Discoveries International Auto Show in London

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Living in London, yet noon to wait

This show is respectfully called the "British International Motor Show" is far from being a newcomer, quite the contrary since it welcomed its first visitors in 1903. This was for many years a national show said, which benefited that media coverage of Columbia or almost.

It was already a very large living room

It had its heyday between 1978 and 1988, as he stood in Birmingham. At the time, he enjoyed worldwide media coverage. Must say that at this age, the Europeans did not have that show car, but a lot of pretty girls scantily clad around vehicles and Salon Birmingham found there in pole position this chapter. Since then, this biennial event is no longer covered by a pack of local journalists.

He returned to the avant scene

Comeback in 2004, London ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Was greeted no less than 60 brands and fifteen new participants, nine of whom were there for the first time. Notably absent were BMW and Volkswagen / Audi / Porsche Group. On this occasion, World Premieres two, three European premieres and 15 UK Premieres welcomed 415 000 visitors this edition of the Motor Show in London.

A 2008 edition, most publicized

This year, the show is back with organizers raring to face the successes in 2006. Again, there will be many participants from around the world, including some newcomers to British soil, the manufacturer Tesla, the all electric car, the fastest in the world.

It is expected at least two dozen Unveiling a global impact, one which the British are very proud. Thus, the prestigious Jaguar, although today became the property of the Indian conglomerate Tata, preserves its roots and Englishwomen have the opportunity to demonstrate, in the context of this event. Jaguar will unveil next week his XK60 with reference to the sixty candles XK120 Sport model 1948.'s First car brand QUALIFY FOR THE XK engine. The XK60 series will be produced in extremely limited and mostly reserved to the English public. Perhaps with the exception of Ratan Tata India's boss from the famous brand. This majestic convertible will be found surrounded a Jaguar XK120, of course, and other lines of the brand, whose lightning XKR-S 420 horsepower.

Since this is a British show, it is obvious that local manufacturers take the opportunity to unveil their novelties and present a gallery journalists present their latest achievements.

Here is a list of disclosures already offers:

Aston Martin DBS

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed

BIMS: Mastretta MXT (Mexico)

Ford Fiesta Zetec S

Ford Focus RS

Honda OSM Roadster

Hyundai Coupe Concept

Jaguar XK60

Lotus Eagle

Lotus Eco Elise