The BLS is GM's latest attempt to insert Cadillac into the European market. |
9/13/05 5 p.m. CDT GM and Ford introduced a slew of new vehicles intended to boost sluggish sales in Europe, saying good design and cost-cutting are key to combating increased competition from Asia. Read more  |
With gasoline prices on the rise worldwide, automakers at the International Motor Show see an opportunity not only to produce more fuel-efficient cars, but also to grab important market share in the process.
Ever since its introduction 40 years ago, Mercedes-Benz's flagship S-Class luxury sedan has epitomized the German carmaker's supremacy in automotive comfort, safety and prestige. Now as Mercedes prepares to roll out the newest version at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, its reputation hinges more than ever on the car's performance.
In an effort to lure new buyers to the Jeep brand, the Chrysler Group unveiled two concept vehicles at the International Auto Show on Monday, including a crossover that departs considerably from Jeep's rugged past.
The 2005 auto show season begins to wind down after the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, which opens to the media on Sept. 12, but momentum certainly won't be lost at this international showcase. European manufacturers, in particular, stand to benefit from the show's home-turf advantage.
