Geneva, Frankfurt, Paris, Detroit and Tokyo — the debuts, the concepts and the cars that reached showrooms afterwards.
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Acura brought its refreshed TSX sedan to the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, revealing styling changes, interior upgrades and improved fuel economy for the 2011 model year.
The 2010 Paris Motor Show opens with over 70 manufacturers, major world premieres from Aston Martin, Audi, Lotus and others, and a renewed spotlight on electric concepts and UK jobs.
US firm ZAP has introduced a freeway-capable electric taxi at the Beijing Motor Show, targeting Asian taxi fleets and corporate campuses through its Hangzhou joint venture.
Acura will unveil the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York International Auto Show on 31 March, expanding its TSX line with a new estate model for US buyers.
Fiat placed its 500 range and a rebadged Lancia Delta on the Chrysler stand in Detroit, signalling the start of Italian models and technology entering Chrysler’s US line-up.
The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, featuring a supercharged V8, will make its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit before entering production in summer 2010.
The Lexus LFA, powered by a 552hp V10 and limited to just 500 units, launches as the brand’s first supercar and new flagship for the Lexus F performance line.
SEAT used the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil the Ibiza Concept IBZ, a near-production estate previewing a new family-sized variant for European launch in 2010.
Porsche’s stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show featured the debut of four new 911 variants and the European launch of the Panamera Gran Turismo.
Porsche has introduced the seventh-generation 911 Turbo at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring an all-new 3.8-litre engine, more power and improved efficiency.
Lexus will introduce the all-new 2010 RX 350 and RX 450h, alongside the IS convertible and updated LS 460 AWD, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The seventh-generation Porsche 911 Turbo debuts with a new 3.8-litre engine, 500bhp and improved efficiency, marking a major update for the iconic sports car.
Mazda introduced the updated CX-7 with a new 2.2-litre diesel engine and selective catalytic reduction technology at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mazda presented the world premiere of its 2010 Mazda 3 5-Door hatchback at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show, introducing a new 2.5-litre engine and updated technology.
Maserati introduced its MC Sport Line customisation programme at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show, debuting the package on the GranTurismo S with a focus on racing-inspired carbon fibre upgrades.
BMW has officially revealed the X1 Concept, previewing its smallest X model yet, with production expected in 2009 and a public debut set for the Paris show.