Called the X-Bow (pronounced...
Called the X-Bow (pronounced crossbow), it has been created by Austrian motorcycle firm KTM for wind tunnel testing. And it corresponds in every detail with the final full-size car, which will be unveiled at next month"s Geneva Motor Show.
The newcomer is aimed...
The newcomer is aimed at China"s emerging breed of super-rich businessmen. A previous version, last made in 1980, was used to transport the nation"s Communist leaders. This new model will be put into production by 2008 - ready for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People"s Republic the following year.
Also making its debut at the Shanghai event was a sports car that resembles a cross between an Aston Martin DB9 cabrio and a Peugeot 307 CC. We published a sketch of the machine in issue 854. Called the M14, it"s the work of legendary Italian stylist Pininfarina and has been created for Chinese firm Chery, which revealed it wants to bring its vehicles to Europe.
A city model, saloon and two people carriers will also be sold locally. Marketing vice-president Qin Lihong said further new cars would be exhibited at September"s Frankfurt Motor Show.