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| Autosalon Brno 2007  Only once in two years the fans of cars and everything around them have a chance to visit this prestigious motor show. In June the Brno Exhibition Centre will host AUTOSALON BRNO 2007, the largest show of cars and accessories in Central Europe and the only car show in this region put on the O.I.C.A. international calendar of events. The reason for two-year periodicity is that in even years it takes turns with AUTOTEC, international exhibition of utility vans and trucks. The Czech Republic is slowly but surely becoming the biggest producer of cars per one inhabitant. After the TPCA Kolín has started its full production, the current production reaches the level of approximately 900, 000 cars manufactured per year.Apart from the so far biggest producer in Slovakia – Volkswagen, production is being started in two plants – Peugeot is manufacturing its new model 207 here and the first European plant belonging to Korean Kia is commencing its operations here as well. Dynamic growth in sub-contractors is coming hand in hand with the new production and increasing production in existing plants, manufacturing parts and components for motor vehicles. This industry is already exceeding the final product manufacturers output in the region of former Czechoslovakia. This year is bringing more than just an increase in the number of produced cars. The latest models will be launched as well. What will the car manufacturers operating in our region want to boast? For example, the previously mentioned Kia operation located in the vicinity of Žilina has prepared, apart from its new five-door hatchback named cee'd that has already been presented to the pubic, a combi version to be designated as a sportywagon and a three-door version is also anticipated, probably designated as sportyhatch (the three-door car concept is currently named pro_cee'd). We can further expect AUTOSALON 2007 to become the place where our motorists will be introduced the newly arriving model from a Korean manufacturer who will begin its production in this country in the near future. Hyundai has already prepared a new car, which is in the stage of design study at the moment, bearing an interesting name – Arnejs. This car is a prototype of the newly prepared five-door hatchback in the C segment that is expected to contribute to Hyundai's growth on European markets in a significant way. The place where this car is planned to be manufactured in series is probably the newly built facility in Nošovice, Czech Republic. The manufacturer's objective is to sell approximately 150 thousand cars in Europe every year. Apart from the hatchback version they are likely to offer combi and maybe also coupe-cabriolet versions. Our biggest manufacturer – Škoda Auto company – will not stay behind the competitors this year and it will offer its customers a whole range of innovations. We cannot expect a mass production of the three-door compact car for leisure time named Joyster this year but, for example, a presentation of a new Fabia range is being prepared. And, of course, due to the tough competition on the motor vehicle market, we can expect that Škoda will surprise us with something new, such as a study for a new model. And what more can we look forward to? There are still a couple of months to go before the beginning of AUTOSALON 2007 and the biggest brands are still being secretive about the best "crowd pullers". But we do know for certain already that you will see innovations such as a two-door coupe Audi R8 or new models M3, X5 by German manufacturer BMW or cabrio in the three range. Mercedes-Benz se will introduce its C cars. Volkswagen is preparing its latest SUV Tiguan. French Citroën is bringing its new C model – Crosser to Brno, Dacia will introduce the long-anticipated Logan Kombi, Renault will offer a new Twingo range and Peugeot will present the 4007 car at its stand among many other things. The manufacturer with a rearing up horse in its coats of arms will certainly please its supporters with the Ferrari 599 model and another Italian manufacturer, Fiat, will bring its latest innovation Bravo. Ford will boast the successor to the successful Mondeo range, Land Rover will show its new Freelander. In terms of Japanese cars, we can look forward to introductions of Honda CRV or Civic Type R as well as Mitsubishi Lancer. For experts there will be a treat in the form of Maserati Coupe as well as many other brands, model ranges and concepts. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Exhibition News :: home page |