The two big launches at the British International Motor Show were the Land Rover Freelander 2 and the GM Opel Corsa.
Jaguar showed its new supercharged XKR, Seat its Leon Cupra, and Mazda the folding hardtop of its MX-5.
Chrysler gave a preview of its new Sebring coming to Europe next year, while Ford offered a concept of its upcoming Focus coupe-cabriolet with bio-fuel power.
A full report comes in the August issue of 'Irish Car'.
Trish Whelan.