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London motor show 2008: who is and isn't there

By Dimitri Pesin Motor Shows 13 June 2008 12:10 The countdown is on to the London motor show 2008. Who will be thereAlfa RomeoBentleyBrabusChevroletCitroenCorvetteFordHondaHummerHyundaiIsuzuJaguarKiaLand RoverLexusLotusMazdaMercedesMiniMorganNissanPeugeotRenaultSaabSeatSubaruSuzukiToyotaVauxhall

Ford reveals S-Max concept ahead of 2013 Frankfurt motor show

Here's another one that'll probably go straight into the “not bound for United States shores” file: the Ford S-Max concept, which will make its grand debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show. Ford says the S-Max previews a “future sport activity vehicle,” which may, in fact, be contemporary PR-speak for “mini-minivan.” Look beyond the carbon-fiber interior detailing (and add some door handles) and you'll see a vehicle that looks more or less production-ready. The S-Max concept isn't too wildly sculpted, sharing styling cues with current Fords (including the Fiesta, Escape/Kuga, C-Max and Fusion/Mondeo) -- from the creases on the hood to the high, hexagonal grille to the stainless steel trim surrounding the greenhouse.

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class features more power, enhanced fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new M-class crossover in September with a curvier exterior, more power and slightly better fuel economy. In the United States, the 2012 M-class will be offered beginning with two models -- the gasoline ML350 V-6 and the ML350 Bluetec diesel. Both models will feature four-wheel drive.