Chevrolet en el salón

nota de prensa, en inglés
Geneva International Motorshow 2017: Chevrolet to Showcase Performance Car Model Range

– Motorshow debut: Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept
– Chevrolet Camaro V8
– Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
– Chevrolet Corvette Z06

ZURICH – At the 2017 Geneva International Motorshow Chevrolet will present its current Performance Car Model Range and unveils a new Camaro concept car.

Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept

This special model combines the qualities of a fast sports coupe for daily road use with the high-performance features for track use on weekends. The Camaro Track Concept, for instance, has special 20-inch wheels with wider tires, a chassis optimized for fast lap times that lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity by thirty millimeters and more powerful Brembo brakes, plus exclusive design features that distinguish this new concept version from more civil Camaro models.

New Camaro with comprehensive enhancements

The sixth-generation of the Chevrolet Camaro has higher levels of performance and technology, lots of interior and exterior refinements, as well as a smaller and lighter vehicle architecture.

To make it not only the best Camaro ever, but one of the most competitive performance cars available, Chevrolet focused on three pillars of development: Design, performance, and technology.

“Redesigning the Camaro is thrilling and challenging all at once, but the secret is to offer something more,” says Mark Reuss, General Motors Executive Vice President of Product Development. “For Camaro enthusiasts, it retains iconic design cues and offers even more performance. For a new generation of buyers, the new Camaro incorporates our most innovative engineering ideas with finely honed performance and leading design.”

Lightweight architecture and chassis systems
Approximately 70 percent of the architectural components are unique to Camaro. Through extensive computer-aided engineering, structural rigidity was increased by 28 percent, while the total curb weight for the Camaro has been reduced by more than 90 kg.

The Camaro features a new, multi-link MacPherson strut front suspension with Camaro-specific geometry. The double-pivot design provides a more precise feeling of control, including more linear and communicative feel from the quick-ratio electric power steering system. At the rear, a new five-link independent suspension yields outstanding wheel control and reduces “squat” during acceleration.

In addition, the Magnetic Ride Control is available on the Camaro V8 for the first time. The active suspension reads road and driving conditions 1,000 times per second, and automatically adjusts the damper settings to optimize ride comfort and control.

World-class performance from an American icon
The new Camaro provides a faster, more nimble driving experience, enabled by a lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range. Included in this is the first-ever Camaro Turbo engine package, with a new 2.0L turbo at 275 hp (202 kW) and 400 Nm – and which delivers 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in less than six seconds. Even with all this, the new Camaro is the most fuel-efficient ever.

In addition, Chevrolet presents the most powerful Camaro V8 ever, with a new 6.2L LT1 direct-injected Small Block V8 rated at 453 hp (333 kW) and 617 Nm of torque. For the first time, Magnetic Ride Control active suspension is available for the Camaro V8 and costumers can apply an Active Fuel Management (cylinder de-activation technology) for the Camaro V8 Automatic, allowing the car to achieve 25% better fuel efficiency than the previous generation.

The LT1 engine is available with a standard six-speed manual transmission – with new Active Rev Match technology that “blips” the throttle for perfectly timed downshifts – or the Hydra-Matic 8L90 paddle-shift eight-speed paddle shift automatic. When equipped with the eight-speed paddle shift automatic the Camaro V8 is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km (0-62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds.

Each engine has been carefully tuned for a distinctive performance sound. All Turbo models feature active noise cancellation, which uses sound waves to cancel unwanted cabin noise.

Coupe or Convertible
The sixth generation Camaro can be had in either Coupe or Convertible body styles. The Convertible benefits heavily from the new lightweight architecture and modular underbody bracing, which significantly improves performance and handling. What’s more, the fully automatic soft top can be operated remotely via the key fob or from inside at speeds of up to 50 km/h (30 mph). The top takes just 20 seconds to cycle both up and down and folds away neatly beneath a hard tonneau cover.

Corvette Grand Sport

With Corvette Racing in its DNA, the all-new Corvette Grand Sport is a pure expression of the car’s motorsports-bred pedigree. In keeping with the time-honored tradition of the Grand Sport launched in 1963, the third Corvette model range complements its Stingray and Z06 sister models.

Like the 2015 Le Mans-winning Corvette C7.R GTE Pro race car, the new Grand Sport combines a lightweight architecture, a track-honed aerodynamics package, high-performance chassis components from the Z06, Michelin summer tires and a naturally aspirated engine.

The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport offers up to 1.2 g in cornering capability with the available Z07 package.

“Racing has been part of Corvette’s essence for more than 50 years, and that track experience has helped us build better, more capable cars,” emphasizes Mark Reuss, Executive Vice President of Global Product Development. “The global acclaim for the seventh-generation Corvette validates that direct link, and the 2017 Grand Sport takes its track-bred technology to a new, exciting threshold.”

Available as coupe and convertible the Corvette Grand Sport is on sale since early 2017 for
€ 94,900 respectively € 99,900 (Germany) or CHF 106,400 respectively CHF 111,500 (Switzerland).

Content highlights for the Grand Sport include:

– Corvette Z06 high-performance chassis components plus increased track width compared to Stingray (+33mm front, +43mm rear) Standard Michelin® Pilot Super Sport tires: 285/30ZR19 (front) and 335/25ZR20 (rear)
– Specific Grand Sport wheel design: 19×10 inches (front) and 20×12 inches (rear)
– Brembo® brake system with 371 mm rotors and six-piston calipers in front and 365 mm rotors and four-piston calipers in the rear
– Standard magnetic ride control, specific stabilizer bars and unique springs
– Standard electronic limited-slip differential
– A naturally aspirated LT1 V8 unleashes 466 hp and 630 Nm of torque, and features a dry sump oiling system and active exhaust
– Seven-speed manual transmission with active rev matching and available eight-speed paddle-shift automatic with specific performance calibration
– 0-100 km/h between 3.9 – 4.2 seconds, top speed 260-290 km/h depending on powertrain and aerodynamics package
– Optional Z07 package with carbon ceramic brakes (394 mm front, 388 mm rear) and Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 Run-Flat-Tires

In addition to track-focused aero elements, the Grand Sport also features specific front fender inserts, a Z06-style grille and wider rear fenders – a distinctive design package that gives the car a track-ready attitude.

Grand Sport models are offered with the Corvette range’s full exterior color selection and 3LT trim from the Stingray. An available Heritage package includes hash-mark fender graphics in six colors, with the hash-mark detail carried onto the interior’s brushed aluminum trim. Full-length stripes are also offered.

Corvette Z06 – the most capable Corvette ever

The Corvette Z06 is located at the intersection of Le Mans and the autobahn. A true world-class supercar and the most powerful and most technologically advanced Corvette ever. As the seventh generation of the iconic car from the early 1950s, the new Z06 presents itself with a lightweight and rigid aluminum space frame as well as a supercharged 6.2L aluminum V8 engine. Prices start from € 116,500 (Germany) and CHF 128’900 (Switzerland)

The Z06 and the C7.R race car share unprecedented levels of engineering and components, including chassis architecture, engine technologies and aerodynamic strategies. With the Stingray as a foundation, the Z06 and C7.R were co-developed to push the envelope of performance beyond expectation. The 2017 Corvette Z06 is a street-legal race car with an outstanding price-performance ratio and will be offered in coupe and convertible models.

The Corvette Z06’s capability is rooted in its LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine with fuel injection, Active Fuel Management™ with cylinder deactivation and infinitely variable valve actuation. The highly efficient engine is certified with 659 hp (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 881 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm – making it the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of the most powerful production cars available in Europe.

With the available Z07 package, its capability enables 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.4 seconds with the eight-speed automatic and 3.8 seconds with the seven-speed manual transmission. It offers lateral acceleration of 1.2 g and 100-0 km/h braking in only 30.3 meters.

The Z07 package adds adjustable rear and interchangeable front aero components for true aerodynamic downforce, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires for enhanced grip and Brembo carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors that improve braking performance and contribute to greater handling through reduced un-sprung weight.

With a choice of transmissions as well as Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management™ (cylinder deactivation) and Continuously Variable Valve Timing, Z06 is a powerful, efficient sports car.

Designed for downforce

To deliver the levels of grip needed for the Z06’s performance targets, the car is fitted with larger Michelin tires. And to cover the wider tire tread, the fenders of the Z06 were extended by 56 mm at the front and 80 mm at the rear. These extensions give the Corvette Z06 a wider, lower appearance further emphasized by a unique rear fascia.

To harness the cornering and braking grip afforded by the larger tires and brakes, the exterior of the Corvette Z06 is tailored to produce aerodynamic downforce that enhances tire grip at high speeds.

Por lo que leo, VW va a llevar el Arteon, Tiguan Allspace y el concept car I.D. Buzz

Škoda en el salón
– Citigo facelift
– Fabia 1.0 TSi
– Rapid facelift
– Octavia Facelift
– Octavia RS245
– Octavia Scout
– Kodiaq Scout
– Kodiaq Sportline

nota de prensa, en inglés
ŠKODA at the Geneva Motor Show: Spotlight on the ŠKODA OCTAVIA and numerous premieres

› World premiere for ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 245 and ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT
› Debut for ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT and ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE
› Upgraded ŠKODA models RAPID, RAPID SPACEBACK and ŠKODA CITIGO on show for the first time
› Premiere for ŠKODA FABIA with new three-cylinder 1.0-TSI engine
› ŠKODA presence at the exhibition on a stand area of 2 039 m2 in Hall 2

Mladá Boleslav / Geneva, 3 March 2017 – ŠKODA’s presence at the Geneva International Motor Show (7 – 19 March 2017) will include numerous world and exhibition premieres. Two variants of the bestselling ŠKODA OCTAVIA model range will take centre stage at the stand in Hall 2: the ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 245 with a power output of 180 kW (245 PS) and the revised ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT. The ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT and the ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE will also be unveiled at the Palexpo in Geneva. Furthermore, the revised ŠKODA RAPID and the ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK will celebrate their debuts as well as the modified ŠKODA CITIGO. Last but not least, the ŠKODA FABIA will be presented with its new 1.0 TSI engine.

​World premiere for the ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 245 and ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 245 – with its powerful engine and modern chassis technology including electronically regulated VAQ limited-slip differential – promises the ultimate driving experience. The compact athlete, with an increased power output of 180 kW (245 PS), is available as a hatchback and a Combi. The performance data is impressive: from a standing start, it takes only 6.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h, the top speed is limited to 250 km/h and maximum torque of 370 Nm is achieved between 1,600 and 4,300 rpm. Compared to the ‘standard’ models in the series, the sports chassis lowers the body by 15 mm; its rear track is 30 mm wider than that of its predecessor. The standard, burnished gloss-black alloy wheels are 19 inches in diameter. The ESC stability system with Sport mode and the electronically regulated VAQ limited-slip differential emphasise the car’s dynamic character, as do the progressive steering and the optional adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC).

The ŠKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT comes with distinctive characteristics: a robust design in an off-road look, a wide variety of uses, powerful, yet efficient engines and all-wheel drive as standard. Its discrete, robust appearance is characterised by special features such as moulding on the bumpers, wheel arches and door sills, silver-coloured underbody protection at the front and rear, 17-inch alloy wheels, as well as a wider rear track. The standard equipment also includes the Rough-Road package, LED daytime running lights and the C-shaped LED tail lights.

World premiere for ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT and ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE
ŠKODA’s large SUV is a further highlight on the exhibition stand in Hall 2. The spotlight will be on two variants in particular. The ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT and the ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE will be celebrating their world premiere. The Czech car manufacturer is continuing its campaign in the SUV segment with the new ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT model variant. The ŠKODA KODIAQ SCOUT comes equipped with all-wheel drive as standard and emphasises its off-road capabilities both visually and through its technological features. For fans of a sporty appearance, the Czech car manufacturer has designed the ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE as an elegant and dynamic SUV variant. The exterior and interior are both characterised by specially designed features. There is a choice of four engine versions available for the ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE: two TSI petrol engines and two TDI diesel engines ranging from 110 kW (150 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS). The ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE provides pure driving pleasure.

Premiere for the upgraded ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK
The ŠKODA RAPID sets the benchmark for spaciousness amongst its direct competitors. Design and equipment have now been upgraded further. In Geneva, the ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK is on show in the particularly sporty Monte Carlo version. Numerous black design elements identify the 4,303-mm-long compact car as an athlete at first glance. Looking at the car’s rear, the longer rear window (now available as standard from the Style trim level upwards) is most eye-catching. Visually, it merges seamlessly into the large tailgate’s upper edge, which is also black.

Premiere for the upgraded ŠKODA CITIGO
The ŠKODA CITIGO and the ŠKODA CITIGO MONTE CARLO are presented in Geneva with a completely redesigned front section and an upgraded interior. The city runabout, available with three or five doors, impresses with a generous amount of space, an excellent layout, a high level of safety, good handling, new, particularly efficient MPI petrol engines and the traditionally attractive value for money.

Premiere for the ŠKODA FABIA with new three-cylinder 1.0-TSI engine
The third generation of the ŠKODA FABIA impresses with a dynamic and emotive design, a large amount of interior space, innovative safety, comfort and infotainment systems‚ and numerous ‘Simply Clever’ features. A new three-cylinder-engine is available with two different power outputs. Its aluminium pistons and the connecting rods are so well balanced that the engine runs almost friction-free, quietly and smoothly. Thanks to an increase in injection pressure to 250 bar, both power variants of the new 1.0-litre engine achieve good driving performance and reduction in fuel consumption of up to six per cent.

DS en el salón
– DS7 Sportback

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Peugeot en el salón
– 108 Collection
– 208 GTi
– 308 GTi
– 2008
– 3008
– 5008
– Partner Tepee Electric
– Traveller Collection

– INSTINCT CONCEPT

nota de prensa, en inglés
Roll-out of the SUV and sustainable mobility offensive: PEUGEOT at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show

After a year with 12.3% growth in its worldwide sales, at 1,919,460 vehicles, and positive development of its geographical mix with 43% of its sales achieved outside Europe – up by 5 points – PEUGEOT is starting 2017 with confidence.

Lastly, the brand will present its forward-looking vision of the autonomous vehicle, with the very attractive PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT and its new generation i-Cockpit®!

THE PEUGEOT STAND IN GENEVA: SUV AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY OFFENSIVE

This year in Geneva the PEUGEOT stand boasts an elegant two-tone black-copper design, with a surface area of 2,300 m2. Visitors can discover:

– A vehicle presented as a world premiere: the new PEUGEOT Partner Tepee Electric
– An SUV area with the new PEUGEOT 2008, 3008, and 5008 models
– An electric area, where PEUGEOT presents the range of its electric mobility solutions: electric-assist scooters, folding or sports bikes, motor scooters and private vehicles
– A lounge area to discover the PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT, a forward-looking vision of the autonomous vehicle according to PEUGEOT, in which drivers will save time and gain freedom.
– A PEUGEOT Sport area, which offers the iconic 208 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport – dressed for the occasion in its blue/black two-tone design – and 308 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport, as well as the 3008 DKR which won the 2017 Dakar event
– The range of private vehicles, with the new PEUGEOT Traveller and the new PEUGEOT 108 Collection, unveiling a partnership with the singer-songwriter Mika and the transversal GT Line offer on 208, 308 and 508
– The 2- and 3-wheel mobility offer with the Metropolis, GenZe and Belville scooters.

The stand also offers a chance to immerse yourself in the universe of the new PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 SUVs through an experience zone

Visitors can do experiments, with a technological and impactful demonstration of connected 3D navigation and the many driving assistance features available using the Samsung Gear VR virtual reality headset.

Eight learning experiments are set up to illustrate the Advanced Grip Control, Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC), Active Safety Brake, Distance Alert and the Active Lane Departure Warning features).

All of the driving assistance features presented on the brand’s latest models constitute a new step towards achieving vehicle autonomy by 2020

PEUGEOT ROLLS OUT ITS SUV OFFENSIVE WITH THE NEW PEUGEOT 2008, 3008, 3008 CHINA, 4008 AND 5008.

The internationalisation of the PEUGEOT brand is underway and is supported by a complete SUV range:

– The PEUGEOT 2008 accounts for the brand’s strongest PV growth in 2016, a growth which has been sustained for 4 years, with worldwide volumes up by 10%. It is growing spectacularly particularly in Europe, Brazil and Japan.
– The new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV has achieved outstanding success in Europe and overseas, but also great critical acclaim, winning around twenty awards worldwide.
– The new Chinese PEUGEOT 3008 is aimed at customers seeking a C-SUV entry-level vehicle.
– The new PEUGEOT 4008 SUV has seen its sales take off in China, and the move upmarket has been successful with 40% of sales achieved at level 3 or higher.
– And lastly the new PEUGEOT 5008 SUV, launched for this Geneva Motor Show edition. Thanks to its controlled dimensions, spacious interior and smart features, it represents a unique offer on the large 7-seater C-SUV segment.

PEUGEOT, A KEY PLAYER IN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Present in the electric sector since 1995, PEUGEOT is the only brand in the world to market a comprehensive sustainable mobility offering: electric-assist scooters and bikes and an electric motor-scooter, in addition to personal and utility cars.

New PEUGEOT Partner Tepee Electric: electric takes on a whole new dimension

Presented at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show as a world première, the new PEUGEOT Partner Tepee Electric unites the advantages of the Partner Tepee leisure activity vehicle, which have made it such a success since its launch, and the pleasure of driving an electric vehicle. It offers comfort for five passengers with a generous, adjustable interior. PEUGEOT Partner Tepee Electric has been developed for the growing clientele that wants to reconcile electric mobility with a multiplicity of everyday activities, whether just personal or both personal and professional.

Its certified range of 170 km matches the driving practices of the great majority of European motorists who drive a daily average of fewer than 60 km.

PEUGEOT Partner Tepee Electric thus opens up electric vehicles to new possible uses: carpooling with five people or leisure activities for the family, for example, are now compatible with electric mobility.

It will go on the market in September 2017.

PEUGEOT eC03 D7*: high-quality access to the world of electric assist bikes

The PEUGEOT eC03 D7 is an urban and accessible PEUGEOT e-Bike, price starting at €1,199.

Its excellent price-quality ratio is the result of the ongoing improvement of perceived quality of PEUGEOT cycles.

In the PEUGEOT Cycles 2017 range, it replaces the eC03.200, the best seller in recent years.

The PEUGEOT eC03 D7 is ideal for discovering electric assist bikes in a city environment, with its successful specifications.

The E-Going electric engine located in the front wheel is flexible, responsive and reliable. The 7-speed Shimano transmission and the digital screen make the bike easier to use.

The Suntour CRV7 suspension fork with 40 mm clearance provides comfort on city rides and local trips.

The 50, 70 or 100 kilometre autonomy, depending on the battery chosen, is suited for all uses.

*eC03 D7: e for Electric / C for City / 03 for Entry Level / D7 for 7-speed derailleur

PEUGEOT Scooters presents GenZe, its new electric mobility solution

A pioneer in electric mobility, the PEUGEOT Scooters brand is the first to have invested in the segment when it launched Scootelec in 1996, then E-Vivacity in 2011. For this new edition of the Geneva Motor Show, PEUGEOT Scooters displays its GenZe model (Generation Zero Emission), developed in collaboration with GenZe by Mahindra.

This new electric scooter today represents the best of the electric scooters on the market, in terms of both its sturdiness and its autonomy, for professionals and individuals. An offspring of the American pick-up truck, the GenZe embodies this spirit, combining cutting-edge technologies developed at the very heart of Silicon Valley, where it was designed.

It stands out among existing solutions thanks to its removable battery, allowing it to be charged directly at home, avoiding the inconvenience of looking for a self-serve charging station. Also offering a 12-volt socket at the rear of the vehicle, the GenZe is fully recharged after just 4 hours (80% in 2 hours) and has autonomy of 45 km. With maximum speed of 45km/h, this “Generation Zero Emission” model goes from 0 to 45 km/h in under 10 seconds!

Electric but also connected, GenZe follows the driver’s lead and offers a fully digital dashboard (TFT technology) to track fuel efficiency information in real time, including the eco-score, showing fuel usage per km travelled. A dedicated application will also allow easier fleet management for professionals thanks to geo-tracking of the vehicle.

PEUGEOT Scooters does not forget about safety, providing led lighting for improved visibility! In terms of ergonomics, the GenZe scooter is equipped with an “exo-skeleton” aluminium frame for optimum protection and durability in operation. It also has a rear storage compartment built into the frame and start-up requires a security code.

The model will offer its driver 4 different driving modes: Sport, Economic, Beginner and Personal. Available in autumn 2017

Model shown – Geneva 2017: GenZe, Blue

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT, IMPROVED FREEDOM

Who has never dreamed of a car that offers complete peace of mind while controlling its environment? A car that understands us, that knows us and is able to anticipate our every desire? A car that is an extension of ourselves? A car that offers seamless, fluid and simple driving?

PEUGEOT positions itself in this sector with an important watchword: freedom. Freedom to choose the driving method, the sensations. Freedom of movement. Our demonstration is called PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT.

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT embodies the inseparable link that unites the brand with the notion of pleasure, through the experience of the autonomous vehicle according to PEUGEOT.

Autonomous driving is the next automotive revolution. All manufacturers will be able to implement this technology. The way in which the brands implement it will be the differentiating factor.

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT is a station wagon with a timeless style. Active aerodynamic elements finish off the purity of the lines.

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT, the best of the Internet of Things (I.o.T)

As a world première, an I.o.T. platform built into a vehicle is functional. The Samsung Artik Cloud is built into the vehicle user’s cloud.

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT progresses in symbiosis with all connected objects for a new way to experience mobility. The car integrates the data that the user wishes to share with it: data from smartphones, smart watches and home automation.

Daily activities are performed smoothly and without interruption. From home to work and leisure, PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT presents a new seamless range of uses.

PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT offers four travel modes: two driving modes (Drive Boost or Drive Relax) and two autonomous modes (Autonomous Sharp or Autonomous Soft).

PEUGEOT Responsive i-Cockpit®, a shared revolution

The PEUGEOT Responsive i-Cockpit® redefines the passenger compartment to suit the uses specific to autonomous driving. Interfaces are configured before, during and after use, according to the travel mode selected and the user profile.

The driver retains control of PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT at all times. In Autonomous mode, the driver can therefore perform a manoeuvre using the i-Device installed on the central console.

NEW PEUGEOT 3008 DKR: FOR A NEW HISTORIC TRIPLE VICTORY IN THE 2017 DAKAR

Thirty years after its first Dakar victory, PEUGEOT has once again demonstrated its expertise by pulling off a stunning triple victory in the 9,000 km race, strewn with pitfalls, through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. At the wheel of their new PEUGEOT 3008 DKR, the Peterhansel/Cottret, Loeb/Elena and Despres/Castera crews flew the French flag high at the South American race.

Just back from the world’s most challenging rally-raid, the victorious PEUGEOT 3008 DKR (#300) is on display at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

PEUGEOT 3008 DKR, a technical challenge and a designer’s dream

PEUGEOT SPORT, in collaboration with the PEUGEOT style centre, has turned the new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV into a racing prodigy, even more distinguished and high-performance.

From a technical standpoint, PEUGEOT Sport has taken the basics from the PEUGEOT 2008 DKR which already won in 2016, and has developed several key performance elements:

– The suspensions (vibration dampers and geometry) to improve auto performance even further.
– Ease of use of the engine and availability of the torque in all circumstances.
– Adjustment of the engine to the new FIA regulation, for PEUGEOT reducing the air intake flange diameter from 39 to 38 mm, with a loss of around 20 HP.
– Introduction of an air-conditioning system: an important performance factor given that for some stages of the Dakar, the cockpit temperature can rise to 60°C.
– The weight of the car, which remains stable despite some reinforcements and the air-conditioning.
– Considerable efforts have also been made to further improve reliability, in particular of the components of the engine environment.

PEUGEOT’s ranking at Dakar:

– 1987: victory of Vatanen/Giroux (205 T16 Grand Raid)
– 1988: victory of Kankkunen/Piironen (205 T16 Grand Raid)
– 1989: double Vatanen/Berglund (405 T16 Grand Raid), Ickx/Tarin (405 T16 Grand Raid)
– 1990: triple Vatanen/Berglund (405 T16 Grand Raid), Waldegard/Fenouil (405 T16 Grand Raid), Ambrosino/Baumgartner (205 T16 Grand Raid)
– 2016: victory of Peterhansel/Cottret ( PEUGEOT 2008 DKR)
– 2017: triple for Peterhansel/Cottret, Loeb/Elena and Despres/Castera (all on PEUGEOT 3008 DKR)

The key numbers from Dakar 2017:

– Kilometres: 8,823 km, of which 4,093 km timed in twelve stages.
– Stage victories: 9 of 10 competed in total, 5 for Loeb/Elena (stages 2, 5, 8, 11 and 12), 3 for Peterhansel/Cottret (stages 3, 7 et 10), 1 for Despres/Castera (stage 4).
– Doubles & Triples: 5 doubles (stages 3, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12) of which 3 triples (stages 3, 8 and 10).
– Successive leaders: Loeb/Elena (stages 2, 3 and 8), Despres/Castera (stage 4), Peterhansel/Cottret (stages 5 to 7, 10 to finish line).
– Maximum speed: 203 km/h (stage 2).

Embrace a unique driving experience with Sébastien Loeb

PEUGEOT welcomes you on board the all-new PEUGEOT 3008 DKR with the latest connected technology, its enhanced virtual reality headsets. Speed peaks on the tracks, acceleration at low revs in the dunes, overcoming obstacles … You’ll experience all the thrills during this 3-minute run seated next to expert driver Sébastien Loeb.

STANDARD MODELS BY PEUGEOT SPORT THE SUCCESS OF THE 208 GTi AND 308 GTi

The expert engineers at PEUGEOT SPORT, exacting and passionate, have created two compact sport city ranges, the 208 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport and the 308 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport, whose uncompromising quality, sturdy design and high-level performance are the factors in their growing success.

All eyes are now on the new exclusive design of the 208 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport, with the dual-material textured matte blue/glossy back oblique two-tone design, emphasising the car’s feline nature. The new design of the 208 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport is presented as an avant-première at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, along with the 308 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport. To better appreciate the potential of the 308 GTi by PEUGEOT Sport, a driving simulator allows fans to experience the sporty ambience of the cockpit and the ultimate thrill of the drive.

PEUGEOT SCOOTERS PRESENTS ITS LATEST NEWS

In addition to the new electric scooter PEUGEOT GenZe, PEUGEOT Scooters will present two more new vehicles at the 2017 event :

– the new PEUGEOT Metropolis, its “made in France” 3-wheeler, developed and assembled in Mandeure, the birthplace in the Franche-Comté region of the world’s oldest 2-wheeler brand!
– the PEUGEOT Belville, PEUGEOT Scooters’ new Premium vehicle, extending its Large Wheel range, will also be on display in Geneva.

New PEUGEOT Metropolis, the most technological 3-wheeler on the market from PEUGEOT Scooters.

Generously equipped, PEUGEOT Metropolis is reputed among the most technological scooters on the market, with its features providing driver safety as well as comfort. The requirements of the Euro 4 standard provide a good opportunity to improve its unique performances, through several key improvements. In terms of the engine, this new model boasts the Euro 4 PowerMotion 400cc LFE engine which preserves its performances while offering well-controlled fuel consumption.

These profound changes come with many additional equipment features on the new PEUGEOT Metropolis, such as a new chassis and suspension settings that make it more manoeuvrable (more precise and predictable handling), a Traction Control System which ensures better grip on all surfaces.

Its 13″ front wheels, aside from giving a more sporty look, help improve comfort and stability of the vehicle with a larger ground contact.

In order to improve safety, an ABS braking system consolidates the vehicle’s braking power, with 23% distance gained at 50 km/h compared with the combined SBC system (Synchro Braking Concept) with which it was previously equipped.

Note that PEUGEOT Scooters becomes the world’s leading 2-wheeler manufacturer to offer automatic activation of hazard lights in the event of emergency braking, a safety system triggered beyond 50 km/h in the event of sharp deceleration of more than 6 m/s.

These features are added to the leading innovations that contribute to the success of the French 3-wheeler, such as the Smart key, now supplied in duplicate (for contact-less ignition), the TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System) visible on the dashboard or the DRL (Daytime Running Light) activation. Lastly, the new Metropolis is equipped with the latest generation storage compartment from PEUGEOT Scooters, with space to store a full or flip-up helmet and a jet.

The new PEUGEOT Metropolis also offers a dashboard with an entirely modernised design and 3D circles around the speedometer and the rev counter, as well as new red backlit needles.

This model is available in a special matte black and red RX-R, RS and Allure sports version. An entry-level “Active” version, equipped with combined SBC braking and 12-inch wheels, is also available.

Belville, a new Premium vehicle that rounds off PEUGEOT Scooter’s Large Wheel range, along with the Tweet

With a nod to the Paris neighbourhood of the same name, PEUGEOT Belville asserts its roots and embodies the pleasures of the city. A highly elegant model, designed to bring the Large Wheel segment (the biggest in Europe) the style it deserves.

A new Premium vehicle equipped with the new-generation SmartMotion engine from PEUGEOT Scooters

As part of its strategy to move upmarket and open onto the international market, PEUGEOT Scooters has designed a new generation engine with the LFE (Low Friction Efficiency) technologies that are already on the range’s PowerMotion engines (Citystar, Satelis and PEUGEOT Metropolis). The SmartMotion engine is a compact engine that is virtuous, efficient and modular. Compact and efficient since it is intended for the brand’s compact and urban vehicles. Virtuous due to its low fuel usage and low emissions, and modular since it can use Air or Liquid cooling. The SmartMotion engine delivers the best torque/fuel economy compromise for improved driving pleasure.

Belville features the PEUGEOT brand’s latest codes

It is aimed at men and women seeking a practical and refined scooter. With its front LED lights, LED turning signals and the “3 claw” rear light expressing the true PEUGEOT identity, with Belville it will be love at first sight.

In terms of safety, this new vehicle comes with the ABS braking system as standard, helping to make it especially secure, and adds the reassuring stability of its large wheels. Its long seat and its adjustable hydraulic vibration dampers provide unrivalled comfort, as do the practical details: storage compartment with space for a full helmet, flat floor, USB port, lockable glove compartment…

This brand new model will come in the following versions: Allure, with a new PEUGEOT top case as standard (opens with the car ignition key), and RS (sports version), each of them offered in 125cc with the new SmartMotion engine with liquid cooling, and in 200cc with the EasyMotion engine (Euro 4).

Jeep en el salón
– Wrangler Rubicon Recon
– Wrangler Night Eagle
– Compass
– Grand Cherokee Night Eagle
– familia Trailhawk
– familia con piezas MOPAR

nota de prensa, en inglés
Jeep® Brand at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show

– European première of the all-new Jeep® Compass, the most capable compact SUV in its category.
– Press conference at 01:30 pm on Tuesday, March 7th on the Jeep stand (Hall 5).
– Jeep special editions in the spotlight at the stand:
– The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon – special-edition model delivering even more off-road capability – on display for the first time in Europe.
– The flagship Grand Cherokee and the iconic Wrangler receive distinctive Night Eagle treatment.
– Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with Mopar® One, the 100% street legal customization pack delivering enhanced off-road performance.
– The full Trailhawk range on display for the first time at a European auto show.

The Jeep® brand will showcase the European première of the all-new Jeep Compass at the 87th Geneva Motor Show. The all-new Jeep compact SUV offers legendary and best-in-class 4×4 off-road capability, a selection of 17 advanced powertrain combinations at a global level, authentic Jeep design, excellent on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and advanced user-friendly connectivity and safety.

The all-new Compass is a further expression of the Jeep brand’s constant evolution in terms of refinement, innovation, technology and performance and it will expand its global reach, entering an extremely important and growing segment worldwide.

The all-new Compass will complete the Jeep range, entering the compact SUV segment – the biggest SUV segment in Europe – and contributing to cement the brand’s commercial success in the region. In 2016, the Jeep brand recorded its best performance ever in terms of volumes, with almost 105,000 registrations, an increase of 19% compared with 2015. The Jeep brand was the third fastest-growing automotive brand in Europe in 2016.

The European reveal of the all-new Compass will take place during the Jeep press conference on Tuesday, March 7th at 01:30 p.m. on the Jeep stand (Hall 5).

Special Edition Models

The Jeep brand will introduce in Geneva three new special-editions in response to Jeep enthusiasts’ continued desire for customization:

– Wrangler Rubicon Recon special-edition makes its European debut in Geneva, delivering to the most capable production vehicle in the world increased 4×4 capability and protection from the most rugged terrain, courtesy of a front axle upgrade and heavy-duty cast differential covers.
– Grand Cherokee Night Eagle and Wrangler Night Eagle complete the Night Eagle range, introducing Gloss Black accents and exterior finishes that provide a more aggressive stance and sporty appeal to the sophisticated design of the Grand Cherokee and the iconic appearance of the Wrangler.
– ‘Moparized’ vehicles on display, include a Chief Blue Jeep Wrangler Rubicon upgraded with Mopar® One pack – the special, 100% street legal off-road customization package featuring homologated accessories and lift kit.

Trailhawk Family

For the first time at a Motor Show in Europe, the brand will display the full Trailhawk range showcasing on the Geneva stand its newest addition: the Jeep Compass Trailhawk. Trailhawk expresses the highest level of off-road capabilities and therefore represents a straight, unmistakable connection to the brand’s roots. These models highlight the no-compromise attitude that characterizes each single vehicle carrying the Jeep badge while on top of offering the best in terms of 4×4 prowess in each segment where the Jeep brand is present. The first Jeep model with the “Trailhawk” trim was the Cherokee introduced in Europe in 2014, which was followed by the small SUV Renegade launching a further off-road-specialist Trailhawk model. Grand Cherokee received its Trailhawk addition with the 2017 model year model presented at Paris Autoshow in October 2016.

SPECIAL-EDITION MODELS

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon

The new Wrangler Rubicon Recon delivers to the most capable production vehicle in the world additional capability, including more protection from the most severe, rugged off-road terrain. The new Recon special edition model will offer improved 4×4 prowess thanks to specific off-road components including a stronger front axle and heavy-duty cast differential covers.

Engineered to master the most challenging off-road tracks, Jeep Wrangler Recon ups the off-road ante with a front axle upgrade that features strengthened tubes and heavy-duty end forgings, and heavy-duty cast front and rear differential covers. It is equipped with Wrangler’s part-time four-wheel-drive system that has electronic-locking front and rear Dana 44 axles with power being sent to each through a Rock-Trac transfer case with a “4-Low” ratio of 4:1. A 4.10 front and rear axle ratio is standard as are Tru-Lok locking differentials.

The new Recon special-edition model presents several features that enhance the strong personality, legendary 4×4 capability and open air freedom of the iconic Wrangler, including 18-inch Low Gloss Granite Crystal painted aluminum wheels, a black dual top (i.e. including both the soft and hardtop options), and a dual-vented Power Dome hood with a black-silhouette “Rubicon” decal featuring red accent lettering on both sides.

A Low Gloss Black grille with Low Gloss Granite Crystal inserts and headlamp bezels and a Jeep badge with a red base give the Wrangler Rubicon Recon a toughened exterior look.

The exterior appointment of the new special-edition model is completed with the inclusion of a Trail Rated logo with red accents, a black fuel fill door, a black Hard Spare Tire Cover and a specific “Recon” hard badge on the side to identify this unique special edition.

A black-and-red theme characterizes the inside of the new Wrangler Rubicon Recon. Specifically, red accent stitching adorns the standard black leather heated seats with a “Rubicon” embroidered logo . Black vinyl-wrapped front door armrest and console lid with black stitching, red accent netting on front and rear door pockets and the center console, and red accent colored seatbelts help to distinguish the Recon from the rest of the Wrangler lineup. A unique leather-wrapped steering wheel features Black stitching and New Midnight Star finish spokes to enhance the distinctive appeal of the new special-edition model. A dashboard plaque displays information regarding the front and rear axles, front sway bar, transfer case and tires.

The standard equipment for on-board comfort and infotainment includes the Alpine Premium Audio System with subwoofer and the Uconnect Navigation system with CD/DVD/MP3, 6.5-inches touchscreen, AUX and USB ports. New Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon special-edition model will be powered by a 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine producing 200 horsepower and the 3.6-liter V-6 petrol engine delivering 284 horsepower, both matched to the automatic five-speed gearbox.

New Wrangler Rubicon Recon edition is offered in seven exterior colors: Black, Firecracker Red, Billet Silver, Bright White, Gobi, Granite Crystal and Rhino. Its commercial introduction in Europe will start in the second quarter of 2017.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Night Eagle

The ‘Night Eagle’ special-edition model adds to the premium design of Jeep Grand Cherokee a more aggressive flair and sporty appeal. It features a distinctive exterior enhanced by black styling cues in combination with a full standard equipment. The “blacked-out” theme that distinguishes the Night Eagle special series was launched in the past two years on Cherokee and Renegade, and is now coming to the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler.

The vehicle’s grille surround appears in Gloss Black and the mesh grille texture in Platinum Chrome. Gloss Black headlamp bezels and Gloss Black front lower fascia applique provide a unique front-end appearance. Gloss Black DLO, ‘Jeep’ and ‘4×4’ badges continue the “blacked-out” theme throughout the vehicle’s exterior. The Night Eagle rides on 20-inch wheels that surround Gloss Black aluminum wheels and enhance its aggressive appearance. The exterior is completed by a dedicated Night Eagle badge.

The interior of the new special-edition models features premium Capri Black leather-wrapped seats with perforated suede inserts and Black accent stitching. Anodized Gun Metal interior accents are integrated into the instrument panel and door trim panels.

The Grand Cherokee Night Eagle is powered by the 3.0-liter Multijet II 250 horsepower diesel engine and the 3.6-liter V-6 286 horsepower petrol engine, both matched with the eight-speed automatic transmission. It is already available at Jeep dealerships in six exterior colors, including Diamond Black, White, Billet Silver, Granite Crystal, Velvet Red and Rhino. Sporting a Billet Silver exterior and black leather and suede interior, the Grand Cherokee Night Eagle displayed on the Jeep stand in Geneva offers a complete standard equipment, including Bi-Xenon headlamps, Uconnect radio with navigation, 8.4-inch touchscreen and Uconnect Live services, 506-watt Alpine audio with nine speakers and subwoofer, Parkview rear backup camera with dynamic grid, Park Sense front and rear park assist and power liftgate.

Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle

The Wrangler Night Eagle special edition model features a specific aesthetic treatment with Gloss Black finishes that enhance the vehicle’s unmistakable design and contribute to distinguish it aesthetically from all the other models in the Wrangler lineup.

On the exterior, a body color grille with painted mid gloss black throats and mid gloss black headlamp rings give the Wrangler Night Eagle a distinct, aggressive appearance. Gloss Black 18-inch aluminum wheels and rock rails suggest the capability of tackling the most demanding trails that belongs to the iconic Wrangler. All the pleasure of the brand’s open air freedom is granted by a body color Dual Top (i.e. including both the soft and hardtop options) while a new low Gloss Black «Wrangler» decal, and specific hood and rear quarter decals enhance the bold look and perfectly fit the unique personality of the model.

Inside, the new Wrangler Night Eagle features standard Black McKinley Leather seats with Black Sport Mesh fabric inserts and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, both with Diesel Gray accent stitching.

Black vinyl-wrapped console lid and front door armrest with Diesel Gray accent stitching, and piano black grab handle and vent ring bezels complete the distinctive interior to this special edition model.

The full standard equipment creates a comfortable, high-tech driving environment and includes the Alpine Premium Audio System with subwoofer and the Uconnect Navigation system with CD/DVD/MP3, 6.5-inches touchscreen, AUX and USB ports.

Legendary Wrangler capability is achieved through the standard Command-Trac NV241 part-time, two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. In order to handle any off-road track in utmost safety, the Night Eagle comes standard with the Trac-Lok® limited-spin rear differential. This particular differential is a torque-sensitive mechanical unit that works to maintain traction when travelling on slippery or rough road surfaces, such as on sand, gravel, snow or ice. Trac-Lok automatically distributes the available torque to the rear wheel with the most traction, thus helping to reduce wheel spin caused by lack of traction in the other rear wheel.

The Night Eagle is powered by a 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine producing 200 horsepower and the 3.6-liter V-6 petrol engine delivering 284 horsepower, both matched to the automatic five-speed transmission. Offered in a choice of eight body colors, including Black, Firecracker Red, Billet Silver, Bright White, Granite Crystal, Rhino, Extreme Purple and Chief, the new Wrangler Night Eagle special edition model will be introduced in the Jeep showrooms of selected European markets starting from March.

‘MOPARIZED’ VEHICLES

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with Mopar® One pack

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with Chief Blue exterior showcased in Geneva features Mopar® One, the special, off-road customization package offered by Mopar® and including specific, fully manufacturer’s homologated off-road accessories and lift kit. With the Mopar® One, the already capable Rubicon model delivers increased off-road performance. The package is ready to be ordered in March and includes a 2-inch lift kit, steering stabilizer, 17-inch Performance Gladiator black painted cast aluminum wheels with large Hankook Dynapro 265/75 R17 tires, front and rear molded splash guards, black fuel filler door and Mopar® badge.

On top of the Mopar® One package, the Wrangler on display also features a specific exterior customization including a Black windshield mounted light bar with off-road halogen lights, Black front grille and tubular side steps, vented hood, body-colour half doors and painted mirror caps. All these accessories add a unique look that is consistent with the off-road vocation of the Rubicon configuration. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with Mopar® One pack is powered by the 2.8-liter 200 horsepower engine with 5-speed automatic transmission. The Mopar® One customization pack will be on sale at the official Jeep dealerships in Europe on both the 2-door and 4-door Rubicon models.

Jeep Cherokee Overland

The Cherokee Overland showcased in Geneva features functional Mopar® contents including removable cross bars and ski and snowboard carrier with Jeep skis. The vehicle sports a Light Brownstone exterior with Mopar chrome mirror covers and is powered by the 2.2-liter MultiJet II turbo diesel engine delivering 200 horsepower in combination with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Jeep Renegade

Based on the Limited trim, the ‘Moparized’ Jeep Renegade on display in Geneva features a specific exterior customization including Mopar® Matt Black mirror covers and front grille. Sporting a Granite Crystal exterior and Black leather interior, this Moparized Renegade is powered by the 1.6-liter Multijet II diesel engine delivering 120 horsepower paired with the recently introduced Dual Dry-Clutch six-speed automatic transmission (DDCT).

Jeep Stand

The Jeep exposition – located in Hall 5 – is designed to give a visual identity to the two Jeep families: the right-hand side hosts the display of the “core and fun” one inspired by Wrangler and including the Renegade, both displayed on a natural wood floor. The left-hand side of the stand is devoted to the more upscale, refined one inspired by the flagship Grand Cherokee on display beside the Cherokee and all-new Compass on a premium dark wood flooring.

The different versions of the Trailhawk family will be displayed on a central track that acts as a catwalk and reproduces a mud trail dividing in two parts the exposition area. The track will link the current model range with its lineup of off-road specialists qualified to carry the “Trail Rated” badge: the Jeep exclusive recognition earned by those vehicles which, without additional equipment, can conquer the famous Rubicon Trail in California, which is considered one of the toughest off-road trails in the world.

In a dedicated area of the stand visitors will have the chance to live a unique, Virtual Reality, immersive 360-degrees experience of the new Jeep Compass, thanks to the “Jeep VR Configurator”. This will allow the public to touch the Compass model displayed on the stand, but also to interact with the new compact SUV to discover its main features. By wearing the VR headset HTC Vive visitors will be able to see the car reproduced in its real dimensions, choose the preferred trim level between the upscale Limited and the off-road specialist Trailhawk and interact with the selected model either in a urban or an off-road setting respectively. Guests will be able not only to move around the car but also to open its doors, sit inside, open its liftgate to access the cargo area, and configure it by selecting its body colour, wheels’ design and interior trim. Four specific hotspots will also deliver detailed description of the model’s main features.

The immersive experience with the Jeep VR Configurator is only one of the innovative solutions in terms of customers’ experience the Jeep brand is exploring, with more news on the digital experiences front coming soon. Last but not least, in a dedicated corner of the stand, visitors can explore the Mopar® area, hosting the full display of spare parts and merchandise. The Jeep brand has always been the byword for freedom, adventure and excitement. The merchandising collection boldly conveys these feelings. Two examples: the dual-function travel bag that can be turned into a handy backpack and is ready for all occasions of use, and the windproof jacket, a technical and fashionable garment with a pattern that surprisingly conceals the grille badge which can be discerned only after a careful look. The Jeep Brand’s innovative technological spirit is highlighted by the extensive LED wall areas used for high-impact communication.

Fiat en el salón
– 500 60 aniversario
– Panda Natural Power
– Tipo S-Design
– 500X S-Design
– Fullback Cross
– 124 Spider

Nota de prensa, en inglés
FIAT AT THE 2017 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

– Fiat is celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of 500 in Geneva with an exclusive limited number special series.
– The S-Design trim level makes its début on 500X and on Tipo: the ideal solution for those seeking a combination of style and distinctive, dynamic contents.
– The Fullback Cross, the version with exclusive look and lifestyle soul, receives its world premiere.
– The 124 Spider is making a comeback with the new “Europa” limited edition, designed to celebrate its forerunner of the same name designed by Pininfarina.
– The Panda Natural Power confirms the leadership of FCA in the field of bi-fuel petrol and natural gas-powered vehicles.

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, the Fiat brand will be showing its two identities, both of which stand side-by-side, forming part of an increasingly wide and complete range. The two worlds that characterise the brand, the functional and the emotional, are evoked by the symbolism of the stand and, in a practical sense, by the vehicles exhibited.

In 2017, FCA will be celebrating the sixtieth birthday of the iconic 500: the star of the show will be the special limited edition to mark the 60th anniversary, which will feature an exclusive look and unique contents including new two-colour paintwork and specific 16″ alloy wheels. It will be joined by 500S, the more dynamic, male version of this Fiat icon. The Swiss event will also witness the début of the new S-Design versions, a perfect combination of style and contents designed to meet the requirements of a dynamic, sporty clientele: this new image will be flaunted by the Fiat Tipo 5Doors and the 500X on the stand. Not to mention an appearance by the whole Tipo family: representing personality, simplicity and functionality with unbeatable value for money.

Exclusive details, uncompromising off-road performance and outstanding versatility: on board the new Fiat Fullback Cross pick-up, there is room for meeting everyone’s requirements, whatever they may be. The spotlight will then fall on an exciting vehicle that treats the motorist to a true roadster experience, combined with an all-Italian style: the 124 Spider, with the new “Europa” special series, built in a numbered limited edition. Personality and style are also at the top of the list for the Panda, Italy’s best-selling car in its segment since 2012. The stand will host the Cross version, which crams all the functional features of the off-road vehicles in the category above it into just 370 centimetres of space, as well as the Natural Power, which reduces emissions while still guaranteeing a pleasant, comfortable driving experience. 500L is on show in the Trekking version in a two-colour livery underlining the model’s crossover personality, reinforced by the Traction+ technology.

And last but not least, the stand will feature areas dedicated to Mopar and FCA Bank, both providing true added value for all motorists in the form of excellent products and services.

Fiat 500 special series to mark the 60th anniversary

There are dates which are destined to remain firmly lodged in our collective memory; moments which, in the short-term, or with the passing of time, can prove to be revolutionary. One of the dates which has undoubtedly managed to escape the anonymity often imposed by the calendar is the 4th of July, 1957. Indeed, this was the momentous date on which the “500” was first produced in Turin, the “big small car” which soon became the emblem of the concept of driving for the mass market. The figures linked to this success may be significant, but they are simply not enough to tell the whole story. Over 4 million vehicles have been sold, but there’s more to understanding this car than that. Instead, the trick is to widen our perspective and pay particular attention in order to round up all the innovative features that the 500 has crammed into a space of less than three metres, not only with regard to the motoring world but in relation to society in general. Fifty years on, again on the 4th of July, Fiat used its popularity as leverage for accelerating towards the future with the 500 of the new millennium and in the first months of 2017 will break the record of two million cars sold. Another peaceful revolution on the roads of the world, a vehicle capable of combining what seem to be contrasting values: it is exclusive but accessible, it is elegant but fun, it is quinquennially Italian but is a global best-seller sold in 100 countries. Interestingly 80% of all 500s were sold outside Italy.

When Fiat celebrates sixty years of its global icon, for the occasion, the Geneva show will provide the stage for the launch of the special 60th anniversary series. This exclusive numbered limited edition pays tribute to the original 500 through a specific characterisation and the contemporary reinterpretation of some of the style details that made it famous, such as the vinyl dashboard, the vintage logo on the front, between the chrome spoiler and on the boot door and steering wheel, as well as the chrome finish on the bonnet. Exclusively available as a convertible, the Fiat 500 special 60th anniversary series presents brand new dual-colour paintwork evocatively named Dolcevita: Three-layer White for the body of the car and pastel Ivory for the bonnet and pillars. The grey and burgundy waistrail enhances this chromatic combination, whereas the colour chosen for the hood is grey. The style of this special series is enhanced by its many cool aesthetic details, such as chrome mirror caps, special 16″ lightweight alloy wheel rims and a dedicated logo: 560. Here we truly have a brand within a brand, as the red “6” and “0” are contained in the last two figures of the 500 logo. This exclusive badge adorns the pillar and also appears on the chrome sill and the numbered limited edition nameplate. The Fiat 500 60th anniversary special series will be available for order from 9 March; the edition will total 560 cars, all with individual authenticity certificate, for sale on the main EMEA region markets with delivery from 4 July. The interior also presents retro details, such as the tubular elements of the seats in ivory leather with contrasting burgundy seams, which match the central part of the dashboard, and the bespoke dual-colour car mats. But the tribute to the past is only skin deep: in terms of technology, the 60th anniversary special series offers the very best of everything available today when it comes to technology and on-board comfort. Standard features include a leather gear stick knob and steering wheel with built-in commands, the 7″ UconnectTM Radio Live touchscreen system with Bluetooth, satellite navigator and USB and AUX IN ports; 7″ TFT, automatic climate control, fog lights and rear parking sensors. The MY2017 innovations are also present: Speed Limiter and Cruise control and, on request, the CarPlay and Android AutoTM system; this makes possible for users to access the main applications of their smartphones directly on the 7″ screen of the UconnectTM system integrated on the central console.

With Apple CarPlay support, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car, drivers can get directions optimized for traffic conditions, make and receive calls, access text messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows them to stay focused on the road.

The Android Auto integration allow to manage the compatible content and features on the device directly from the driving seat, getting directions, making calls, sending and receiving messages, and listening to music, always driving safely.

Rain & Dusk sensor, Bi-Xenon headlights, tinted rear windows and Beats AudioTM system repeat this impressive outfit. The selection of engines available on the 500 Sessantesimo is wide-ranging and complete, with two petrol engines – also available with robotic Dualogic gearbox and paddle shift – the 1.2 with 69 HP and the 0.9 TwinAir with 85 HP. In the combined cycle, this results in a consumption rate of 3.8 litres/100km. All engines are Euro 6, including the small turbodiesel 1.3 16v Multijet II 95 HP version. The vehicle on the stand will be a 1.2 69 HP, fitted with Stop & Start.

S-Design

The S-Design is the Fiat answer to those who seek style and content with a contemporary, dynamic and distinctive character.This version combines sportiness, style and seduction that captivate at first glance: a striking personality reflecting the young male target and well tailored to both the brand’s worlds, both functional and emotional. Geneva will see the debut of the 500X S-Design and the Tipo 5-door S-Design, for those who wish their car to strongly express their own dynamic style.

Fiat 500X S-Design

Introducing the Fiat 500X S-Design, the new special series which combines a new concept of urban sporting feel and attention to detail in its two identities: City Look and Off-Road. Available for order from June, the car on the stand, an S-Design City Look in the new matt Alpi Green colour, is fitted with the high-performance 140 HP (103kW) 1.4 Multijet engine and has an automatic DCT dual clutch transmission. Its exclusive matte livery sports details in polished steel such as the side mouldings, door handles, front spoiler, the rim of the rear headlights, the handle of the boot and the mirror caps. It also features tinted rear windows. The car on display has 18″ wheels and a distinctive two-colour finish. To complete the effect, the Xenon headlights, also burnished, give the 500X an immediately recognisable, dynamic, distinctive “face”. These dark details are also replicated in the style of the interior, for example in the dashboard panel and in the mouldings of the central tunnel and door panels. Again in the interior, the specific S-Design seats feature a sporty fabric with embroidered, copper coloured logo.

With S-Design, the unmistakeable elegance of 500X is enhanced with a touch of modern style and a sporty identity.

Fiat Tipo 5Doors S-Design

On the stand, visitors will be able to admire the new S-Design Tipo 5Doors that brings the family additional dynamic style and personality in the bespoke “Metropoli Grey” livery, exclusively designed for this version. The car is immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive wide grille with Piano Black trims, which embraces the whole of the front and ends with an even more aggressive feature in the Bi-Xenon front headlights with the same trims. Making their first appearance in the Tipo family, the Bi-Xenon units enhance performance by 30% compared to the standard version. The Piano Black details continue around the edges of the sporty air inlets and on the rear view mirror caps. The new diamond pattern 18″ alloy wheels give another very dynamic touch to the car’s image, while the version is completed by tinted rear windows and features such as the handles coloured to match the bodywork.

The interior is completely restyled, with leather and fabric seats and tactile finishes chosen for their strong, distinctive personality.

The double stitching of the seats in leather and Airtex match those on the gear stick knob and steering wheel in “technoleather” with a criss-cross pattern. The dashboard features details in “Piano Black” and has a large fascia in Technical Grey which spans the whole width of the cabin.

Other unique details appear on the central unit and upholstered door panels. Under the bonnet of the car on show is the 1.4 T-jet engine that develops 120 HP (88 kW) of maximum power achieved at 5.000 rpm and has a maximum torque of 215 Nm at 2.500 rpm. This guarantees high gear flexibility and a rapid, bold response. The S-Design version, also available in Cinema Black, Amore Red, Gelato White and Colosseo Grey colours and with 120 HP 1.6 Multijet Diesel engine with manual gearbox or automatic transmission with DCT dual clutch, 110 HP 1.6 E-Torq petrol engine with automatic transmission and a 120 HP LPG-Petrol 1.4 T-jet unit, is a characterful, stylish addition to the Tipo family, and will shortly also be offered on the Tipo Station Wagon.

Fiat Fullback Cross

Fiat Fullback is the pick-up truck dedicated to motorists who want a functional vehicle that still sets them free in their leisure time, by combining practicality with a vocation for the wild outdoors.

Fullback has a bold character reflected in its sporty proportions and at the Geneva Motor Show it is set to be the star of the show with the world premiere of the Cross version. The new pick-up in Cross trim is available in the double cabin version, with a length of 5.28 metres and a breadth of 3 metres. The width measures 1.81 metres and the height is 1.78 metres. The model on show will sport the Colosseum Grey livery.

Fullback Cross features exclusive stylistic details, such as the grille with matt black ingots. The front is completed by the satin silver skid plate. There are more eye-catching black details on the sides, such as the rear view mirrors, the handles and the wheel arches, the 17″ wheels and the new-design larger side steps. Last but not least, the exclusive textured black sport bar gives the Fullback Cross a sleeker silhouette and underlines its dynamic profile. The Fullback Cross’s individual look is completed by the new all-black cargo space, with the Fiat logo in relief. The effect is to emphasise its personality as an exceptionally versatile lifestyle vehicle, equally ideal for work and leisure.

It is fitted with a 2.4 litre common rail turbodiesel engine and develops 180 HP (133 kW) of power and a torque of 430 Nm. Its top speed is 179 km/h (111 mph). There are also two transmissions available: six-speed manual or five-speed automatic with sporty sequential mode and dashboard commands. The 5-gear automatic version is the one that has been chosen for the Geneva Motor Show. The full traction option is the strength of this model, with a Torsen centre differential which can be locked using the lower gears and an E-locker rear differential locker for more extreme terrains.

The Cross features a particularly varied range of accessories, from all points of view. For safety, standard accessories include ABS with EBD, TSA (Trailer Stability Assist – a system which boosts stability during towing), LDW (Lane Departure Warning), seven airbags, Cruise Control. Not forgetting Bi-Xenon headlights, front fog lights and LED daytime running lights (DRL). The interiors feature leather seats, steering wheel and gear stick knob, automatic dual zone climate control and automatic full traction selector. The infotainment equipment includes a DAB CD/MP3 Radio with 7″ touchscreen, Bluetooth and USB port. The front seats are also heated, with six-way electric adjustment on the driver’s side. The system includes a rear parking camera and satellite navigator. Mopar has developed customised accessories for the Fullback Cross: the easy-open turn and tilt door and the bed step for easier access to the large cargo section. The set-up is completed with the chrome-plated kick plate and rubber floor mats.

Fullback Cross is displayed next to the Panda Cross, and extends and completes the Cross range of models with a peerless mix of exclusive styling and extreme versatility. Models designed and developed for any kind of adventure, from the urban jungle to exploration of the natural world.

Fiat 124 Spider Europa

The new Fiat 124 Spider is an exciting 2-seater, the only Fiat 2-seater, capable of winning over the new generations. This already occurred back in 1966, with its legendary predecessor, which rode the characteristic wave of euphoria which swept through the 1960s with the wind in its hair. Today, its style embodies the timeless beauty of its predecessor while remaining true to its real self and it guarantees high levels of performance, technology and safety.

At the Geneva Motor Show, visitors will be able to admire the new special limited edition series, 124 Spider Europa, which celebrates the launch of the original version by Pininfarina at the same event 36 years ago, with a new, special set of features. The model on display will flaunt its best features in Passione Red bodywork, the ultimate colour that identifies Italian sporty “2-seaters” and a set of 17″ four-spoke alloy wheels, developed by Mopar as a tribute to the original version. An additional touch of style is added by the silver rear view mirror caps and black leather seats. The vehicle contains a wide range of equipment: 4 airbags, full-led front headlamps with Adaptive Front Light System, which direct the beam of light based on the speed and the direction of the curve, 7″ radio, mp3 with USB port and premium Bose Hi-Fi system with 9 speakers, including a dual speaker set in the headrest of both seats and a subwoofer, leather steering wheel. Cruise control, keyless entry, rear camera and navigation system with 3D maps.

Finally, the 124 Spider Europa has a celebratory, numbered plaque inside and the 124 logo on the front grille. From a technical viewpoint, the vehicle on display at the Motor Show is fitted with manual 6-gear transmission, combined with a 4-cylinder turbo 1.4 litre engine featuring MultiAir technology, which provides 140 HP of power and 240 Nm of torque for impressive performances: 215 km/h (133 mph) maximum speed, and only 7.5 seconds for accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h. The 124 Spider system features a high double wishbone suspension on the front and a multi-link on the rear. Steering is precise and responsive with the use of an electric power assist system. In short, the combination of the steering and suspension set-ups lightweight frame, balanced weight distribution and turbocharged engine ensures a dynamic driving experience.

Natural Power

The stand in Geneva will be reserving a space dedicated to sustainable mobility, which will host a Panda Natural Power. The Panda celebrates the milestone of the 300,000th natural gas car built since 2006, and is in Lounge version with a livery specially created for the event. It has the 80 HP TwinAir Turbo Natural Power engine. This bi-fuel two-cylinder version develops 80 HP (59 kW) and consumes 4.5 litres of petrol or 3.1 kg of natural gas every 100 km in the combined cycle. The CO2 emission levels are drastically reduced: 106 g/km for the petrol engine and 85 for the gas engine.

It combines the MultiAir, Turbo and downsizing technologies with specific technologies for natural gas power systems, and is the ideal solution for a customer who pays close attention to environmental issues but also seeks cost efficiency. Compared with the petrol version, the engine has added bespoke elements such as an inlet manifold, injectors, electronic engine control system and valve seats made of high resistance material. And it is indeed thanks to the perfect integration of all these components, together with the most advanced technologies – such as the MultiAir system and the turbo compressor – that maximum reliability can be ensured. This is also the factor that ensures that the performances and driving experience are not altered in any way when the car is powered by natural gas.

FCA has been the leader in Europe for petrol-methane dual fuel vehicles for twenty years, with over 700 thousand sold vehicles and a range of six Fiat brand models (Panda, Punto, Qubo, Doblò, 500L and 500L Living), one from Lancia (Ypsilon) and four from Fiat Professional: Fiorino, Doblò Cargo, Ducato and Ducato Panorama.

The natural gas system reduces CO2 emissions by 23 per cent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 52 per cent compared with petrol driven engines.

The Tipo family

The Tipo family is more than capable of meeting the requirements of families, couples and young people thanks to its three body styles and its relevant, practical contents: a project centred on providing unrivalled value for money.

The 4Doors version has rewritten the rules of the market: a vehicle of truly great substance with an incredible quality to price ratio. The 5Doors model combines a dynamic style with ultra-high levels of comfort and versatility, while the Tipo Station Wagon is the roomiest, most flexible Fiat on the market, remaining loyal to the philosophy of the Tipo family, yet guaranteeing additional functionality and flexibility.

The range also offers ideal solutions for the professional world, thanks to the specific Easy Business and Business trims.

In addition to the Tipo 5Doors in the new S-Design trim, the stand at Geneva will also host a 4-door sedan in metallic “Amore Red” finish, fitted with the 1.6 E-Torq 110 HP engine, and automatic 6-gear transmission. The range is completed by an example of the Station Wagon version presented in Mediterraneo Blue livery, with a 1.6 Multijet 120 HP engine, combined with dual clutch automatic transmission.

Both vehicles are in the generously equipped “Lounge” version, with diamond cut 17″ alloy wheel rims, chrome details and a leather steering wheel and gear shift knob for an even more refined touch.

Comfort and safety features include cruise control, brake control, front armrest and driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment. The high-tech equipment is enhanced by the UconnectTM HD LIVE system, which on 5Door and Station Wagon cars comes with a 7″ high-resolution colour touchscreen display and a capacitive screen that the user can pinch and swipe just like a tablet. The latest-generation system includes a hands-free Bluetooth interface, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition, AUX and USB ports with iPod integration, controls on the steering wheel and, on demand, rear parking camera and the new TomTom 3D built-in navigation system.

The customer will always be connected with the UconnectTMLIVE services available on the touchscreen radio.

Users who download the free UconnectTMLIVE app from the App Store or Google Play Store onto their smartphone can fully exploit the benefits of UconnectTMLIVE, including music streaming with Deezer and TuneIn, news from Reuters, connected navigation with TomTom LIVE and the ability to stay in touch with friends via Facebook Check-in and Twitter. Besides savings, users can monitor their car’s environmental performance and maintenance status wherever they are with eco:Drive and my:Car.

The UconnectTMsystem is now also available with the CarPlay and Android AutoTMsystems.Apple CarPlay allows the driver to use their iPhone in the car in the most intuitive way possible: it perfectly integrates the iPhone with the car’s display and native controls. Now users will be able to make calls, play their music, send and receive messages, get directions optimised for traffic conditions and much more, while staying focused on the road.

Android Auto will give the driver useful information organised in simple sheets that only appear when necessary. This function gives access to Google Maps with voice-guided navigation system, traffic information in real time, lane guidance; Google Play Music and many other music services; the ability to make and receive calls and send messages while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Android Auto and Google Play Music are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

All Tipo cars are also equipped as standard with six airbags, ESC and Hill Holder, TPMS tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors and fog lights. A full series of safety devices are featured in the model, complete with the Safety pack with autonomous Cruise Control, automatic emergency brake and Speed Limiter.

For the Tipo Station Wagon and the Tipo 5Door, the Business Trim is also available in two different versions: Easy Business and Business, which offer important additional features in terms of technology, comfort and safety. The first offers a driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and power socket in the boot, as well as parking sensors, Cruise Control, Brake Control and Speed Limiter, UconnectTM infotainment system and 5″ NAV with Tom Tom 3D navigator. The new Business trim level offers UconnectTM NAV 7″ HD LIVE, equipped with integrated Tom Tom 3D navigation system, rear parking sensors, lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat, fog lamps and an exclusive driver assist pack including Adaptive Cruise Control, Full Brake Control and Speed Limiter. The Business version sports 16″ alloy wheels, while 17″ alloy wheels are also available as an option, at no added cost.

Fiat 500S

Fiat 500S is the new sporty version of the Fiat icon, characterised by its bold look and full range of standard equipment. Available in two versions, sedan and convertible, the new model targets young motorists, mainly men, who seek a car with a strong sporty personality. In the last six months, S version cars have accounted for about 15 per cent of 500 sales in Europe. The 500S has a distinctive look, featuring front and rear bumpers in a sporty design, built-in fog lamps, bespoke spoilers and skirts and details in the exclusive “Satin Graphite” finish (such as the door and boot door handles, mirror caps and wheel trims), rear tinted windows, – for the sedan version-, the chrome exhaust cap, the front “black-grained” air vents and the bold honeycomb under grille.

The 15″ wheel rims are also bespoke and decorated with the specific “Stain Graphite” finish. Additionally, on request, the 16″ rims can feature a matte black diamond cut treatment.

The exclusive matte Alpi Green shade, which also characterises the 500X S-Design, enhances and highlights the aggressive design of the vehicle, and is only available for the sedan version.

The vehicle on the stand, in Italia Blue livery, is equipped with the 0.9 TwinAir 105 HP two-cylinder petrol engine, which results in low consumptions and emissions, while maintaining brilliant performances thanks to its super-charging ability. The 500S is also available with the 1.2 69 HP engine and the 1.3 Multijet turbodiesel 95 HP engine.

Finally, the interior of the 500S stands out for its “Satin Graphite” details (such as the fascia of the dashboard), sporty bespoke steering wheel and the black combination of seats and ceiling, in contrast with the door panels and the edging on the seats, available in light blue, white and yellow. Frau leather interiors with white or light blue details are available on request.

Standard UconnectTM 7″ HD LIVE touchscreen system with “tablet effect,” HD display and UconnectTM LIVE services offered as standard. On request, digital radio (DAB) and 3D TomTom navigation system are also available. Since March, the UConnectTM system is also available with CarPlay and Android AutoTM systems.

Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L completes the display of the 500 family, combining the style and functionality of Made in Fiat design with the iconic personality of the 500. A compact city car but one with a considerable amount of space, capable of combining practicality and personality: the ideal vehicle for the families of today. And the public have certainly put their money where their mouths are, judging by its performances in terms of sales: 500L has continued to confirm its status as European market leader in its segment every year, ever since it was launched. The Trekking version on display is characterised by two-colour livery and is decorated by the combination of chrome elements with a satin finish – the spoiler on the front and the handle of the boot door – and elements in matte black paint; from the mudguards to the skirts, from the 17″ alloy wheels to the front and rear bumpers. The painted red brake calipers complete the look.

The same distinctive style returns in the “total black” trim of the interior, where the black painted dashboard and the seats in bespoke fabric and black ecoleather with the “500” logo emblazoned on the front back rest stand out.

The vehicle on display features the BeatsAudioTM system, which boasts a total power of 520 Watt, divided between two 80 Watt mid-Woofer speakers (diameter 165 mm) positioned in the bottom part of the front door panel, two 40 Watt tweeter speakers (diameter 38 mm) positioned in the top of the front door panel, two 60 Watt full-range speakers (diameter 165 mm) positioned in the rear door panel and an 80 + 80 Watt subwoofer (diameter 165 mm) located in the boot – which ensures dynamic, powerful bass tones, maximising the listening experience for fans of a wide range of musical genres, from hip hop to soul. The picture is completed by an amplifier with DSP and 8 channels, featuring a built-in advanced equalisation algorithm capable of reproducing the entire spectrum of sound that an artist experiences in the recording studio.

This dynamic characterisation has a bold identity which is further enhanced by the brilliant 1.4 T-Jet 120 HP engine, ensuring excellent flexibility, even from the lowest speeds, and a fun driving experience.

The model on display is complete with Traction+ technology designed, together with the M+S “snowflake” tyres provided as standard equipment, to increase the vehicle’s traction on slippery ground.

All without forgoing the benefits in terms of space and functionality intrinsic to the 500L, the Fiat City Lounge that artfully encompasses the little pleasures and the grand emotions of life in one place – children, friends, journeys – thanks to a passenger space of 3.17 m3 and a large, well-designed boot with a storage capacity of no less than 455 litres.

Fiat Panda

The Geneva stand would not be complete without the Panda, which has headed the overall sales rankings on the Italian market since 2012 and was European 2016 best-seller in its segment, with a 14.9 per cent share of segment A and more than 190,000 cars sold. The secret of this success, which is continuing in 2017 with sales of 17,900 units in January, lies in an offer always in line with the key characteristics of the Fiat functional family: personality, convenience and simplicity. Ever since it was first introduced, Panda has stood out for its unmistakable personality and characteristic agreeability developed to emphasise its different spirits: city car and city-SUV. These temperaments are united by functionality and simplicity: very compact exterior dimensions, interior space exploited to the max and configurable to all transport needs, a wide choice of engines and interior and exterior colour combinations able to meet every requirement. Finally, a simple range of equipment enhanced by the new UconnectTM infotainment system with Bluetooth and dashboard cradle, which can be integrated with Android and iOS smartphones.

The stand will proudly display the “pocket size SUV”, able to cope with every eventuality or route, an object lesson in style, efficiency, agility and compact size. The vehicle in question is the Fiat Panda Cross, which crams all the exclusiveness of the off-road vehicles in higher categories into just 370 centimetres of car. This car is simply one of a kind, because it teams a traction system and technical features which are ideal for off-road driving offering the performance and contents of an SUV, with the external dimensions, efficiency and easy handling of a city car. Not to mention a distinctive style that manages to combine rational design with thrilling driveability.

The vehicle on the stand sports the Gelato White exterior, with two-colour seats in grey fabric and brown ecoleather and a brown dashboard. It is fitted with a 0.9 cm3 TwinAir 90 HP 2-cylinder engine, which ensures power and flexibility on the road. The all-wheel drive car features the Electronic Differential Lock, having been the first to introduce this to the market.

Fiat stand

The stand in Geneva will be welcoming visitors with typical Italian elegance and style. The attractive, flowing lines of the design and its dynamic forms will highlight the cars on display, focusing on the Fiat 500 special 60th anniversary series, the Panda Natural Power and the Panda Cross and Fullback Cross, the ideal cars for off-road use. Duality is a core concept of the stand, a metaphor for the contrasting and complementary features that make up the Fiat brand’s emotional and functional world.

A selection of accessories made in collaboration with Mopar and merchandising products will be showcased in a dedicated area. Outstanding amongst these is the 500 line, designed to delight those who like to denote their leisure time in original, exclusive style. The cool and pop products include a sweatshirt with built-in earsets to make use even more practical and a cushion with a built-in speaker that can be connected to a smartphone to play the right soundtrack at all times. And the exhibition space dedicated to the Fiat 500 special 60th anniversary series will be enhanced by the “Fiat 500 Gabsule Collection”. Visitors can buy an exclusive collection of bags, purses, beauty cases and key rings designed by Gabs and inspired by the characteristic coolness of the 500, paying tribute to its design and telling its story by displaying snapshots of its iconic details. The “Tribute to 500 anniversary” glasses created by Italia Independent will also be available for the first time: characterised by a traditional, round frame, they are inspired by vintage design, reinterpreted in a modern, elegant key. By distributing informative leaflets and special elements placed around the stand, the public can become acquainted with the products of FCA Bank, the financial company specialising in the automotive sector. The company operates on the main European markets-in Switzerland through FCA Capital Suisse SA-with a sole mission: supporting the sales of all Fiat and Chrysler Automobiles brand vehicles through innovative financial products and high added value services dedicated to dealer networks, private clients and companies.