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The 2008 Bologna Motor Show has witnessed some very interesting developments in the automobile industry, with the latest being the display of the new Mazda 3, the Mazda Motor Corporation’s latest offer.

Mazda has finally come up with the full details of the car, expected to go on sale in spring 2009, which appears lighter than its older cousin and boasts of a completely overhauled interior and exterior design. Moreover, the car will also have a new diesel among its engine range.

The latest addition to the Mazda series caps an impressive journey of five eventful years of the series, and the designers of the latest edition are convinced that the new Mazda 3 looks more expressive and dynamic. The car for the record has a new front end accompanied by a 5-point grille, along with intakes at the front corners and the sculpted shape of the bonnet intended to give it a more powerful look. The interior of the car also looks brilliant as it has been incorporated with a new multi-information display that can be readily complimented by a high-end in car entertainment system. Comfort is another buzz word as it has been fashioned with seats that have been carefully designed taking into consideration various health aspects in mind. Nevertheless style has not been compromised, and they are also delightfully easy to use. Meanwhile, the engineers need to be complimented for fine-tuning the overall look of the car, as well as ensuring that you have a trouble free time while handling it.

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The day we’ve been waiting for is almost here as the British International Motor Show finally kicks off tomorrow. The show will take place in ExCeL London from July 23rd to August 3rd and we are sure to see some stunning cars on exhibition. All of the top car manufacturers are represented and over 600 cars, including premieres for over 20 new models, will actually be presented at the show.

As with any car show, we can expect all the hottest cars to be on display, including Maseratis, Ferraris, Aston Martins and Bentleys. In fact, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed (which we reported on earlier) will actually be making its debut. In addition to cars, there will be plenty of exciting features and events on hand, including a Drift School where you can learn how to drift your car like in the movies.

Despite all the flash and glamour, many industry insiders are predicting this Motor Show will not be unaffected by the fundamental shift currently taking place in the auto industry. The industry has been receiving a lot of gloomy news lately, as car sales in Europe fall due to the sinking economy and higher petrol prices. Increases in the cost of raw materials, particularly steel, have not helped auto producers either. The shift is even more pronounced in the US where car sales have hit a 15 year low, with American manufacturers like Ford, GM, and Chrysler being particularly hard hit. What this means for the Motor Show is that we can expect to see many electric cars, and cars with green technology, in the spotlight.

Nevertheless, we here at Automobile News can’t wait to see what the Show will bring and will of course report on all the latest developments as they happen.