Autumn 2013
RENAULT
Like Ford with its
Vignale, Renault
is also introducing
an upmarket grade
to its cars range,
the Initiale Paris.
They showed
off some of the
luxury touches at
Frankfurt using
this concept for
the next Espace.
A 22-speaker
Bose sound
system, ambient
lighting and wood
trim, and lots of
glister made it an
attention grabbing
item at the top of
the 'mound' built
on the company's
stand.
ROLLS ROYCE
The Celestial Phantom at Frankfurt
marked ten years since the first Rolls
Royce Phantom was produced. Illustrating
just how much owners can customise
(RR call it 'bespoke') their cars, the CP
included over 1,000 fibre-optic lights
woven into the headlining to simulate a
(clear) night sky. Romance need not be
dead even if you're old enough to afford
one of these.
SKODA
The Spaceback is the
hatchback version of the
Rapid saloon which is already
familiar in Irish showrooms
of the brand. New steering
wheel materials are the only
changes to the interior trim,
but the 415/1380L cargo
capacities will no doubt bring
family customers.
A facelift to the Yeti
compact SUV include new
headlamps, a grille in line
with newer models, and
a snappier front bumper.
There are some new
interior details, and two
versions are now offered,
City and Off-Road. A
competent car refreshed.
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