Toyota has introduced the Kirobo Mini AI robot, which is capable of automatic learning, communication, reading facial expressions and recognizing emotions. Mini is the smaller brother of the Kirobo robot that went on a space excursion in 2013 to accompany the first Japanese astronaut to work on the International Space Station. Kirobo Mini will keep you company. Who says you can't buy friendship? For 350 euros, you get the friend and interlocutor you've always wanted!
Honda brought to the Paris Motor Show the prototype of the Honda Civic Type R model, which goes on sale in 2017. As with previous models, Honda also wants to break records on the legendary Nürburgring track with a 'racer for everyday use'.
Lexus, too, will apparently add its sizzle to the fast-growing segment of small SUVs. The Lexus UX is a bold vision of the future of compact SUVs, presented by the prestigious Toyota brand at the Paris Motor Show. It marks a new step in the brand's design, and the entry-level crossover is expected to appeal to both young buyers and buyers with deep pockets who want a functional interior and a car for an urban lifestyle.
Kolopark, an asphalt "pumptrack", was recently opened in Šiška in Ljubljana near Tivoli, next to the bar Lepa žorba, which was immediately flooded by bikes of all sizes. Replacing the wild parking lot with a free-to-use dirt track has proven to be a complete hit, as cycling enthusiasts of all ages now flock there every day instead of steel horses, and it has quickly become a popular outpost for families.
Renault Trezor is the herald of the future of the French brand and a real concentrate of high technology, imagination and daring. The French presented their 'treasure' (vault in French means treasure) at the Paris Motor Show and with it overshadowed all other concepts and ignited the fight for electric supremacy. In Paris, practically all brands got on the electric train, and Renault proves that it remains in shape despite the offensive of new series models in the last year.
Being handcuffed to illegally parked cars is, next to the "spider", the worst nightmare of drivers, as it is much worse than the usual punishment of the orderly or the police. Not only are you fined, the handcuffs must be unlocked by an authorized person, which can be very time-consuming and may take quite a while before you get the car back. Fortunately, there is now a much less painful and time-consuming solution - Barnacle. The Barnacle is basically a massive wrong parking ticket that you can't ignore. Requests payment on the spot, security or and the police spread it across the entire windshield, blocking the driver's view. Unless you want to drive with your head praying out the window, you have no choice but to pay the fine.
The fifth Slovenian Concours D'Elegance 2016 was held in Bled. This year, too, a bunch of vintage vehicles gathered by Lake Bled, some of which had a much more venerable reputation than the average visitor who walked along the Bled promenade, full of steel horses from another time. This year's event marked the anniversaries of two Mercedes-Benz models. Which of these would you prefer in your home garage?
For the sixth year in a row, Motor Trend has held a drag race for octane sprinters (World's Greatest Drag Race 6). This time, a dozen extremely powerful cars hit the asphalt, among which it would be difficult to predict the winner. Which one succeeded the Corvette Z06 (Z07) on the throne?
The BMW X2 is still a concept at the Paris Motor Show, but it is already very conscientiously announcing a new member of the SUV family and will most likely make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The BMW X2 is a sporty version of the X1 crossover, but it has moved away from it in terms of design. He also didn't rush after the X4 and X6 models, as he is more attracted to hatchbacks than coupes. "The concept shows a new and lively design aspect," commented the Bavarians.
Is the new Opel Ampera-e (2017) your next car? It's electric at the Paris Motor Show. No, the exhibitors are not looking at each other, but many showrooms are decorated with electric cars. Also the showroom of the Opel brand, where it presents the second generation Opel Ampero-e, with which it proves that electric mobility in everyday use is not only feasible, but also fun. Just like the new Renault Zoe, the new Opel Ampera-e overcomes the magical limit of 400 kilometers without intermediate charging. It will hit showrooms in the summer of 2017.
Nissan has introduced a self-driving chair for those who can't stand in line. Already half a year ago, he surprised with self-cleaning office chairs, with which he demonstrated the practicality of the advanced Intelligent Parking Assist parking system, and now there is a new type of chairs that will come in handy for everyone who is fed up with the situation while waiting in species. With them, Nissan demonstrates the usefulness of the advanced technology ProPilot, which enables automatic driving and which it presented this summer.
The biggest star of this year's Paris Motor Show is definitely the Mercedes Generation EQ concept study, which heralds different times for the Mercedes-Benz brand. It responds to the range and battery problem that plagues all electric vehicles by promising a range of over 500 kilometers.