At the 2006 North American International Auto Show Ford will unveil the Edge model, that will compete in the CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) segment - expected to surpass the traditional SUVs market this year.

The open version of the Eclypse will be unveiled by Mitsubishi at the upcoming 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January.

Fiat finally enters the SUV healthy market with the Sedici, a vehicle developed in conjunction with Suzuki and designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Audi officially announced that it will producethe R8, a supercar based on the Quattro Le Mans Concept presented in 2003. The market launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007.

The XK Convertible completes Jaguar's model lineup. From the Coupé version it borrows the same design philosophy, together with the lightweight technology. It will be available with a fabric roof only, in order to maintain the exterior lines and the luggage space.

Mitsubishi is going to introduce the next L200 Pick-up generation from March 2006. The new model builds on the strengths of its popular predecessor, but features improved driving dynamics and an exclusive exterior styling.

Bentley Motors has announced the introduction of the Continental GTC. The new luxury 2+2 convertible completes the Bentley Continental model range following the successful Continental GT and the four-door Continental Flying Spur.

After the official presentation in Turin, Fiat has released the official images and information about the Grande Punto. Its design represents a big steps ahead compared to the current model.

Peugeot has released the first pictures of the 206 Sedan, that will be displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Frankfurt Motor Show will see Toyota take the wraps off two of its most important cars in Europe, the all new Yaris and RAV4.