British Motor Show 2008, Jul 22-Aug 3: full coverage
British Motor Show 2008, Jul 22-Aug 3: full coverage
British Motor Show 2008 has now finishedThe show has now ended - but what an event it was! We here at MSN Cars enjoyed every minute of it and we hope you did too, either by visiting it yourself or by following it here online. Feel free to browse our stories, photos, videos and much more from the great event.
The girls of the British Motor ShowA motor show wouldn't be a motor show without a bit of glamour - and the 2008 Show is no exception, though things have moved on somewhat since TVR plonked two naked girls on its latest model at Earls Court back in 1971...
Top 10: supercars at the British Motor ShowWorried that the British Motor Show will be full of cars you see everyday on the street? Don't fret: there's plenty of supercar exotica, like this mad 720bhp Brabus Bullit.
Top 10: British cars at the Motor ShowAs their home show there's a lot of pride at stake for UK manufacturers at the British International Motor Show. So it's great to see so many of them supporting the show with some like Mini even choosing it to unveil brand new models.
Motor Show car battles!Which are your favourite cars at the 2008 Motor Show? Well, now you can help all the top cars at the show battle it out to find which are the most popular cars among all our readers. Don't worry, it's easy - and addictive.
Ford reveals Focus RS & FiestaFord boasted one of the biggest debuts of the show, with the worldwide premiere of the rather bonkers new Focus RS, with 300hp through the front wheels…
Vauxhall unveils new InsigniaThe new Vauxhall Insignia is one of the most important car launches anywhere in 2008 - and the reaction at ExCel to its sleek lines and classy interior has overall been positive.
Lotus unleashes new EvoraThe crowd-wowing Evora stays true to the Lotus mantra of low weight and high technology, thanks to a clever adaptable, bonded aluminium chassis that will later spawn the new Esprit.
Play our British Motor Show quiz!Reckon you know what's been going on at this year's Motor Show? Test your knowledge on our Great British Motor Show quiz - and find out which pop star fronted Ford's unveiling of the new Fiesta on the opening day…
Gorgeous Motor Show wallpaperOur team of crack snappers has been hard at work, grabbing high-quality photos of the sexiest cars at the show to adorn your computer desktop - and we're offering all of them at 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1280x800 screen resolutions.
BMS: What the papers are sayingWe take a look at what the national newspapers had to say about the British Motor Show, with comment on Gordon Brown's visit to the Act on CO2 and Vauxhall stands taking centre stage.
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BRITISH MOTOR SHOW 2008: KEY INFORMATION
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- Which new car has impressed you most at the 2008 British Motor Show?
- Ford Focus RS
15% - IFR Aspid
2% - Lightning GT
25% - Lotus Evora
15% - Mastretta MXT
8% - MINI John Cooper Works
5% - NICE E-oZ
5% - Subaru WRX STi 380 S
6% - Toyota Aygo Crazy
8% - Vauxhall Insignia
11%
- Ford Focus RS






















