Dear readers,

Prepare to enjoy Acceleration. The title of this special edition symbolises the rapid pace of Bulgaria’s market in new vehicles, a market that has been picking up speed for the past 17 years. The 17th Sofia Motor Show is evidence of this acceleration. This year’s show is better, bigger, more interesting, more colourful and classier.

The 24 pages of Acceleration are your guide to the most intriguing new models on display at the show. Inside, there is a special focus on the most notable new models (pages 6-13) and on off-road vehicles (pages 14-17) on show. There is coverage of two concept vehicles, and the most expensive vehicle on display. Motorcycles have their niche too (on page 20). Accessorise, accessorise… this guide tells you where to find audio and stereo systems, GPS devices, alarm systems and any other accessory to augment your drive (page 22).

Acceleration shares Henry Ford’s time-honoured motto, “there is nothing better than a new car”. To find out what is the best way to change your old vehicle for a new one at the show, take a look at page 21.

Meet Ivailo Zheglov and Stoyan Jelev, the two people behind the 2007 Sofia Motor Show, who boast quite a track record in organising events such as the Sofia Motor Show. They share their views on how to keep pace with developments.

Whether or not you make it to the show, Acceleration has everything you need to know about the latest trends in motor vehicle manufacturing and design.
Please remember, by the way, that breaking the speed limit is never a good idea. Drive safely, and we’ll see you there.

The Acceleration Team