Abstract: In a motor vehicle, an elongated contour of a decorative part or trim part which is visible from outside the vehicle is illuminated in the external region. Such a contour may be, for example, a bead of a decorative part or trim part which, for example, is particularly striking or forms part of a vehicle manufacturer's typical design language. In darkness, the contour, which would otherwise no longer be discernible, is then readily visible due to the illumination. This increases the significance of the visual appearance of the vehicle in darkness.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body, two spaced-apart longitudinal members, a bumper assembly as well as a second bumper cross-member which is spaced apart from the first bumper cross-member.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body, two spaced-apart longitudinal members, a bumper assembly as well as a second bumper cross-member which is spaced apart from the first bumper cross-member.

Abstract: A sidewall module of a motor vehicle in which a mounting beam which can be attached to the vehicle is preassembled with a self-supporting sidewall, and additional components may be installed in the sidewall module prior to assembly of the module on the vehicle. This approach to vehicle assembly creates a sidewall module that makes it possible to effectively utilize the construction space between the sidewall and the wheel house. Preferably, the mounting beam and the side wall are made of plastics, and the sidewall module is mounted on vehicle support structure arranged to permit the sidewall module to absorb energy in a collision with a pedestrian.