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Frankfurt2013 Frankfurt Auto Show: 5 Hits and 5 Misses
Year in, year out, the Frankfurt Auto Show never fails to impress with its sheer size and its avalanche of new offerings. And the two days dedicated to the specialty press are never enough to see everything there is to see. By the numbers, the Frankfurt Show is 159 world …
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The new BMW i8
The 231 HP (170 kW) gasoline engine sends its power to the rear wheels, while the 131 HP (96 kW) electric motor powers the front wheels. This configuration offers all-electric driving capability with a range of up to approx. 22 miles (35 kilometers) and a top speed of approximately 75 …
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Smart fourjoy Concept
The fourjoy is a wacky four-seater open-air concept that is obviously too crazy for production but probably gives us a hint as to the look of the new Forfour due out next year. The fourjoy is powered by a 55 kilowatt electric motor with a lithium-ion battery pack. It’s the …
FrankfurtFrancfort Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Q: A Personalized Approach
In order to please their valued customers, so-called prestigious car brands are more and more often offering the ability to further customize the car of their dreams. Several of them have already created specific divisions with mandates to offer exclusive accessories to beautify their little gem from the outside and …
FrankfurtThe Future According to Mercedes-Benz
For German manufacturers—Mercedes-Benz included—the Frankfurt Auto Show is a must. At a soiree just before the official opening of the show, the Stuttgart-based automaker presented its vision for the future of the automobile by unveiling several new products and announcing a grand premiere. 100 kilometres without a driver Indeed, Mercedes-Benz …
Frankfurt2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Bows at Fankfurt
The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible has just been unveiled at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Sporting a redesigned front section and a lower, sleeker silhouette, the car stands out from previous models. As expected there is the MyLink connectivity system, including a seven-inch touch screen, AUX / USB and …
FrankfurtPorsche 918 Officially Revealed
The Porsche 918 Spyder supercar has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show to much fanfare. Competition for the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrai, the supercar is also garnering headlines for completing the fastest lap ever for a production car around the Nürburgring. On Sept 4, several Porsche 918 Spyders …
FrankfurtSuzuki Looks for New Buyers With the iV-4 Concept
It is very unfortunate that the automotive division of Japanese automaker withdrew from the North American market because since then all we’ve seen from them are more interesting vehicles. In Geneva it was the new SX4 and yesterday, in Frankfurt, they unveiled the concept N-4 - a compact type crossover …
FrankfurtAudi Nanuk Quattro Concept Debuts In Frankfurt
It was designed by the famous Italian coachbuilder Italdedign Giugiaro, now part of the German auto giant Volkswagen. Its flowing lines are those of a mid-engined coupe and its body is dark red. This year Audi celebrates 20 years of its Space Frame aluminum technology. It goes without saying that …
FrankfurtBMW i8 Finally Unveiled
BMW has finally introduced its i8 production model in Frankfurt. The new model is a very environmentally friendly sports car that embraces many of the cooler aspects form the concept version, namely the gull-wing doors. Also inherited are the sensual lines BMW spent many hours of research developing for aerodynamic …
FrankfurtMercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Concept Unveiled
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always been available as four-door sedan. That approach has changed with the unveiling of the all-new coupe version which has just been unveiled in concept form at Frankfurt. The model will replace the CL coupe, which will soon bow out of the lineup. The signature style …
FrankfurtMore Jaguar C-X17 Photos Released
Several new images of Jaguar’s new crossover concept – called the C-X17 – have leaked online. The concept shows off their new new modular aluminum architecture which is to be used on several new model moving forward. The interior of the C-X17 Concept is quite futuristic with few buttons in …
FrankfurtSmart Forjoy Concept Revealed Ahead of Frankfurt
Smart has released images of its newest concept car called the Forjoy. The Forjoy is a wacky four-seater open-air concept that is obviously too crazy for production but probably gives us a hint as to the look of the new Forfour due out next year. The Forjoy is powered by …
FrankfurtMercedes S-Class Coupe Sketches Confirmed as Real
Mercedes has confirmed that these sketches which were leaked online and posted on Autoblog.gr are, in fact, real and of the new S-Class coupe which is slated to replace the Mercedes CL Class. The concept in the sketches is a 2+2 configuration and appears to differ quite a bit from …
FrankfurtFord Mondeo Vingale to Debut in Frankfurt
Ford intends to release upscale trim levels for certain models in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. The sub-brand will be called Vingale. The Vingale treatment will first be delivered on the Ford Mondeo which is what the Fusion is called outside of North America. The Ford Mondeo …
FrankfurtMercedes Bringing Race-Prepped CLA to Frankfurt
Mercedes-Benz released several photos on their Facebook page of a race-prepped CLA and a performance street version of the new sedan that they plan to bring to the Frankfurt Motor Show Next week. The concept racecar is based on the CLA45 AMG comprises a myriad of upgrades as a competition …
FrankfurtAudi Sport Quattro Concept Headed to Frankfurt
Audi has revealed its Sport Quattro Concept ahead of the debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Under the hood is the powerful 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 found in the RS6, producing 560 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Power is upped to 700 hp and 590 lb-ft of …
FrankfurtWild Lexus LF-NX Crossover Uncovered Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
Lexus has released images of a new compact luxury crossover to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Lexus currently has no offering in the segment and intends to fill that void with the wild-looking NX. The LF-NX Concept will likely use an adaptation of the Hybrid powertrain …
FrankfurtImages Leak of Production BMW i8 Ahead of Frankfurt
Two images of the all new BMW i8 have leaked ahead of the plugin electric sports car’s debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The images are the first glimpse we have of the production version i8. The vehicle will essentially have the same overall shape as the concept …
FrankfurtJaguar C-X17 Concept Teaser
With the unveiling of the C-X17 concept scheduled for 9 September at 5:10 PM, Jaguar officially confirms its intention to offer an SUV in its lineup. The unveiling will be reserved for journalists who came to cover the massive International Motor Show in Frankfurt. This announcement on the Web is …
FrankfurtInfiniti Q30 Concept Previewed
Infiniti has released a single image of the new Q30 concept which will be unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. According to Infiniti the Q30 is "not a coupe, not a hatch and not a crossover but a fusion of the three body styles." It …
FrankfurtBMW Concept M4 Coupe Revealed
BMW has revealed exterior shots of its all new M4 Coupe Concept vehicle, set to debut live at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegence tomorrow. There has been considerable anticipation of the new M4, mainly because people are having a hard time with the name adjustment. The old M3 moniker is …
FrankfurtMercedes GLA Revealed
After someone leaked images of the production version of the all new Mercedes GLA crossover last night which were posted on Jalopnik, Mercedes has gone ahead and released their own official images. The new GLA is a crossover based on the CLA compact sedan, also recently released. Contrary to the …
FrankfurtThe New Honda Civic Wagovan?
Honda plans to reveal an updated version of the famous Wagovan from the 1980s at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Called the Civic Tourer, it’s being developed by Honda’s European design studio and will be a five-door “no-compromise” alternative to the conventional Honda Civic sedan. “I am very proud …
FrankfurtBMW to Unveil Production i8 at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW will have a production i8 ready for the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, according to the German automaker. We’ve been getting more information on the fancy new plug-in hybrid supercar in the lead up to the show. This week the preliminary specifications were announced. The vehicle will be powered …
FrankfurtKia Teases Concept Ahead of Frankfurt
Kia has released the following images of a new concept car that they plan to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The company says it "hints at a possible future B-segment contender." The name and specs of the car are unknown at this time but it’s not slated …
FrankfurtJaguar Compact SUV to Premiere at Frankfurt Auto Show
British manufacturer Jaguar is actively developing two new vehicles, but each will be of paramount importance. We're talking, of course, about an entry level sedan and a compact size SUV. The compact SUV will have its world premiere in September at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. We still don’t …
FrankfurtSubaru Concepts to Appear at Frankfurt Auto Show
Subaru unveiled its next generation WRX concept car to much fanfare at the New York Auto Show earlier in the year. The concept was a significant departure from the somewhat boxy current generation with a broad stance, beefy grilles and quad tailpipes. Subaru plans to bring it to the Frankfurt …

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