Attendance down at Frankfurt motor show
September 29, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Car News, Frankfurt, Motor Shows
While waning attendance at the Australian motor shows may have forced Sydney and Melbourne to alternate hosting duties each year, it appears even the headlining Frankfurt motor show is suffering similar decline according to official numbers released today.
Around 850,000 people attended the 10-day exhibition, down some 150,000 on 2007 which recorded over one million visitors, [...]
Video: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster the chosen one
September 25, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Car News, Frankfurt, Lamborghini, Motor Shows, Videos
How fortunate would you have to be to own Lamborghini’s latest and most exclusive creation – the Reventon Roadster?
Very, according to this simple yet highly effective promotional video from Lamborghini made for the car’s debut at the Frankfurt auto show.
Peugeot BB1 concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
September 17, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Concepts, Frankfurt, Motor Shows, Peugeot
Peugeot has unveiled its tiny BB1 concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show today.
At 2550mm long the unconventionally styled car is shares similar proportions to that of a smart fortwo but is capable of carrying four adults.
The near vertical windscreen allows maximum use of the small interior space while the raised roofline allows rear seat passengers [...]
Aston Martin Rapide at Frankfurt Motor Show
September 17, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Aston Martin, Car News, Frankfurt, Motor Shows, Sports Cars, Supercars, Top Australian Cars
All eyes were on the Aston Martin stand at Frankfurt this year with the unveiling of the much talked about and much praised, Rapide four-door sports sedan.
Adding two extra doors to a DB9, which is often regarded as one of the most beautiful coupes in the world, is no easy design job. It had [...]
Ferrari 458 Italia at Frankfurt Motor Show
September 17, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Car News, Ferrari, Frankfurt, Motor Shows, Sports Cars, Supercars, Top Australian Cars
There would have to be something seriously wrong with any human being, if they didn’t visit the Ferrari stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
That’s especially true this year, where you will see on display one of the best shapes to come out of Maranello in years.
The 458 Italia is a drop dead gorgeous machine, [...]
Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt
September 16, 2009 by David Twomey
Filed under Car Design, Car News, Citroen, Concepts, Frankfurt, Fuel News, In car technology, Motor Shows, electric
Citroen has set out to prove to the automotive world at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it still has credentials as a bold, forward-looking brand with the concept car Revolte, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek.
The French carmaker says that a compact city car, Revolte sidesteps the difficulties of dense [...]
Audi e-tron revealed at Frankfurt
September 16, 2009 by David Twomey
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Audi, Car News, Concepts, Environment, Frankfurt, Fuel News, In car technology, Motor Shows, electric
German manufacturer Audi has revealed the highlight of its efforts at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the unveiling of the Audi e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system.
Four motors, two each at the front and rear axles, drive the wheels, making the concept car a true Audi quattro.
Producing 230kW of power [...]
Lotus Evora at Frankfurt Motor Show
September 16, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Car News, Frankfurt, Lotus, Sports Cars
After road testing Land Rover’s 2010 Range Rover and Discovery models, reviews of which, we will post later this week, it was time to fast track to Edinburgh and catch a plane to Frankfurt.
The Frankfurt International Motor Show has always been one of the largest in the world, but this year it is huge, [...]
Volkswagen Golf R fastest ever: Frankfurt Motor Show
September 16, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Car News, Frankfurt, Motor Shows, Volkswagen
While the R32 nameplate may be missing from the latest generation Golf range, Volkswagen has not left the hot hatch without a flagship – officially introducing the new Golf R at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Enthusiasts need not be disappointed by the removal of the trademark V6 with the new Golf R boasting the title as [...]
Aston Martin Rapide official details: Frankfurt Motor Show
September 16, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Aston Martin, Car News, Frankfurt, Motor Shows
Following months of teasing and web leaks, Aston Martin has finally released the full details surrounding its latest model – the Rapide.
Representing Aston Martin’s addition to the fledgling luxury four-door coupe market, the Rapide can accommodate up to four adults while offering an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
As the brand’s first four-door [...]
Lamborghini Reventon Roadster revealed
September 11, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Car News, Convertibles, Frankfurt, Lamborghini, Motor Shows
Lamborghini has inadvertently revealed the open air sibling to its highly exclusive and equally expensive Reventon model, after the official gallery found its way on to the web.
Like the Coupe version which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show two years ago, the Reventon Roadster features the same stealth-fighter inspired design.
The Reventon Roadster will [...]


