Reports from automotive website Edmunds Inside Line suggest that BMW is seriously considering a production version of its Vision EfficientDynamics 2+2 plug-in hybrid concept that was unveiled at last September’s Frankfurt Auto Show.
An executive source from within BMW said production volume of the Vision would most likely be between 5000 and 10,000 units, making it [...] - Tags:
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Just days after previewing the SR1 concept car and the brand’s new design language, Peugeot has confirmed it will produce a vehicle based on the BB1 electric concept unveiled at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Peugeot says the car will “embody all of the spirit of the BB1” – a fully-electric, 2.5m four-seater designed for the [...] - Tags:
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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, [...] - Tags:
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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.
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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 [...] - Tags:
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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 [...] - Tags:
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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, [...] - Tags:
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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 [...] - Tags:
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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 [...] - Tags:
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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, [...] - Tags:
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Lotus Evora
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 [...] - Tags:
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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 [...] - Tags:
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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 [...] - Tags:
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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Photo Gallery & Specifications
If there was ever a car everyone at CarAdvice simply agreed on, it’s the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG that is scheduled for its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (which CarAdvice will be attending) next Monday.
Although we’ve criticised Mercedes-Benz for making some less than inspiring cars in [...] - Tags:
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Porsche has prepared perhaps its most ambitious showcase yet, with one European and four world premieres planned for next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Demonstrating its strength in innovation, Porsche will present the 911 Turbo, the 911 Sport Classic (limited to 250 examples), the 911 GT3 RS – and its motor sport twin the 911 GT3 Cup [...] - Tags:
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Citroën has teased a modern incarnation of its 2CV ahead of the concept’s official unveiling at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt.
Details are scarce with Citroën accompanying the release with only a short and rather cryptic sentence: “Citroën hasn’t finished surprising you with its creativity…”
Either way, all will be revealed on Tuesday 15th September with Director [...] - Tags:
Brabus has never been known for its conservative tuning, and its latest model – the Mercedes-Benz S-Class derived SV12 R – isn’t about to spoil that reputation.
With a biturbo V12 engine under the bonnet, the Brabus SV12 R churns out an insane 552kW and peak torque of 1350Nm.
In Brabus’ own words, the SV12 R Biturbo [...] - Tags:
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class SV12
Hyundai will showcase a new range of eco-friendly models and concepts in a specially created Blue Drive Zone at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt, demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel economy of its vehicles.
Centre-stage has been reserved for the world debut of the ix-Metro, a new Hybrid Electric CUV for the [...] - Tags:
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Hyundai ix-Metro Hybrid Electric CUB
Toyota is set to unveil a new hybrid concept based on its Corolla model at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show, a car that is expected to be the second of eight new hybrid models that Toyota Australia plans to roll out over the next four years.
Known in Europe as the Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, [...] - Tags:
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid Concept
Volvo’s revamp of its C70 convertible for next year has been revealed, by the carmaker itself, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.
The images reveal a new frontal look that draws from the S60 concept shown earlier this year at the Detroit Motor Show and the recently launched XC60 SUV. [...] - Tags:
Volvo C70
We can now reveal BMW’s stunning vision of sustainable sports motoring in the future with the first pictures of the Vision EfficientDynamics, as BMW has called it, before it is unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
A lot of readers were intrigued and some even confused by the video teaser we [...] - Tags:
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics
In the run-up to the official unveiling of the Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15 the Italian marque has released more photos and details of the stunning new sports car.
The car is an all-new effort from Ferrari, rather than being based on the outgoing F430, so there is a raft [...] - Tags:
Ferrari 458 Italia
BMW has released a teaser for its new Vision EfficientDynamics concept that will be released at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
So far the German carmaker has been very tight-lipped with details of the actual machine.
While BMW is keen to keep us in the dark what is known is that it will be a sustainable [...] - Tags:
The new three-door Polo, which as we touched on this morning has just received a five-star Euro NCAP result, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Sharing many of the same lines as its five-door sibling, and indeed the same platform and dimensions, the new Polo three-door boasts a [...] - Tags:
Volkswagen Polo
It’s 50 years ago today that the Mini, the groundbreaking car designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, was launched onto an unsuspecting public and now current Mini owner, BMW, has come up with a birthday present, the Mini Coupe Concept.
The concept will be shown to the automotive world in the metal at next month’s Frankfurt Motor [...] - Tags:
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Mini Coupe Concept
In the lead up to the Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia has released the first details and official images of its new generation Sorento SUV.
The new version is longer and lower than the current model, adopting the now signature Kia grille and offering a much more spacious and luxurious cabin.
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Kia Sorento SUV
Kia is preparing to show off its new-look cee’d at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September along with a new ECO-dynamics model which will be added to the range.
The new model has received a thorough revamp under the direction of chief design officer, Peter Schreyer, and is the latest version to receive the now [...] - Tags:
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Kia cee'd
Opel, the beleaguered European subsidiary of General motors, has jumped its own gun by releases pictures of the sixth–generation Astra, months before its official release at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The car, which currently is been marketed in Australia as the Holden Astra, seems less likely to wear that badge, especially as Holden has [...] - Tags:
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Mazda Furai Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show
Mazda’s Furai concept went on display at the Detroit Motor Show, definitely the best looking Mazda to date.
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Ferrari Stand Sydney Motor Show
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Boasting perhaps the most extravagant exhibition at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz featured a line-up of no less than 19 newcomers – featuring eight BLUETEC models, seven hybrids from five model series, the same number of record holders for low CO2 emissions and the innovative F 700 research vehicle.
F 700
The breathtaking F 700 with [...] - Tags:
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The Honda Accord Tourer Concept, whilst still only that – a concept – is a strong indication of what the next generation Accord Euro range will look like.
With the new European Accord due for its UK release by mid-2008, Honda’s presence at the Motor Show in Frankfurt was largely based on promoting their focus on [...] - Tags:
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Day Two at the IAA Motorshow in Frankfurt uncovered many more treats.
Mercedes Benz launched the SLR McLaren, C Class wagon, and F700 Concept Limousine to the world in an enormous exhibition hall dedicated to Mercedes products. Major construction was undertaken to create a huge multi-storey complex within the hall to showcase all of the products [...] - Tags:
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Volkswagen Up Frankfurt Motor Show
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Volkswagen Tiguan Frankfurt Motor Show
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Volvo V70 Flexifuel Frankfurt Motor Show
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Suzuki SX4 WRC Frankfurt Motor Show
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Suzuki Swift Super 1600 Frankfurt Motor Show
You thought Swifts were slow? How does 167kW of power, 186 Nm of torque and a 0-100km/h time of just 5.2 seconds sound?
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Suzuki Kizashi Concept Frankfurt Motor Show
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Startech Stand Frankfurt Motor Show
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Smart Stand Frankfurt Motor Show
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Audi RS4 Frankfurt Motor Show
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PGO Concept P22 Frankfurt Motor Show
Can you guys which photo is of the front?
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Pagani Zonda F Frankfurt Motor Show
Nothing comes close…
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Pagani Zonda F
Remainder of the images from the Nissan stand
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Nissan Mixim Frankfurt Motor Show
Those wheels are sure to be a hit with the pimp-my-ride crowd!
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Nissan Dualis (Qashqai) Frankfurt Motor Show
Looks a little like the Ford Kuga? Doesn’t it?
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The remaining photos from the Mercedes-Benz Stand
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Mercedes-Benz AMG Range Frankfurt Motor Show
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Mercedes-Benz SLR Frankfurt Motor Show
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