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Attendance down at Frankfurt motor show
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, [...] MINI Coupe Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Believe it or not, the iconic MINI has been around for 50 years, and things have never looked better for the brand, if their presence at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show is any indication.
Here’s a number to think about, more than 1.5 million new generation MINI’s have been produced since production got under way [...] Hyundai i30 CRDi Sport at Frankfurt Motor Show
With all the action on Hyundai’s stand this year, I very nearly walked past what looked like a nice clean, but stock i30 CRDi, until I noticed a subtle “Sport” badge on the tailgate.
On closer inspection I also noticed the stylish dual exhaust tips, rear diffuser and superb carbon look, sports wheels. The car [...] Hyundai ix-Metro at Frankfurt Motor Show
If you like Sci-Fi movies such as Star Trek and I, Robot and you’re a young European urbanite, then here’s a car for you.
Hyundai call it, the ix-Metro and Rogelio J. Flores, Chief designer on the project, would have you believe that this is something …out of this world” and I reckon he’s spot [...] Hyundai Blue-Will at Frankfurt Motor Show
I know it’s a concept, but judging by just how well Hyundai’s so called concepts are finished, I am in no doubt that what you see in the above photo, will be in a showroom near you, sooner rather than later.
Blue-Will is a four-seat Plug-in Hybrid, which promises an electric only driving distance of [...] Hyundai ix35 at Frankfurt
Update: Read our Hyundai ix35 review.
Hyundai is a star attraction at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show with more concepts than I had time to photograph although, this is no concept.
If you ever doubted the future of the Korean based Hyundai automotive brand, take a look inside Hall 6 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and you [...] Lexus LF-Ch Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Yet another standout concept this year’s Frankfurt show, is the Lexus LF-Ch, a full hybrid car for the highly competitive premium luxury segment.
It’s a smart move by the luxury Japanese carmaker, as this segment is set to own the largest share of the premium market, as buyers across the globe look to greater all [...] 2011 Hyundai Sonata unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show
As we reported a couple of weeks back, Hyundai was set to unveil its 2011 Sonata at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and over the course of the weekend, the new sedan quietly made its debut for all the world to see.
Codenamed “YF,” this Sonata was penned at Hyundai’s design studio in Irvine, California.
The new Sonata [...] Peugeot RCZ at Frankfurt Motor Show
One of many highlights at Frankfurt this year, is Peugeot’s RCZ 2+2 Coupe, which in 2007 at the same Frankfurt Motor Show, was just a concept car.
When you take into account its truly green characteristics, you may well be looking at a sports car from the future, for the here and now.
On sale in [...] Jaguar XJ at Frankfurt Motor Show
If you think the Jaguar XF was a revolution in design, then the latest edition of the flagship XJ blows the doors off automotive conservatism.
It was much the same scenario in 1968, when the much heralded release of Jaguar’s XJ6, re-wrote the design rules for cars in the luxury sports segment.
Never before had a [...] Peugeot BB1 concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
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
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
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
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 [...] Mini Roadster breaks cover at Frankfurt
The Mini Roadster concept broke cover today at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The two-seat soft-top will be powered by a 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged engine (think Cooper S) developing 130kW of power and 240Nm of toque. This is increased to 260Nm with aid of an overboost function.
Key dimensions of the Mini Roadster are as follows:
Overall Length: 3713mm
Overall [...] Audi e-tron revealed at Frankfurt
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
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 E-Up! zero emissions vehicle announced at Frankfurt
Volkswagen has announced its all-new zero-emissions vehicle – the E-Up! concept – at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Powered by an electric motor capable of delivering 60kW peak / 40kW nominal power and 209Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive E-Up! manages the 0-100km/h run in 11.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 135km/h.
With 240 kilograms [...] Maserati GranCabrio at Frankfurt Motor Show
The GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the history of Maserati, made its international début today at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The GranCabrio completes Maserati’s product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo and GranCabrio – sedan, coupe and convertible.
The open-top GranCabrio boasts an unmistakable Pininfarina design, spacious interior, handcrafted details, [...] Volkswagen Golf R fastest ever: Frankfurt Motor Show
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
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 [...] Volkswagen Polo at Frankfurt Motor Show
As CarAdvice hinted a few weeks back, Volkswagen has premiered its youngest offspring of the Polo family at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
The agile three-door shares the new styling cues as seen on Tiguan and Golf for a more consistant family look.
The new Polo will be available with a choice of six engines, ranging [...] 2010 Skoda Superb Estate ready for Frankfurt
Skoda will present several new products and innovations at the Frankfurt International Motor Show from tonight, the key one being the new Superb Combi, or as it will be known here, Estate.
Offering high comfort levels, generous space and a distinctive design this long wheel base wagon features a roof line that forms a moderate [...] Volkswagen to reveal 1L/100km concept at Frankfurt – report
Volkswagen is set to release a concept two-seat car capable of obtaining a fuel economy figure of 238 mpg (1 litre per 100 kilometers) at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show according to a report published in German newspaper Blid.
To be known as the L1, for obvious reasons, the concept uses carbon-fibre extensively in a [...] Porsche unveils line-up for Frankfurt
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 [...] Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde released for Frankfurt
Alfa Romeo have released an exclusive version of its MiTo for the Frankfurt Motor Show to be known as the Quadrifoglio Verde.
This white hot, four-leaf clover version of the already sporty hatch aims to “redefine sportiness” while at the same time placing a new emphasis on the environment.
Powered by Alfa’s 1.4-litre MultiAir TBi engine [...] Hyundai ix-Metro hybrid electric CUV Frankfurt debut
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 [...] Volkswagen BlueMotion range released ahead of Frankfurt
Volkswagen has released production versions of three new highly-efficient additions to its BlueMotion range ahead of this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
The new Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion models emit just 87 g/km, 99 g/km and 114 g/km of CO2 respectively while every variant is also capable of travelling a minimum of 1350 kilometres on [...] Toyota Corolla Hybrid Concept world premiere at Frankfurt
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, [...] Lexus LF-CH revealed ahead of Frankfurt
Lexus has given a first glimpse of just what its compact entry into the premium hybrid market will look like when it is released at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.
The premium Toyota brand says the LF-CH, you can bet that won’t be its final name, will offer Lexus Hybrid Drive in a practical [...] 
