Frankfurt motor show

BMW has revealed the third-generation X6 SUV Coupe, ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September. In terms of the design, it’s very much like the related X5 from the B-pillar forward, but gets a completely new design further back – the X6 does, however, premiere the option of an illuminated front grille. Like its wagon-bodied sibling, the new X6 picks up a new architecture, an overhauled interior, and the latest in infotainment and driver assistance technologies.

The next-generation Renault Zoe has been snapped testing ahead of its debut at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show. Although it's now seven years old, the original Zoe appears to have played a big role in deciding the design direction of the second-generation car. The headlights have a similar overall shape to the current model, and the flanks look curvy and inoffensive, as they are on the current car.

The facelifted Audi RS4 Avant has been spied during development testing, ahead of a likely debut before the end of the year. Last month the company revealed the updated A4 and S4 range, which received design revisions more in line with the company's latest models, along with the latest MMI infotainment interface. The flagship RS4, however, was absent from this announcement.

BMW’s high-performance division says it is keeping an eye on up-and-coming manufacturers that are now competing in its segment, while admitting the recently launched Alfa Romeo Giulia QV is the closest rival to the M3 dynamically. Speaking to Australian media in Munich, the boss of BMW’s M Division, Frank Van Meel, said the company sees the changing landscape as a welcomed challenge more than a threat, even if it is always keeping itself aware of newcomers to the segment.