Frankfurt Auto Show
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Earlier this week we brought you some of the first spy shots of the 2012 MINI Coupe JCW, and now we have the model it's based on: the standard Coupe. Even the Coupe spied here bears the inlet on the hood marking a turbocharged engine, however, potentially leaving the door open that this is the Coupe S, and a naturally-aspirated Coupe could follow. At the concept's launch at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, MINI left the issue of engines up in the air: the concept featured the 211 horsepower JCW mill, but whether we'd see a typical S and base model for the Coupe wasn't clear. Given the Coupe's...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Previewed Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has been of the worst kept secrets of the year, perhaps purposely so, as we’ve not only seen barely disguised prototypes but also leaked patent drawings and even a Super Bowl ad appearance. Now Mercedes-Benz has released some preview shots of the...
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Mazda CX-5 Confirmed As Production Version Of Minagi Concept
Since its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show back in March, Mazda has been hinting at production of its attractive Minagi compact crossover concept. And today, just a couple of days out from the Minagi's North American debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show, Mazda has confirmed that the production...
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Audi Teases New R8 GT Spyder
Audi’s lighter and more track-focused R8 GT supercar recently went on sale and if you’ve just ordered one, you may not be too pleased to hear that Audi is set to launch a convertible R8 GT Spyder in the not too distant future. Previewed here today in these official sketches, the new R8...
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Maserati Planning New Models, Quattroporte Successor For Frankfurt?
One of the Fiat Group's least-discussed (and smallest) brands, Maserati, is shooting for the moon--relatively. Seeking to triple annual sales to about 20,000 vehicles, the brand could be planning two new models. A replacement for the Quattroporte sedan is reported to be in the pipeline as well, due...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster To Debut At 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
During a recent interview the boss of AMG, Ola Kaellenius, revealed a few details about the brand’s upcoming models including its most important launch of next year, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. Speaking with Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, Kaellenius revealed that the...
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The BMW X6 ActiveHybrid promises serious performance in a relatively efficient package.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: First Drive
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will come packing a 6.2-liter V-8 with 571 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.
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Bugatti Galibier 16C concept makes debut
This year is an important one for Bugatti. Not only does 2009 represent the centenary of the legendary marque but it also now marks the unveiling of a super sedan that may constitute the future plans of the company. One hundred years to the month since the company was founded by Ettore Bugatti, we...
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Porsche Announces Research Into Electric Sports Car
The announcement may be little more than bluster, however, aimed at meeting political burdens more than technological challenges.
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2011 BMW X1 Makes Public Debut
The 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the first public showing of the production 2011 BMW X1.
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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Live At Frankfurt
One of the most over-the-top concepts in Frankfurt from eye-level.
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Aston Rapide, Ferrari 458 Italia, BMW 5-Series GT and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG get ready for their big day and for one big, hot Messe.
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2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Preview
Customer deliveries of the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will start in the U.S. in the second quarter of next year.
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2011 Bentley Mulsanne Preview
For the first time in, oh, 75 years, Bentley unveils an all-new car--and Rolls-Royce is concerned.
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Live Photos: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar is the company's newest.
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Electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coming In 2013
Mercedes has confirmed today that the SLS AMG with electric drive will go on sale in 2013.
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Audi R8 e-tron concept set for 2015 Frankfurt auto show
Audi’s electric R8 has been revealed and its name is E-Tron. Set to go head-to-head with similar ecological concepts from closest rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the new e-Tron will have its work cut out for it at this week’s 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show and on initial inspection it looks...
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Like the E63 AMG Sedan, the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate features a 525 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque V-8.
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2010 Aston Martin Rapide Debuts At Frankfurt Auto Show
First deliveries of the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will commence early next year and will be available globally through Aston Martin’s 125 strong dealership network
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2009 MINI Roadster Concept Revealed at Frankfurt Auto Show
Like the Coupe, the 2009 MINI Roadster Concept is essentially production-ready, and already a candidate for construction in England.
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2011 Audi R8 Spyder Preview
Audi currently sells two versions of its R8 supercar, the original 4.2-liter V-8 model and the recently revealed 5.2-liter V-10 version, but there are two more versions in the works--one of which has been revealed today ahead of its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show. The two new versions...
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Sporty R-Design C30 Joins 2010 Volvo Lineup
Chassis and steering improvements have been the main focus of attention for Volvo’s engineers for the 2010 C30 R-Design.
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Video: MINI Flips Us The Bird In Freaky Third 'Untamed' Preview
The abstract video features a few surprises.
Nelson Ireson