Frankfurt Auto Show
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As promised, Ford is scheduled to unveil a brand new concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just two weeks’ time, and in the lead up to the event the Blue Oval has released the first images and details of it: the striking new Evos plug-in hybrid sports coupe. Not only does the Evos point at a possible future front-drive Ford coupe, it also showcases the automaker’s first truly global design language and a new vision for customer-focused and intuitive technologies. The hope is that this new global design DNA, which is essentially yet another evolution of Ford’s...
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2012 Lotus Exige Spy ShotsWith Lotus recently announcing its Elise and Exige ‘Final Edition’ models for the U.S., the automaker from Hethel will soon have only the Evora in its lineup. That situation won’t last for long, however, as Lotus is working on a completely revamped Exige for the 2012 model year...
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Alfa Romeo 4C Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowBellissimo! Alfa Romeo has unveiled what’s destined to be one of the most popular attractions at next month’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, a new version of the stunning 4C mid-engine sport car concept first unveiled in March. The original concept took the 2011 Geneva Motor Show by storm...
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BMW Showcases Thermoelectric Technology In 5-SeriesEven the most efficient internal combustion engine can only convert about one-third of the energy derived from fossil fuels into the mechanical kinetic energy needed to power a car. The rest of the energy is mostly wasted, either through exhaust heat, through the engine’s cooling system, or...
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Peugeot 508 RXH Diesel-Electric Hybrid: Forbidden FruitOnce again, Europe gets the diesel goods that Americans don't.
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2012 Porsche 911 Official VideoThe 2012 Porsche 911 is scheduled for its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13, but the car has already made its online debut--both in Carerra and Carerra S trim. We now have a new video of the latest 911, giving us an intimate look at how the 991 series will look. The car...
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French automaker Peugeot is a leader when it comes to hybrid technology, having pioneered the world’s first production diesel-electric hybrid vehicle in the form of its 3008 HYbrid4 crossover. Now Peugeot is on the verge of launching its second diesel hybrid, the 508 RXH wagon, but the automaker is also investigating other segments in which to implement its innovative technology. One of these is the MPV segment, which in recent years has seen a number of new premium offerings unveiled. Peugeot looks to be following suit with its HX1 Concept, a vehicle designed to carry up to six people...
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Audi Urban concept debuts at 2011 Frankfurt auto showWe recently saw spy shots of a camouflaged Audi concept car doing some photography work in the heart of Berlin, Germany, and now the automaker with the four rings has revealed the concept at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show. The new concept is called the Audi Urban, and it’s just the latest in a...
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Infiniti Teases New Vettel Special Edition For Frankfurt, Is It The FX?Late yesterday we brought you a new video released by Infiniti depicting its brand ambassador, Formula 1 ace Sebastian Vettel, talking with design director Shiro Nakamura and looking over some concept sketches for what’s believed to be a new special edition model destined to debut at the 2011...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowThe first of Mercedes’ future small car family, the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, has been revealed ahead of its official world debut in just a few weeks at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Substantially more agile and efficient than the model it replaces, the new B-Class is expected to...
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2012 Bentley Continental GTC: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowAt the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just a few weeks’ time, Bentley will unveil the facelifted version of its Continental GTC luxury convertible, the follow up to the facelifted Continental GT coupe that was unveiled last year. The new Continental GTC will come onto the market as a 2012 model...
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Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Fendi: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowMaserati is the latest automaker to announce a partnership with a fashion icon, joining the likes of Lamborghini, Bugatti, and even Fiat and Hyundai. For Maserati, it was fellow Italian label Fendi that was called upon due to its common values such as craftsmanship and tradition. The project, based...
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Ferrari has taken the wraps off the convertible version of its 458 Italia, and as we predicted, the stunning supercar has gained a retractable hard-top. This makes the new Ferrari 458 Spider the world’s first mid-engined car with a retractable hard-top. For Ferrari, the decision was easy. The design allows the 458 Spider to almost equal its fixed roof sibling in terms of comfort, handling and performance. That’s because, apart from the roof, the rest of the car was left virtually untouched. We say virtually as certain characteristics of the car, such as the engine mapping and the...
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2012 Porsche 911: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowOne of the most anticipated cars of the year, the 2012 Porsche 911, has finally made its official debut, and although we’ve known what it was going to look like for several weeks now, the information released today tells the full story--and it’s a very exciting one. The iconic 911...
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Subaru's FT-86 gets a name: BRZIt's sure better (if not more creative) than Boxer Sports Car Architecture Concept. And we're definitely not missing Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology Concept. What are we talking about? Subaru announced that it will finally drop those awkward, unwieldy names in favor of the much simpler...
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Production Volkswagen Up!: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewIt’s been four years since we first saw the original Up! Concept, and now, just a few weeks out from its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the production version of its new minicar destined for sale in Europe early next year. Over that time the Up! has...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG PreviewThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the high-performance variant of the 2012 SLK range, and comes packing a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 with 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque on tap.
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Jaguar C-X16 A Two-Seater; What's The Name Mean?The 2011 Frankfurt auto show opens to the media on Sept. 12, and one of the most anticipated concept cars making its debut on the show floor will be the Jaguar C-X16 concept, a promise-keeper for the brand's future entry-level sports car. Chief designer Ian Callum says it's one of the most exciting...
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The Frankfurt Motor Show is fast approaching, even though the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has yet to happen, and the previews and teasers for the German show are coming just as quickly. The latest to arrive is the Jaguar C-X16 concept, teased here in this first official sketch. Looking an awful lot like the current range of Jaguar XK coupes, the C-X16 promises to show the future of Jaguar sports car design. While the proportions may be familiar, the concept will likely have unique, forward-looking details in the lights, aerodynamics, and interior. As Jaguar's director of design, Ian...
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2011 Audi Urban Concept Goes SpyderIt turns out Audi has two Urban Concepts to show in Frankfurt.
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2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show PreviewMore power and a longer driving range are key attributes of the 2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive.
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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Revealed Ahead Of Frankfurt DebutThe 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid will make its official world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show before going on sale early next year.
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2011 Audi Urban Concept Teaser VideoThe 2011 Audi Urban Concept will make its official world debut next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show but you can get a preview of it here in this official video.
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Lamborghini To End Gallardo’s Run With Road-Going Super Trofeo?Lamborghini is expected to use the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show to celebrate the end of the Gallardo's production run with a road-going version of its Super Trofeo race car.
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