Frankfurt Auto Show
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Porsche is cooking up a new generation of its 911 GT2, and for the first time we have some official specs on the car. Some outlets were recently allowed to ride shotgun in a prototype and have come away with a number of key details. One of those outlets was EVO which reports that Porsche plans to skip the standard GT2 and go straight to the bonkers GT2 RS. The car will essentially combine the powertrain of the 911 Turbo with the chassis of the GT3 RS. The engine is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6 that in final specification should deliver more than 650 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of...
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BMW 1-Series Hatchback gets minor updates ahead of redesigned model’s arrivalBMW is out testing prototypes for its next-generation 1-Series Hatchback, but before the new car arrives the current model on sale overseas since 2011 will be given one last update. Being so late in the life cycle, the changes implemented are relatively minor. (It’s actually the car’s...
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2018 BMW 2-Series previewThe 2-Series is one of our favorite cars in the BMW lineup. In fact, the high-performance M2 variant was voted Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy 2017. It’s mostly because the car reminds us of BMWs of old, where rear-wheel drive, inline-6s and manual transmissions ruled. Yes, the...
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2018 Buick Regal TourX’s Euro twin is the Opel Insignia Country TourerLast night we were treated with the reveal of the 2018 Buick Regal TourX, a wagon—yes, a new Buick wagon!—with all-wheel drive, a raised ride height, and underbody protection. It’s not unique to Buick, however, as General Motors will sell the vehicle in Europe as the Opel Insignia...
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Germany’s Artega reborn as electric sports car and recreation brandGermany’s Artega was established in the previous decade by a group of auto industry veterans as a niche sports car brand targeting the European market. It unveiled just one model, the Henrik Fisker-designed GT, which was available with either a V-6 or electric motor, but the company ran into...
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German Sports Car Startup Halcón Unveils Falcarto At Frankfurt Auto Show: VideoGerman sports car startup Halcón SuperSport’s presence at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show may have been overlooked in all of the hustle and bustle of the industry’s biggest event, but there’s certainly no chance of the same happening to its new sports car out on the streets...
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One of the coolest attractions at this past week’s Frankfurt Auto Show wasn’t a new model but rather a series of vehicles set to appear in the upcoming James Bond movie Spectre. The coolest was easily the burnt orange Jaguar C-X75 supercar that one of the villains drove. The car doesn’t feature the complex hybrid system that featured in the original C-X75 concept but rather one of the automaker’s familiar supercharged V-8s. Jaguar’s Special Vehicles Operations division built seven of the cars for filming, but only two managed to survive. Unfortunately, Jaguar...
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Porsche design chief talks about the Mission E concept: VideoThe Porsche Mission E electric sports sedan concept turned out to be one of the major stars of this week’s Frankfurt Auto Show, not only because of its sensuous lines but also because of its advanced powertrain and the performance it promises. ALSO SEE: Bugatti Previews Veyron Successor With...
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Thunder Power Sedan Is Taiwan's Take On The Tesla Model STesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is currently the go-to machine for those looking to add electrified style and performance in their life. Other automakers have, of course, noticed and now more offerings are on their way. Porsche rolled out its Mission E electric sedan concept at this week's Frankfurt Auto...
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Renault Alaskan Concept Previews New Pickup Developed Jointly With Mercedes, NissanMercedes-Benz confirmed earlier in the year that it was working on a pickup truck, though whether or not the vehicle will make it to the United States is still up in the air. The new pickup is to be a mid-size model based on body-on-frame underpinnings common to pickups from Renault and Nissan...
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Land Rover goes Dynamic with new Discovery Sport trimEvery automaker loves talking about how dynamic its vehicles are, but it's Land Rover that's upped the corporate speak word game to a new level. We'd like to introduce you to the Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux, which has made its global debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. We're rather impressed that...
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Honda Project 2&4 Ultimate Roadster Concept: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & VideoHonda has combined its motorcycle and automobile expertise to develop a radical concept car that’s been inspired by the world of 2&4 racing, where riders and drivers face off at the track to determine which is the ultimate form of travel. With Honda’s concept, dubbed the Project...
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Jaguar Land Rover debuted a fleet of cars set to appear in the new James Bond movie Spectre at this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. They'll face off against Bond's new Aston Martin DB10 when Spectre opens this fall. The most eye-catching part of the lineup is easily the Jaguar C-X75, which will be piloted by the villain Hinx (played by Dave Bautista) in the movie. The car has already been spotted on location in Rome, for what will apparently be a nighttime chase scene through the city's streets. WATCH: 2017 Jaguar F-Pace Preview Video The C-X75's story has enough intrigue to fill a spy...
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Koeru Concept Previews Mazda's Future SUVsAt this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Mazda unveiled a new concept that previews the design of its future crossover SUVs. Called the Koeru, the concept features the latest version of Mazda's current Kodo design language, as it will be applied to upcoming models like the next-generation CX-9. The...
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2017 Audi S4: 2015 Frankfurt auto show debutJoining the new A4 sedan in showrooms next year will be the sporty S4 variant, which made its debut yesterday at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in both sedan and Avant wagon bodystyles. We’ll only be getting the sedan, which Audi says will run from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and easily reach its...
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2017 Kia Sportage: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & VideoKia’s new Sportage has been revealed, and we’re glad to report it features an attractive, unique design that should help distinguish it in the marketplace from the sea of more conservatively-styled compact crossovers, including its Hyundai Tucson corporate cousin. This is the...
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Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile concept revealedLike most automakers, Mercedes-Benz is studying the future of the automobile and building concept cars to predict that future. The night before the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest concept, the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA), to a gathering of journalists. ALSO...
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & VideoMercedes-AMG’s new C63 Coupe based on the C-Class Coupe has finally landed, debuting this week at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. As expected, the car looks like a mini version of the stunning S63 Coupe, and we can't wait to take it for a spin. From its pumped fenders to its carbon fiber...
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Fans of the third-generation Smart ForTwo that’s just gone on sale will soon be able to opt for an open-top version as Daimler’s minicar brand has just revealed a new Fortwo Cabrio. The car is on show this week at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show and confirmed to reach showrooms in the United States by early summer of 2016. In other markets it will be available by February. Smart hasn’t pulled any surprises with its latest-generation ForTwo Cabrio. The car features what Smart calls a Tritop, a roof design a bit like the one on the Fiat 500 Cabrio since it enables three...
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2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn Preview VideoRolls-Royce is upping the ante in drop-top style. It’s introducing a new convertible to its ultra-luxury lineup in the form of this car—the Rolls-Royce Dawn. Not shy about it at all, Rolls says the Dawn is the “sexiest” car it’s ever built. If you’re deep into...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga Preview VideoPure luxury SUVs are relatively rare today, but a real battle of the net-worth stars is shaping up over the next few years. Leading the charge is this machine. At the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Bentley gave the world its first look at the Bentayga, a new SUV it says is the fastest sport-ute of them...
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Toyota trots out updated C-HR concept in Frankfurt, production version coming soonIn 2014, Toyota rolled out a subcompact crossover concept at the Paris Auto Show. The concept vehicle, dubbed the C-HR, previewed an upcoming rival to the Nissan Juke that may end up packing a hybrid powertrain. Now, Toyota has arrived at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and an updated C-HR has joined the...
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Ferrari 488 Spider: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & VideoThe convertible version of Ferrari’s new 488 GTB has already been revealed as the 488 Spider, and now it’s made its debut on the world stage at this week’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The new car replaces the mechanically-similar 458 Spider in the Ferrari stable and arrives on the...
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VW Concept Van Is Prepped For Global Racing Adventure: 2015 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen loves its vans, at least in places that aren't the United States. To that end, VW has pulled the wraps off a new concept version of its Transporter van at this week's 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. It's called the Multivan PanAmericana concept, and if you like to bring your two-wheeled...
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