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  • 2017 BMW 1-Series Hatchback

    BMW 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 second update; the first was in 2015.) For the exterior, there are black accents in the headlight surrounds, a blackened grille and darkened taillights to be had with new “Shadow” edition models. There are also new colors and wheel patterns to choose from for the regular 1-Series...

  • 2018 BMW 2-Series
    2018 BMW 2-Series preview

    The 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...

  • 2018 Opel Insignia Country Tourer
    2018 Buick Regal TourX’s Euro twin is the Opel Insignia Country Tourer

    Last 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...

  • 2016 Artega Scalo
    Germany’s Artega reborn as electric sports car and recreation brand

    Germany’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...

  • Halcón SuperSport Falcarto, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    German Sports Car Startup Halcón Unveils Falcarto At Frankfurt Auto Show: Video

    German 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...

  • Jaguar Land Rover Bond cars
    This Week’s Top Photos: The 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Edition

    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...

  • Porsche Mission E Concept  -  2015 Frankfurt Auto Show live photos

    The 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 Vision GT Concept: Live Photos & Video But is there a chance we’ll see a car like the Mission E in Porsche’s lineup someday? Porsche says a decision will be made by the end of the year but perhaps the green light has already been given. In the video, Porsche design chief Michael...

  • Thunder Power Sedan concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Thunder Power Sedan Is Taiwan's Take On The Tesla Model S

    Tesla 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...

  • Renault Alaskan concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Renault Alaskan Concept Previews New Pickup Developed Jointly With Mercedes, Nissan

    Mercedes-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...

  • 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
    Land Rover goes Dynamic with new Discovery Sport trim

    Every 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...

  • Honda Project 2&4 concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Honda Project 2&4 Ultimate Roadster Concept: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video

    Honda 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...

  • Jaguar Land Rover Bond cars
    Jaguar Land Rover's Fleet Of Cars From James Bond Movie 'Spectre' Roll Into Frankfurt: Video

    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...

  • Mazda Koeru Concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

    At 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 Koeru (the name means "exceed" or "go beyond" in Japanese), features the same prominent grille found on many existing Mazda products together with a pronounced hood and low roof line. Large wheels are emphasized by black wheel-arch trim, similar to what's found on the much smaller CX-3. Mazda says...

  • 2017 Audi S4, Frankfurt Auto Show
    2017 Audi S4: 2015 Frankfurt auto show debut

    Joining 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...

  • 2017 Kia Sportage (European spec), 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    2017 Kia Sportage: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video

    Kia’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...

  • Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile concept revealed

    Like 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...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video

    Mercedes-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...

  • 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio debuts at 2015 Frankfurt auto show

    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...

  • 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

    Rolls-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 the history books, you know that the name Silver Dawn was applied to a Roller back in 1949. That car was a turning point for the British automaker—it featured its first factory-made body. Only 28 convertible Silver Dawns were built from 1950 through 1954. ALSO SEE: 2017 Bentley Bentayga Preview...

  • 2017 Bentley Bentayga, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    2017 Bentley Bentayga Preview Video

    Pure 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...

  • Toyota C-HR Concept (2nd version), 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Toyota trots out updated C-HR concept in Frankfurt, production version coming soon

    In 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...

  • 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Ferrari 488 Spider: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video

    The 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...

  • Volkswagen Multivan PanAmericana Edition
    VW Concept Van Is Prepped For Global Racing Adventure: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

    Volkswagen 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...

  • Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept, 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show
    Hyundai Launches N Performance Division With 871-HP Vision GT Concept: Video

    Bugatti isn’t the only automaker with a Vision Gran Turismo concept on display at this week’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Hyundai has unveiled its own concept celebrating the Gran Turismo video game series, but is also using the car to help kick off the launch of its new N performance...

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