Thanks to cnet Car Tech we can take a closer look at Audi’s developing Multi Media Interface (MMI) systems on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In a large saloon like the new S8, for example, there’s plenty of room on the centre console to fit all the gadgets that control the car’s on board […]
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Frankfurt 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
In addition to last week’s news that a production version of the Alfa Romeo 4C will be on sale in Australia by 2014, we bring you these pics of the concept model from the floor at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. All can be viewed at 2000px super sizing by clicking on each image. We’ve […]
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Frankfurt 2011: Eterniti Hemera
It’s just a blinged up Cayenne. That’s right this new Eterniti brand, for now, takes a Porsche Cayenne adds a carbon-fibre reinforced plastic body kit and says voila—a brand new car! To be fair they say they do a chassis-up rebuild of the car, including a bespoke interior. They also manage to find in excess […]
With Porsche having already released images and details about the new 991 911 we bring you a selection of videos from the car’s world premiere in Frankfurt. Jacky Ickx and Walter Röhrl might be on the Porsche payroll, but you still get the sense they mean what they say. Michael Mauer, Head of Porsche Design […]
Volkswagen has shown the serious side of its new Beetle by presenting a Beetle R concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring some bling 20″ Talladega alloy wheels and a ‘Serious Grey’ paint scheme the Beetle R is no cute love bug. A revised and widened body kit completes the transformation from cute to purposeful. […]
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Frankfurt 2011: Lotus Evora GTE
Lotus has just revealed the Evora GTE at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by a 3.5 litre supercharged V6 producing 444PS (330kW) it’s the most powerful road going Lotus ever made. It weighs 1276kg and while performance numbers haven’t been announced yet, it clearly won’t be slow. But will it be quick enough to match […]
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Frankfurt 2011: Lotus Exige S
Lotus has arrived at Frankfurt with a new Exige S. They’re not quite making the same splash they did in Paris last year, but check the raw performance numbers: 1080kg and 350PS (260kW). Nice! The power is provided by the same supercharged 3.5 litre V6 found in the Evora S; placed right behind your ears […]
The new Volkswagen up! is a city-based runabout designed to be cheap and easy to run. But if you want a bit more go with your urban iCar then Volkswagen has given us the racy the GT up! Volkswagen says it’s been inspired by the GTI. It has a restyled exterior and a “dynamic” anthracite […]
Volkswagen has arrived at the Frankfurt Motor Show with a sense of fun and freedom with this buggy up! concept. Based on the new up! platform the buggy up! pays tribute to the movement started in California back in the 1960s. A use of lightweight high strength steels and clever materials ensure this is a […]
Mercedes is the second manufacturer to show off their 2012 DTM car in Frankfurt after Audi revealed the A5 DTM. The official name of the three-pointed star racecar is the DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé. It’s powered by a 4.0 litre V8 and is good for around 500hp/500Nm. At just 1050kg and with a trick 6-speed […]
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Frankfurt 2011: Audi RS5
Audi has followed suit from its 2012 S5 range and given the RS5 a bit of a spruce up as well. Mostly the changes are cosmetic, so that means the 331kW 4.2 litre V8 and quattro running gear remains. The stylish new headlights are the most obvious changes, but revisions have also been made to […]
After confirming plans to enter the WRC in 2013 back in May, Volkswagen has presented a Polo R WRC prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Polo R WRC will feature a 300hp/350Nm 1.6 litre TSI engine in compliance with the new engine regulations that have enticed the auto giant into the sport. “In February […]