14 September 2011, 09:53 AM
BRABUS has been building the world’s fastest street-legal sedans for many years. This tradition started in 1996 with the BRABUS E V12 that had a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), and continued in 2003 with the E V12 Biturbo that reached 350.2 km/h (217.6 mph). In 2006 the BRABUS ROCKET, built in small-series production based on the first edition of the Mercedes CLS, improved the world record to 365.7 km/h (222.7 mph). The BRABUS E V12 "one of ten" based on the latest E-Class, pushed the record to
13 September 2011, 04:57 PM
Subaru has announced its XV model at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle will hit the market in just 2 months with pre selling, and first deliveries mid January 2012. The price list is not announced, yet.
The fundamental product concept that Subaru adopted for the XV is “Urban Adventure.” In specific terms, a vehicle that would be perfectly suited to exciting, lively, yet stress-free use in the city. Thus, Subaru balanced optimal performance factors such as fuel efficiency and enjoyabl
13 September 2011, 04:21 PM
Peugeot 508 RXH will be available as Limited Edition model, which will hit the market in 2012. The Peugeot 508 RXH is a distinctive vehicle characterised by its HYbrid4 powertrain and high specification, as Peugeot continues its upmarket trend.
The Diesel-electric hybrid powertrain combines highly effective 2.0-litre HDi FAP diesel engine with 163BHP and 37BHP electric motor driving at the rear axle.
The 508 RXH Limited Edition comes with Copper metallic paintwork, Lama leather and Alcanta
13 September 2011, 03:35 PM
Maserati Kubang is a strange concept, which is also shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this year.
The idea of a sport luxury SUV is naturally not totally new to Maserati. Many will remember the Kubang concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. At a time in which few other brands were going in the direction of a sport luxury SUV, Maserati was already thinking to build one.
Kubang Concept comes with big front fender vents, LED headlights and a prominent front grille. It also
13 September 2011, 02:52 PM
Fisker exhibits Surf model at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is luxury sports saloon with an active and eco-friendly lifestyle. Nice words, but is it true? Actually, Fisker is planning to hit the market with Surf in 2013.
Fisker Surf is powered by two electric motors with combined power of whopping 408PS (300 kW) and 1330Nm (981 lb-ft) of torque. Despite of these figures, 0 to 100 km/h is in 5.9 seconds and top speed of only 200 km/h (125 mph). There is a 20 kWh lithium-ion batter
13 September 2011, 01:17 PM
Ford has introduced the staggering Fiesta ST at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle shows the strategy of the manufacturer, how a future Fiesta ST performance model might look when it joins the Focus ST in the global Ford small car portfolio.
The small hot hatchback combines eye-catching, muscular and sporty styling with a dynamic sports chassis and a high-performance powertrain capable of delivering impressive fuel economy with low CO2 emissions.
Ford Fiesta ST Concept is power
13 September 2011, 12:32 PM
Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe - Concept You - and gives another insight into Volvo Cars future. Both concept cars are being used as design studies to obtain input from the global car buying public to find the ultimate design of the next large sedan from Volvo.
"Concept You gives a good indication of what you can expect from our next large sedan. The blend of contemporary
13 September 2011, 12:11 PM
While the all-new Kia Rio five-door hatchback is generating positive media coverage around the world and arriving in dealer showrooms across Europe this month, Kia is celebrating the world premiere of its new Rio three-door model at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Designed primarily for the European market, the new Rio three-door will expand the appeal of Kia’s latest B-segment model to attract a new group of consumers to the brand for the first time – boosting conquest sales after its introduction
13 September 2011, 11:58 AM
The new Toyota Avensis makes its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show, a substantially revised model that builds on the spaciousness, practicality and fuel efficiency of the current, third-generation car. It features a bolder, more refined exterior design and improvements to the finish quality, comfort and NVH in the cabin. Driving dynamics have been improved and a new grade structure (UK details to be announced later) will provide even more value for money.
The 2.0-litre D-4D engine
13 September 2011, 11:32 AM
As the all-new Focus ST road car makes its global production debut, Ford is giving a European welcome at the Frankfurt Motor Show to a special motorsport counterpart – the race-tweaked, production-based Focus ST-R.
Despite its close resemblance to the Focus ST road car, the Focus ST-R is purpose-built for the track by Ford Racing in North America as a fully-prepared competition car. It features a powerful 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll cage, uprated brakes and track-tuned susp
12 September 2011, 07:52 PM
Lexus also exhibits the 2012 GS 450h full hybrid at the IAA Frankfurt, this year. The premium saloon comes with an all-new exterior and interior which reflect development of Lexus’s L-finesse design philosophy. The bold and dynamic exterior design includes a stronger frontal treatment which gives the new GS a commanding road presence that is appropriate for a Lexus performance saloon.
The interior boasts high quality materials and advanced interface technologies to help keep the driver alert
12 September 2011, 06:34 PM
Lexus has unveiled the new CT 200h F-Sport at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new F-Sport version is specially designed to extend the model’s appeal to an even wider customer base.
It comes with nice exterior featuring revised body kit including front and rear bumpers and side skirts. There are also bigger rims and tinted glass. The interior boasts improved dashboard and new door panel trim. Among the new features in the interior, CT 200h F sport includes a sporty steering wheel and new
