Car News
Maserati GranCabrio debuts in Frankfurt
The GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the history of Maserati, makes its international debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show.
The Audi e-tron
Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro.
All-new Kia Venga makes global debut at Frankfurt Show
Kia’s all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV makes its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
New Volvo C30 DRIVe with Start/Stop
Volvo announces that the new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop will soon be exempt from the annual VED road tax. Emitting only 99 g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2), the new C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop falls below the 100 g/km carbon dioxide threshold and into VED Band A.
Renualt Megane RenaultSport 250
New Megane Renaultsport 250 is powered by an extensively revised 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which now boasts a power output of 250hp and a particularly broad rev range, whilst 340Nm of torque is available from as low down as 3,000rpm to deliver a level of performance that can be enjoyed both on road and on track.
Bentley Mulsanne debuts at Frankfurt
While paying homage to past Bentley greats, the brief for the new Mulsanne’s design and engineering teams was to create a Bentley that represents the pinnacle of British luxury motoring.
Revolutionary Volkswagen L1 Concept
The Frankfurt Motor Show marks the debut of the revolutionary new Volkswagen L1 Concept – a diesel-electric hybrid vehicle constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre weighing just 380 kg and capable of returning 189 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 39 g/km of CO2.
Aston Martin Rapide unveiled at Frankfurt
Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009 at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
Skoda Yeti goes on sale in the UK
The new Skoda Yeti will go on sale on Thursday 17 September at Skoda retailers across the UK. Starting at just £13,725, Yeti is the newest addition to the growing range of Skoda vehicles.
Audi R8 V10 Spyder arrives in Frankfurt
A stunning new take on the much lauded Audi R8 opens to the public, quite literally, at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 17-27). The new R8 Spyder with fully automatic lightweight fabric hood brings added wind-in-hair intensity to the already extreme driving experience delivered by the lightweight aluminium, mid-engine and quattro-equipped super car.
Stylish and versatile all-new Ford C-MAX range
An all-new, two-model Ford C-MAX range makes its global debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The exciting new C-MAX family brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market, with a bold and dynamic new look which extends Ford’s acclaimed "kinetic design" language.
Ford EcoBoost engine family debuts at Frankfurt
Ford of Europe is revealing further details of its new generation of Ford EcoBoost high-efficiency low-CO2 four-cylinder petrol engines at the Frankfurt Motor Show, prior to their first production applications in 2010.
Citroen REVOLTe takes small car luxury to new levels
A vibrant and sophisticated re-chargeable hybrid, REVOLTe represents a bold vision of the luxury, compact city car of tomorrow, combining confident styling with environmentally responsible technology to create a unique concept for the future of urban transportation.
Citroen DS3 can be pre-ordered online now
Well ahead of the official UK launch in Spring 2010, Citroen has released 100 examples of the dynamic and distinctive new DS3, which can be pre-ordered from today.
Peugeot BB1 - Mobility for the future
With its BB1 concept car, Peugeot has pushed back the conventions and boundaries of current automobile manufacturing to create a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility.