The Greatest Show on Earth
The IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show is the greatest such event in the world. However, thankfully, it only takes place every two years, because, you would wear out a good pair of shoes getting around it, writes Padraic Deane.
After the dark clouds and gloom I experienced at the traditional season opener in Detroit in January, to the subdued atmosphere of the big European annual gathering in Geneva in March, all roads now lead to Frankfurt next week in anticipation of light at the end of the tunnel.
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Certainly, the big themes of this major show will be green technologies and fuel efficiency. The electric car will grab a lot of attention, with some stunning 'e' concepts promised from host nation marques such as Mercedes-Benz (SLS aMG plug-in), Audi (R8) and Volkswagen.
But while the global downturn has accelerated the journey toward more efficient and greener motoring, it has not halted the toys of the rich marching on, with new models from Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, and Rolls Royce being unveiled in Frankfurt.
For the rest of us, we will see great, real world new models such as the new Opel Astra, Peugeot 5008, the 3-door Volkswagen Polo, Kia Venga, to mention but a few. Other big arrivals will include the Audi A5 Sportback, Saab 9-5, and BMW's X1 Crossover. Yes, all roads lead to Frankfurt and I can't wait!
And you don't have to either, because www.Autotrade.ie ' brings you all the advance news on the Greatest how on earth. Read and enjoy!
17.09.2009
Updated Lexus LS 600h unveiled
The LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship, gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year, changes that have been unveiled for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show.
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Meet the new Golf R
The most powerful and fastest-accelerating Golf ever produced – the Golf R – has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Ferrari 458 Italia unveiled
The Ferrari 458 Italia that debuts today at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is an eight-cylinder two-seater berlinetta with a mid-rear mounted engine, and represents a genuine break with the past in terms of Maranello’s previous high-performance sports cars.
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Maserati unveils new GranCabrio
The GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the history of Maserati, makes its international début today at the Frankfurt International Auto Show.
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Audi unveils e-tron
Audi presented the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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New Opel Astra breaks cover
The new Opel (Vauxhall in the UK) Astra received its global debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the promise of aggressive pricing, exceptional quality, and levels of equipment and technology seldom seen in the compact class.
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Ford unveils EcoBoost engines
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.
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Peugeot’s vision 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.
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Lexus unveils IS updates
Exhibiting at Frankfurt this week, Lexus is updating its IS model range, adding a limited slip differential to the ultra-high performance IS F, offering a new F-Sport trim package for the regular IS 250 and 220d models, and introducing DAB-ready audio and new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) navigation systems.
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Watch out for the Spyder
A stunning new take on the much-lauded Audi R8 Spyder opens to the public – quite literally – at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Bentley Mulsanne makes Frankfurt debut
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.
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Mazda at the Frankfurt Show
At this year ’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, Mazda celebrates the heritage of the MX-5 roadster with a special show car, the MX-5 Superlight version.
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Going green
As the Frankfurt Motor Show opens its doors to the world, the average new car being sold in Europe today is now greener than ever, according to a special report released today by JATO Dynamics.
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Toyota unveils the new generation Land Cruiser
With a heritage reaching back almost 60 years and with five million customers in 176 countries around the world, the Toyota Land Cruiser has become an icon of the 4WD market, its name synonymous with Toyota’s core values of quality, durability and reliability.
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New gullwing from Mercedes-Benz
Automotive fascination and high tech of the highest order: these are the traits embodied by the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is making its world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 15 September 2009.
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Set to shock!
Renault is set to shock in Frankfurt with four electric vehicle concepts previewing the new Renault Zero Emission product range.
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Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
To celebrate the world premiere of the all-new Kia Venga at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15 September, Kia Motors will be displaying five examples of its uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV – in a special ‘Venga’ zone throughout the 13-day event.
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MINI Coupe concept to star at Frankfurt Show
The first classic Mini was presented to the public on 26 August 1959. Exactly fifty years on and nearly a decade into the life of new MINI, images of the stunning new MINI Coupe Concept have been released.
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Hyundai ix35 revealed
Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, an all-new C-segment crossover that showcases Hyundai’s distinctive new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language.
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Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID
Mercedes-Benz will be presenting the first “three-litre car” in the premium class - the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID — at the 63rd IAA in Frankfurt.
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Dodge set to unveil new Calibre
Dodge will unveil its new Caliber, a five-door C-segment hatchback that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV at Frankfurt.
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Upgraded Citroën C-Crosser SUV to feature at Frankfurt
Citroën’s C-Crosser SUV, which will feature at Frankfurt, has been given some smart upgrades with the introduction of an advanced DCS (Dual Clutch System) transmission, enhanced interior trim design and a re-homologated diesel engine that delivers even lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy.
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Peugeot RCZ premiers at Frankfurt Motor Show
Peugeot unveiled its 308 RCZ concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Stunning motorists the world over, the concept car's power of attraction was so great that the desire to see it become a reality was unstoppable.
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Suzuki continues small car expertise
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Suzuki will continue to focus on its expertise in small cars and will showcase its latest range of low emission models including the Alto, Splash 1.0-litre petrol and 1.3 DDiS Splash and Swift models.
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Lotus Elise Club Racer to debut at Frankfurt
Making its debut at the I.A.A. in Frankfurt 2009, the Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer introduces new and exclusive colour schemes, bespoke interior and lightweight components all in a world class, high performance and low emission sportscar.
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Volvo to unveil new C70
At its launch in early 2006, the Volvo C70 broke new ground as the world's first four seater convertible with a retractable hard top.
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BlueMotion at Frankurt
Production versions of three new highly-efficient additions to the BlueMotion range have been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Audi to unveil three new models at Frankfurt
Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the supercharged S5 Sportback, the extremely low-emission A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro, and the highly efficient A3 1.2 TFSI.
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All new Astra to make Frankfurt debut
The all new Opel Astra will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15 with a highly competitive line-up of petrol and diesel engines boasting reductions in CO2 over almost all equivalent models in the current Astra range.
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Hyundai names its Frankfurt star
Hyundai will strengthen its position as one of the leading brands in the European crossover sector when it presents an all-new addition to the brand’s line-up at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
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