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Sep 10, 2013 04:00 pm | Jeff Glucker
2013 Brabus B63S based on the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowWhen Mercedes-Benz showed off the G63 AMG 6x6, the world let out a collective awed hush that developed into a wild rush of massive levels of "I want one!" Sadly, it's an expensive toy produced in extremely limited quantities. Of course, there are ways to make even the most exclusive vehicles even more out of reach. Enter Mercedes-Benz madness...

Sep 10, 2013 03:07 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet  -  Frankfurt Auto ShowA stylish new Audi A3 Cabriolet (convertible) has officially made its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. In addition to that, it's U.S.-bound and will be part of the 2015 Audi A3 lineup. Audi officials have confirmed that the A3 Cabriolet will be offered in U.S. showrooms beginning in fall 2014, with both the 1.8- and 2.0-liter turbocharged...

Sep 10, 2013 03:05 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Lexus LF-NX concept, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowLexus is working on a new compact crossover to rival the likes of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, as well as the upcoming Lincoln MKC and Mercedes-Benz GLA Class and possibly similar models from Acura and Cadillac. At the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show this week, we got our first taste of what Lexus’ new crossover will be like thanks to the unveiling of...

Sep 10, 2013 02:46 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra CorseLamborghini is sending out its Gallardo in style, launching today at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show the final Gallardo variant, the hardcore Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse. As its name suggests, the car has been developed by Lamborghini’s new racing department Squadra Corse and features many of the same components used on the Gallardo LP...

Sep 10, 2013 02:43 pm | Nelson Ireson
2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowIf you've ever driven, say, a locomotive, and wished it were a bit more compact, but still nearly as powerful, you should take a closer look at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. With 4MATIC all-wheel drive, a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 rated at 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, and some of the best of the S Class's impressive technological...

Sep 10, 2013 02:27 pm | Nelson Ireson
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowThe 2013 Frankfurt auto show is in full swing, and while the halls are hot, the new cars are hotter, and Mercedes-Benz's latest addition to the production fold is the GLA Class. Usually, it's tough to get very excited about crossovers--they are, after all, rather utilitarian by nature, however well-sculpted or equipped. In the case of the GLA...

Sep 10, 2013 02:26 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Infiniti Q30 concept, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowInfiniti’s upcoming compact car, the Q30, is due out in 2015 and we’ve had our first taste of it in the form of a concept debuting today at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Q30 in concept form is a hatchback with influences from a coupe and even a crossover thrown in. Underpinning the concept is a version of the MFA platform developed...

Sep 10, 2013 02:07 pm | Joel Feder
2015 BMW i8BMW finally announced the long awaited i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. Priced from $135,925, the new coupe will be arriving in U.S. showrooms sometime next spring with the ability to run on electric-only power for up to 22 miles. Mercedes-Benz has put the final nail in the CL-Class' coffin with the introduction of...

Sep 10, 2013 01:24 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Ferrari 458 Speciale, 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show The hardcore version of Ferrari’s 458 Italia, the new 458 Speciale, has just been unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show and we have a fresh batch of photos taken from the official debut. The car is the spiritual successor to the previous 430 Scuderia and the 360 Challenge that came before that. Key to the car’s performance is a more...

Sep 10, 2013 12:05 pm | Nelson Ireson
Porsche 918 Spyder, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowThere's long been a battle amongst the world's sports car and supercar manufacturers to see who can post the fastest Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap times. Today, Porsche has re-set the bar, claiming the new fastest run of the circuit in a production car with the 918 Spyder's claimed time of 6 minutes, 57 seconds upon the car's launch at the...

Sep 10, 2013 11:51 am | Nelson Ireson
Volvo Concept Coupe, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowThere hasn't been a lot of reason to get excited about Volvo's products lately. Sure, they're generally attractive, sometimes innovatively efficient, and even occasionally fun to drive. But that's changed, at least conceptually, with the Concept Coupe. Inspired in part by the classic P1800, the Volvo Concept Coupe debuting at the 2013 Frankfurt...

Sep 10, 2013 11:44 am | Nelson Ireson
Mercedes-Benz Concept S Class Coupe, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowThe CL is dead, long live the S-Class Coupe. That's right, a new coupe form of the S-Class sedan has been previewed today at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, a harbinger of the car that's coming to replace the CL-Class. Whether the new two-door take on the S-Class theme is to your liking or not, it's sure to be one of the most high-tech, high-luxury...

Sep 10, 2013 10:30 am | John Voelcker
BMW Concept X5 eDrive, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowCrossovers and sport utilities are now an established part of luxury-car lineups--even Jaguar showed a crossover concept--and hybrids are all the range these days. So why not blend the two? Range Rover now has two hybrids, Lexus showed a concept for its second hybrid utility vehicle, and BMW has now joined the parade as well. At the 2013 Frankfurt...

Sep 10, 2013 10:15 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2014 Spark-Renault SRT_01E Formula E carThe new, all-electric race car that will compete in the first season of the Formula E Championship has been revealed today at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The car’s official title is the Spark-Renault SRT_01E and it will be a common chassis used by all teams in this inaugural season of Formula E. The SRT_01E has been developed by numerous...

Sep 10, 2013 09:30 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Opel Monza concept, 2013 Frankfurt Auto ShowIt’s make or break time for Opel, which is about to embark on an ambitious strategy to launch 23 new models and 13 new powertrains over the coming years in the hope that it can finally reach profitability after years of running billion dollar losses. The new Monza concept is a preview of what’s to come. It was revealed today at the...

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