SUZUKI iV-4 : NEW COMPACT SUV CONCEPT

SUZUKI iV-4 Concept

Suzuki is pleased to announce that the world premiere of its new compact SUV concept model, the iV-4, will take place at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.

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HONDA REVEAL FIRST DETAILS OF NEW CIVIC TYPE R

Honda Civic Type R testing at Nurburgring

At today’s Frankfurt Motor Show Press Conference, Manabu Nishimae, President, Honda Motor Europe revealed the first details of the hotly anticipated new Civic Type R. Powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2- litre engine, the new Civic Type R will deliver at least 280 PS.

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THE NEW BMW C EVOLUTION

The new BMW C evolution

The arrival of the new C evolution marks the start of a new chapter in the urban mobility segment for BMW Motorrad. The two conventionally powered maxi scooter models – the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT – already succeed in combining the superb ride qualities of a motorcycle with the specific agility of a scooter and the design’s inherent comfort. The new electrically powered C evolution now goes even further by fusing riding fun and dynamism with the benefits of zero-emission performance to create a whole new experience on two wheels.

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KIA NIRO : Urban lifestyle concept

KIA NIRO @ 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Playful but gutsy, sturdy yet impish - Kia's dramatic new Niro urban-lifestyle concept, unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt on 10 September, hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the city environment with style and tenacity.

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TECHART FOR THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

TECHART - Porsche 911 Carrera

TECHART Automobildesign presents its individualization program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models. The valve-controlled TECHART Exhaust System Racing with central outflow, the TECHART Noselift System, carbon fibre interior styling packages in new attractive colours and illuminated TECHART door entry guards complete the TECHART Aerodynamic Kit. On new 21-inch TECHART Formula IV light-alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design and bi-color finish TECHART introduces its interpretation of the 400 hp Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupé from September 12 to 22. 2013 at 65th Frankfurt International Motor Show.

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JAGUAR'S C-X17 MAKES ITS DEBUT AT THE 2013 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

Jaguar C-X17 @ 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

The C-X17 has been created as a design study to introduce Jaguar's all-new advanced aluminium monocoque architecture, codenamed iQ[Al],on which an exciting range of future Jaguars will be built. This new philosophy underpins the entire innovative future of the Jaguar brand. A modular and scalable vehicle architecture, engineered and developed for Jaguar, the architecture is high-strength, lightweight, extremely stiff and incorporates innovative efficiency technologies. It enables flexible high-volume production while allowing creative design freedom and competitive interior packaging, without compromising the unique character, dynamics, performance and luxury that Jaguar is famous for. This will enable Jaguar to grow its product portfolio, targeting high-growth areas of the premium market.

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McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES IN CHINA

McLaren Automotive launches in China

• McLaren Automotive begins selling its range of innovative, high performance supercars – the 12C, 12C Spider and McLaren P1™, in China
• The company has appointed retailers in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou
• McLaren has held the first in a series of events celebrating the brand’s official entry into China

The entry of McLaren Automotive into the major Chinese market has begun with the establishment of four new McLaren retailers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, highlighting the continued progress of this exciting global car company.

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LAMBORGHINI PRESENTS THE NEW GALLARDO LP 570-4 SQUADRA CORSE - The thrills of motorsport brought to the road

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will be presented for the first time at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show. The Squadra Corse delivers high levels of performance while bringing the thrills associated with motorsport to the street-legal world. This new and most extreme model in the Gallardo line-up is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo, the race car that features in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo - the world’s fastest one-make series. The Squadra Corse will be a limited production model, priced at € 191.100, plus tax.

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DYNAMICS IN A NEW FORM – AUDI NANUK QUATTRO CONCEPT

Audi nanuk quattro concept

• Innovative design concept combines dynamics of a high-performance sports car with versatility
• 5.0 V10 TDI developing 544 hp and 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) torque; 0-100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.8 seconds
• Integral steering the key to both agility and stability

Sportiness in a new form – Audi is showing the Audi nanuk quattro concept show car at the IAA in Frankfurt am Main. Its crossover concept combines the dynamics of a high-performance sports car with Audi's quattro expertise on the road, on the race track and also off-road. The V10 TDI engine sets benchmarks for power and efficiency.

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ARMOURED BMW X5 : The new BMW Concept X5 Security Plus

The new BMW Concept X5 Security Plus

At the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2013, BMW will be presenting the third generation of its highly successfulSAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), together with a third generation of a Security version based on the regular model. The BMW Concept X5 Security Plus is the only vehicle in this class which fulfills the requirements of protection level VR6. Offering all-round protection against violent assault, kidnapping and organised crime, this model therefore meets the needs of risk-exposed private individuals and prominent public figures with enhanced security needs. Particularly in regions like South America, Africa or Russia, these are often important customer considerations.

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2013 FORMULA 1 : VETTEL WINS ITALIAN GRAND PRIX @ MONZA

2013 F1 - Italian GP Champion : Sebastian Vettel (GER) - Red Bull Racing RB9

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Italian Grand Prix at a canter on Sunday to move 53 points clear of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in the Formula One championship after six victories from 12 races.

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2013 SUPERGT : ZENT CERUMO SC430 gets its first win of the season! BMW conquers in the GT300 class

GT500 class winner : No. 38 ZENT CERUMO SC430 : Yuji Tachikawa / Kohei Hirate

The FUJI GT 300km RACE, Round 6 of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT, took place at Fuji Speedway (one lap 4.563km x 66 laps) in Shizuoka Pref. on Sept. 8. In difficult conditions with rain drizzles on and off, the winner of the GT500 class was the No. 38 ZENT CERUMO SC430 driven by Yuji Tachikawa and Kohei Hirate. The GT300 class winner was the No. 4 GSR HATSUNEMIKU BMW driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi and Tatsuya Kataoka.

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THE NEW GOLF SPORTSVAN

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan

• World premiere of near-production concept car at IAA
• Sporty design combined with great everyday practicality

WOLFSBURG : September 8, 2013 - Volkswagen is presenting a concept car of the newly developed Golf Sportsvan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year.

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THE NEW AUDI A3 CABRIOLET : Sporty, elegant and compact

2014 AUDI A3 Cabriolet

• Audi A3 Cabriolet completes the A3 family
• Elegant fabric hood and active roll-over protection system
• Optional fabric acoustic hood makes the Cabriolet the best in its class

Sporty, elegant and multi-faceted – Audi presents the new A3 Cabriolet. The compact four-seater impresses at first glance with its flowing lines and soft top. It is also at the top of its class technically – with systematic lightweight design, new engines, multi-faceted networking and high-performance assistance systems.

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WORLD PREMIERE AT THE IAA FRANKFURT : smart fourjoy

smart fourjoy

More than two seats are also fully in keeping with the smart brand experience: the smart fourjoy proves this. The study has all the typical smart attributes and embodies pure carefree enjoyment of urban life. The compact four-seater is the forerunner of a new smart generation and is celebrating its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (12 – 22 September 2013).

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 Sport & CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

New Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Sport

The CLA 45 AMG Racing Series concept car that is celebrating its world premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt/Main provides a preview of another customer sport racing car from Mercedes-AMG. The CLA 250 Sport, meanwhile, can also be labelled as "engineered by AMG". Following its debut at the IAA, this sporty standard production model will be arriving in dealer showrooms in December 2013.

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WORLD PREMIERE : LEXUS LF-NX CROSSOVER CONCEPT

Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept

• Distinctive and sculpted styling
• ‘Human Oriented’ interior design with new, touch-sensitive instrumentation
• Highly efficient full hybrid powertrain

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 4, 2013 - A new Lexus compact crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range.

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AUDI SPORT QUATTRO CONCEPT

Audi Sport Quattro Concept

• Powerful design inspired by motor sport 
• Plug-in hybrid drive developing 515 kW (700 hp) of system power 
• Impressive performance with low fuel consumption: 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, 2.5 liters per 100 kilometers (94.09 US mpg)

quattro is Audi and Audi is quattro – the brand and the technology are indelibly linked. In celebration of the 30th birthday of the Sport quattro, Audi will present its legitimate successor at the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main. The Audi Sport quattro concept show car continues the grand quattro tradition, with a stunning coupe design and plug-in hybrid drive with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp).

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BENTLEY LAUNCHED "S" MODEL : THE SPORTING EDGE OF THE CONTINENTAL GT RANGE

Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible

• Stylish, luxury coupe & convertible grand tourers with sporting agility
• Sleeker, faster and more responsive 
• Lowered, uprated chassis for an even more involving drive
• 521 bhp (528 PS) and 680Nm (502 lb.ft) of torque with a distinctive full-throttle growl
• Efficient twin-turbo V8 S gives a range of over 500 miles (805 km)
• Dramatic sporting design cues and handcrafted contemporary luxury

The appeal of the world’s most stylish, luxury grand tourer is enhanced with the introduction of the new, sporting Continental GT V8 S. Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new GT V8 S models bring added excitement to the Continental range with lowered and retuned sports suspension, sharper steering, dramatic ‘S’ signature styling cues and a distinctive soundtrack from the uprated V8 engine.

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