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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

Futuristic Formula 1 Concept Poses Next To 2018 Renault Megane RS At IAA 2017
Futuristic Formula 1 Concept Poses Next To 2018 Renault Megane RS At IAA 2017

13 Sep 2017, 07:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Joining the all-new Megane RS on stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the RS 2027 Vision is a wild, wild take on how Formula 1 cars could look in a decade’s time. Nothing more than a concept that demonstrates the French automaker’s long-t...

 
Ferrari Portofino Says Goodbye to the California T in Frankfurt
Ferrari Portofino Says Goodbye to the California T in Frankfurt

12 Sep 2017, 23:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The news of a replacement to the California T came unexpectedly just a few weeks ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. We met the Portofino, the car that will make you forget about its predecessor in a heartbeat. Everything about it is new, especia...

 
Honda Shows Electric Mk1 Golf You Never Knew You Wanted
Honda Shows Electric Mk1 Golf You Never Knew You Wanted

12 Sep 2017, 22:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While Volkswagen is trying to balance its heritage with the electric future we are undoubtedly facing, Honda straight up took a Mk1 Golf and turned it into a compact electric hatch. And you know what? Sometimes the second-party iPhone accessories a...

 
Suzuki Swift Sport Reveals 1.4 Turbo and Sexy Curves in Frankfurt
Suzuki Swift Sport Reveals 1.4 Turbo and Sexy Curves in Frankfurt

12 Sep 2017, 22:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The third generation Suzuki Swift Sport made its debut today at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. Not only have they made it light and powerful, but also good looking. We seem to remember that the early Swift Sport was a 3-door only. Compared to th...

 
The New 450 HP Audi RS4 Avant Does 0-100 KM/H in 4.1 Seconds
The New 450 HP Audi RS4 Avant Does 0-100 KM/H in 4.1 Seconds

12 Sep 2017, 18:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / After trying a naturally aspirated V8 for a couple of years, the Audi RS4 is back to using a V6. This all-new 2018 model, however, has more in common with supercars than it does its ancestors. From a distance, this looks like a slightly sporty v...

 
2018 Bentley Continental GT Is Predictably Irresistible in The Flesh
2018 Bentley Continental GT Is Predictably Irresistible in The Flesh

12 Sep 2017, 17:37 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Sometimes, predictable is the best way to go. And we're ready to introduce those who would beg to differ to the 2018 Bentley Continental GT. The first all-new incarnation of the Conti GT since 2003 original has now made its public debut on the...

 
BMW Z4 Concept Brings Shark Nose Grille and Stunning Interior
BMW Z4 Concept Brings Shark Nose Grille and Stunning Interior

12 Sep 2017, 16:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Have you ever seen anything that Toyota and BMW have worked on together? Well, get a load of the preview concept for next year's Z4 roadster. It's making its motor show debut in Frankfurt, which is just a stone's throw away from wher...

 
BMW i Vision Dynamics Previews a Future Tesla Model 3 Hunter
BMW i Vision Dynamics Previews a Future Tesla Model 3 Hunter

12 Sep 2017, 16:33 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Despite making the world's third best selling electric car in the form of the i3, BMW is still far from being perceived as a key player in the EV industry. Munich wants to change all that, especially since it was the first premium carmaker ...

 
2018 Renault Megane RS Is The Best Hot Hatchback At IAA 2017
2018 Renault Megane RS Is The Best Hot Hatchback At IAA 2017

12 Sep 2017, 16:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The wait is finally over! After numerous spy photos, leaks, and a preview at the 2017 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, the all-new Megane RS goes official at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Up close and personal, it ticks all the right hot hatchback boxes, a...

 
Jaguar Launches the World's First Electric Production Car Race Series at IAA
Jaguar Launches the World's First Electric Production Car Race Series at IAA

12 Sep 2017, 16:11 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / For years, Jaguar has trailed behind the big names like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz in the premium segment, but now that the industry's paradigm is shifting, the British brand seems ready to make the most of the situation and position itself ...

 
BMW i3s Is a Last Ditch Attempt to Make the Aging EV Appealing
BMW i3s Is a Last Ditch Attempt to Make the Aging EV Appealing

12 Sep 2017, 15:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / BMW introduced the i3 back in 2013, a time when the Bavarian constructor seemed to be on the forefront of the EV offensive, at least among the traditional brands in the industry. The "i" program started very encouragingly with the i8 h...

 
2018 Dacia Duster 2 Is Probably The Cheapest Compact Crossover In Frankfurt
2018 Dacia Duster 2 Is Probably The Cheapest Compact Crossover In Frankfurt

12 Sep 2017, 15:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / With the second generation of the Duster, the Renault-owned automaker from Romania promises to soldier on as the “shockingly affordable” brand it’s always been. Dwelling in the low-cost segment doesn’t mean the Duster 2 need...

 
Skoda Karoq Poses For The Camera At The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Skoda Karoq Poses For The Camera At The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

12 Sep 2017, 14:51 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / T-Roc, Amarok, Karoq, notice anything similar from a phonetical standpoint? Despite the similarities between the three, the Czech crossover that shares its platform with the Tiguan is unique in its own way. This became clear at the 2017 Frankfurt M...

 
MINI Electric Concept Is Proof the Carmaker Can Adapt to the Changing Market
MINI Electric Concept Is Proof the Carmaker Can Adapt to the Changing Market

12 Sep 2017, 13:38 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The MINI brand is all about fun. For many people and for many years, the notions of fun and electric powertrains were intrinsically incompatible, but recent developments are beginning to change their minds. Had they driven the MINI E concept fro...

 
2018 Audi R8 RWS Tries To Tempt Drivers With RWD At Frankfurt Motor Show
2018 Audi R8 RWS Tries To Tempt Drivers With RWD At Frankfurt Motor Show

12 Sep 2017, 13:31 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Have you ever imagined Audi turning to rear-wheel-drive in order to breathe new life into its Sport division? Best known for making tremendously fast machines with quattro all-wheel-drive, the Ingolstadt-based automaker surprised everyone at the IA...

 
Mercedes-Benz EQA Concept Marks the Switch to Beautiful-Weird Electric Concepts
Mercedes-Benz EQA Concept Marks the Switch to Beautiful-Weird Electric Concepts

12 Sep 2017, 13:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / For years, concept vehicles using an electric powertrain have stood out among their gas-powered counterparts like a pink clown at a business meeting. Well, those days appear to be over, and the Mercedes-Benz EQA Concept is the perfect example to il...

 
Opel Vivaro Life Makes Camper Vans Look Cool In Frankfurt
Opel Vivaro Life Makes Camper Vans Look Cool In Frankfurt

12 Sep 2017, 12:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It’s easy to get lost at a big automotive show such as the IAA 2017, especially when you’re literally surrounded by multi-million dollar hypercars, Italian exotica, and wild concepts. Over at the Opel stand, arguably the most attention-...

 
BMW X7 SUV Concept Is a Range Rover Lookalike in Frankfurt
BMW X7 SUV Concept Is a Range Rover Lookalike in Frankfurt

12 Sep 2017, 12:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / BMW has always struggled with its design, but things have gotten a lot worse lately. Take the preview concept for the new X7, which strikes us as something made by the Brits. The original X5 loosely used Land Rover Rover technology, but it had i...

 
Audi Elaine Concept is an Autonomous Chip off The Old Block
Audi Elaine Concept is an Autonomous Chip off The Old Block

12 Sep 2017, 11:58 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / If the Audi Elaine Concept's look brings back some memories from earlier this year, then you shouldn't check your eyesight with a professional. The model is actually a rehashed version of the e-tron Sportback Concept, which was reveale...

 
Leon Cupra R's Carbon Splitter and Copper Accents Shine at Frankfurt Debut
Leon Cupra R's Carbon Splitter and Copper Accents Shine at Frankfurt Debut

12 Sep 2017, 11:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While our initial knee-jerk reaction to the Leon Cupra R was negative, the car has grown on us after checking it out at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It's way better than anything the tuners have ever done! At the end of the day, that'...