2010 Saab 9-5 Technical Details Released Ahead Of Launch

2010 Saab 9-5 Technical Details Released Ahead Of Launch

SAAB HAS REVEALED the first official details of its upcoming 9-5 sedan ahead of the car’s global debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

In Europe, the 9-5 range will begin with a 119kW 2.0 litre turbodiesel four-cylinder, although a 1.6 litre petrol turbo engine will become the new base powertrain when it arrives sometime after [...]

All-Electric Audi R8 Coming To Frankfurt: Report

All-Electric Audi R8 Coming To Frankfurt: Report

DESPITE ORIGINALLY denying claims that it was working on a battery-powered version of its R8 supercar, Audi may actually be preparing a R8 EV concept for next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Audi board member Peter Schwarzenbauer was recently quoted saying the German automaker will unveil a “very, very sporty” electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Show.

While Schwarzenbauer [...]

2010 Audi RS3 Coming To Frankfurt: Report

2010 Audi RS3 Coming To Frankfurt: Report

A HIGH-PERFORMANCE version of Audi’s already-quick S3 hot hatch is widely tipped to make an appearance at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the latest in a series of fast Audis to make their debut this year.

The V10-powered Audi R8 5.2 FSI and TT RS have already hit the market, and the RS3 is expected to [...]

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: What To Watch For

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: What To Watch For

THE 2009 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW - the 63rd German International Motor Show - is just around the corner, running from the 17th to the 27th of September.

Among the cars already known to be debuting at the event, the Lexus Premium Compact Concept stands out as the only model the world has yet to have [...]

2010 Volkswagen Golf R: Frankfurt Debut On The Cards

2010 Volkswagen Golf R: Frankfurt Debut On The Cards

VOLKSWAGEN IS PREPARING to reveal the rumoured Golf R at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive successor to the Golf R32.

The Golf R will dump the R32’s 3.2 litre naturally aspirated V6 in favour of a tuned version of the Golf GTI’s 2.0 litre turbocharged inline four, but will retain the R32’s Haldex [...]

MINI Broadspeed Coupe Coming To Join Speedster

MINI Broadspeed Coupe Coming To Join Speedster

IT SEEMS THAT MINI’s plans for a two-seater ‘Speedster’ version of the MINI cabrio, to be shown at Frankfurt, are not all the iconic British brand has in the pipeline.

UK publication Auto Express has learnt of plans to offer a fixed-roof coupe, in the vein of Audi’s TT. The coupe, tipped to be dubbed the Broadspeed, [...]

Volvo Planning All-Electric C30 Concept: Report

Volvo Planning All-Electric C30 Concept: Report

VOLVO IS REPORTEDLY preparing an all-electric concept car for next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, however the Swedish automaker says there are no immediate plans to bring the technology to its road cars.

Speaking to British car mag Autocar, a source within Volvo confirmed that a battery-powered C30 was being readied for Frankfurt. The concept will be [...]

2010 Kia Sorento To Go On Show At Frankfurt

2010 Kia Sorento To Go On Show At Frankfurt

KIA’S SECOND GENERATION Sorento SUV is set for its European debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Although full specifications are yet to be announced, the 2010 Kia Sorento will join the updated Kia cee’d on the show floor. The all new Sorento promises to deliver better handling and lower weight then its body-on-frame predecessor.

Kia expects the [...]

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Images Leaked, Arriving in Australia Early 2010

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Images Leaked, Arriving in Australia Early 2010

OFFICIAL PHOTOS of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate have made their way online, however specific details for the new wagon have yet to be released.

Mercedes-Benz has previously confirmed that the E-Class Estate will launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, arriving in Australia in late February/early March next year.

Powertrain options for the E-Class Estate have [...]

Lexus Hybrid Hatchback To Debut At Frankfurt: Report

Lexus Hybrid Hatchback To Debut At Frankfurt: Report

LEXUS LOOKS SET to up the ante in its never-ending quest to upstage its German rivals, with British publication Autocar reporting that the Japanese luxury marque is prepping a 1 Series-fightin’ five-door hatchback for a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The hatch is expected to be built on a new platform separate to [...]

2011 MINI Crossover Spied, May Wear Countryman Name

2011 MINI Crossover Spied, May Wear Countryman Name

ACCORDING TO a trademark submission made by BMW, the company’s upcoming MINI crossover may wear the Countryman name.

The timing of the submission strongly supports speculation that the Countryman moniker will be used by the high-riding MINI CUV, which is expected to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.

The Countryman badge also has a history [...]

2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design Revealed, Coming To Aus Later This Year

2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design Revealed, Coming To Aus Later This Year

VOLVO HAS taken the wraps off its sporty R-Design variant of the ever-popular XC60 crossover, and it’s far from being just another styling package.

The body is now stiffer and the dampers have been revalved to firm up the ride. Furthermore, the steering ratio has been tightened up to improve steering response and help drivers feel [...]

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