The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA, English: International Automobile Exhibition), also known as the Frankfurt Motor Show or Frankfurt Auto Show, is one of the world's largest motor shows. It is held biennially in Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...

, Germany. The show occupies 12 buildings.

The IAA is organized by the Association of the German Automotive Industry

Verband der Automobilindustrie

The Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., short VDA, is a German interest group of the German automobile industry, both automobile manufactures and automobile component suppliers. The group is located in Berlin, Germany...

 (VDA). Since 1991 the show is split in two: Even-numbered years show commercial vehicles in Hanover

Hanover

Hanover or Hannover, on the river Leine, is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony , Germany and was once by personal union the family seat of the Hanoverian Kings of Great Britain, under their title as the dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg...

 and odd-numbered years passenger vehicles (including some motorcycles) in Frankfurt. The show is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles

Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles

The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, commonly abbreviated OICA , is a federation of automobile manufacturers, based in Paris, founded in 1919...

, which considers it a major international auto show.

History

• 1897: First mini exhibition at the Hotel Bristol in Berlin
• 1897-1911: IAA takes place annually or twice a year, usually in Berlin
• 1921: First IAA in Berlin after World War I (14th edition overall), with 67 exhibitors.
• 1921-1926: No international exhibitors allowed as a result of the war.
• 1923: Diesel
  Diesel engine
  A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
  
   trucks make their appearance
• 1931: For the first time exhibition includes front-wheel drive
  Front-wheel drive
  Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
  
   vehicles.
• 1939: Shortly before World War II, the Volkswagen which was later known as VW Beetle was shown for the first time
• 1950: First post-war IAA
• 1951: The IAA moves to Frankfurt, and becomes biennial
• 1955: Launch of the BMW 503
  BMW 503
  The BMW 503 is a two door 2+2 seater sports car unveiled by BMW at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show. Production got under way during the summer of the next year, and by 1959, when the 503 was withdrawn, 413 had been built, including 139 cabriolets;-Design:...
  
   and BMW 507
  BMW 507
  The BMW 507 is a roadster produced by BMW from 1956 to 1959. Initially intended to be exported to the United States at a rate of thousands per year, it ended up being too expensive, resulting in a total production figure of 252 cars and heavy losses for BMW....
  
  .
• 1957: Launch of the BMW 700
  BMW 700
  The BMW 700 was a small rear-engined car produced by BMW in various models from August 1959 to November 1965. It was the first BMW automobile with a monocoque structure. The 700 was a sales success at a time when BMW was close to financial ruin...
  
  .
• 1961: A record of 950.000 visitors is set. The safety belt is one of the highlights of the exhibition. Launch of the BMW 1500 .
• 1965: First Japanese cars at the IAA
• 1971: What would have been the 45th IAA was cancelled at short notice on political grounds in order to discourage passenger car purchases. That was the moment where the idea of "Automechanika '71, International Exhibition for Automobile, Workshop, Filling Station and Garage Equipment" arose. Thus Messe Frankfurt gave the automobile, equipment, accessories and other companies normally represented at the IAA the chance to make presentations.
• 1989: Last IAA to feature both cars and commercial vehicles at the exhibition site in Frankfurt. More than 1.2 million visitors attended the event, setting a new record.
• 1991: The IAA is subdivided in two. From this point on, in odd-numbered years the IAA Passenger Cars continues to be held in Frankfurt; starting in 1992, even-numbered years will see the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover.
• 2001: The September 11 terror attacks cast a shadow over the IAA, which nevertheless went ahead only two days later. As a mark of solidarity with the victims, all show elements and loud music as well as the official opening ceremony with the Federal Chancellor were cancelled. VDA President Gottschalk explained this decision: "Because we could not permit terrorist forces to take away our freedom of action. And because, as a key international sector, we have a responsibility not to allow things to grind to a halt."
• 2003: For the first time, the passenger car-only exhibition in Frankfurt breaks the barrier of one million visitors. It features 2000 exhibitors from 42 countries.
• 2005: The exhibition focuses strongly on future solutions such as hybrid
  Hybrid electric vehicle
  A hybrid electric vehicle is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle which combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional...
  
  , hydrogen
  Hydrogen vehicle
  A hydrogen vehicle is a vehicle that uses hydrogen as its onboard fuel for motive power. Hydrogen vehicles include hydrogen fueled space rockets, as well as automobiles and other transportation vehicles...
  
  , flex-fuel and SCR
  Selective catalytic reduction
  Selective catalytic reduction is a means of converting nitrogen oxides, also referred to as with the aid of a catalyst into diatomic nitrogen , , and water, . A gaseous reductant, typically anhydrous ammonia, aqueous ammonia or urea, is added to a stream of flue or exhaust gas and is absorbed...
  
   technologies for reducing NOx
  NOx
  NOx is a generic term for the mono-nitrogen oxides NO and NO2 . They are produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases in the air during combustion, especially at high temperatures...
  
   emissions.

2005

There were around 940,000 visitors to the 2005 show.

The following major introductions were made at the 2005 show:

• Audi Q7
  Audi Q7
  The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2007. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009...
  
  
• Audi S6
  Audi S6
  The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate...
  
  
• Bentley Azure
• Bufori MKIII La Joya
• Daimler Super Eight
• Fiat Grande Punto
  Fiat Grande Punto
  The Fiat Grande Punto is a car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat. It was unveiled on May 5, 2005 and replaced by the Punto Evo in 2010. In September 2011 Fiat unveil the Punto model year 2012, the new version will replaced the Grande Punto and the Punto Evo...
  
  
• Honda Civic
  Honda Civic
  The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars made and manufactured by Honda. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded...
  
  
• Jaguar XK
• Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221
  Mercedes-Benz W221
  The Mercedes-Benz W221 is a chassis code of S-Class, the successor of Mercedes-Benz W220.The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show.-Styling:The W221 S-Class' exterior styling is distinctly different to the W220...
  
  )
• Peugeot 407 Coupé
  Peugeot 407
  The Peugeot 407 was a large family car produced by the French automaker Peugeot from 2004 to 2010. It is available in saloon, coupé and estate variants, with both Diesel and petrol engines...
  
  
• Porsche Cayman
  Porsche Cayman
  The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany. First launched in the 2006 model year, the Cayman is a coupé derived from Porsche's second generation Boxster convertible. Like the Boxster, most Caymans were assembled in Finland for Porsche...
  
  
• Renault Clio
• Saab 9-5
  Saab 9-5
  The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab. The first generation was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab...
  
  
• SEAT León
  SEAT León
  The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group subsidiary SEAT, S.A. since October 1998.The two León generations are, or have been built upon two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and they also share many other components with...
  
  
• Volkswagen Eos
  Volkswagen Eos
  The Volkswagen Eos is a four-seat retractable hardtop coupe convertible, introduced in 2006 as the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The Eos is Volkswagen's first production coupe since the last Corrado in 1995....
  
  
• Volkswagen Golf R32
• Volvo C70
  Volvo C70
  The Volvo C70 is a luxury automobile manufactured by Volvo Cars in two generations: the first from model years 1997-2002 as coupé and from 1999 to 2006 as a softtop convertible...
  
  

The following major concept cars were presented at the 2005 show:

• BMW Z4 Coupé
• Citroën C-SportLounge
  Citroën C-SportLounge
  The Citroën C-SportLounge is a concept car presented by Citroën in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.It is a front wheel drive vehicle that includes engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, 255/40 R20 tires.The body has drag coefficient of just 0.26....
  
  
• Ford Iosis
  Ford Iosis
  The Ford Iosis is a four-door, four-seat sedan concept car developed by Ford of Europe. It first saw publicity at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show...
  
  
• Ford Syn^us
• Jeep Compass Rallye
• Jeep Patriot
  Jeep Patriot
  The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of Chrysler. It debuted publicly in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show and slots between the Compass and Liberty in the Jeep lineup...
  
  
• Maybach Exelero
  Maybach Exelero
  The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance sports car designed and built by German luxury car manufacturer Maybach. It was presented in May 2005 in Berlin, Germany. The two-seater with a twin turbo V12 engine is a one-off design built on request for Fulda Tires. Fulda is using this car as a...
  
  
• Mazda Sassou
• Mercedes-Benz Vision R 63 AMG
  Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  The R-Class is a multi-purpose vehicle offered by Daimler AG in 2006 model year under the Mercedes-Benz brand. It is the first full-sized multi-purpose vehicle ever produced by Mercedes-Benz...
  
  
• Mini Traveller Concept
• Opel Antara
  Opel Antara
  The Opel Antara is a compact crossover SUV, which was a co-development between Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors , and GM Daewoo, the South Korean equivalent. The Antara, based on the GM Theta platform, shares its underpinnings and powertrains with the Chevrolet Captiva. However, it has...
  
   GTC
• Peugeot 20Cup
• Peugeot Moovie
• Renault Egeus
  Renault Egeus
  The Renault Egeus was a concept car presented at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show from Renault. It was described as an upmarket 4WD SUV....
  
  
• Smart Crosstown
  Smart Crosstown
  The Smart Crosstown was a concept car by Smart shown at the Detroit Auto Show, also known as NAIAS. It was a gas/electric hybrid based on the Smart Fortwo, currently being sold. It also featured a targa top style roof....
  
  
• Mitsubishi Concept Sportback

2007

The 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show's key theme was sustainable mobility.

The following major introductions were presented at the 2007 show:

• Aston Martin DBS
  Aston Martin DBS V12
  The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance GT sports car from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967–72 grand tourer coupe...
  
  
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
• Aston Martin DB9 LM
• Audi A4
  Audi A4
  The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
  
  
• Audi RS6
  Audi RS6
  The Audi RS6 quattro, commonly referred to as the RS6, is the highest performing version, and top-of-the-line specification of the Audi A6, positioned above the Audi S6...
  
  
• Audi A8
  Audi A8
  The Audi A8 is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, the A8 has been offered with front wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive, with multitronic or tiptronic automatic transmissions — and in short- and...
  
   facelift
• Bentley Continental GT Speed
  Bentley Continental GT
  -Flying Spur:The four door Continental Flying Spur saloon was first displayed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The Flying Spur utilizes most of the technical underpinnings of the Bentley Continental GT, and was introduced to European and North American markets in the summer of 2005...
  
   facelift+power upgrade
• BMW 1-Series coupé
• BMW 6-Series facelift
• BMW M3
  BMW M3
  The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles...
  
   coupé
• BMW X6
  BMW X6
  The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
  
  
• Cadillac BLS
  Cadillac BLS
  The Cadillac BLS is a compact executive car marketed in Europe by Cadillac, a division of General Motors. Based on GM's Epsilon architecture, the BLS is a heavily restyled version of the Saab 9-3. The development was done by Saab and cost more than one billion kronor to design...
  
   Wagon
• Citroën C-Airscape
  Citroën C5
  The Citroën C5 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since early 2001. The C5 replaced the Citroën Xantia in the large family car class.-First generation :...
  
  
• Dodge Journey
  Dodge Journey
  The Dodge Journey is a mid-size crossover SUV built by the Dodge division of Chrysler.-First generation :Unveiled first at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and later appearing at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Journey identified internally as the JC49, has an almost identical wheelbase as the...
  
  
• Ferrari F430
  Ferrari F430
  The Ferrari F430 is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari from 2004 to 2009, as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show...
  
   Scuderia
• Ford Focus facelift
• Ford Verve concept - preview of 2008/09 Global Ford Fiesta
• Jaguar XF
  Jaguar XF
  The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF (type (X250) is a mid-size luxury car / sports saloon produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. The car, which replaced the Jaguar S-Type, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at...
  
  
• Jonway UFO
• Kia Kee
  Kia Kee
  The Kia Kee is a South Korean concept car which was first seen in the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Kia Kee was designed by Peter Schreyer who indicated he wanted a 'powerful visual signal'...
  
   concept
• Kia Eco Cee'd concept
• Kia Pro Cee'd
• Lamborghini Reventón
  Lamborghini Reventón
  The Lamborghini Reventón is a mid-engine sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the most expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros . Its top recorded speed was recorded in Dubai, UAE at...
  
  
• Martin Motors CEO
  Shuanghuan SCEO
  The Shuanghuan SCEO is an off-road vehicle manufactured by the Chinese auto maker Shijiazhuang Shuanghuan Automobile Co based in Shijiazhuang, Hebei...
  
  
• Mazda 6
• Maybach 62S
• Mercedes-Benz F700
  Mercedes-Benz F700
  The Mercedes-Benz F700 is a concept car produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was first revealed to the public at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show.-DiesOtto engine:...
  
   concept
• Mercedes-Benz ML450
  Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a luxury mid-size sport utility vehicle , first offered in 1997 as a 1998 model, and built by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. Gradually, the M-Class became a sales success in the United States and Mexico. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller...
  
   Bluetec
  BlueTec
  BlueTec is Daimler AG's marketing name for engines equipped with advanced NOx reducing technology for vehicle emissions control in diesel-powered vehicles...
  
   Hybrid
• Mercedes-Benz S400
  Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of luxury sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s...
  
   Bluetec
  BlueTec
  BlueTec is Daimler AG's marketing name for engines equipped with advanced NOx reducing technology for vehicle emissions control in diesel-powered vehicles...
  
  
• Mini Clubman
  MINI (BMW)
  Mini is a British automotive marque owned by BMW which specialises in small cars.Mini originated as a specific vehicle, a small car originally known as the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin Seven, launched by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, and developed into a brand encompassing a range of...
  
  
• Opel Agila
  Opel Agila
  The Opel Agila is a city car marketed since 2000 by German automaker Opel as a rebadged variant of the Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Splash manufactured by Magyar Suzuki. The same vehicle is rebadged as a Vauxhall in the United Kingdom....
  
   (new generation)
• Peugeot 207
  Peugeot 207
  The Peugeot 207 is a small family car produced by the French automaker Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006.-Launch:The 207 was launched in France, Spain and Italy during April 2006 and later on in other European, Israeli and Arabic markets....
  
   SW (estate)
• Peugeot 308
  Peugeot 308
  The Peugeot 308 is a small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot. It was unveiled on June 5, 2007 and sales started from September 2007. Its development code was "Project T7", and is the first car of the X08 generation of Peugeot models. The 308 features a range of petrol and...
  
  
• Porsche 911 GT2
  Porsche 911 GT2
  The Porsche 911 GT2 is a sports car built by the German manufacturer Porsche since 1994. It is based on the 911 Turbo, and uses a similar twin-turbocharged engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine upgrades, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration...
  
   Model 997
• Porsche Cayenne
  Porsche Cayenne
  The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury crossover manufactured by the German manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle...
  
   GTS - lighter and faster Cayenne
• Renault Clio
  Renault Clio
  The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
  
   Estate
• Renault Laguna
  Renault Laguna
  The Renault Laguna is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The first Laguna was launched in 1993, the second generation was launched in 2000, and the third generation was made available for sale in October 2007....
  
   (new generation)
• Saab 9-3 Turbo-X XWD
  Saab 9-3
  The first generation 9-3, a substantially improved 'new-generation' Saab 900 was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900...
  
   a.k.a. Black Turbo.
• SEAT Tribu
  SEAT Tribu
  The SEAT Tribu is a compact crossover SUV anticipated to be built by the Spanish automaker SEAT, S.A. .-SEAT Tribu concept car:The first time when the Tribu name was used by SEAT was at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show for a concept car which featured three doors and four bucket seats...
  
  
• Subaru flat-4 turbodiesel engine.
• Suzuki
  Suzuki
  is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
  
   Splash
  Suzuki Splash
  The Suzuki Splash is a city car introduced in model year 2008 and jointly developed between Suzuki Motor Corporation and Opel/Vauxhall — which will also market their version as the Agila. It debuted as a concept car at the 2006 Paris Auto Show and the production model debuted at the 2007...
  
  
• Škoda Fabia
  Škoda Fabia
  The Škoda Fabia is a supermini produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It was the successor to the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001...
  
   Combi (new generation)
• Volkswagen up!
  Volkswagen up!
  The Volkswagen up! is an upcoming series of city cars, part of the Volkswagen Group New Small Family series of models, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show . Production of the up! will start on 3 December 2011 in Germany, and elsewhere, in 2012....
  
   concept
• Wiesmann
  Wiesmann
  Wiesmann is an automobile manufacturer in Germany. The company was founded in 1985 by the brothers Martin Wiesmann and Friedhelm Wiesmann . The cars are manufactured by hand in Dülmen...
  
   GT MF5 (Wiesmann
  Wiesmann
  Wiesmann is an automobile manufacturer in Germany. The company was founded in 1985 by the brothers Martin Wiesmann and Friedhelm Wiesmann . The cars are manufactured by hand in Dülmen...
  
   GT with the BMW M5
  BMW M5
  The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1984. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon , but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and an evolution of the engine from...
  
   E60 S85
  BMW S85
  The BMW S85B50 is a DOHC 40-valve V10 automotive piston engine present in the E60 M5 sedan, E61 M5 touring and E63/64 M6 coupé. It was derived directly from BMW's Formula 1 racing division....
  
   V10 engine
  V10 engine
  A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five with a distinct exhaust note.- Mechanics :The V10 is essentially the result of mating two even-firing straight-5 engines together. The straight-5 engine shows first and second order rocking motion...
  
  )

Hybrids at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show

European automakers demonstrated a new interest in hybrid and electric vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. For example, Mercedes-Benz arrived at the show with seven hybrids, including a luxury sedan concept vehicle called the F 700, a 17 feet (5.2 m)-long car that achieves a fuel economy of 44.4 miles per gallon (mpg). The research vehicle features a homogenous charge compression ignition engine, a technology that produces the high fuel economy of a diesel engine from a clean-burning gasoline engine. Mercedes has also mated its clean-diesel engine to an electric motor, creating the Bluetec

BlueTec

BlueTec is Daimler AG's marketing name for engines equipped with advanced NOx reducing technology for vehicle emissions control in diesel-powered vehicles...

 hybrid. The company plans to introduce a gasoline-fueled hybrid SUV and sedan in 2009, followed by two Bluetec hybrids in 2010, one of which will achieve 51 miles per gallon of diesel fuel. In addition, the Mercedes Car Group exhibited its smart car in three new incarnations: an electric-only vehicle and both diesel and gasoline versions with "micro hybrid drive", a belt-driven starter and alternator that allows the engine to shut off at stops. See the DaimlerChrysler press releases about the auto show and the F700.

Opel

Opel

Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...

, a subsidiary of General Motors

General Motors

General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...

, unveiled the Flextreme

Opel Flextreme

The Opel Flextreme is a diesel plug-in hybrid concept car created by Opel.It is based on the same GM E-Flex series hybrid platform used in the Chevy Volt, but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine. It can travel on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery...

, a plug-in hybrid that can travel 34 miles (54.7 km) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery. Opel also unveiled the Corsa Hybrid

Opel Corsa

The front-wheel drive Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett C City, and to fill the gap vacated as the Kadett grew in size and price. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door...

, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery.

Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars

Volvo Car Corporation, or Volvo Personvagnar AB, is a Swedish automobile manufacturer founded in 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Volvo was originally formed as a subsidiary company to the ball bearing maker SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Swedish...

, a division of Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...

, exhibited a plug-in hybrid with motors in each of the wheels. The Volvo ReCharge

Volvo ReCharge

The Volvo ReCharge is a plug-in hybrid concept car created by Volvo. The vehicle is designed to run purely on electricity from on-board batteries for up to —which is a large enough distance to cover the daily commutes of most Americans, which is around...

 can travel about 60 miles (96.6 km) on battery power alone, using a lithium-polymer battery pack that can be recharged in a standard outlet.

The Citroën C-Cactus

Citroën C-Cactus

The Citroën C-Cactus is a concept car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is named for its low consumption of resources, using a more fuel-economic diesel engine unlike the Toyota Prius and contemporaries, much like the cactus plant...

 regular diesel-electric

Diesel-electric

Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors...

 hybrid vehicle

Hybrid vehicle

A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...

 debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

2009

The theme of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show can best be summed up in one word: "electrification

Electrification

Electrification originally referred to the build out of the electrical generating and distribution systems which occurred in the United States, England and other countries from the mid 1880's until around 1940 and is in progress in developing countries. This also included the change over from line...

" Virtually every manufacturer has unveiled a vehicle using the latest battery technology,

The following major introductions were presented at the 2009 show:

Production cars

• Alfa Romeo MiTo
  Alfa Romeo MiTo
  The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a three door sporty supermini officially introduced on June 19, 2008, at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in 2008. The car was available in all Alfa's major markets in stages from July...
  
   Quadrifoglio Verde
• 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
  Aston Martin Rapide
  The Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door, high-performance sport saloon, which British luxury marque Aston Martin introduced in early 2010. It was first presented as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 2006. The Rapide name is a reference to the Lagonda Rapide, a saloon car...
  
  
• 2010 Audi A5
  Audi A5
  The Audi A5 is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation Audi A4 saloon and estate models....
  
   Sportback
• 2010 Audi R8 Spyder
• 2010 Bentley Mulsanne
• 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
  BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
  The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is an executive or mid-size car from German manufacturer BMW, which was first displayed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a concept car...
  
  
• 2010 BMW 740d
  BMW 7 Series
  The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...
  
  
• 2010 BMW X1
  BMW X1
  The BMW X1 is a compact luxury crossover manufactured by BMW. It extends the current BMW Sports Activity Series model lineup which includes the BMW X3, BMW X5, and the BMW X6. The X1 is based on the same platform as the BMW 3 Series Touring with xDrive...
  
  
• 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6
  BMW X6
  The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
  
  
• 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
  BMW 7 Series
  The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...
  
  
• Bugatti Bordeaux
• Citroën C3
• Citroën DS3
  Citroën DS3
  The Citroën DS3 is a supermini, produced by French manufacturer Citroën from 2009. This is the first car in the new DS range from Citroën. It was first hinted by the concept car Citroën DS Inside. This range of vehicle shares no common feature with, and is in no way the successor to, the Citroën DS...
  
  
• 2010 Dodge Caliber
  Dodge Caliber
  The Dodge Caliber was a compact car produced by the Dodge division of Chrysler. It replaced the Neon, and it went on sale in the spring of 2006 as a 2007 model year vehicle...
  
  
• 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
• Fiat 500 Abarth by Ferrari
• Fiat Punto Evo
  Fiat Grande Punto
  The Fiat Grande Punto is a car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat. It was unveiled on May 5, 2005 and replaced by the Punto Evo in 2010. In September 2011 Fiat unveil the Punto model year 2012, the new version will replaced the Grande Punto and the Punto Evo...
  
  
• Fiat Punto SuperSport
• Fiat Sedici
• Fiat Qubo Treking
• 2011 Ford C-Max
• 2011 Ford Grand C-Max
• G-Wix electric cars
• 2010 Honda CR-V
  Honda CR-V
  The Honda CR-V is a compact suv, now called crossover, manufactured since 1995 by Honda. It was loosely derived from the Honda Civic to satisfy a public demand for a sport-utility vehicle from Honda. There are discrepancies as to what "CR-V" stands for, with Honda sources in different markets...
  
  
• 2010 Hyundai i10
  Hyundai i10
  The Hyundai i10 is a 5-door hatchback subcompact produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It was launched in October 2007, replacing the Hyundai Atos in some markets.The i10 is produced in India at Hyundai's Chennai plant for the domestic and export markets...
  
   Electric
• 2010 Hyundai ix35
  Hyundai Tucson
  The Hyundai Tucson , or ix35 in Europe, or Hyundai JM in Japan, is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Hyundai Motor Corporation. In Hyundai's lineup, the Tucson fits below the Santa Fe and Veracruz....
  
  
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• 2010 Jaguar XJ
  Jaguar XJ (X351)
  The Jaguar XJ is the latest Jaguar XJ luxury saloon from Jaguar Cars. Completely new styling combines with underpinnings based on the previous X350 version.-Launch:...
  
  
• 2010 Koenigsegg
  Koenigsegg
  Koenigsegg Automotive AB is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars based in Ängelholm.-Company:The company was founded in 1994 in Sweden by Christian von Koenigsegg, with the intention of producing a world-class supercar...
  
   CCXR Trevita
• 2010 Kia cee'd
  Kia cee'd
  The Kia Cee'd is a front wheel drive small family car released in the European market by the Korean manufacturer Kia Motors in December 2006—superseding the Kia Spectra—and available as a five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback , and five-door estate with a choice of up to four...
  
   facelift
• 2010 Kia Venga
  Kia Venga
  The Kia Venga is a mini MPV produced by the South Korean automakers Kia Motors and Hyundai Motors, having debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Venga is built on the same platform as the Hyundai i20, Hyundai ix20, and Kia Soul....
  
  
• 2010 Kia Sorento
  Kia Sorento
  The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
  
  
• Kia Forte
  Kia Forte
  The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008 to replace the Cerato, available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants...
  
   LPI Hybrid (European debut)
• Kia cee'd
  Kia cee'd
  The Kia Cee'd is a front wheel drive small family car released in the European market by the Korean manufacturer Kia Motors in December 2006—superseding the Kia Spectra—and available as a five-door hatchback, three-door hatchback , and five-door estate with a choice of up to four...
  
   Hybrid
• Kia Sorento
  Kia Sorento
  The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
  
   Hybrid
• Kia Venga MPV
• 2010 Lamborghini Reventón
  Lamborghini Reventón
  The Lamborghini Reventón is a mid-engine sports car that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the most expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros . Its top recorded speed was recorded in Dubai, UAE at...
  
   Roadster
• Lexus IS-F sport package
• Lotus Elise
  Lotus Elise
  The 1996 Lotus Elise weighed . Because of its relatively low weight, it was able to accelerate 0- in 5.8 seconds despite its relatively low power output of...
  
   Club Racer
• Lotus Evora Club Racer
• 2011 Maserati GranCabrio
  Maserati GranTurismo
  The Maserati GranTurismo is a two-door 2+2 coupé produced by Maserati, it shares the platform of the Maserati Quattroporte V.-GranTurismo :...
  
  
• Mazda CX-7
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for Einspritzmotor, ; a new feature in volume production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared, with the E as a suffix to the...
  
   Estate
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
• 2010 Opel Astra
  Opel Astra
  The Opel Astra is a small family car engineered and manufactured by the German automaker Opel since 1991.It is branded as Vauxhall Astra in the United Kingdom, the Buick Excelle XT in China and the Chevrolet Astra/Vectra in Latin America...
  
  
• 2010 Peugeot RCZ
  Peugeot RCZ
  The Peugeot RCZ is a sports car manufactured by Peugeot. It has been on sale since May 2010 and is currently available in almost 80 countries.It was officially introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2009 and was initially announced as the 308 RCZ concept car at the 2007 Frankfurt show...
  
  
• 2010 Peugeot 5008
  Peugeot 5008
  The Peugeot 5008 is a compact MPV unveiled by French automaker Peugeot in June 2009 and has been on sale since late 2009. Five- and seven-seat versions are currently available...
  
  
• 20?? Peugeot
  Peugeot
  Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
  
   BB1
• 2011 Peugeot iOn
• 2010 Porsche 911
  Porsche 997
  The Porsche Type 997 , also simply called the 997 is the current version of the 911 family sports car built by German manufacturer Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen...
  
   Sport Classic
• 2010 Porsche 911
  Porsche 997
  The Porsche Type 997 , also simply called the 997 is the current version of the 911 family sports car built by German manufacturer Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen...
  
   Turbo
• 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
  Porsche 911 GT3
  The Porsche 911 GT3 is a higher performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a line of high performance models, beginning with the 1973 911 RS...
  
   Cup
• 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
  Porsche 911 GT3
  The Porsche 911 GT3 is a higher performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a line of high performance models, beginning with the 1973 911 RS...
  
   RS
• 2010 Porsche Panamera
  Porsche Panamera
  The Porsche Panamera is a four-door a coupe. It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive versions also available....
  
   (European debut)
• Range Rover Sport
• 2010 REVA NXR
• 2011 REVA NXG
• Rolls-Royce Ghost
• 2010 Saab 9-5
  Saab 9-5
  The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab. The first generation was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab...
  
  
• SEAT León Cupra R
• Škoda Superb
  Škoda Superb
  The Škoda Superb is a large family car primarily built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto as its flagship car. The versions produced from 2001 to 2008 are based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat, but are elongated by , and shares its major mechanicals and powertrain with the Passat,...
  
   Estate
• 2010 Subaru Legacy
  Subaru Legacy
  The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by the Japanese company Fuji Heavy Industries, and manufactured by its division Subaru since 1989, and is available as a sedan or wagon. Part of the original design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru a vehicle in which they could compete in...
  
   (European debut)
• 2010 Subaru Outback
  Subaru Outback
  The Subaru Outback is a station wagon manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries since 1995. Its original concept originated with Subaru of America, which was suffering from slumping sales in the mid-1990s partly due to a lack of an entry in the then-burgeoning sport utility vehicle market...
  
   (European debut)
• 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
  Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a, mid-size four-wheel drive vehicle in the Toyota Land Cruiser range produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prado is one of the smaller vehicles in the range...
  
  
• Vauxhall Insignia Ecoflex St
• 2010 Volkswagen California
  Volkswagen California
  The Volkswagen California is based on the T5 Multivan by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles . It is the first campervan designed and built in-house by VWCV Special Business Unit, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.-California history:...
  
  
• 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf
  Volkswagen Golf
  The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974 and marketed worldwide across six generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico .The...
  
   BlueMotion
• 2010 Volkswagen Passat
  Volkswagen Passat
  The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car marketed by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973. Between the Volkswagen Golf / Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as...
  
   BlueMotion
• 2010 Volkswagen Polo
  Volkswagen Polo
  The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car manufactured by Volkswagen. It is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in hatchback, saloon, coupé and estate variants....
  
   3dr
• 2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
• 2010 Volkswagen Polo GTI
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2010 Volkswagen Transporter
  Volkswagen Transporter
  The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its fifth generation, refers to a series of vans produced over 60 years and marketed worldwide....
  
  
• 2011 Volvo C30
  Volvo C30
  The Volvo C30 is a small family car produced by Volvo Cars. The C30 is a three-door, four-seat hatchback powered by straight-4 and straight-5 engines. The car is a hatchback version of the S40/V50/C70 range, and uses the same Ford C1 platform. It is being marketed as a premium hatchback or a...
  
  
• 2011 Volvo C70
  Volvo C70
  The Volvo C70 is a luxury automobile manufactured by Volvo Cars in two generations: the first from model years 1997-2002 as coupé and from 1999 to 2006 as a softtop convertible...
  
  
• 2010 Volvo XC60
  Volvo XC60
  The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium and is based on Volvo Y20 platform. In 2009, the Volvo XC60 was Volvo's best selling car.-XC60 concept :...
  
   R-Design

Concept cars

• Audi e-Tron
• BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics
  BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics
  The BMW i8, first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, is a plug-in hybrid under development by BMW. The initial concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the BMW i8 concept car destined for production was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show...
  
  
• Bugatti Galibier 16C
• Citroën Revolte
• Hyundai ix Metro
• Lexus LF-Ch
• Mazda MX-5
  Mazda MX-5
  The MX-5, also known as Miata in North America and Eunos Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater roadster, of front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. The model was introduced in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show...
  
   Superlight
• Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 Plug-in Hybrid
  Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of luxury sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s...
  
  
• Mini
  MINI (BMW)
  Mini is a British automotive marque owned by BMW which specialises in small cars.Mini originated as a specific vehicle, a small car originally known as the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin Seven, launched by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, and developed into a brand encompassing a range of...
  
   Coupe
• Mini Roadster
• Peugeot BB1
  Peugeot BB1
  Peugeot BB1 is a full-electric concept car presented by Peugeot in September 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.It incorporates rear in-wheel motors designed with Michelin each with maximum power output of and torque on each wheel of ....
  
  

• Renault Fluence
  Renault Fluence
  In 2004, Renault presented a 2+2 concept coupé, named Fluence and designed by then Renault chief designer Patrick le Quément, with a length similar to that of the Renault Laguna....
  
   Z.E.
  Renault Z.E.
  The Renault Z.E. is a program of all-electric cars from Renault and it began with a series of Z.E. concept cars. The first production car is the Renault Fluence Z.E. that is scheduled for sales to the public in Israel and Denmark by late 2011 as part of the Better Place network...
  
  
• Renault Kangoo
  Renault Kangoo
  The Renault Kangoo and Kangoo Express are panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by French automaker Renault since 1997. The Kangoo is manufactured in the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France, and in Santa Isabel, Argentina. The version for the ASEAN markets was assembled by the Tan Chong Euro...
  
   Z.E.
  Renault Z.E.
  The Renault Z.E. is a program of all-electric cars from Renault and it began with a series of Z.E. concept cars. The first production car is the Renault Fluence Z.E. that is scheduled for sales to the public in Israel and Denmark by late 2011 as part of the Better Place network...
  
  
• Renault Twizy Z.E.
  Renault Z.E.
  The Renault Z.E. is a program of all-electric cars from Renault and it began with a series of Z.E. concept cars. The first production car is the Renault Fluence Z.E. that is scheduled for sales to the public in Israel and Denmark by late 2011 as part of the Better Place network...
  
  
• Renault Zoe
  Renault Zoé
  Renault Zoe is a name used for a number of different concept cars created by Renault. The electric Zoe Z.E. concept was shown in two different versions in 2009 and 2010 under the Renault Z.E...
  
   Z.E.
  Renault Z.E.
  The Renault Z.E. is a program of all-electric cars from Renault and it began with a series of Z.E. concept cars. The first production car is the Renault Fluence Z.E. that is scheduled for sales to the public in Israel and Denmark by late 2011 as part of the Better Place network...
  
  
• SEAT Ibz concept
  SEAT Ibiza
  The SEAT Ibiza is a car in the European supermini class, constructed by the Spanish car maker SEAT S.A., is SEAT's best-selling car and perhaps the most popular model in the Spanish firm's range....
  
  
• Trabant nT
• Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept
• Toyota iQ Sport
• Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Concept
• Volkswagen E-Up
  Volkswagen up!
  The Volkswagen up! is an upcoming series of city cars, part of the Volkswagen Group New Small Family series of models, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show . Production of the up! will start on 3 December 2011 in Germany, and elsewhere, in 2012....
  
  
• Volkswagen L1

2011

The 2011 show was held from September 13 to September 25. The 64th edition of the show included nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 32 countries and was attended by more than 800,000 auto enthusiasts and members of the automotive industry.

Production cars

• 2012 Abarth
  Abarth
  Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded by Austrian-Italian Carlo Abarth and Italian Armando Scagliarini in Turin in 1949. Its logo depicts a stylized scorpion on a red and yellow background.- History :...
  
   695 Competizione
• 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo
  Alfa Romeo MiTo
  The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a three door sporty supermini officially introduced on June 19, 2008, at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, with an international introduction at the British Motor Show in 2008. The car was available in all Alfa's major markets in stages from July...
  
   0.9 TwinAir 85
• 2012 Aston Martin DBS
  Aston Martin DBS
  The Aston Martin DBS is a GT car produced by the British manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. Originally produced from 1967–72, it featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service...
  
   Carbon Edition
• 2012 Audi A5
  Audi A5
  The Audi A5 is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation Audi A4 saloon and estate models....
  
  /S5 facelift
• 2012 Audi S6
  Audi S6
  The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate...
  
  
• 2012 Audi S7
• 2012 Audi S8
  Audi S8
  The Audi S8 quattro is a high-performance version of the German luxury automaker Audi's flagship car, the full-size Audi A8. The S8 is produced at Audi's Neckarsulm 'aluminium plant', and it was introduced in September 1994...
  
  
• 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder
• 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
• 2012 BMW 1
• 2012 BMW M5
  BMW M5
  The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1984. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon , but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and an evolution of the engine from...
  
  
• 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
  Chevrolet Camaro
  The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
  
   (European version)
• 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
  Chevrolet Malibu
  Malibus and all other Chevelles were completely restyled for 1968 with semi-fastback rooflines on two-door hardtops and wheelbases split to on two-door models and 118 for four-door sedans and station wagons. Engine offerings included a new V8 rated at that replaced the V8 that had served as the...
  
   (European version)
• 2012 Citroen DS5
  Citroën DS5
  The Citroën DS5 is a compact executive car by French automaker Citroën that will go on sale across Europe in late 2011. It will be the third model in the new premium sub-brand DS and will run alongside its mainstream cars. The DS5 was revealed at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show in April.The DS5 mixes...
  
  
• Ferrari 458 Italia Spider
• 2012 Fiat Panda
• Fisker Surf
  Fisker Karma
  The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan produced by Fisker Automotive and manufactured at Valmet Automotive in Finland. The United States Environmental Protection Agency rated the Karma's combined city/highway fuel economy at equivalent in all-electric mode, and at in...
  
  
• 2012 Ford Fiesta
  Ford Fiesta
  The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
  
   ECOnetic
• 2012 Ford Focus ST (production version)
• 2011 Honda Civic
  Honda Civic (ninth generation)
  The ninth generation Honda Civic was launched in the North American market in April 2011.-North American market:In May 2010, the ninth-generation Civic was said to be delayed into 2011, because of changing market conditions and tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations.The Civic was originally...
  
   (European version)
• 2012 Hyundai i30
  Hyundai i30
  The Hyundai i30 is a small family car by South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia cee'd, available as a five-door hatchback or estate, with a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmissions.The i30 wagon is...
  
  
• 2012 Jaguar XF
  Jaguar XF
  The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF (type (X250) is a mid-size luxury car / sports saloon produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. The car, which replaced the Jaguar S-Type, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at...
  
  
• 2012 Jeep Wrangler
  Jeep Wrangler
  The Jeep Wrangler is a subcompact four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle and an off-road vehicle manufactured by American automaker Chrysler, under its Jeep marque – and now in its fourth generation. It is a successor to the famous World War II 'Jeep' vehicle by way of the Willys civilian...
  
   3.6 V6
• Kia K9
  Kia K9
  Expected around November 2011, the Kia K9 will be the true successor to the Opirus in South Korea as Kia's top model, and extend their K5 - K7 line...
  
  
• 2012 Kia Rio
  Kia Rio
  The Kia Rio is a series of subcompact automobiles produced by Kia Motors since August 2000. Two generations have been produced, both in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, all equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive...
  
   3-door
• 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo
  Lamborghini Gallardo
  The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is Lamborghini's most-produced model to date, with over 10,000 built in its first seven years of production...
  
   LP570-4
• 2012 Lancia Flavia Cabrio
  Chrysler 200
  The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan and convertible produced by Chrysler, being introduced for the 2011 model year. The Chrysler 200 is an update and new nameplate for the outgoing 2010 Chrysler Sebring....
  
  
• 2012 Lancia Thema
• 2012 Lancia Voyager
• 2013 Lexus GS 350
• 2013 Lotus Exige S
• 2012 Mazda CX-5
  Mazda CX-5
  The Mazda CX-5 is Mazda's first car featuring the new KODO - Soul of Motion Design language first shown in the Shinari concept vehicle in May 2010. It is also the first vehicle featuring the company's Skyactiv Technology featuring a rigid, lightweight platform, combined with a new series of...
  
  
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
  Mercedes-Benz B-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a small family car introduced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in March 2005. It is essentially an enlarged A-Class keeping the same engine and suspension system...
  
  
• Mia electric
  Mia electric
  The Mia electric is a city electric car produced by the Franco-German company Mia Electric in Cerizay, France. The standard Mia has a electric motor with a 8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack supplied by EVida that delivers a range of , and a maximum speed of .Production began in June 2011...
  
  
• Mini Coupe
• 2012 Opel/Vauxhall Astra
  Opel Astra
  The Opel Astra is a small family car engineered and manufactured by the German automaker Opel since 1991.It is branded as Vauxhall Astra in the United Kingdom, the Buick Excelle XT in China and the Chevrolet Astra/Vectra in Latin America...
  
   GTC
• 2012 Opel/Vauxhall Combo
  Opel Combo
  The second generation was launched in 2001. While most competitors severed their connections with their subcompact brethren, Opel decided to base the vehicle on the Corsa again. The use of subcompact Gamma platform constrained the overall width of the vehicle. While the general body shape was...
  
  
• 2012 Opel/Vauxhall Zafira
  Opel Zafira
  The Opel Zafira is a compact MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The Zafira is sold under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom.- Zafira A :...
  
   Tourer
• 2012 Peugeot 508
  Peugeot 508
  The Peugeot 508 is a large family car launched in 2010 by French automaker Peugeot. It replaces the Peugeot 407 as well as the larger Peugeot 607, for which no more direct replacement is scheduled...
  
   RXH Diesel Hybrid
• 2012 Porsche 911
  Porsche 991
  The Porsche 991 is the internal designation for the sixth generation Porsche 911 which was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September as the replacement for the 997. An initial release of photos and information was revealed by Porsche on 23 August 2011.The current direct injection...
  
   Carrera
• 2011 Radical Sportscars SR3 SL
• 2012 Renault Koleos
  Renault Koleos
  The Renault Koleos is a compact SUV which was first presented as a concept car at the 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, with first concept demonstrated on 2000 Geneva Motorshow. The Koleos was designed by Renault and developed by Nissan. It is manufactured by Renault Samsung Motors, a...
  
   facelift
• 2012 Renault Twingo
  Renault Twingo
  The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and sold in continental European markets beginning in 1993...
  
   facelift
• 2012 SEAT Exeo
  SEAT Exeo
  The SEAT Exeo is a five-seat large family car, and flagship model, built by the Spanish car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group subsidiary SEAT, S.A., with factory production commencing in December 2008....
  
   facelift
• 2012 smart fortwo
  Smart Fortwo
  The Smart Fortwo is a rear-engined two-seater city car manufactured by Smart GmbH, introduced at the 1998 Paris Motor Show as the Smart City Coupé, and currently in its second generation...
  
   electric
• 2012 Subaru XV
• 2012 Suzuki Swift
  Suzuki Swift
  The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :...
  
   Sport
• 2012 Toyota Avensis
  Toyota Avensis
  The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom by Japanese carmaker Toyota since 1997. It is the direct successor to the Carina E and is available as a four-door saloon, five-door liftback and estate...
  
   facelift
• 2012 Toyota Prius+ (European version)
• 2012 Toyota Yaris
  Toyota Yaris
  The Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car produced by Toyota since 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, some markets received the same vehicles under the Toyota Echo name...
  
  
• 2012 Volkswagen Up!
  Volkswagen up!
  The Volkswagen up! is an upcoming series of city cars, part of the Volkswagen Group New Small Family series of models, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show . Production of the up! will start on 3 December 2011 in Germany, and elsewhere, in 2012....
  
  
• Yo-Mobil

Concept cars

• Alfa Romeo 4C
  Alfa Romeo 4C
  The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept debuted at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show in March 2011. The 4C is small lightweight rear wheel drive sports car; its size is similar or slightly smaller than Alfa Romeo MiTo supermini...
  
  
• Audi A2
  Audi A2
  The Audi A2 is a Compact MPV styled five-door four- or five-seat hatchback designed supermini, produced by the German automaker Audi AG from November 1999 to 2005...
  
   Concept
• Audi Urban Concept
• Audi Urban Spyder Concept
• BMW i3
  BMW i3
  The BMW i3, previously Mega City Vehicle , is an urban electric car under development by BMW. The i3 is part of BMW's "Project i" and is being planned as a new brand, BMW i. The BMW i3 is expected to go into mass production in 2013 with deliveries in several world markets by that year end...
  
  
• BMW i8
• Chevrolet Miray
• Citroën Tubik
• Eterniti Motors
  Eterniti Motors
  Eterniti Motors is a new British car company based in London and unveiled its first car, the Hemera, at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.-Models:...
  
   Hemera
• Ford Evos
  Ford Evos
  The Ford Evos is a coupe style plug-in hybrid concept car unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.The exterior design, referred to as Kinetic 2.0, was carried out by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe’s executive design director Martin Smith. The car...
  
  
• Ford Fiesta ST concept
• Infiniti FX
  Infiniti FX
  The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury vehicle brand since the 2003 model year. The FX replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury-type SUV, although the QX4 was smaller than the FX. It was released at the same time as its competitors,...
  
   Sebastian Vettel Concept
• Jaguar C-X16
  Jaguar C-X16
  The Jaguar C-X16 is a concept hybrid electric sports car that was unveiled by Jaguar Cars at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show on 13 September.-Design:...
  
  
• Kia GT
• Land Rover DC100
  Land Rover DC100
  The DC100 is an off-road concept vehicle from Land Rover intended to demonstrate what kind of car could replace the long-running Defender in 2015. It was unveiled to the public in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show...
  
  
• Maserati Kubang
  Maserati Kubang
  The Maserati Kubang is a crossover SUV concept from Maserati which was officially presented at the 2011 Frankfurt car show.The vehicle is based on the platform of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but is equipped with a typical Maserati body with a prominent grille, front fender vents and LED headlights...
  
  
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class
  Mercedes-Benz B-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a small family car introduced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in March 2005. It is essentially an enlarged A-Class keeping the same engine and suspension system...
  
   E-CELL Plus Concept
• Mercedes-Benz F125
• Mitsubishi PX-MiEV
• Opel RAK-e
• Peugeot HX1
• Renault Frendzy
  Renault Frendzy
  The Renault Frendzy is a concept car designed by Renault for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and is a similar size to the production Renault Kangoo...
  
   electric concept
• Seat IBL
• Skoda Mission L
• Smart forvision
• SsangYong XUV-1
• Volkswagen Beetle
  Volkswagen Beetle
  The Volkswagen Type 1, widely known as the Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003...
  
   R concept
• Volkswagen Buggy Up!
  Volkswagen up!
  The Volkswagen up! is an upcoming series of city cars, part of the Volkswagen Group New Small Family series of models, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show . Production of the up! will start on 3 December 2011 in Germany, and elsewhere, in 2012....
  
  
• Volkswagen Nils
• Volvo Concept You
  Volvo Concept You
  The Volvo Concept You is a concept car first reviled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011. The Concept You is a large four door coupé and is a further development of the Volvo Concept Universe which was reviled earlier the same year. The design builds upon Scandinavian Design where...
  
  

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