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Tag: Frankfurt Motor Show

  • Mazda equipped a freshened CX-7 with a clean diesel engine for Frankfurt

    Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit freshened CX-7 SUVs with European specifications at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009. Newly added to the updated CX-7 lineup – and to be exhibited at the Frankfurt Show – is a version powered by Mazda’s MZR-CD 2.2 liter diesel engine mated to a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. (more…)

  • Hyundai’s Frankfurt star named ix35

    Hyundai ix35 is the name of the latest addition to the brand’s C-segment line-up. The all-new ix35 will be presented to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month as a substitute for the successful Tucson. (more…)

  • Peugeot’s 3008 HYbrid4 and RCZ HYbrid4 concepts at Frankfurt Motor Show

    The Peugeot brand is going to unveil two concept cars for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 3008 HYbrid4 (CO2 of 99g/km) and the RCZ HYbrid4 (CO2 of 95g/km) illustrates the Peugeot commitment to the environmental responsibility and the radical new technologies. (more…)

  • Venga is the Kia’s third consecutive debut for the Frankfurt Motor Show

    Venga is the name of the latest Kia premium B-segment contender, which will go on sale in Europe later this year and in the UK early in 2010. Kia Venga will debut at this years Frankfurt Motor Show and it is based on the Kia’s ‘No 3’ concept shown at Geneva in March. (more…)

  • Bentley Mulsanne – the new flagship grand tourer

    Bentley Mulsanne is the name of the Bentley Motors all-new flagship grand tourer. The grand luxury car maker Bentley unveiled their new addition at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. (more…)

  • Lexus Premium Compact Concept scheduled for Frankfurt

    Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) is the name of the place where Lexus will present their new concept car. This image is the first official sketch of the new Lexus concept, which will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking design. (more…)

  • 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

    BMW announced today the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. ActiveHybrid technology provides a glimpse into the future, achieving outstanding driving dynamics with equally impressive efficiency. It melds both of these qualities to offer a truly unique driving experience. The world’s first Sports Activity Coupe with full hybrid drive capitalizes on the options offered by combining the combustion engine with electric motors to create a powertrain with new levels dynamic performance and efficiency. (more…)

  • European showcase of new Mazda CX-7 at Frankfurt Motor Show

    The Mazda stand at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) will exhibit the new Mazda CX-7, featuring Mazda’s new ‘family face’ as seen on Mazda6 and Mazda3. Also offering a bolder stance, the new Mazda CX-7 is powered by a high-output diesel engine.

    Under the bonnet, the clean-running and highly efficient MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine will offer customers eco-friendly performance twinned with a sporty drive already familiar to the current model. New Mazda CX-7 complies with Euro Stage V emissions regulations, despite being a roomy SUV, achieving a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. (more…)

  • The new Kia cee’d shows her real face before Frankfurt

    2009 Frankfurt Motor Show is the place where the new Kia cee’d will show her re-engineered and restyled face publicly for the first time. A new ECO-dynamics model will be added to the range of Kia’s top-selling model in Europe.

    The new cee’d is the latest version of the company’s signature grille – an evolving expression of the brand’s design DNA.

    Comprehensively updated, the new Kia cee’d range will deliver a host of customer benefits including numerous exterior and interior design refinements, upgraded standard equipment and technical innovations. The cee’d also gets a fully-revised suspension set-up.

    The changes will also significantly reduce fuel consumption and in the new ‘Intelligent Stop and Go’ ECO-dynamics version to be launched for the first time in the UK CO2 emissions are reduced to 110 g/km. On average emissions will be cut by five per cent across the cee’d line-up.

    2009 Kia cee\'d
    2009 Kia cee\'d
    2009 Kia cee\'d

    Kia Motors UK Limited Marketing Director, Simon Hetherington said: “The new cee’d is 25 mm longer and is more distinctive in appearance with a stronger road presence. Following our established model range line-up, customers will enjoy a thoroughly revised interior including a new-style steering wheel and gear lever, all-red instrument illumination, a new centre console and new audio systems, plus dual-zone climate control air-conditioning.”

    Technical innovations being introduced with new cee’d will include fuel-stretching ISG technology on the 1.6-litre diesel engines for the first time, a “hill-holder” function for the ESP and brighter projection-style headlamps.  The new ‘U2’ 1.6-litre diesel engine will be matched to a new six-speed manual transmission.

    The ‘new look’ Kia cee’d range, which is backed by the company’s unique 7-Year Warranty, will make its world premiere at 13.00 hrs (CET) on 15 September at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show.

    Full UK range details and pricing will be announced prior to the on-sale date.

  • ‘Stand-out’ styling for all-new Kia Sorento

    Modern, powerful styling with a clear dynamic look differentiates the all-new seven-seater Kia Sorento that makes its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

    New Sorento is longer and lower than the current model and incorporates Kia’s new design DNA into its ‘stand-out’ looks, while featuring a much more spacious and luxurious cabin. The 4,685 mm long SUV is also significantly sleeker than the previous model with an aerodynamic drag figure of Cd 0.38 – down from 0.43. (more…)

  • More power and efficiency for next Porsche 911 Turbo

    Porsche is proud to present a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars; the next generation 911 Turbo.

    All key features of this high-performance sports car have been improved significantly and combine far-reaching technical innovations with supreme refinement. As a consequence, the new 911 Turbo offers increased performance, lower weight, enhanced driving dynamics and greater fuel efficiency. (more…)

  • Mazda MX-5 Superlight version Show car to premiere at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

    A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.

    After 20 years of global success, Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster in an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, designed at Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany. (more…)