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Frankfurt motor show
IAA Frankfurt
Germany’s favourite auto show is back after 2018 hiatus
When - 12th to 23rd of September 2019
Frankfurt articles
6th of June 2024
Ford Transit Custom arrives, but wh
Is Ford Australia missing a trick by bypassing a PHEV in favour of an EV?
Review
4th of June 2024
Tradie friendly Ford E-Transit Cust
Ford Aus confident new EV van might give financial edge to savvy tradies and SMBs
Review
13th of June 2019
First drive: Mercedes GLC diesel fu
Updated Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size SUV arriving with petrol-only power
Review
10th of June 2019
Mercedes G400d muscles up for Oz
Anticipated G350 diesel likely ditched for range-topping G400d instead in 2020
Review
25th of September 2017
Renault looks at affordable Tesla P
EV energy storage and management, ‘second-life’ batteries new Renault focus
Review
20th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW says EV rollout
More electrified BMWs headed to Aus, regardless of federal government assistance
Review
19th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: More Alpina models
New Alpina models coming to Australia but electrified powertrains not on the cards
Review
19th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW charges towards
Greater driving range and faster charging the priorities for BMW’s EV development
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: EVs shape BMW desig
Next-gen BMW design language previewed by X7 and i Vision Dynamics concepts
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: High hopes for new
Swift will be the only Suzuki model to use the ‘Sport’ badge
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: No hypercar for BMW
BMW M will not follow AMG in developing its own bespoke model
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: More M Performance
Pure M model range to stay lean but room for more BMW M Performance cars
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW M not chasing A
BMW’s M division welcomes new rivals but won’t chase AMG volume
Review
18th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW M mulls hybrid,
BMW M and ‘i’ work on hybrid solutions but four-pot future unclear
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW slams Benz ute,
BMW exec brands Mercedes X-Class ‘appalling’ but admits BMW pick-up a possibility
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW moves self-driv
No point in interim levels of vehicle autonomy, says BMW, as Level 5 trials underway
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Mini takes EV rollo
Electrified Minis are coming but not for all models, according to global executive
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Mini moves beyond r
Mini branding and design shifts as global sales keep rising
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW close to decisi
BMW studies ballistic X3 M mid-size performance SUV to take on key German rivals
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Borgward mulls Aust
Reborn brand Borgward details global expansion that could include Australia
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: No plan for Toyota
Toyota hybrid tech not mature enough to guarantee LandCruiser levels of reliability
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Toyota LandCruiser
LandCruiser 70 Series to survive for as long as there are customers: Toyota engineer
Review
15th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Toyota to keep upda
Toyota engineer ‘not satisfied’ with LandCruiser 200 Series after 10 years on market
Review
15th of September 2017
2017 IAA Frankfurt
2017 IAA Frankfurt an opportunity to show the best Europe has to offer
Review
14th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Renault Sport study
Renault Sport considering SUV, electrification but won’t compromise on performance
Review
14th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: No mainstream V8 fo
Jaguar design director Ian Callum ‘hoped’ V8 variant would top mainstream XE range
Review
14th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Renault Megane RS o
New Renault Megane RS hot hatch could arrive in Australia as early as next May
Review
14th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Jag i-Pace racer pr
Surprise i-Pace eTrophy confirmed by Jaguar designer to preview hi-po road car
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Jag designer Callum
Ian Callum has already designed Jaguar's ‘last full internal combustion car’
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: SsangYong delays Au
SsangYong now aims for return to Aussie market ‘within the next 12 months’
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Renault Sport wants
Hardcore Renault Megane RS in works to steal Nurburgring lap record from Honda
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Skoda Karoq a &lsqu
Skoda Oz to pitch Karoq as Kodiaq ‘mini me’ as Yeti successor makes public debut
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW to take ‘
7 and 8 Series, X7 to fall under BMW’s new exclusive ‘luxury’ banner
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: BMW’s future
Third model in BMW ‘i’ line-up revealed in concept form with 600km EV range
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Renault reveals Sym
Renault sees people of 2030 parking ‘living room on wheels’ Symbioz in their homes
Review
13th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Hyundai to electrif
Hyundai says future N performance models are likely to be electrified
Review
12th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Audi unveils rear-d
Lightweight, limited-edition Audi R8 V10 RWS due Down Under in March 2018
Review
12th of September 2017
Frankfurt show: Renault Megane RS m
Fourth-gen Renault Megane RS hatch packs wide-track stance, torque-tastic engine
Review
12th of September 2017
Manuals, six-speed autos to remain
Mazda keeps faith with manuals but eight speeds likely for autos in larger models
Review
11th of September 2017
Bumpy road to Mazda compression-ign
Multiple problems kept Mazda’s boffins busy for years before the system worked
Review
11th of September 2017
Mazda right to resist downsizing: H
Ignoring small-capacity trend vindicated in real-world economy figures, says Mazda
Review
10th of September 2017
Mazda ‘SkyActiv-X’ to r
New blown compression-ignition engines to sell alongside current powertrains: Mazda
Review
10th of September 2017
Mazda defends small-car suspension
Refinement, dynamics – not cost – behind torsion beam rear switch for 2019 Mazda3
Review
8th of September 2017
Mazda backs future of diesel engine
Hi-tech SkyActiv-X oil-burner up next as Mazda keeps faith in diesel engines
Review
7th of September 2017
Tokyo show: Next Mazda6 concept to
Mazda will display its next-gen 6 in concept guise but don’t expect much change
Review
7th of September 2017
Mazda’s SkyActiv II platform
Most Mazda SkyActiv II parts are new but some carry over to save time, money
Review
7th of September 2017
First drive: 2019 Mazda3 takes shap
IRS gone but Mazda’s torque-rich compression 2.0 and dynamic maturity a revolution
Review
4th of September 2017
Ford ‘greed’ drove Mazd
Prohibitive cost after ‘divorce’ made Ranger-based BT-50 untenable for Mazda
Review
4th of September 2017
New-gen Mazda BT-50 to improve Isuz
More than a supply deal, Mazda says its knowhow will make next-gen trucks better
Review
4th of September 2017
Mazda confirms rotary range extende
New lease of life for Mazda rotary as auxiliary battery pack charger for future EV
Review
1st of September 2017
Mazda CX-8 prepped for Australia
Seven-seat, diesel Mazda CX-8 crossover a chance for an Aussie launch
Review
18th of August 2017
Nine brands ditch Frankfurt motor s
Motor show exodus continues as nine marques avoid Frankfurt
Review
5th of October 2015
DS ‘on the radar’ for A
Luxury spin-off of Citroen to expand in Australia as a standalone brand
Review
3rd of October 2015
Hyundai ix35 validates hydrogen the
1000km Euro road trip proves Hyundai Fuel Cell technology works
Review
3rd of October 2015
Next hydrogen Hyundai could head to
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell successor likely to be right-hand drive
Review
21st of September 2015
SUV to target younger, female Rolls
Rolls-Royce seeking fresh faces with all-new all-terrain model
Review
21st of September 2015
Hyundai goes after Golf GTI with N
N brand will target performance rivals with multiple 'versions and grades'
Review
21st of September 2015
Hyundai committed to hydrogen in Au
Hydrogen success needs manufacturer, tech company, government collaboration
Review
21st of September 2015
Hyundai developing Aus-compliant co
‘We are late’ to Australian compact-SUV market: Hyundai
Review
21st of September 2015
Volkswagen Australia bosses join fo
Old and new heads of VW Australia talk in Frankfurt about plans and regrets
Review
18th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Peugeot HQ happy wi
Head office promises new product for Peugeot Australia, but wants sales lift
Review
18th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Mission E is the re
Porsche Australia confident the Mission E concept will make it Down Under
Review
17th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Mazda Australia say
‘Core model’ BT-50 one-tonner not in danger of dropping out of range: Mazda
Review
17th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Land Rover eyes sma
‘Opportunities’ for expanding Land Rover range with focus on smaller models
Review
17th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Next Audi RS4 to lo
Audi’s next RS4 will downsize from V8 to bi-turbo six, but could add electrification
Review
17th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Mazda just starting
Mazda Australia needs to be convinced new crossover will not hurt CX-5 sales
Review
17th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Holden ‘insid
GM design chief praises ‘absolutely fabulous’ interior designs from Oz
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Renault Koleos to m
Bigger body, seven seats and a new name on the agenda for next Renault Koleos
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Mazda3 owners, your
Keeping Mazda3 owners in the family is aim of upcoming sporty CX-4
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Renault mulls Thai
Thailand still on the cards to supply Renault’s Alaskan ute for Australia
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Kia HQ says ‘
Future of Kia Pro_cee’d GT uncertain as auto option ruled out
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: VW finally kills Bl
Volkswagen talks up hybrid performance but finally kills off roadster dream
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Alpine looks to Chi
Renault’s Alpine plans three-model range as reborn sports brand reveals world tilt
Review
16th of September 2015
Volkswagen sub-brand on schedule fo
Emerging-market sub-brand for Volkswagen still on the drawing board
Review
16th of September 2015
Free green energy doesn’t wor
Head of leading European hydrogen centre wants alternative energy to ‘hurt a little’
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Volkswagen ramps up
Fresh onslaught of category-splitting SUVs on horizon for Volkswagen’s local roster
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Schreyer says Hyund
Hyundai embarks on new design philosophy with high-performance N sub-brand
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Could Mazda have Hi
Alliance with Toyota could help Mazda to keep trucking if Ford Ranger deal ends
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Opel boss talks up
Euro-sourced Holden line-up will be tailored to fit Australian market: Neumann
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: End of line for Hol
GM International boss says Australian motorists should get over V8s and go turbo
Review
16th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Mazda set to revive
Tokyo show likely launch pad for born-again Mazda rotary, maybe in hybrid
Review
15th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Renault Megane move
Bigger, bolder Megane set to kick off new-model push by Renault Australia
Review
15th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Audi previews e-tro
Audi e-tron concept SUV to go on sale in 2018, will have 500km electric range
Review
15th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: VW unveils all-new
Four versions of VW’s new Tiguan compact SUV previewed ahead of 2016 launch
Review
14th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Surprise! It’
New SUV to the ‘4’ as Mazda reveals its Koeru concept at Frankfurt show
Review
14th of September 2015
Frankfurt show: Volkswagen Tiguan s
Long-awaited replacement for VW Tiguan SUV set to be produced in three versions
Review
12th of August 2015
The world's largest auto show returns to Germany this year
Review
13th of March 2015
Group love for Benz CLA Shooting Br
Mercedes-AMG gives Benz's CLA250 Sport Shooting Brake the ol’ 45 treatment
Review
13th of March 2015
First drive: Benz shoots and scores
Mercedes-Benz’s CLA Shooting Brake range offers a new spin on the small hatch
Review
24th of September 2013
Audi puts faith in plug-in hybrids
Slow-moving battery advances push Audi to stick to petrol-electric hybrid future
Review
23rd of September 2013
Audi S1 nears, but RS1 off the rada
Global R&D chief reveals 165kW Audi S1 is close, but rules out potential RS1
Review
18th of September 2013
Hyundai and Kia convertible still a
Designer Peter Schreyer talks about roadsters and grand tourers for Kia/Hyundai
Review
17th of September 2013
Volkswagen unveils grand EV plans
Golf GTE, anyone? Volkswagen aims to be a world EV leader by 2018
Review
16th of September 2013
2013 Frankfurt International Motor
Frankfurt is the biggest motor show on the planet and 2013 promises to be huge
Review
12th of September 2013
Controversial design is crucial, sa
Kia and Hyundai design boss Peter Schreyer praises ex-BMW designer Chris Bangle
Review
11th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Hyundai i10 on Auss
New Hyundai i10 has VW Up in its crosshairs, says company chief
Review
11th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: BMW ponders car bet
BMW considers gamut between i1 and i9 as part of electric vehicle rollout
Review
11th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Range Rover welcome
Room for both Jaguar SUV and “tough bastard” Land Rover in JLR stable, says chief
Review
11th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Honda Civic Type R
Honda details 206kW turbocharged Civic Type R hot hatch for 2015
Review
11th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Volvo moots V40 div
Volvo V40-based SUV, Geely spin-off both on the cards in medium-term future
Review
10th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: WRC to spawn hot Hy
Hyundai’s push into competitive rallying could fast-track sportier road cars too
Review
10th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Mini-SUV a high pri
Hyundai Europe boss says a sub-ix35 SUV is on the table, but details scarce
Review
10th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Audi’s shock
High-riding Audi Nanuk draws gasps ahead of surprise Frankfurt premiere
Review
8th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: New-gen Audi A3 Cab
Audi A3 soft-top Cabriolet revealed, manic quattro S3 version on the way
Review
8th of September 2013
Frankfurt show: Here is Jaguar&rsqu
Jacked-up Jaguar C-X17 breaks cover in clearest official image yet
Review
19th of September 2011
Lexus on the move
CT200h to get further improvements and larger-engined sibling as Lexus rebuilds
Review
19th of September 2011
Porsche 911 manual shifts up a gear
Seven-speed gearbox aims to improve Porsche 911 manual’s economy and refinement
Review
16th of September 2011
Audi backs another decade of V8 pow
Audi V8 gets new lease on life with twin-turbo that might make 420kW in RS models
Review
16th of September 2011
Audi attacks BMW’s carbon-fib
Energy generated to make carbon-fibre BMW i3 would outweigh any benefit, says Audi
Review
16th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: New Porsche 911 thr
Porsche 911 lead engineer says new model started on a blank sheet of paper
Review
16th of September 2011
New Porsche 911 Carerra S fast as r
All-new Porsche 911 lops 13 seconds off its Nurburgring best lap time
Review
16th of September 2011
First drive: Pint-size Picanto is K
Full day’s drive in Germany shows why Kia Australia wants Picanto alongside Rio
Review
15th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: Volkswagen Beetle R
VW likely to appease both Euros and Americans for its upcoming retro blaster
Review
15th of September 2011
2009 IAA Frankfurt
Review
15th of September 2011
2011 IAA Frankfurt
Review
14th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: VW details Up
More info on the diminutive Volkswagen Up four-seater city car is released
Review
13th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: Kia hatches Rio thr
Three-door version of Kia’s classy new Rio hatch emerges four months before sales
Review
13th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: Skoda’s &lsqu
Skoda’s MissionL-based concept set to reach Australia in 2012, badged ‘Rapid'
Review
13th of September 2011
Ford to reveal Falcon future soon
Future of Ford Australia’s Falcon to be revealed within six months
Review
13th of September 2011
Frankfurt show: Kia officially outs
Kia GT concept odds-on to reach production as the brand’s first RWD sports sedan
Review
13th of September 2011
Internationale Automobil-Ausstellun
Frankfurt motor show dates back more than a century
Review
1st of August 2011
BMW reveals i8 hybrid supercar
Design chief promises eye-catching BMW supercar will stay true to concept
Review
1st of August 2011
Electric shock: i3 to get range-ext
BMW surprises by announcing an optional range-extending engine for electric city-car
Review
16th of September 2009
Porsche working on hybrid 911 sport
Electric sportscar and hybrid 911 in green Porsche future laid out at Frankfurt show
Review
14th of September 2009
Audi to halt vehicle size increases
Audi to stunt growth of its vehicles to save fuel and cut emissions
Review
14th of September 2009
First drive: Five-pot RS leads Audi
Audi adds potent and pricey five-cylinder turbo TT RS flagship to sports coupe range
Review
18th of September 2007
Official: Landie lives!
Land Rover comes clean at Frankfurt about the prospects of a sub-Freelander mini-SUV
Review
17th of September 2003
Scoop! Three-door Kalos confirmed
Daewoo hatches an entry level three-door version of the mini-car Kalos
Review
15th of September 2003
First look: Kusabi a hint to Mazda&
Mazda’s baby sports coupe reveals innovative ideas
Review
19th of September 2001
Mercedes bends with the times
Mercedes-Benz is moving with the times, adding more high-performance models and the option of all-wheel drive across all sedan ranges.
Review
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