The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - The All New Porsche 911

The All  New 911

Porsche's new 911, seen here officially for the first time, will be sleeker, larger, lighter, more powerful, faster, less thirsty and, according to the maker, better to drive.

 

Known internally as the 991, the new 911 — the sixth truly independent model in an illustrious 48-year history — is set to make its world debut at next month’s Frankfurt motor show prior to going on sale in the UK in December.

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ coupé for Frankfurt   

  Subaru will give the clearest indication yet of the make-up of its all-new coupé – now officially named BRZ - at next month’s Frankfurt motor show with a new technology concept.

The Frankfurt concept, shown partially in a cryptic teaser video on Subaru’s official website, will be a development of the clear plastic-bodied concept at this year’s Geneva motor show that showcased Subaru’s involvement in the coupé it has co-developed with Toyota: the four-cylinder boxer engine, chassis and suspension package.

BRZ stands for “boxer engine, rear-wheel-drive, zenith”, with the latter word claimed to embody Subaru’s “ultimate passion” for the new baby sports coupé.

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - 2012 VW Beetle

2012 VW Beetle 


If you think the 2012 VW Beetle looks like the old Beetle, well, you’d be right: from Super Beetles to New Beetles and Ragster concepts, this newest version of the automotive icon is inspired by a 73-year history. But make no mistake: 2012 ushers in a Beetle full of today’s key automotive features and technology, from three engine choices to Keyless Entry, an available panoramic sunroof, Fender Premium Audio and more. So yes – the aggressive style, the retro lines and planted look will get your attention.  But it’s the car that will make you want to drive. And drive.

 

Sporty. Dynamic. Bold. Since its debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, those have been just a few of the words used to describe the newly redesigned 2012 VW Beetle. Arriving here, however, at this new interpretation of a classic icon, is a story about drawing inspiration from the original Beetle and translating its unique style in a modern way. To do that, Volkswagen Brand Design Chief, Klaus Bischoff and team eschewed the design geometry defined by three semi-circles (front wing, rear wing, domed roof above it), gave the car a lower profile, a longer hood and a steeper front windshield. They also stretched the Beetle 3.3 inches wider and 6 inches longer, creating a more sporting, powerful appearance.

 

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - BMW i8 Concept.

BMW i8 Concept.
The most progressive sportscar.

Sometimes it is time to leave the city. Escape the restrictions of everyday life. The BMW i8 is an icon of progress. It combines the energizing performance of a sports car with benchmark efficiency.

The concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics created excitement and very positive feedback at the IAA 2009. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics made ​​it clear that an emotional sports car with the fuel economy of a small car is no contradiction, but could soon be reality.

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - BMW i 3 Concept

BMW i 3 Concept.
The Megacity Vehicle.

The BMW i3 Concept is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas. Driven purely by electric power and purpose-built to meet the demands of sustainable and emission-free mobility. It embodies an intelligent form of urban transportation and commuting.

BMW i3 Concept – Sustainable Mobility for the Megacity.

The BMW i3 is a well-resolved all-round concept, with every detail conceived and optimised to fulfil its eventual purpose. Its innovative LifeDrive architecture renders the BMW i3 Concept light, safe, spacious and dynamic. Innovative use of materials and intelligent lightweight design, moreover, not only enable the i3 Concept to travel long distances on a single charge and provide superb safety in the event of a collision. They also help give the car its excellent driving dynamics.

 

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 - Electric Mobility Congress

Electric Mobility Congress

Electromobility means much more than replacing the internal combustion engine with an electric drive and the fuel tank with a battery. In fact it revolutionizes mobility in the overall context of energy production, energy storage, new materials and components, information and communication technology, vehicle integration and mobility concepts.

We shall be exploring this “ECOSYSTEM Electric Mobility” and with it the entire related value chain in the Electric Mobility Congress at the 64th IAA Cars 2011. This congress brings together the leading providers from all the industries involved. Reflecting this it is being organized jointly by the VDA, BDI, BDEW, BDEW, BITKOM, VCI and ZVEI organizations. A separate exhibition during the IAA Cars will show the potential of electromobility for making sustainable changes to our mobility.

The congress will be held at the 64th IAA Cars in Frankfurt/Main on 21 September 2011. 

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

The Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA Cars) is the world's most comprehensive show of the automotive industry for everybody who develops, manufactures or uses passenger cars. Special feature is the large presence of suppliers throughout the whole automotive value added chain, including special interest media, workshop equipment, engineering services, tuning and telematics solutions.