Frankfurt Motor Show: A-Z highlights

Frankfurt launch frenzy will see the covers lifted off many exciting and important new models.

Frankfurt launch frenzy will see the covers lifted off many exciting and important new models.

Published Sep 9, 2013

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Forget all the doom and gloom plaguing the European motor trade, its biggest motor show is set to be another octane-fuelled cracker as the gates open to the media on 10 September and then the public on the 12th.

The carmakers have concocted something for all tastes but an overriding theme is the fusion of green and mean with a glut of hybrid sports cars - like the Audi Quattro Concept, BMW i8 and Porsche 918 Spyder- out to prove that point.

The 'connected' city car of the future will also be a big talking point, with cars like the BMW i3 and concepts such as the Citroen Cactus and Smart ForJoy garnering their fair share of attention.

Our A to Z listing below takes you through all the important launches and we'll be adding to it as the surprise unveilings take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stay tuned...

BREAKING NEWS

Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept

Hybrid-R Concept has an impressive total output of 313kW and 420Nm.

Ducati 899 Panigale

For many, this is the prettiest rose among the thorns at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show.

Brabus B63S–700 6x6

Brabus can always be relied upon to come up with something outrageous.

Alpina D3 Biturbo Touring

Alpina, known for its polished BMW upgrades, goes a little overboard on the 330d Touring.

Renault Initiale Paris Concept

Renault concept previews streamlined premium MPV that will replace the Espace.

Suzuki iv4 Concept

Design study shows where Suzuki's small SUV future is headed.

Nissan X-Trail

Nissan's mid-sized crossover is making its most radical departure to date.

Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé

Two-door flagship looks set to evolve into something of a swan

Hyundai i10

Hyundai says second-generation i10 is designed and built in Europe for European buyers.

BMW i8

BMW spills the beans on showroom-ready i8, due in SA next year.

Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse

'Late final' Gallardo LP 570-4 is, quite literally, a race car for the road.

VW Amarok Dark Label

VW launches eye-catching special-edition Amarok for European bakkie fans.

Audi nanuk quattro concept

Audi rocks Frankfurt with 400kW nanuk sports buggy styled by Italdesign.

Jaguar C-X17 Concept

C-X17 shows Jag's first SUV will conform to Jaguar's modern design language.

Porsche 918 Spyder

This, according to Porsche, is the gene pool for its future sports cars.

FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: A - Z

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Revised-for-2014 Giulietta features updated styling and new engine options.

Alpina D3 Biturbo Touring

Alpina, known for its polished BMW upgrades, goes a little overboard on the 330d Touring.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

They've given it a full carbon fibre body, a first for an open-top Aston.

Audi nanuk quattro concept

Audi rocks Frankfurt with 400kW nanuk sports buggy styled by Italdesign.

Audi Quattro Concept

This 515kW hybrid concept coupé celebrates 30 years of quattro.

Audi A3 Cabriolet

It's longer, lower and lighter but the best news is that there's an S3 version.

Audi A8

Audi has sharpened its flagship A8 and S8 models for 2014.

Bentley Continental GT V8 S

Bentley has given its GT V8 a distinctly sharper edge with new S.

BMW Concept M4 Coupé

BMW releases official studio pictures and promo video of Concept M4.

BMW i3

Electric hatch promises sporty dynamics and boasts futuristic connectivity.

BMW i8

Any BMW enthusiast settling into the cockpit will immediately feel at home.

Brabus B63S–700 6x6

Brabus can always be relied upon to come up with something outrageous.

Citroën Cactus Concept

Latest Cactus concept ushers in a new way of thinking for future 'C' models.

Ducati 899 Panigale

For many, this is the prettiest rose among the thorns at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show.

Ferrari 458 Speciale

The most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 ever to come out of Maranello.

Fiat 500L MPW

Fiat has announced a seven-seat version of its 500. No, we're not kidding.

Ford S-Max Concept

Flashy new people mover can talk to other vehicles and monitor your heart.

Honda Civic Tourer

Civic wagon was designed in Europe, with a fashionably sleek profile.

Hyundai i10

These are the first official pictures of the second-generation Hyundai i10.

Infiniti Q30 Concept

A deliberate attempt to change the way we think about premium compacts.

Jaguar C-X17 Concept

C-X17 shows Jag's first SUV will conform to Jaguar's modern design language.

Kia Niro Concept

Dramatically short-coupled city car explores new design options for compacts.

Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Cors

'Late final' Gallardo LP 570-4 is, quite literally, a race car for the road.

Land Rover Discovery

Landy stalwart gains restyled face, new gizmos and improved efficiency.

Mazda3

Stylish new Mazda3 promises to be a serious C-segment contender.

Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé

Two-door flagship looks set to evolve into something of a swan

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

New compact SUV is based on A-Class, arrives in SA next year.

Mini Vision Concept

Tone this flashy concept down a tad and you have the next-gen Mini hatch.

Nissan X-Trail

Nissan's mid-sized crossover makes its most radical departure to date.

Opel Monza Concept

Ailing GM nameplate gets re-invented as a cutting-edge technology showcase.

Peugeot 308 R Concept

You'll find the RCZ R's 199kW 1.6T mill under that red and black bonnet.

Peugeot 308, 3008 & 5008

Peugeot has just overhauled its entire C-segment hatch and MPV line-up.

Porsche 918 Spyder

This, according to Porsche, is the gene pool for its future sports cars.

Renault Initiale Paris Concept

Renault concept previews streamlined premium MPV that will replace the Espace.

Smart FourJoy Concept

City car study previews new four-seat Smart due for release late next year.

Suzuki iV4 Concept

Design study shows where Suzuki's small SUV future is headed.

Toyota Corolla

European-spec Corolla hits South Africa in the first quarter of next year.

Toyota Prado

Land Cruiser wagon gets a muscular but controversial new look.

Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R Concept

Hybrid-R Concept has an impressive total output of 313kW and 420Nm.

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Concept

Sportsvan Concept previews the successor to the Golf Plus wannabe MPV.

Volkswagen Golf R

Hallowed hot hatch, due in SA next year, follows in the footsteps of S3.

VW Amarok Dark Label

VW launches eye-catching special-edition Amarok for European bakkie fans.

Volkswagen e-Golf

VW enters electric age with battery-powered versions of its Golf and up!

Volvo Coupé Concept

Is this really a Volvo? You'd better believe it and there's more to come.

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