Posts Tagged ‘IAA’
2011 IAA: Kia Rio Three-Door
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:53 by Arman Barari No Comments
After the Picanto, Kia also introduced a three-door version of the new Rio at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Read More… This European model is expected to account for approximately 20 to 25 per cent of total Rio sales. It looks sportier and more appealing than the five-door, while remaining just as practical and in [...]
2011 IAA: Eterniti Hemera Details
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:43 by Arman Barari No Comments
British car maker Eterniti Motors Revealed further details on their Porsche Cayenne-based Hemera super SUV. Read More… This car here which is on display at the IAA is not the final version, says Eterniti, as that will feature Eterniti LED headlamps and lenses. They also say that although the carbon composite body is basically a [...]
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:32 by Arman Barari No Comments
The most extreme version of the Lamborghini Gallardo unleashed at IAA in form of the LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Read More… This is the closest Lamborghini could get to a tamed version of the Sesto Elemento. They’ve mixed some of its design cues with features borrowed from the Super Trofeo race car. The end result [...]
2011 IAA: Formula Ford Car
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:16 by Arman Barari 2 Comments
In addition to the Focus ST-R, Ford’s global motorsport program also introduces a new Formula Ford Car at this year’s IAA. Read More… Again, the principle here is to utilize road car technologies in order to create a simple and affordable form of professional motorsport. That’s why this car features the latest 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost [...]
2011 IAA: Ford Focus ST-R
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:10 by Arman Barari 1 Comment
In Frankfurt Ford unveiled a racing version of the Focus ST as well, designed for track-day enthusiasts all over the world. Read More… The race-tweaked, production-based Focus ST-R is a purpose-built for the track by Ford Racing in North America as a fully-prepared competition car. It features a powerful 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll [...]
2012 Toyota Avensis Facelift First Pictures
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:02 by Arman Barari 2 Comments
The new-look Toyota Avensis has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside the new Prius family. Read More… The new Avensis appears to be inspired by the recently revealed Toyota Camry, and gets many sharp edges, a new grille, buffed up fenders and of course new head and taillights. It is still far from [...]
2011 IAA: Skoda Mission L
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:36 by Arman Barari 1 Comment
Also revealed at the IAA today was this Skoda MissionL concept, a lose to production ready concept car which previews an upcoming compact model. Read More… This new model will be launched in Europe, Russia and China in 2012. Deliveries to customers in India will commence late 2011. And don’t let that word ‘concept’ fool [...]
2011 IAA: New Honda Civic Hatchback
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:27 by Arman Barari 1 Comment
Finally, Honda unveiled the new generation 2012 Civic hatchback at IAA, revealing a more conservative design than the outgoing model. Read More… 2912 Honda Civic apparently wants to win back the elderly customer base it lost with the current model, because most of the sporty details are gone, and instead you get a more grown [...]
2011 IAA: Seat IBL Concept
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:16 by Arman Barari No Comments
Seat revealed the new IBL Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show, showing where the brand’s design is heading. Read More… The new design language is based on two principles: minimalist exterior with an innovative, premium interior. It draws inspirations form the IBE compact electric sports coupé and the IBX crossover to introduce a new form for [...]
2011 IAA: Lexus GS 450h Hybrid
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:51 by Arman Barari No Comments
As promised, Lexus revealed the hybrid version of the new GS at Frankfurt Motor Show. Read More… And just like the old GS hybrid, it looks the same as normal models which is great, because nobody realizes you are driving a hybrid! The 2012 GS 450h is powered by a a V6 Atkinson cycle petrol [...]
2011 IAA: Kia GT Concept
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:41 by Arman Barari No Comments
The new Kia concept car officially unveiled last night in Frankfurt. And it’s simply called the GT. Read More… The GT in may ways is a first for Kia. It is their first rear-wheel-drive car, and the first sporty four-door. Kia says this car allows them to explore exciting new design directions. This focus of [...]
Production-Ready Audi R8 e-Tron Unveiled In Frankfurt
Monday, September 12, 2011 16:46 by Arman Barari No Comments
Another version of the Audi R8 e-Tron concept will be present at IAA. This one is said to be the real deal. Read More… Audi has already confirmed they will launch this electric supercar in 2012, so this version must be the production car, save a few minor details. If it weren’t for the vented [...]
Seat IBL Concept Picture Leaked
Monday, September 12, 2011 16:16 by Arman Barari No Comments
Back in August Spanish car maker Seat released a teaser for a new model to be revealed at 2011 IAA. Here’s the first (leaked) picture of it. Read More… Called the IBL Concept, this four-door sedan introduces a new design language for the brand with much sleeker lines and sharp edges in place of all [...]
Carlsson 2011 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
Monday, September 12, 2011 15:42 by Arman Barari No Comments
Carlsson also revealed their version of Mercedes CLS63 AMG today, probably to steal Brabus Rocket‘s thunder! Read More… While the CK63 is hugely powerful with 649 hp and over 900 Nm of torque, it is still a few hundred horses behind the Rocket. But visually, we think Carlsson has done a better job than Brabus. [...]
2011 IAA: Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept
Monday, September 12, 2011 13:11 by Arman Barari 3 Comments
The first pictures of the latest Mercedes Benz Concept car hit the web, as the car prepares for its debut at IAA. Read More… Mercedes have been silently working on this car, called the F125, to wow the crowd at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car obviously pays tribute to the 125th anniversary of ‘Benz’, [...]



