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After it was officially presented during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, Cadillac decided to bring its Ciel Concept to an European audience at the Frankfurt Motor Show, representing the best of American design in the backyard of German automakers. The Ciel is definitely a hot car and if Al Capone would still be alive he would have brought his crew and machine gun to Frankfurt just to steal it but considering the fact that those times are over expect to see it in rappers’ videos over-seas. Cadillac says that the Ciel Concept is powered by a 3.5 liter, twin-turbo, V6 engine, delivering 425 horsepower and 583 Nm of torque (430 lb-ft), mated to a hybrid transmission powering the all-wheel drive system, making it quite appealing in European’s eyes. Being 300 mm longer than the Cadillac CTS, the automaker says that the Ciel (French for Sky) was inspired by Highway 1 in California, which is the coastal highway that threads the Golden State from top to bottom.

After presenting it earlier this summer in Berlin, Bugatti decided to take its L’Or Blanc or While Gold to the Frankfurt Motor Show, where it stood beside the drop-top version which is actually the world’s fastest convertible. “The one-of-a-kind ‘L’Or Blanc” is the world’s first car to feature porcelain in both the body design and the interior. The impressive paintwork, which could pass for a piece of abstract art, is based on the roads of the Stelvio Pass in Italy”, as it is written in an official Bugatti statement. The automaker says that under its hood the Veyron Sport L’Or Blanc is powered by an 8.0 liter, sixteen-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine, which is delivering 987 horsepower and 1.250 Nm of torque or 922 lb-ft. Bugatti didn’t say if the added weight has affected the performance because we know that the “standard” model can reach a top speed of 407 km/h or 252 mph. “In cooperation with the Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin Bugatti turns a totally new page w...

We are usually used to presenting cars in different shapes, forms and powertrains when talking about international events like the Frankfurt Motor Show, but when your “name” is BMW than a few words about your new motorcycle concept can be said. The Bavarian automaker, or in this case bikemaker, has presented to the public a new motorcycle concept under the name of Husqvarna E-go Concept, which is actually designed for first time riders with a single-sided aluminum swingarm, an electric powertrain and a coaxial traction system. “The Concept E-go is Husqvarna’s solution to electric motorcycling and how to enthuse the young generation to the spirit of riding and freedom. Change is inevitable, and the Husqvarna is ready, with an advanced technological concept and a highly personal design”, says an official statement of the company. BMW didn’t offer too much information about its new eco-friendly motorcycle concept, in fact it didn’t say anything more than how much the bike is we...

After teasing it just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor Show opened its gates, Citroen has decided to finally unveil its new concept named Tubic at the same German event, sharing the same roof with other model from the French automaker. The Citroen Tubik is looking just like an ice-cream truck with a boxy styling, bold front fascia, massive grille and small headlights, and as we said before here at inatuonews.com, weird door displacements are trendy this autumn and every automaker is using them on new concepts, but we like it, especially that once they open it reveals a spacious airy cabin. According to the French automaker, the Tubik can carry nine people and the second and third rows can be folded, creating a comfortable bed. Citroen didn’t release any details about its powertrain but considering the fact that everyone is concerned with saving the trees, expect a hybrid or an electric motor. You can watch the video and the photo gallery below!

One of the hottest hatches ever to be made by Volkswagen has seen the daylight for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show under the Polo R WRC name, and as you probably figured it out yet, it’s been developed especially for the World Rally Championship in 2013. If you ever thought that the Polo GTI was quite hot with its small 1.4 liter turbocharged engine which is delivering 180 horsepower, you can forget it because the Polo R WRC is on a whole new level and with its 1.6 liter turbocharged engine, the racer is producing 300 horsepower sent to all four wheels. If Volkswagen ever decides to release the Polo R WRC as a standard car than we are definitely talking about one of the hottest hatchbacks in history but until than a replica should also do the trick, so Polo owners, you know what you have to do! Volkswagen’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show also hosted the new Polo R-Line package, which is actually coming with 16 inch Mallory design alloy wheels, R-line bumper, R-li...

The Hybrid4 technology is pretty popular at Peugeot and after the French automaker revealed its new “eco-friendly” 3008 has decided to use the same Frankfurt Motor Show to present its HX1 Concept, developed with shoe designer Pierre Hardy, and yes, shoes come as an accessory to this vehicle. Peugeot says that the HX1 Concept is using the same pattern as the 3008 Hybrid4, meaning a diesel engine and an electric motor are powering the vehicle. According to the French car manufacturer, the HX1 Concept is powered by a 2.2 liter HDi diesel engine which is delivering 201 BHP, “moving” the front axle, while the electric motor with its 95 BHP is sending power to the rear wheels to a total output of 299 BHP. The HX1 Concept has an impressive fuel efficiency, burning just 3.2 liters of diesel every 100 km in an average cycle, which means 88 mpg in the UK or 73.5 mpg in the US, while its CO2 emissions are just 83 g/km. As we said in other articles too, weird door displacements are catchi...

Luxury tuner Mansory was also present at the Frankfurt Motor Show but when talking about its latest creation, the Siracusa, based on the Ferrari 458 Italia, we have only one word to say: blasphemy! Even if it may look better in many eyes than the original supercar or it may be more powerful, thanks to its ECU remap, sport air filter and sport exhaust, the Mansory Siracusa is the best example of “how not to…”. The luxury tuner is bragging with the supercar’s performance, saying that thanks to the modifications mentioned above it’s now delivering a total output of 582 BHP and 560 Nm of torque (413 lb-ft), being able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and stopping at its 330 km/h top speed. Mansory also played with the suspension, fitting new sport shock absorbers and lowering springs by 20 mm, while the supercar is standing on 20 and 21 inch rims, wrapped in Michelin PS2 tires, with 245/35R20 for the front and 305/30R21 for the rear. The tuner is using even more c...

Notable debuts for the Frankfurt auto show include the all-new 2012 Porsche 911, the redesigned 2012 BMW M5 and the roadster version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS. Don't miss Ailstair Weaver's guide to the auto show.

The smallest roadster in Mercedes’ lineup for 2012, the SLK, was revealed during the 64th edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show in an especially AMG-tuned version, which is promising to be more gentle than its larger brothers the CLS and the E63 AMG, and without creating a competition for the successful SL63 AMG. The German automaker says that its new SLK55 AMG takes its power from a 5.5 liter V8 engine, weighing just 187 kilograms and delivering 415 horsepower at 6.800 rpm and 398 pound-feet of torque at 4.500 rpm, mated to the standard AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with three electronic modes, with rev-matching on downshifts coming as standard. Even if the new generation of the SLK55 AMG is offering about 70 horsepower more than the previous one, the fuel consumption has been improved by 30 percent, while its CO2 emissions won’t be more than 200 g/km, all of these with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of 4.6 seconds with an electronically limited top sp...

Bentley has shined as it always does by bringing a piece of luxury and exclusivity at the 64th edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the newest British model in the lineup, the facelifted version of the Continental GTC, was revealed, with some design modifications along with several technical improvements. With the Continental GT getting a facelift it seemed normally that the GTC will also get a refresh with the LED front headlamps, a design inspired by the Mulsanne, a more appealing interior and more power under the hood, along with improved CO2 emissions, because apparently if you drive a W12 you so concerned in saving the trees. The “new” version of the Continental GTC is still powered by a 6.0 liter W12 engine which is now delivering 15 horsepower and 50 Nm more, bringing it to a total of 575 HP and 700 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with QuickShift available. The interior design has also been improved with fine leather and wood trims, alon...

The German automaker Volkswagen has just announced the price for its newest city car, the Up! model, which is actually the successor of the popular Lupo. Originally presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show as a concept, this edition of the German event was the host of the production car, with Volkswagen going a step further and also announcing its price. Being based on the MQB platform, a modular structure made to be used for future Polo, Golf or even Passat models, the Up! takes its power from the small 1.0 liter, three-cylinder engine, which is delivering 60 horsepower, but VW is also announcing a supercharged version which will have 75 HP, along with two new versions, an LPG and an electric vehicle. Coming with two options for the transmission which can be either manual or automatic, along with the stop / start system, the Up!’s estimated fuel consumption is 4.2 liters / 100 km which in US terms means 56 mpg. Volkswagen is offering its newest city car in three trim leve...

After teasing it just before the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi finally unveiled its luxurious and now eco-friendly A8 Hybrid at the German event, completing the automaker’s lineup in the premium segment with low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Audi says that its new A8 Hybrid is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine and an electric motor, delivering a total of 245 horsepower and 480 Nm of torque. Even if 245 HP on a large car doesn’t sound like much, adding the fact that it’s a hybrid too, we can tell you that the A8 is able to hit 100 km/h from standstill in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 235 km/h. So after we talked about its performance it’s time to present more figures, like the 148 and 6.4, which stand for the CO2 emissions in grams per kilometer and average fuel consumption. The new A8 Hybrid has three different settings for its engine, a full electric drive for maximum 3 kilometers and up to 60 km/h, the D mode, which combines both petrol and electric units and the S, which...

SEAT’s executive class Exeo saloon and ST estate range is getting a new look, and some important new engineering upgrades. 2012 SEAT Exeo photo - The revised Exeo ‘face’ with new bi-xenon headlights and stunning LED daytime running lights (standard on Sport, optional on SE), will make its public debut in the metal at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 2012 SEAT Exeo photo The styling enhancements, boosted by smart new alloy wheel designs, further underline the high value Exeo range’s premium look, while upgrades to interior materials – including upgraded leather on the steering wheel and revised upholstery – create a matching premium feel. 2012 SEAT Exeo photo Meanwhile, improvements to the high quality SEAT saloon and estate’s 2.0 TDI common rail powerplant now see emissions cut to as little as 129 g/km*. Economy is similarly improved, too, with the Exeo saloon now being capable of as much as 57.6 mpg* on the EU’s combined cycle. The latest upgrades to the Exeo come hard on th...

The Volvo Car Corporation now takes the next bold step in the evolution of the company's upcoming large luxury sedan. 2011 Volvo Concept You photo - The Concept You, revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, combines a sleek coupe-like exterior with a luxurious high-tech interior that keeps the driver in command via intuitive smart pad technology. 2011 Volvo Concept You photo The Concept You picks up where the Concept Universe, revealed at Auto Shanghai earlier this year, left off. It gives the global car buying public another exciting glimpse of the Volvo Car Corporation's future. 2011 Volvo Concept You photo With a full interior, Concept You allows luxury sedan customers to fully experience the craftsmanship and intuitive technology that will be the hallmark of future Volvos. "The new Concept You roofline stretches all the way back to the tail lamps - creating that dynamic fastback look that is very much in vogue among European car buyers at the moment,...

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show sees SEAT continue the exciting development of its design DNA with the world debut of the new SEAT IBL concept car. 2011 SEAT IBL concept photo At Frankfurt the Spanish brand’s unique design language is extended to a sports saloon concept with a dynamic, confident look. The SEAT IBL combines a clean, minimalist exterior with an innovative, premium interior that clearly conveys its quality and precision. 2011 SEAT IBL concept photo James Muir, President of SEAT, S.A. said: ‘The IBL shows that sports saloons within the SEAT brand portfolio will play an important role in future. However, this concept car does not pre-empt a specific model, but rather shows the design philosophy we are applying to bring the unmistakable SEAT identity to a saloon car, too.’ 2011 SEAT IBL concept photo He added: ‘The IBL is the perfect representation of SEAT brand values – with its distinctive look, its precision and its premium feel. Over the next few ye...