2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage
#1
09-18-2011, 07:10 AM
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage 
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2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Photo Explosion: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Over 450 photos of the new cars and concepts on display a... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Wackiest Doors at the Show
Step inside if you dare! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Hottest Sports Cars in Frankfurt
With these exceptional new sports cars, economy takes a b... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Audi S8 and A8 Hybrid
Range-topping performance and economy. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Revealed: 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
You may not be able to see the engine, but the stars at n... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Top 5 Concepts from Frankfurt
These varied concept cars turn heads, and push limits! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
From Track to Road. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Porsche 911
Lighter, quicker, more powerful and a bit larger, but sti... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Audi S6
Audi’s new sedan and Avant wagon boast the soul of the R8. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Maserati Kubang
With its Maserati heart and Jeep platform, the Kubang is... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Audi Urban Concept Revealed
Audi envisions cycle-fendered EV for urban driving. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen Beetle R Concept
The masculinisation of the Beetle continues… »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Audi S7 and RS 7
Audi’s suave A7 Sportback gets rowdy…and rowdier! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 BMW M5
BMW blends power and economy in the new fire-breathing M5. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
The 510-bhp Black Series comes track-ready. We’re ready.... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Revealed: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
Pricing starts at $212,800 for the second-generation GTC. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volvo Concept You
The Swedes get serious about luxury motoring. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
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<!-- Additional Coverage end-->2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowPhoto Explosion: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Over 450 photos of the new cars and concepts on display a... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowWackiest Doors at the Show
Step inside if you dare! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowHottest Sports Cars in Frankfurt
With these exceptional new sports cars, economy takes a b... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Audi S8 and A8 Hybrid
Range-topping performance and economy. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowRevealed: 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
You may not be able to see the engine, but the stars at n... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowTop 5 Concepts from Frankfurt
These varied concept cars turn heads, and push limits! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
From Track to Road. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Porsche 911
Lighter, quicker, more powerful and a bit larger, but sti... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Audi S6
Audi’s new sedan and Avant wagon boast the soul of the R8. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowMaserati Kubang
With its Maserati heart and Jeep platform, the Kubang is... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowAudi Urban Concept Revealed
Audi envisions cycle-fendered EV for urban driving. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen Beetle R Concept
The masculinisation of the Beetle continues… »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Audi S7 and RS 7
Audi’s suave A7 Sportback gets rowdy…and rowdier! »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 BMW M5
BMW blends power and economy in the new fire-breathing M5. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
The 510-bhp Black Series comes track-ready. We’re ready.... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowRevealed: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
Pricing starts at $212,800 for the second-generation GTC. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolvo Concept You
The Swedes get serious about luxury motoring. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show»
#2
09-18-2011, 07:11 AM
And there's More 4 U to EnJoy
2013 Fisker Surf
When it hits production, expect the Surf to carry price t... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Ford Fiesta ST Concept
A new Killer B. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Revealed: Ford Evos Concept
A smart look into Ford’s design, powertrain and connectiv... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i8 Concept
A plug-in hybrid sports coupe from BMW. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Peugeot HX1 Concept
Green French luxury. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz F 125! Concept
A promising display of F-Cell plug-in hybrid technology w... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i3 Concept
BMW’s all-electric i3 is without compromise. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Opel/Vauxhall Astra GTC
GM joins the hot-hatch battle in Europe. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Ford Focus ST
A sharper Focus on performance. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen Beetle Fender Concept
Strum along, shall we? »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
You’ve said a mouthful. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2012 Jaguar C-X16 Concept Revealed
Full specifications offered—but no C-X16 production annou... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Kia GT Concept
This rear-drive sedan concept may be real, and real close... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
2013 Lexus GS 450h
All-new Lexus mid-luxury hybrid gains efficiency with Atk... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen Nils Concept
VW to unveil this single-seat EV in Frankfurt. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen Buggy Up!
An Up! designed for the warm California sun.
2013 Fisker Surf
When it hits production, expect the Surf to carry price t... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowFord Fiesta ST Concept
A new Killer B. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowRevealed: Ford Evos Concept
A smart look into Ford’s design, powertrain and connectiv... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowBMW i8 Concept
A plug-in hybrid sports coupe from BMW. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowPeugeot HX1 Concept
Green French luxury. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowMercedes-Benz F 125! Concept
A promising display of F-Cell plug-in hybrid technology w... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowBMW i3 Concept
BMW’s all-electric i3 is without compromise. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Opel/Vauxhall Astra GTC
GM joins the hot-hatch battle in Europe. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Ford Focus ST
A sharper Focus on performance. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen Beetle Fender Concept
Strum along, shall we? »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
You’ve said a mouthful. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2012 Jaguar C-X16 Concept Revealed
Full specifications offered—but no C-X16 production annou... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowKia GT Concept
This rear-drive sedan concept may be real, and real close... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show2013 Lexus GS 450h
All-new Lexus mid-luxury hybrid gains efficiency with Atk... »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen Nils Concept
VW to unveil this single-seat EV in Frankfurt. »
2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowVolkswagen Buggy Up!
An Up! designed for the warm California sun.
#3
09-18-2011, 07:15 AM
For some unknow reason, I like the below 
, but maybe it's because I'm super tired this morning, and it maybe a great ride for running around the beaches & finding the best waves ? Or maybe it's something that would just be FUN
What do you think of it ? Post & let us know or post any car above that you would like or purchase someday ?
Volkswagen Buggy Up! - 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
An Up! designed for the warm California sun.
By Andrew Bornhop
September 14, 2011
<!-- auto show is false why is this showing --><!-- use auto show template in this case -->Photos » Videos »
<!-- test output end: --><!-- the article, at a glance, downloads, top competitors, from buying guide --><!-- left column -->Who doesn’t still love classic old fiberglass-body dune buggies, particularly the VW-based Meyers Manx creations made by our pal Bruce Meyers? Well, VW certainly still does too, as revealed by the fun Buggy Up! Concept just unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
The Buggy Up!, revealed along with five other Up! Concepts, clearly is all about fun. In short, VW sees it as a 21st century buggy. Instead of fiberglass, though, this open 2-seater is made of lightweight high-strength steel. The chassis has been reinforced, but the running gear is straight from the Up! production car. That means the front-drive Buggy Up! has 1.0-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine with either 59 bhp or 74 bhp.
We like the position of the Buggy Up!’s headlights, and how the front bumper creates a bit of a smile. The hood is fairly flat, and the roof looks like it could have been pulled off a small convertible sports car. Although there are no C-pillars, the Buggy Up! is immediately recognizable by its rear lights, which are like a reflection of the headlights.
The trunklid is made of two pieces; the main part lifts up like a traditional trunk, whereas the section above the bumper folds down, like a tailgate. VW says that heavy and bulky items are easy to carry in the buggy Up! which also has tie-down straps on the lid for luggage.
In profile, the Buggy Up! is a purebred buggy. We love the lack of doors, and appreciate that VW extensively reinforces the body in this area, replete with a rollbar behind the two seats. The open side sills are especially novel—they must heighten the fun experience of open-air driving.
The Buggy Up! is 1.7 in. longer than the standard Up! It’s also 1.2 in. wider than the production car. Eighteen-in. aluminum-alloy wheels do a good job of filling the wheel wells, shod with 205/40 tires.
If the Hot Orange color brings to mind the 1960s, that’s intentional, with the bright color complemented by a rugged gray matte finish on the bumpers and side sills. That gray color also dominates the interior of the Buggy Up, which is completely waterproof, thanks to drains in the floor and seats covered in a wetsuit-like neoprene. The infotainment system is also waterproof. It features an iPod dock with loudspeakers, and the whole system can be removed from the Buggy Up! and used as an external sound system out on the sand!
Cowabunga, dude! (Kowabunga in German?)
, but maybe it's because I'm super tired this morning, and it maybe a great ride for running around the beaches & finding the best waves ? Or maybe it's something that would just be FUN What do you think of it ? Post & let us know or post any car above that you would like or purchase someday ?
Volkswagen Buggy Up! - 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
An Up! designed for the warm California sun.
By Andrew Bornhop
September 14, 2011
<!-- auto show is false why is this showing --><!-- use auto show template in this case -->Photos » Videos »
<!-- test output end: --><!-- the article, at a glance, downloads, top competitors, from buying guide --><!-- left column -->Who doesn’t still love classic old fiberglass-body dune buggies, particularly the VW-based Meyers Manx creations made by our pal Bruce Meyers? Well, VW certainly still does too, as revealed by the fun Buggy Up! Concept just unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
The Buggy Up!, revealed along with five other Up! Concepts, clearly is all about fun. In short, VW sees it as a 21st century buggy. Instead of fiberglass, though, this open 2-seater is made of lightweight high-strength steel. The chassis has been reinforced, but the running gear is straight from the Up! production car. That means the front-drive Buggy Up! has 1.0-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine with either 59 bhp or 74 bhp.
We like the position of the Buggy Up!’s headlights, and how the front bumper creates a bit of a smile. The hood is fairly flat, and the roof looks like it could have been pulled off a small convertible sports car. Although there are no C-pillars, the Buggy Up! is immediately recognizable by its rear lights, which are like a reflection of the headlights.
The trunklid is made of two pieces; the main part lifts up like a traditional trunk, whereas the section above the bumper folds down, like a tailgate. VW says that heavy and bulky items are easy to carry in the buggy Up! which also has tie-down straps on the lid for luggage.
In profile, the Buggy Up! is a purebred buggy. We love the lack of doors, and appreciate that VW extensively reinforces the body in this area, replete with a rollbar behind the two seats. The open side sills are especially novel—they must heighten the fun experience of open-air driving.
The Buggy Up! is 1.7 in. longer than the standard Up! It’s also 1.2 in. wider than the production car. Eighteen-in. aluminum-alloy wheels do a good job of filling the wheel wells, shod with 205/40 tires.
If the Hot Orange color brings to mind the 1960s, that’s intentional, with the bright color complemented by a rugged gray matte finish on the bumpers and side sills. That gray color also dominates the interior of the Buggy Up, which is completely waterproof, thanks to drains in the floor and seats covered in a wetsuit-like neoprene. The infotainment system is also waterproof. It features an iPod dock with loudspeakers, and the whole system can be removed from the Buggy Up! and used as an external sound system out on the sand!
Cowabunga, dude! (Kowabunga in German?)
#4
09-18-2011, 07:27 AM
I haven't been a VW fan, but I like what they are doing to the Beetle, especially the "R" model...I think it would be fun to drive...Anyone else like it ? What do you think ?
Volkswagen Beetle R Concept - 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
The masculinisation of the Beetle continues…
By Andrew Bornhop / Photos by John Lamm
September 13, 2011
<!-- auto show is false why is this showing --><!-- use auto show template in this case -->Photos » Videos »
<!-- test output end: --><!-- the article, at a glance, downloads, top competitors, from buying guide --><!-- left column -->Today at Frankfurt, Volkswagen took the wraps off the silver and black Beetle R Concept, which looks particularly sharp on its 20-in. “Talladega” wheels. Although just a concept at this point, a sport-tuned model such as this Beetle R—with custom front and rear fascias, plus a tauter suspension and big brakes—would go a long way toward making the new car more masculine, a goal made very clear by VW ever since it revealed the latest Beetle.
Look inside, and you’ll see that the sport seats of the Beetle R concept are upholstered in luxurious Nappa leather, replete with stitched R logos. Far more important is what lies under the hood. There you’ll find a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-4. VW hasn’t given us the power output of the Beetle R Concept, but it’s worth noting that the all-wheel-drive Golf R has a 266-bhp version of the same engine, while the front-drive Scirocco R puts out 261 bhp. In other words, the new Beetle R, should it ever be built, will have the same performance potential as VW’s other R models.
It’s not known if the Beetle R Concept has front- or all-wheel drive, but we do know that it, like the Golf R and Scirocco R, was built at Volkswagen R GmbH , which is located near Wolfsburg.
The Looks, in Detail
The Beetle R Concept is painted a hue dubbed “Serious Grey,” and the 20-in. alloy wheels boast the same design as the 18s and 19s used on the Golf R and Scirocco R. Moreover, the wheels, which feature a five “triple-spoke” design, do a good job of revealing the big blue R- design brake calipers.
VW designers reshaped the front and rear bumpers, widening each by slightly more than an inch. The front bumper module has three air intakes, painted a contrasting gloss black. The middle intake supplies the engine with air, while the two outer ones help cool the brakes. Also painted gloss black is the front spoiler, which is effectively a big splitter like those used in racing. Vents on both sides of the hood are said to help keep engine temperatures optimal.
The rear bumper also has slots—for exhaust—plus a lower diffuser that teams with a large rear spoiler to generate what VW calls “ideal” downforce values at the rear axle. Two sets of dual chrome tailpipes highlight the look of the Beetle R’s exhaust.
As for the Beetle R’s fenders, they have been widened a little more than a half-inch, and the gloss black rocker sills are complemented by some chrome trim. Also gloss black is the roof, a color which is also used on the upper trunk lid, mirror housings and door handles.
Inside, the driver and passenger sit in racing bucket seats fitted with special pads made of gray nubuck leather. Gloss black is used inside as well, on the dashboard accents and on the decorative trim found around the shift lever and on the R-specific steering wheel. The instruments feature a central cluster with a tachometer in the middle, augmented by auxiliary gauges installed just above the center console. Brushed-aluminum pedal covers, as well as special floor mats and sill plates with the R logo, complete the interior look of this special Beetle
If Volkswagen decides to build a production Beetle R, it won’t happen soon, at least not before the 2013 model year. We certainly like the idea of such a car, particularly a rear-biased awd machine with 250 bhp and a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed paddle-shift DSG…take your pick.
Volkswagen Beetle R Concept - 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
The masculinisation of the Beetle continues…
By Andrew Bornhop / Photos by John Lamm
September 13, 2011
<!-- auto show is false why is this showing --><!-- use auto show template in this case -->Photos » Videos »
<!-- test output end: --><!-- the article, at a glance, downloads, top competitors, from buying guide --><!-- left column -->Today at Frankfurt, Volkswagen took the wraps off the silver and black Beetle R Concept, which looks particularly sharp on its 20-in. “Talladega” wheels. Although just a concept at this point, a sport-tuned model such as this Beetle R—with custom front and rear fascias, plus a tauter suspension and big brakes—would go a long way toward making the new car more masculine, a goal made very clear by VW ever since it revealed the latest Beetle.
Look inside, and you’ll see that the sport seats of the Beetle R concept are upholstered in luxurious Nappa leather, replete with stitched R logos. Far more important is what lies under the hood. There you’ll find a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-4. VW hasn’t given us the power output of the Beetle R Concept, but it’s worth noting that the all-wheel-drive Golf R has a 266-bhp version of the same engine, while the front-drive Scirocco R puts out 261 bhp. In other words, the new Beetle R, should it ever be built, will have the same performance potential as VW’s other R models.
It’s not known if the Beetle R Concept has front- or all-wheel drive, but we do know that it, like the Golf R and Scirocco R, was built at Volkswagen R GmbH , which is located near Wolfsburg.
The Looks, in Detail
The Beetle R Concept is painted a hue dubbed “Serious Grey,” and the 20-in. alloy wheels boast the same design as the 18s and 19s used on the Golf R and Scirocco R. Moreover, the wheels, which feature a five “triple-spoke” design, do a good job of revealing the big blue R- design brake calipers.
VW designers reshaped the front and rear bumpers, widening each by slightly more than an inch. The front bumper module has three air intakes, painted a contrasting gloss black. The middle intake supplies the engine with air, while the two outer ones help cool the brakes. Also painted gloss black is the front spoiler, which is effectively a big splitter like those used in racing. Vents on both sides of the hood are said to help keep engine temperatures optimal.
The rear bumper also has slots—for exhaust—plus a lower diffuser that teams with a large rear spoiler to generate what VW calls “ideal” downforce values at the rear axle. Two sets of dual chrome tailpipes highlight the look of the Beetle R’s exhaust.
As for the Beetle R’s fenders, they have been widened a little more than a half-inch, and the gloss black rocker sills are complemented by some chrome trim. Also gloss black is the roof, a color which is also used on the upper trunk lid, mirror housings and door handles.
Inside, the driver and passenger sit in racing bucket seats fitted with special pads made of gray nubuck leather. Gloss black is used inside as well, on the dashboard accents and on the decorative trim found around the shift lever and on the R-specific steering wheel. The instruments feature a central cluster with a tachometer in the middle, augmented by auxiliary gauges installed just above the center console. Brushed-aluminum pedal covers, as well as special floor mats and sill plates with the R logo, complete the interior look of this special Beetle
If Volkswagen decides to build a production Beetle R, it won’t happen soon, at least not before the 2013 model year. We certainly like the idea of such a car, particularly a rear-biased awd machine with 250 bhp and a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed paddle-shift DSG…take your pick.
#5
09-18-2011, 04:06 PM
Hi Space. I can see you driving that Buggy on Daytona Beach. You look cool in it .LOL. I like the new Beetle too.
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