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ArticleFrankfurt auto show - IAA
The bi-annual Frankfurt auto show, also known as the IAA, will be held in Frankfurt in September as the European market continues to suffer from declining car sales.The show, the world's biggest, will kick off with two press days September 10 and 11, followed by two trade days September 12 ...
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IAA 2011: Winterkorn's Hyundai video raises questions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpPNVSQmR5c&feature=player_detailpageThe German news media are speculating whether a handheld video of Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn inspecting Hyundai's new i30 is a well-planned form of viral marketing by the German carmaker.The video, which shows Winterkorn, accompanied by several other VW executives, taking a close look at Hyundai's new Golf competitor and ...
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ArticleWith pure EVs struggling, Toyota continues to bet on hybrids
Toyota hopes the new plug-in Prius will help solidify its front-runner status in electric vehicles (Photo: Toyota)With enthusiasm for pure electric vehicles not growing as quickly as some carmakers had expected, Toyota believes its bet on hybrids gives it a good chance of retaining the lead in the green car ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Mazda CX-5 video preview
The new Mazda CX-5 (Photo: Mazda)Mazda will unveil a new CX-5 compact crossover it says will be the first of a new generation of vehicles from the Japanese carmaker.At next week's Frankfurt auto show (IAA), Mazda will show a CX-5 with a new chassis, body, engine and transmission built around ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Mini's fifth model, the coupe
The Mini Coupe is the fifth body style offered by Mini (Photo: Mini)Mini will showcase its fifth model, the Mini Coupe, at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA)next week.The coupe will have four engine variants ranging from a 122 bhp powerplant to the 211 bhp engine that power the flagship Mini ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: smart forvision has plastic wheels
Innovative seats help improve temperature management (Photo: smart)smart will unveil a "forvision" electric version of the small car at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show.The forvision, which was developed with chemicals maker BASF, uses completely new concepts and materialis in areas such as insulation, reflection, lightweight design and energy management.""With the ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Audi to show electric A2 concept
The electric A2 concept will seat four (Photo: Audi)Audi plans to show an electric A2 concept at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA) later this month.The model will be 3,800mm long, 1,690mm wide and 1,490mm tall. It will have LED lights, gesture control to unlock doors and touch-control areas on the ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Alfa 4C concept now in "fluid metal"
The Alfa 4C Concept uses technology from the 4C Competizione (Photo: Alfa Romeo)Alfa Romeo will show a "fluid metal" version of the Alfa 4C Concept at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA) in September.The sports car brand of Italy's Fiat group said it has "refined and enriched" the 4C with ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: With e-tire, Continental targets EV market
Continental will have a 900 square meter booth at the IAA (Model photo: Continental)Continental will unveil a specially designed tire aimed at helping electric vehicles expand their driving range.At the upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA), the German automotive supplier and tire maker wants to address some of the major issues ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Chevy Malibu comes to Europe
The European version of the Chevrolet Malibu will have gasoline and diesel engines (Photo: GM)General Motors is bringing its Chevrolet Malibu to Europe.The US automaker will show the Malibu, the new Chevrolet flagship in Europe, at the Frankfurt auto show in September."The Malibu will come on top of the seven ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Toyota to debut Prius plug-in hybrid
Toyota plans to unveil the Prius plug-in hybrid (shown) and a new, larger Prius+ in Frankfurt (Photo: Toyota)Toyota will debut its Prius plug-in hybrid at the Frankfurt auto show next month.The Japanese carmaker claims fuel efficiency of 2.2 liters/100km and CO2 emissions of 49 grams/km for the model, which has ...
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ArticleIAA 2011 will have dedicated electric-vehicle hall
The upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA) will have a dedicated hall showcasing new electric-vehicle technology.The German Auto Industry Association (VDA), which organizes the world's biggest car show, said the "Hall for Electric Mobility" will feature makers of electric vehicles such as Daimler, Opel, Renault and Mitsubishi; suppliers including Robert Bosch ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: IBM to showcase automotive solutions in Frankfurt
IBM will be present at the Frankfurt auto show next month as it tries to grow its automotive business worldwide.The US IT giant will showcase products across a broad spectrum of automotive sectors, including connectivity, electric vehicles and intelligent traffic management. Within these areas, IBM is conducting research into new ...
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ArticleAudi to show carbon-fiber electric city car at Frankfurt auto show
Audi’s urban concept will have a carbon-fiber shell (Photo: Audi)Joining the race to lead a new generation of city cars, Audi will show a 1+1 seat electrically propelled urban vehicle at next month's Frankfurt auto show (IAA).The German premium carmaker said in a press release that the concept car, which ...
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ArticleFrankfurt IAA
With the global auto industry in recovery mode, the Frankfurt IAA, Europe's largest auto show, is likely to attract more exhibitors and visitors than two years ago, when the event was last held.The IAA will take place in Frankfurt Sept 13 through Sept 25, with the first two days reserved ...
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ArticlecarIT conference, Frankfurt
Following the success of its automotiveDay conference at the CeBIT high-tech fair in Hanover, automotiveIT is hosting a one-day event covering in-car information technology in September.The conference will focus on the major IT challenges and opportunities the auto industry has today. These include: electric mobility, car-to-car communication, traffic management, driver ...
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