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•  1914 Renault EF
  In 1914, when this magnificent motorcar was produced, the Renault Freres produced 10,000 chassis divided among two two-cylinder models, five four-cylinder models and two big six-cylinder motorcars. This model EF features a four-cylinder, 2.6-liter power plant that develops 12 horsepower.
  
  Renault did not build bodies. That was left to coachbuilders, both European and American, such as Locke & Company, which designed and built this unique Victoria body style for Miss Julia Berwind of the Berwind Coal Company family. During her ownership the Renault was kept at The Elms, a Newport, Rhode Island mansion.
  
  The car was stored in 1922. Eventually, it was given to a relative and passed along to two more owners before it was restored to its original appearance.
•  1968 Pontiac Firebird
  Introduced in 1967 and continuing until 2002, the Pontiac Firebird was the forefront of America's muscle car era. In 1968, the company achieved a milestone when an all-time high of 940,000 cars left the factory.
  
  The first generation Firebirds were produced between 1967 and 1969. The very first Firebird debuted on February 23, 1967 and was made in the Lordstown, Ohio factory, the same factory that this coupe came from.
  
  Many features were included with the purchase of a Firebird 400 Package such as a three-speed manual transmission, chrome air cleaner, chrome rocker covers, chrome oil cap, dual exhaust, and red stripe or whitewall tires. This Firebird is equipped with Ram Air 400 Package, which has the above features plus twin functional hood scoops, 400 cubic-inch V-8 that develops 335 horsepower and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor. This package could be purchased for $616 over the base model cost of $2,996.
•  Franklin Model D
  The Franklin was the most popular air-cooled automobile built in the United States. It was built in Syracuse, New York by the H.H. Franklin Company from 1902 until 1934.
  
  This body style, the torpedo phaeton, was one of the most popular and attractive offered in 1911. It was designed to accommodate four passengers. The car, the only known one of its type, has been properly restored to its original color scheme.
  
  The Type D featured a six-cylinder motor mounted on a 123-inch wheelbase chassis. That motor developed 38 horsepower. This was the first year for combination gas and electric lights.
•  Graham-Paige Model 835
  Joseph, Robert, and Raymond Graham built trucks for the Dodge Brothers before they bought Paige Motors in 1927. In 1928 they introduced the Graham Paige, a well built, mid-priced vehicle. By 1930, the Paige name was dropped and in 1932 the company introduced their famous Blue Streak models.
  
  The Model 835 was named for its inline, eight-cylinder engine and its wheelbase size. The engine was built by Continental and develops 120 horsepower. The Model 835 was the most expensive Graham Paige offered with prices beginning at $2,750, about the same as a small Packard.
  
  This 1928 Graham Paige sports a unique, boattail speedster body produced by the coachbuilder Hayes-Hunt and is one of the earliest Graham automobiles in existence.
•  Honda Announces Overview of Display for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009
  Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its lineup of production and concept-model automobiles, motorcycles, power products and other highlights for its display at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009. Organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, the event will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, from October 24 to November 4.
  
  The automobile display will focus on hybrid vehicles, which Honda believes offer one of the most practical means of addressing environmental concerns at the present time. Joining the Insight, which has been very well received since its release in Japan in February 2009, will be the CR-Z Concept 2009, a hybrid with a new sense and feel, making its world premiere, and the SKYDECK, an innovative six-passenger, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle. Other models on display are the all-new STEP WGN and STEP WGN SPADA (both scheduled for introduction in Japan in October 2009), which feature innovative packaging to expand the joy of using automobiles, and the all-new CIVIC TYPE R EURO (scheduled for introduction in Japan in November 2009), which captures the joy of driving, discovered and refined on European roads.
•  Honda EV-N Concept
  At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda is expected to unveil this new concept, the Honda EV-N. This small, battery-powered car has a solar roof and a swappable seat fabric system. There is even space for a U3-X robo-unicycle in the passenger-side door. More information is expected shortly.
•  Honda Skydeck Concept
  The Honda Skydeck Concept - a concept that will be unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show - is an innovative 6-seater hybrid MPV. It features sliding and scissoring doors that reveal a passenger cabin that is minimalist and futuristic. To give the Honda Skydeck Concept the practicality of a conventional MPV, many of the hybrid system components - including the high power battery - are housed in the car's centre tunnel (rather than behind the rear seats or under the floor, as with previous production hybrids). This allows for greater cabin space, and the room for three rows of two seats. It also gives a lower centre of gravity.
•  Hudson Speed Six Supercharged Tourer
  This car was built by master craftsman Wolfgang Rebien in Australia. Although it was not built in the 1930s, it reflects every aspect of the racing Hudsons of its day as well as the period's finest coach building traditions.
  
  The modified 1927 Hudson chassis supports a beautiful Vanden Plas style tourer body, reminiscent of sporting Bentley and Stutz cars. The handmade aluminum panels rest on Brazilian Mahogany framework. The entire construction utilizes the absolute finest materials available. It is believed that this vehicle is the only supercharged Hudson of its era in the world today.
•  Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo Concept
  Derived from the production i-MiEV, this concept maximises the outstanding environmental performance and economic efficiency characteristics that define the EV and at the same time adds a generous amount of rear free space to extend the range of uses to which it can be put by corporate users and self-employed operators in particular. The rear space features space-efficient cubic dimensions to allow the user to exercise their imagination fully in adapting it for whatever use he/she chooses. The result is a concept for an EV that meets user needs for a variety of situations: from business use, where maximum payload space is required, to leisure and other individual owner uses.
•  Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept
  Subaru has condensed its DNA, developed over many years around the Subaru's core technology of 'Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)' and 'Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine', into the integration of a luxurious and high-quality cabin atmosphere and an eye-catching sculpted body. The concept car features Subaru's latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance. It proposes Subaru's vision of a future grand touring car that excels in environmental friendliness thanks to Subaru's unique hybrid system.
  
  In addition to refinements to Subaru's core technology such as Symmetrical AWD and Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine, further enhancements were made for improved environmental friendliness, driving performance and high safety performance by offering a next-generation power unit system and advanced safety technologies.
•  Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon Concept
  Based on the Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line model with 5 speed automatic transmission that offers distinctive driving performance to a wider range of customers, the Subaru Impreza WRX CARBON features the use of carbon material in the roof to achieve both a significant weight reduction and a lower center of gravity. In addition, the suede fabric used in the interior enhances driving excitement and pride of ownership.
•  WORLD PREMIERE: MITSUBISHI CONCEPT PX-MiEV
  Powered by the new Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid System, which significantly extends the frequency a hybrid vehicle is driven in EV mode, the Mitsubishi Concept-PX* MiEV† returns fuel economy in excess of 50 km/litre. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV is a new-generation concept car that balances high environmental performance with running performance by utilizing differential motors and Mitsubishi's all-new S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), that utilises E-AYC (Electric-powered Active Yaw Control) which transfers torque to the rear left and right wheels. Other features include Mitsubishi's cocochi-interior**, which provides occupants with a comfortable cabin environment, as well as many of the latest safety technologies.
  
  Solid, Safe, and Simple were the keywords which drove the development of an exterior design suitable for a next-generation crossover that creates simple appearance from which all extraneous elements have been pared and that is free of the 'rugged' elements typical in conventional SUVs. The headlamps and rear combination lamps use LED emitters that give the car an innovative and modern appearance as well as delivering better environmental performance with their reduced power consumption. The body uses a newly-developed metal colour that gives the car a metal shell-like appearance. Combining elements of both spoke and dish styling, the road wheel design highlights an unprecedented new look to the body as well improving brake cooling and aerodynamic performance.
•  1923 Duesenberg Model A
  This 1923 Model A Duesenberg features a roadster body that was built by the coach building firm of Millspaugh & Irish. It sold new for $6,850 and was one of the most expensive American vehicles of the period.
  
  The early Duesenbergs, built between 1920 and 1926 and known as the model A's. These are the cars built while the Duesenberg brothers - Fred and Augie - were building their racing reputation at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Slightly more than 600 Model A Duesenbergs were built
•  1964 Pre-Production Mustang Convertible
  This 1964 Mustang convertible is fully-documented as the first pre-production Mustang convertible. It was owned by a Ford executive until 1967 when acquired by a family that owned it for 40 years. It recently received a concours level restoration.
  
  After the record-breaking success of the Falcon, Ford decided to offer the public a small sporty car in the lower price range - a decision that promptly gained success with the motoring public and which continues to this day.
  
  During its debut in the mid-1964, the Mustang was offered in a 108-inch wheelbase hardtop coupe or convertible that weighed nearly 2,500 pounds and cost under $2,700 for the convertible and under $2,400 for the hardtop. Since it was introduced mid-year, the Mustang faced virtually no competition. By the end of 1964, 263,434 Mustangs had been sold - and that level of popularity has not diminished.
•  1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
  The Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II was a special model produced to satisfy the booming performance car market of the 1960's. It was more aerodynamic than the fastback coupe and was designed to specifically meet NASCAR's certification requirement and compete against Ford's Torino Talladega.
  
  The Cyclone Spoiler II design featured a stretched, tapered nose and flush-mounted grille. It also had re-rolled rocker panels that allowed the car to be lowered without violating NASCAR's ride-height requirements. Two trim packages were available: the Dan Gurney Special in Wimbledon White and Presidential Blue and the Cale Yarborough Specials (as seen on this car) in Candy Apple Red over Wimbledon White. Both were named after Mercury's best NASCAR drivers of the time.
  
  While the exact number of Cyclone Spoiler II's built is not known, it is beloved to be between 300 and 500. Also built was a standard-nosed model, known as Cyclone Spoiler, which was offered with the same trim packages. Only the extended nosed models were Cyclone Spoiler II's. These were powered by the 290 horsepower, 351 cubic-inch Windsor engine.
•  Abarth 500 for rallies launched in Sanremo
  Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse.
  
  For Abarth, this marks a return to promotional trophy events, a niche it has made its own for more than thirty years. Since 1977, to be precise, when the first ever Autobianchi A112 Abarth Championship was held, followed by trophies for the Fiat Uno, Uno Turbo, Cinquecento, Seicento, Punto Kit and Super 1600, Stilo, Panda Kit.
  
  The Abarth 500 rally version will be type approved for Group R3T, the category for turbocharged cars up to 1600 cm3 in capacity. This class will be the future of the specialism because it represents a good compromise between car cost and performance. Ideal for private drivers and young people who want to show their worth in a true racing car, capable of outstanding performance by any standard.
•  Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe
  Only two production sixteen cylinder automobiles were manufactured in the United States - the Cadillac Sixteen and the Marmon Sixteen. The Marmon was introduced in November 1930, 11 months after the Cadillac Sixteen's appearance and deliveries did not begin until April 1931.
  
  The Marmon Sixteen was simply spectacular, but for the struggling Marmon Company it was a case of 'too much, too late.' The market was disappearing for a $5,000, 200 horsepower luxury automobile.
  
  Although the Marmon Company also produced a less expensive eight-cylinder motorcar, it focused all its efforts on the Sixteen for 1933. By May of that year the company was in receivership. The automobile company that had won the first Indianapolis 500 race in 1909 had become part of history.
•  Mercedes-Benz 540K With Coachwork by Sindelfigen
  This special cabriolet motorcar was a one-off custom built by the German coachbuilder Sindelfingen for William A.M. Burden, a great, great grandson of legendary American industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt, who specified the sleek, gracefully sloped grille that normally would have carried the famous Mercedes-Benz star.
  
  The letter 'K' in the model designation stood for 'Kompressor,' German for supercharger. The inline, eight-cylinder motor displaced 5.4-liters and developed 180 horsepower.
•  Rolls-Royce 25/30HP Sports Salon
  This Rolls-Royce 20/25 features coachwork by the noted English coachbuilder Hooper & Co., which designed and built bodies for many Rolls-Royce chassis. It is one of three such bodies built; two survive today.
  
  The body style is known as a Sport Salon and features the razor edge styling that had become fashionable in the late 1930's in England. The interior features walnut trim and an ebony picnic table in the rear passenger compartment.
  
  The 20/25 Rolls-Royce was powered by a 260 cubic-inch, six-cylinder motor that develops 102 horsepower. The car's unique features include a sun roof and built-in jacking system.
•  Skiff bodied Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
  This Rolls-Royce features a skiff body built by Albany Carriage of London, England - a dual cowl tourer with a folding cloth top. It was specified to be used for 'continental touring' and ordered with a radiator two inches higher than normal.
  
  The completed car was delivered to its original owner in April 1924. It was originally equipped with two-wheel brakes but was returned to the Rolls-Royce factory in late 1924 to be fitted with four-wheel brakes.
•  The 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
  It seemed as if Pontiac could do no wrong in the high-flying Sixties. Introduced in 1962, the full-size Grand Prix coupe was a great-looking example of Wide-Track swagger, power and elegance. The clean-lined 1963 set an industry design trend and the 1964 revisions only enhanced the clean, custom look that was uniquely Pontiac.
  
  This 1964 Grand Prix, in signature Nocturne Blue, features Pontiac's wonderfully styled eight-lug aluminum wheel-and-drum assemblies, a matching all-vinyl interior with bucket seats and a center console housing a manifold vacuum gauge. Unique GP touches include a split grille with designed-in parking lamps, vertical backup lamps and 'hidden' horizontal tail-lamps.
•  The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
  A wide array of models were offered as part of the 1969 Dodge Charger line-up, including the base model, a more luxurious Special Edition 'SE,' two racing editions - the 500 and the Daytona - and the hot-performing R/T. However, only one body style was offered - a two-door hardtop.
  
  The 1969 Charger continued to use the body from the previous year, which had been beautifully restyled from a flashback style to a semi-fastback design. The design differences are easily distinguished by a new divided grille and taillight treatment that was used in 1969.
  
  The high-performance R/T featured dual exhausts with chrome tips, Red Line tires, a special handling package and heavy duty, manually-adjusted brakes. This Charger is powered by a 375 horsepower, 440 cubic-inch V-8 engine and features a Hurst four-speed transmission. The factory price for a Dodge Charger R/T in 1969 was nearly $3,600.
•  Vector M12
  This 1996 Vector M12 is car number 1 of 18 with only 14 being released to the public. It is a rare and hard-to-find vehicle that was painted by artist Michael Santoro. It is fitted with air conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, center arm rest, leather seats, power door locks, power windows, and tachometer.
•  2010 Toyota 4Runner Add to Rich Heritage With More Power, Better MPG
  When the first Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle (SUV) was launched back in 1984 it was a revolutionary new vehicle based on the mechanics of the four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup truck. The 4Runner combined the versatility and go-anywhere ability of four-wheel-drive with the comfort and utility found in passenger cars.
  
  Twenty-five years, four generations and more than 1.5 million sales later, the 4Runner continues to evolve while remaining close to its roots. The all-new fifth-generation 4Runner is even more rugged and athletic, and packed with more power and better mileage. A completely redesigned interior and unique cargo area make the newest 4Runner smarter, more comfortable, and more versatile than ever.
•  The 2011 F-Series Super Duty
  Ford Super Duty customers expect and demand capability from the best-selling heavy-duty truck in America. For most Super Duty owners, it's the core asset of their business. Day after day, year after year, it's expected to deliver results in the most demanding situations. No nonsense. And never any excuses.
  
  'Our Super Duty customers do some of America's toughest jobs,' said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. 'Every day they're out there working with little fanfare and all they ask is the right tool for the job. The new 2011 Super Duty offers them a truck with best-in-class towing and payload, all-new powertrains and even more capability than ever to help them do their jobs.'
  
  Ford's F-Series has been the best-selling line of trucks in the U.S. for 32 straight years. The new Super Duty further underscores Ford's Built Ford Tough legacy.
•  The Maserati BiTurbo
  To most car enthusiasts, especially ones from America, the word 'Biturbo' refers only to a single model by the company Maserati. This is one of the greatest automotive fallacies. In reality, the Biturbo was much more than the entry-level Maser brought to the States for 1984. The Biturbo was an entire generation of Maserati, a whole chapter in the marque's tumultuous and often controversial history. While often derided as the cheap, boxy Maserati of the 1980's, the Biturbo was really a full range of exciting cars with explosive personalities. From coupes to sedans to convertibles, there was a Biturbo to satisfy anyone's tastes.
  
  Maserati , now in the hands of Fiat, had changed owners several times already before falling under the guidance of Alejandro De Tomaso in 1975. De Tomaso, an entrepreneur and owner of the exotic Italian car company bearing his name, knew a great deal about the car business when he acquired Maserati from its previous owner, Citroen. De Tomaso saw the potential of a volume-production Maser, and by 1978 he had decided to take the company in a new direction with an all-new, twin-turbocharged model to be offered with a competitive price tag.
•  2010 Lexus ES 350
  The Lexus ES 350 debuts revised styling, new luxury amenities and the all-new telematics system, Lexus Enform™ and Safety Connect™, for 2010. Newly standard rear seat-mounted side airbags bring the number of airbags in the ES 350 to 10.
  
  In its fifth generation, the Lexus ES 350 continues to blur the line between 'entry luxury' and 'prestige luxury.' Revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille surround, chrome body side molding and new front bumper with revised lower intake and integrated fog lamps underscore the car's refined character. Side mirrors now feature integrated turn signals, and the tail lamps are redesigned. Elegant new exterior colors accentuate the distinctive design in the 2010 ES 350.
  
  For 2010, renowned Lexus luxury is enhanced by revised steering wheel controls, as well as new wood trim choices. A revised center console offers more storage than before. An array of new user technologies expands navigation capability and music playing options. The updated optional navigation system features improved Voice Command casual-language voice recognition to enhance owner convenience.
•  FOCUS RS TAKES ON NEW PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE
  Ford's fastest-ever European production car will chase a fuel efficiency record when it enters the UK's seventh annual MPG Marathon this month.
  
  The 2.5-litre 305PS Ford Focus RS will target over 35mpg during the 360-mile route.
  
  Capable of 163mph and 0-60mph in under six seconds, the Ford Focus RS aims to demonstrate its remarkable efficiency with class honours in the leading frugal motoring marathon.
  
  Motoring writer Jeremy Walton and co-driver Alyson Marlow are preparing to beat the official 30.1mpg combined fuel economy of the Ford Focus RS by a margin of over 15 per cent.
  
  'I'm setting out to prove you can use an efficient high-performance car in daily driving without enormous fuel bills,' said Jeremy, who has entered the Ford-supplied RS in the Warwickshire-based marathon's class for cars with CO2 emissions of 160+g/km.
  
  Before customer deliveries even started earlier this year, more than half of the UK's Ford Focus RS allocation had been sold. The £26,395 car continued the RS badge's acclaimed 40-year association with exciting and affordable performance cars.
•  14th Annual Hagley Car Show
  The Hagley Museum is a celebration of the old and the grand. Located on the site of the gunpowder works founded by E.I. du Pont in 1802, it consists of 235 acres worth of beautifully preserved lawns and stately buildings, including the mansion where du Pont lived. For fourteen years now, Hagley has been holding an annual car show on its Wilmington, Delaware grounds.
  
  Winding through the long, picturesque drive through Hagley towards the show field, it becomes immediately apparent how difficult it would be to find a more suitable venue for an antique car exhibition. It takes only a touch of imagination to picture regal Pierce-Arrows and Packards traversing the very same path nearly a century ago.
•  ELANTRA CRUISES INTO 2010 WITH 35 MILES PER GALLON BLUE MODEL
  The award-winning Elantra enters 2010 an improved weapon against gas prices, with the all-new Blue model achieving an estimated highway fuel economy rating of 35 miles per gallon. Smart engineering enhancements to the rest of the 2010 Elantra lineup improve fuel efficiency by up to four percent. These new fuel economy numbers give Elantra an advantage in price-per-MPG ratio, making it an even stronger value for 2010.
  
  To make the Elantra 'Blue,' engineers added a 'smart' alternator management system, lower friction engine components, revised transmission gear ratios, engine calibration changes and a shift indicator to last year's Elantra GLS manual. This new high mileage Elantra will be indentified with unique 'Blue' badging. From the Blue edition, the rest of the Elantra line receives its lower friction engine components, 'smart' alternator management system and an improved lock-up torque converter to maximize fuel economy at highway speeds.
•  Hamann California F149
  Refining super sports cars is more than just business for the company HAMANN Motorsport. Their passion for detail, for something special and unique is the main incentive for extraordinary modifications. The latest stroke of genius once again confirms this. The HAMANN interpretation of the Ferrari California with its exclusive and extensive refining programme does not only make the hearts of real Ferrari fans beat faster.
  
  Most of all, the car body kit proves that HAMANN does not only focus on changing the visual appearance. Apart from design elements such as a bonnet made of carbon fibre, specific modifications at the front, sides and back boost the aerodynamics. Thereby, the front spoiler reduces the lifting forces of the California which significantly improves the handling and agility. Moreover, the unobtrusive side skirt set calms the airflow between both axles. And moreover, a back spoiler increases the contact pressure. Here, the HAMANN engineers agreed on a small wing profile which considerably enhances the car body design. As the combination with the perfectly integrated and three-part rear diffuser renders enough grip for the road. Mainly on country roads with many curves, the HAMANN aerodynamics kit unravels its power and generates pure driving pleasure.
•  RM Automobiles of London - 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra
  'We are thrilled to be presenting CSX3006 at our upcoming London auction,' said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe.
  
  'Genuine Competition Cobras with this kind of provenance are rare and extremely desirable. This car is freshly restored, it is a terrific, well-known car with a well-documented competition history and we expect will attract some serious attention at the October sale. It is certainly very apt to be offering CSX3006 at our London sale, given its success at Brands Hatch, one of the premier racing circuits in the UK,' he added.
  
  Delivered in April 1965, CSX3006 made its way to England early in life, purchased by the Chequered Flag racing team in 1966. Under their ownership the car went on to compete in several races during the 1966 season including at Goodwood, England and Zeltweig, Austria, and most significantly at Brands Hatch where it won the Ilford 500 with co-drivers Bob Bondurant and David Piper behind the wheel.
  
  CSX3006 eventually returned to North America where it was changed back to left-hand drive before it more recently benefited from an extensive, well-documented restoration where it was re-converted to its Brands Hatch-winning configuration and colours.
•  Glenmoor Gathering : Best of Show
  The 15th Annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles selected their Best of Show from a field of over 200 vehicles. Last year, they selected a silver Horch. This year they selected another silver automobile - a Convertible Victoria Duesenberg with coachwork by Hibbard and Darrin. It is owned by the Off Brothers of Hickory Corners, Michigan.
  
  Original features include the leather convertible top, chrome plated metal tire covers, additional tool boxes next to the running boards, cast aluminum molding attached to the hood tops, unique short steel gas tank cover and the unique 'Hibbard and Darrin' movable panel that allowed the rear seat passenger to convert the top from a blind quarter to an open quarter.
  
  This car is a unique example of just 12 bodies produced by Hibbard and Darrin for Duesenberg. The car was built for a wealthy American woman with residences in Paris and Chicago. It was delivered in Paris and came to the United States in 1934. It was first restored in 1970 and a new body-off restoration was recently completed.
  
  The Duesenberg was a clear contender for top honors at this year's event – along with a Mercedes-Benz 540K, sixteen-cylinder Marmon, and a V16 Cadillac.
•  The Wiesmann Roadster MF5
  Wiesmann, the luxury sports car maker, will be presenting an absolutely stunning example of its hand-crafted sports car range - the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 - to visitors at the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
  
  The Wiesmann Roadster MF5 takes even experienced sports car enthusiasts into a brand new dimension of driving enjoyment, delivering a top speed of 310 km/h and completing the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. This exclusive open-air experience will only be available to a select few because the spirited power package is only being produced in a limited edition of 55. Equipped with a V10 engine, 507 HP and 520 Nm torque, it's a car that appeals to all the senses. It also literally hugs the road as a result of perfect weight distribution.
•  ELECTRIC FORD FOCUS READY TO RACE TONIGHT IN 'THE JAY LENO SHOW'S' GREEN CAR CHALLENGE
  An electric-powered Ford Focus is ready to race tonight on 'The Jay Leno Show' (NBC, Monday through Friday, 10-11 p.m. ET) in a segment called 'Green Car Challenge.' Tuned to perform on a racetrack that was specifically designed for 'The Jay Leno Show,' the battery-electric Ford Focus will be the car used throughout the first season. Actress Drew Barrymore is the first celebrity guest to accept the show's 'Green Car Challenge.'
  
  A one-of-a-kind battery-electric Focus will make its television debut tonight on 'The Jay Leno Show's' 'Green Car Challenge.' Celebrities who accept the challenge will be at the wheel, driving quickly to establish a fast lap time thatfuture guests will try to beat. The 'Green Car Challenge' will be a regular segment on 'The Jay Leno Show.'
•  Edo Competition Enzo XX Evolution
  The Ferrari Enzo with its 660 horsepower is arguably one of the most exclusive cars in the world, both in terms of its driving dynamics and purchase price. Those looking for something considerably faster and more exclusive choose the edo Enzo XX Evolution.
  
  A bump in displacement from 6.0 to 6.3 liters, new camshafts, new titanium valve spring retainers and connecting rods, modified cylinder heads, new high performance exhaust headers, high flow catalytic converters, mufflers and air filters: that's the scope of edo competition's engine modifications. The standard hydraulic tappets are replaced with newly developed solid tappets, enabling the 12 cylinder engine to rev to an incredible 9,600 rpm. This is unmatched by any other 12 cylinder engine at this time! Additionally the intake system of the V12 was modified, a new high performance clutch - available with „strada' or „pista' friction pads - and a more powerful oil pump were installed. The power output is increased by 180 to 840 horsepower. Without mufflers more than 860 horsepower is possible. The maximum torque of 780 Nm (575 ft-lb) is available at 5,800 rpm.
•  MINI Roadster Concept: fresh ideas for an intense driving experience.
  MINI evokes new fascination and a wonderful new experience time and again. For each model in the range offers unique opportunities to enjoy supreme driving pleasure and unmistakable style.
  
  Now the MINI Roadster Concept once again sets a new trend for individual mobility borne out by the brand. A purist vehicle concept, elegant design and fascinating, sporting driving characteristics all come together in this unique car to offer the vision of an open two-seater catering for the demands of a modern and self-confident target group.
  
  The new concept car carries over the features typical of MINI to a new segment, the MINI designers thus bringing out yet another attractive facet in the character of the brand. So the world debut of the MINI Roadster Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will add a new perspective to the future of the MINI brand, presenting yet another great path of development.
•  Photo Update : Ferrari 458 Italia
  The Ferrari 458 Italia, that debuts today at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, is an 8-cylinder two-seater berlinetta with a mid-rear mounted engine, and represents a genuine break with the past in terms of Maranello's previous high-performance sports cars. Designed to fulfil the expectations and ambitions of our most passionate clients, the 458 Italia continues the Ferrari tradition of putting the thrill into driving as a result of track-derived technological innovations.
  
  Maranello's racing experience can be felt not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. This is one of the areas where Michael Schumacher's contribution, right from the early stages of the project, was of fundamental importance.
•  Rapide: Pure Aston Martin
  Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009 at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
  
  As the marque's first production four-door sports car, Rapide encapsulates core values of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ‘swan wing' doors provide access to cosseting sports seats both front and rear bestowing occupants with ample accommodation. A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers whether they be sports bags or indeed, sets of skis, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.
•  The Audi A5 Sportback – the best of three worlds
  Audi is presenting a new vehicle concept – the Audi A5 Sportback. The five-door model with the long, flowing rear end unites the best of various vehicle genres: the emotion and elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon. The Sportback joins the Coupé and Cabriolet as the third member of the A5 model family.
  
  The A5 Sportback will be rolling into Audi dealerships in September featuring an emotion-packed design, high everyday practicality, a sporty character and engines that are as efficient as they are powerful. Sales have already begun, with prices starting at 33,650 euros. A further, specially-priced model to follow in 2010 will make the A5 Sportback the entry-level model in the A5 model series.
  
  Audi, the inventor of the Avant, is setting new trends in design with the A5 Sportback. The five-door coupe is defined by elegant lines. It is 36 millimeters (1.42 in) lower than the A4 Sedan; with its short front overhang, long wheelbase, wide track and the four frameless doors with their slender window lines, it is the very picture of sporty elegance.
•  The Audi e-Tron Concept
  Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 – 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 – 74.56 mph) in 4.1 seconds. The lithium-ion battery provides a truly useable energy content of 42.4 kilowatt hours to enable a range of approximately 248 kilometers.
  
  The performance figures are by no means the only evidence of the consistent and holistic strategy. The design makes it clear that the e-tron belongs in the major leagues of sports cars, and the package takes into account the specific realities of an electric vehicle. The battery is directly behind the passenger cabin for an optimal center of gravity and axle load distribution.
•  Volkswagen presents the most fuel-efficient automobile in the world
  Technological breakthrough for the 1-litre fuel consumption car: International Motor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is presenting the concept of the future L1 in a world premiere that points the way toward the production version. The full hybrid vehicle weighs just 380 kilograms thanks to its carbon-fibre reinforced body (CFRB). With a combined fuel consumption figure of 1.38 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres, this extremely aerodynamic (Cd 0.195!) Volkswagen suitable for everyday use is intended to become the most fuel-efficient automobile in the world. CO2 emissions of the 160 km/h L1 are similarly low at 36 g/km.
  
  Retrospective: Seven years ago, Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, at that time Chairman of the Board of Management and today Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group, drove a prototype from Wolfsburg to Hamburg that was unlike any other car before it: the Volkswagen 1-Litre car – the world's first car with fuel consumption of one litre fuel per 100 kilometres. The man and machine wrote automotive history. In April 2002, however, it was also clear that the time for a production version of the 1-Litre car lay far in the future. Production of the body itself – from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) – was not realistic due to cost considerations. Yet, in 2002 Dr. Ferdinand Piëch already prophesised that the time would soon come for the 1-Litre car and CFRP as a material for industrial applications. By 2009 the time had come: Volkswagen is making a clear statement at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 17 to 27) with the second generation of this ingenious car: The L1 represents a step forward into the future with completely new technology and a new design; revolutionary yet close to production readiness.
•  Bugatti Galibier Concept
  As the climax of its centenary celebration ceremonies, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presented customers and opinion-makers with the Bugatti 16 C Galibier concept, intended to be the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four door automobile in the world last weekend in Molsheim. At the historic site where Ettore Bugatti once laid the cornerstone of his company, Bugatti's current president, Dr. Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen emphasised that the Galibier is one of several concept studies with which the company is considering for the future of the Bugatti marque.
  
  Art - Form - Technique: those are the brand values to which Ettore Bugatti and his son Jean oriented themselves in order to develop even more powerful engines and even more noble body designs for each new model, which were without equal in quality, handling, speed and elegance. In the process, they experimented again and again without compromise with new materials; thus was Bugatti one of the first manufacturers to use aluminium parts for bodies, engine blocks and wheels.
•  Its Official : The Lamborghini Reventón Roadster
  Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters – the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance. The 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder generates 493 kW (670 PS), catapulting the Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 KM/h (205 mph). The open-top Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world – Lamborghini has limited the series.
  
  The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined to remain a one-off. Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving it. Each Reventón Roadster will be sold for 1.1 Million Euro (without taxes). Deliveries will begin October 2009.
•  New Small Family with E-Motor : E-Up! Concept – Outlook for the Beetle of the 21st Century
  Volkswagen is presenting a pioneering fleet of new sustainable automobiles at the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) – an update on the future. The range of IAA premieres extends from the world's most fuel-efficient production passenger car (BlueMotion) to hybrid technology and an electric car developed from the ground up – the E-Up! that is being presented in a world premiere in Frankfurt.
  
  The 135 km/h fast 3+1 seater is driven by an electric motor with a peak power output of 60 kW (continuous power: 40 kW). The motor of the front-wheel drive car, which is mounted in front, develops a maximum torque of 210 Newton-meters right from rest. The driver activates forward or reverse gear via a rotary knob in the centre console. The fact that the E-Up! will also quite clearly offer driving enjoyment is demonstrated by a look at the car's classic 0 to 100-km/h sprint time: 11.3 seconds. The E-Up! develops even greater responsiveness in the intermediate sprint from 0 to 50 km/h in city driving: 3.5 seconds. This dynamic performance is based first on the electric motor's excellent torque characteristic and second on the low kerb weight of the E-Up!, which is just 1,085 kilograms.
•  The Audi R8 Spyder
  Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material.
  
  The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph). Featuring technologies such as the Audi Space Frame (ASF), quattro permanent all-wheel drive, full-LED headlights and with an innovative seatbelt microphone available as an option, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is the new top-of-the-range Audi.
•  2009 Frankfurt Auto Show : Preview
  One of the largest and most important international auto shows is the Frankfurt Motor Show (International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA)). This year's event is scheduled for September 17th through the 27th and there are 753 exhibitors expected from 30 countries. In total, the world will witness an astonishing 82 world premieres with many having already broken cover.
  
  The event is held in Frankfurt, Germany on an annual basis, though it alternates between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles from year-to-year.
  
  Follow the link to a growing list of vehicles expected to be at the event.
•  Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar
  The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards.
  
  The Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar is the next step in the evolution of the Evora. The car will make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours which provides a great test for the Evora's performance, efficiency and durability under tough and demanding endurance race conditions.
  
  At the heart of the Lotus Evora are fundamental racecar elements: mid-engine layout, high-tech and super-stiff extruded and bonded aluminium chassis and very strong lightweight forged aluminium wishbones. All these elements mean that it is a natural evolution from the road going Lotus Evora to a competitive endurance racecar.
•  New Series 51 Bentley Continental Range to Debut at Frankfurt Show
  Bentley Motors will preview an exciting new design direction for the company's Continental GT and GTC models at the 2009 Frankfurt Show. (10 September, 2009. Crewe, England) Bentley Motors will preview an exciting new design direction for the company's Continental GT and GTC models at the 2009 Frankfurt Show. The Series 51 Continental models represent Bentley exterior and interior styling at its most vibrant and will enable customers to order ‘off the peg' from an exclusive range created by Dirk van Braeckel's renowned team of Crewe-based designers.
  
  Series 51 is named after the year that the first official styling department was established in Crewe by the gifted John Blatchley, who shaped the original and iconic 1950s Bentley Continentals. Every Series 51 car will feature a highly-distinctive interior colour palette and unique exterior design cues.
•  The Koenigsegg Trevita - The Shimmering Diamond
  When sunlight hits the car, it sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork.
  
  Trevita is an abbreviation in Swedish and translates into - three whites. The Koenigsegg visible carbon weave body work is renowned around the globe for its perfection and uniqueness. However, so far it has only been possible to utilize the classic black carbonfibres.
  
  As Koenigsegg always strives to create new unique technologies and solutions, we have now reached a new milestone -The Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave.
  
  By utilising a new and unique method, Koenigsegg has managed to coat fibers with a diamond finish. The process was fully developed at Koenigsegg headquarters in Ängelholm Sweden, where the fiber treatment is conducted carefully in small quantities, prior to further processing the prepreg material.
•  2010 Honda CR-V Offers More Sophistication and Refinement with Upgrades to Style, Features and Power
  The Honda CR-V adds to its compact crossover SUV credentials for the 2010 model year with refinements and upgrades to the exterior and interior, new features, better fuel economy, and more power.
  
  Exterior styling enhancements include a freshened front fascia with a new grille and bumper design, a re-sculpted hood, and a new rear bumper shape. A 10-spoke alloy wheel design, standard on CR-V EX and EX-L, replaces the previous 7-spoke alloy wheel design. Interior improvements focus on new features and functionality. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® is now included on models equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™. Auto on/off headlights have been added to the CR-V EX-L and the front seats have wider center armrests on all models.
  
  Upgrades to the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine improve power output to 180 horsepower (hp), a 14 hp increase. City/highway EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings increase to 21/28 miles per gallon1 (mpg) on 2WD models and 21/27 mpg1 on models equipped with Real Time™ 4WD - an increase of 1 mpg in both city and highway driving on all models.
•  Lexus LF-Ch Concept
  Lexus today announced the LF-Ch compact hybrid concept, which will have its world premiere on September 15, 2009 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, will be on display for the first time in North America at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December.
  
  As the latest concept hybrid vehicle from Lexus, LF-Ch offers dramatic style, premium features, an innovative drivetrain with low emissions, and impressive fuel economy in a sporty yet versatile five-door package.
  
  'Lexus has been leading the luxury hybrid market ever since we came out with the RX 400h in 2005,' said Mark Templin, Lexus division group vice president and general manager. 'To continue raising the hybrid benchmark, we need to continue exploring hybrid technology in different segments. The LF-Ch concept gives us the opportunity to gauge consumer reaction and help us determine whether or not this would be viable for production.'
•  The Abarth 695 'Tributo Ferrari'
  The Abarth 695 'Tributo Ferrari' makes its world debut at Frankfurt. This new performance version of the Abarth 500 confirms the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.
  
  Abarth and Ferrari are two great names that have contributed, with conviction and dedication, to the legend of Italian racing that is known around the world. The legendary men behind both marques followed very similar careers: first drivers, then tuners and finally heads of companies that command genuine respect in the world of motor racing. These extraordinary men were associated in the past: in 1953, for example, a unique Ferrari-Abarth was born, the Ferrari 166/250 MM Abarth. The car raced in various international trophies including the legendary Mille Miglia. The tie between the two companies has been reinforced above all by the exhaust systems designed by Abarth specifically for the cars built at Maranello: numerous exhaust systems have been made for various Ferrari models, some of which have won World Championship titles.
•  Alfa MiTo 1.4 MultiAir
  Alfa Romeo, always a byword for sophisticated engineering and high-performance engines, proudly presents the revolutionary MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT – Fiat Powertrain Technologies.
  
  The head of this revolutionary family is the MultiAir 1.4 engine, which makes its global debut on the Alfa Romeo MiTo model and is offered with 3 different power levels (105 hp, 135 hp and 170 hp), all Euro 5-ready.
  
  At launch, the first two MultiAir power units fitted to the Alfa Romeo MiTo are the 135 hp 1.4 and the 105 hp 1.4, available across the current range. This will be followed by the 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBi, which will complete the Alfa Romeo MiTo petrol engine range and be available on the brand new and unique Quadrifoglio Verde model. This broad product range will enable the MiTo to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly savvy public, who are rewarding the Alfa Romeo city car with excellent sales figures.
•  McLaren Automotive introduces the McLaren MP4-12C
  The McLaren MP4-12C is revealed as the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive, the independent car division based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The 12C, and future models within the range, will challenge the world's best sports cars, benefiting from the expertise and virtuosity of the McLaren Group.
  
  Twenty years of sports car design, engineering and production combined with inspirational success in Formula 1 have driven Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive Chairman, to announce his plans for the ultimate line-up of technology-led and customer-focused performance cars for the 21st century. The rules in the sports car world are about to be re-written.
  
  Through a rich modern history, McLaren's automotive division has already built the world's most critically acclaimed supercar, the McLaren F1 (1993-1998) and the world's best-selling luxury supercar, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003-2009). McLaren Automotive now looks to the future with a new range of revolutionary sports cars.
  
  'It is a long-held dream of mine to launch high performance sports cars that set new standards in the industry,' said Dennis.
•  Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Gullwing Supercar
  Automotive fascination and high tech of the highest order: These are the traits embodied by the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is making its world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main on September 15, 2009. The super sports car boasts a purist design, the systematic incorporation of lightweight engineering and superior handling dynamics. At the same time, the SLS delivers the high everyday utility and exemplary safety that typifies Mercedes, making the new gullwing the ideal synthesis of the strengths of Mercedes-Benz and AMG.
  
  The new super sports car from Mercedes-Benz and AMG dazzles with its unparalleled technology package: an aluminium space frame body with gullwing doors; an AMG 6.3-liter, front-mid V8 engine with a top power of 420 kW/563 hp, 650 Nm of torque (479 lb-ft), and dry sump lubrication; seven-speed dual-clutch in a transaxle configuration; a sports chassis with aluminium double-wishbone suspension; and a DIN kerb weight of 1,620 kilograms (3,571 lbs.). It's a combination that guarantees supreme handling dynamics. The car's ideal weight distribution between the front and rear axles (47 to 53 percent respectively) and its low center of gravity emphasize the concept's pronounced sports car nature. The gullwing accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (0-60 in 3.6 seconds) and has a top speed of 317 km/h (195 mph) (electronically limited).
•  2010 Tesla Roadster Sport
  Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the world's leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle.
  
  The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. It comes with a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque. In addition to Yokohama's Ultra High Performance tires, the Roadster Sport has improved suspension with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars that will be tuned to the driver's preference.
  
  The Roadster Sport starts at $128,500 in the United States and €112,000 (excluding VAT) in Europe. Deliveries begin in late June.
•  The Rolls-Royce Ghost
  'Ghost is one of the most revered names in automotive industry,' said Tom Purves. 'It evokes images of adventure and technical innovation. The first cars to bear the Ghost name were known not only for impressive dependability and refinement but also great flair and style.'
  
  Following the overwhelmingly positive reaction to 200EX during its travels, very few changes were made in the transition to the production Ghost – a tribute to the remarkable achievements of Ian Cameron's and Helmut Riedl's design and engineering teams.
  
  In September 2009, the new Rolls-Royce Ghost was formally launched to the world.
•  FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX: STYLISH AND VERSATILE
  Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.
  
  The new Ford C-MAX takes its design cues from the stunning iosis MAX concept car unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show, and brings new levels of style and desirability to the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) market.
•  Hyundai ix-Metro Concept
  The ix-Metro, the fifth in the Hyundai Namyang Design (HND) series of concept cars to be created by the Global Design Team in Korea, is an entry-level hybrid CUV which brings a new form to the traditional sub-B segment.
  
  Targeting young European urbanites, the ix-Metro offers all the practicality, robustness and versatility of a CUV in a stylishly sophisticated package.
  
  For thematic inspiration, the design team reached for the stars and during ideation sessions immersed themselves in the rich visual world of space travel — the ultimate aspiration of mobility. 'We wanted the ix-Metro to be something out of this world. We took our inspiration from NASA and even sci-fi movies because spacecraft are universally understood symbols of progress and innovation,' explained Rogelio J. Flores, Chief designer on the ix-Metro project.
•  Limited Edition 911 to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show Along With New Turbo, GT3 RS and Cup Race Car
  Porsche AG has distilled the DNA of the classic 911 into a select expression of class and style. Built in strictly limited numbers for the most enthusiastic and well-heeled fans, the 911 Sport Classic marks Porsche's return to the tradition of occasionally issuing ultra-exclusive production cars. The 911 Sport Classic will be presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show along with the 2010 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and GT3 Cup race car and production will be held to just 250 cars.
  
  This extraordinary 911 comes from Porsche Exclusive, the company's special department that caters to the creative desires of its customers. Developed over three years, the 911 Sport Classic shows incredible attention to every detail, with each aspect of its design catering especially to the most demanding group of aficionados.
  
  The unique character of the 911 Sport Classic is evident at first sight in the newly developed double-dome roof. While this model is based on the rear-wheel-drive Carrera S, it features the wider rear body of the Carrera 4S, with its rear fenders swollen by 1.73-inches, allowing for the wider rear track. A striking SportDesign front apron with unique spoiler lip and the fixed ducktail rear spoiler (a visual reference to the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7) round off the unmistakable look of the 911 Sport Classic.
•  Lotus Elise Club Racer – the perfect combination of performance, efficiency and style
  Lotus has taken four of the classic colour schemes used by Lotus in the 1960s (Elite Yellow, Carbon Grey, Sky Blue and Old English White) and combined them with exclusive Club Racer interior design features to give a stunning sportscar that beautifully morphs function and form.
  
  The firm and supportive Elise seats are clad with lightweight microfibre comfort pads perfectly positioned to give the right amount of support with the minimal amount of weight, but still keeping the body coloured seat shell partly exposed.
  
  The exterior body colour theme is carried over to the transmission tunnel and combined with silver and black paint highlights, bisecting the cockpit and tying together the whole sporty theme unique to the Club Racer.
•  2010 Accord Crosstour Styling Conceals Surprising Versatility
  The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour evolves the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) concept by integrating a sleek and aerodynamic shape that blends sporty, low-profile contours with versatile CUV functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
  
  'Our concept is to broaden the appeal of the Accord line-up by leveraging traditional Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and handling while also adapting to dramatic shifts in the light truck marketplace,' said Erik Berkman, vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 'The Accord Crosstour accomplishes that by offering a modern interpretation of a CUV while integrating the refinement and efficiency of a premium sedan.'
•  Mazda ‘MX-5 Superlight version' Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
  The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the world's most popular roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show*, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009.
  
  After 20 years of global success, the Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat sports car in the world. At Frankfurt, Mazda will present a new take on its affordable roadster with an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, designed at Mazda's studio in Frankfurt, Germany. A pure show car, it takes the lightweight technology that Mazda is famous for to a new level, improving driving performance, handling, fuel economy and CO2 emissions. This is combined with a radical exterior design requiring no windshield, and sporty chassis settings for pure roadster driving fun.
•  The new Volvo C70 rewards the owner with self-assured elegance
  The Volvo C70 is actually two attractive cars in one. It is as much a sporty coupe as it is a elegant convertible. Above all, however, the Volvo C70 is a car to enjoy.
  
  'The Volvo C70 has classic convertible lines and a strong identity of its own,' explains Fedde Talsma, Exterior Chief Designer at Volvo Cars. 'We've carefully redesigned the front and rear with a more aggressive presence that more closely mimics the new XC60. Inside, we've upgraded the materials to enhance the C70's atmosphere of luxury and enjoyment inside the car,'