The curious case of Frankfurt's benchmarkers
Hordes of note takers crawled over every new model
Opinion

The curious case of Frankfurt's bench markers

If they're not slicing away interior samples, they're taking myriad notes - and they're becoming even more prevalent

The curious case of Frankfurt's bench markers
Go upmarket, or go out of business
Optional trims, equipment and premium finishes are designed to boost profits
Opinion

Europe's car makers need to go upmarket, or go bust

The shrinking European car market is forcing many companies to push their cars upmarket, but they need to act fast

Europe's car makers need to go upmarket, or go bust
Frankfurt motor show 2013: Peugeot 308 R
The 270bhp Peugeot 308 R has been revealed at the Frankfurt motor show
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Frankfurt motor show 2013: Peugeot 308 R

270bhp Peugeot 308 R revealed alongside the standard Peugeot 308 hatchback in Frankfurt

Frankfurt motor show 2013: Peugeot 308 R
Frankfurt motor show 2013: Honda Civic Tourer
Honda claims the Tourer has the best seats-up luggage capacity in its class
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Frankfurt motor show 2013: Honda Civic Tourer

Honda's Civic Tourer to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show, ready to hit UK showrooms in 2014

Frankfurt motor show 2013: Honda Civic Tourer
BMW i8 revealed in full
The i8 is based around a carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) bodyshell sitting on a welded aluminium chassi
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BMW i8 revealed in full

Final production version of the BMW i8 shown at Frankfurt motor show, 356bhp on tap

BMW i8 revealed in full
Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe shown
A “cowering greenhouse”, creates the impression that the cabin sits well back behind the front wheels
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Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe shown

New concept points to how the production S-class coupé will look and hints at a convertible version

Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe shown
More to electric cars than the environment
The production version of the BMW i8 is currently undergoing final testing
Opinion

There's more to electric cars than the environment

Electric cars are becoming increasingly prevalent, but gas-powered cars still have untapped potential

There's more to electric cars than the environment
The platform's the star
Jaguar's upcoming 3-series rival will use its new 'iQ[AI]' platform
Opinion

The growing importance of an advanced platform

Jaguar's new all-aluminium platform, dubbed 'iQ[IA]', could be enough to give it an edge over its German rivals - and justifiably so

The growing importance of an advanced platform
New Toyota Aygo raises to tackle Volkwagen Up
Next generation Aygo, C1 and 107 will exploit cute styling cues pioneered by the Fiat 500
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New Toyota Aygo to tackle Volkswagen Up

Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 triumvirate to move upmarket to rival Volkswagen Up

New Toyota Aygo to tackle Volkswagen Up
New Ford Mondeo platform to underpin four models
The platform could also be used to underpin the S-Max, Galaxy and Edge SUV
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New Ford Mondeo platform to underpin four models

Mondeo platform will also be used for new S-Max, Galaxy and Edge SUV

New Ford Mondeo platform to underpin four models
BMW i8 revealed in production specification
Leaked images show the i8 will have doors which open in a similar configuration to the McLaren 12C
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Frankfurt motor show 2013: BMW i8

The BMW i8 has been revealed in leaked pictures, days ahead of its premiere at the Frankfurt motor show

Frankfurt motor show 2013: BMW i8

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