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Toyota shows a little more of the Yaris Hybrid-R


We already knew almost everything about this 400PS (395bhp or 294kW) pocket rocket. Now, we can get a better look of it. But first, i'll do a short summary of what we can expect from the 3-door Yaris. It comes with a 1.6-liter Global Race Engine (GRE) developed by Toyota Motorsport (TMG) and two electric motors.

We found out a little more about the Honda Civic Type R [Video]


Honda did not reveal the long awaited Civic Type R, but did reveal a little more about this car that is to be on the market from 2015. Manabu Nishimae, President, Honda Motor Europe revealed this hot hatchback will be powered by a turbocharged 2- liter engine that generates at least 280PS (206kW or 276bhp).

Bentley introduces the Continental GT V8 S and GT V8 S Convertible


Bentley must have felt the Continental GT V8 needed a little more power, so they introduced this new version that also uses the same V8 petrol engine but suffered many changes. The output generated by the 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 increased to 528PS (521bhp or 389KW) at 6,000rpm and to 680Nm (502lb/ft) at 1,700rpm.

Official: Suzuki brings the iV-4 Concept to Frankfurt


Suzuki premiered its new compact SUV concept, the iV-4, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Heir to Suzuki’s DNA, this new compact vehicle embodies a new automotive idea, the personal compact SUV. This idea is also promoted by the name iV-4, since "i" stands for “individuality”, “V” means "vehicle”, and “4” for “four wheel-drive”.

Official: Here's the Renault Initiale Paris Concept


Finally, Renault showed the last of 6 concept cars in the design strategy initiated by Laurens van den Acker, called “Life Cycle”. For those who do not remember, we have Love (DeZir), Explore (Captur), Family (R-Space), Work (Frenzy), Play (Twin’Z and Twin’Run) and the last one is Wisdom, represented by the Initiale Paris Concept.

The Mercedes S-Class Coupé Concept shows its face


The new S-Class received very positive reviews and Mercedes wants to take advantage of that by presenting the coupe version, creating what Mercedes describes as "an automotive masterpiece", and a "design icon and an expression of modern luxury“ that uses the brand's design philosophy "sensual clarity".

Nissan reveals the new X-Trail (Rogue in the U.S.A.)


Frankfurt was the venue chosen by Nissan to unveil the all-new X-Trail (if you live in the U.S., its name is Rogue) compact sport utility vehicle. This SUV will be one sale from July 2014 and will be built in different manufacturing sites around the world to supply all markets where it is sold.

Infiniti shows more of the Q30 concept


Another concept that had its premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show is the Q30. This car previews the entry into a new segment for the Japanese car manufacturer composed of smaller cars aimed at a younger audience, but till having a premium feel and look.

Official: BMW revealed the revolutionary i8 [Video]


BMW finally revealed this sports car for which we waited anxiously. It combines sports performance with a lightweight construction and high efficiency. This 2+2 vehicle is the first plug-in hybrid produced by the German car manufacturer and the second model from new brand BMW i.

Bugatti reveals the "Jean Bugatti" Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse


Bugatti revealed the second Legends series car. The first one was dedicated to Jean-Pierre Wimille, one of the most important test drivers of the brand, while this second car, from a total of six, is dedicated to Jean Bugatti, the third of Ettore Bugatti’s four children.