We photographed this 1983 Renault Fuego Turbo in a building that we spent both of the Frankfurt Motor Show’s press days avoiding because it mostly contained small components manufacturers, Mitsubishi and a Chinese manufacturer named Chang’an – quite frankly nothing worth photographing, or even visiting. What we didn’t know is that the far end of … Continue reading
Category Archives: 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show
Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Fiat-Abarth 595 SS
Fiat’s Abarth division has traveled to the Frankfurt Motor Show to launch the 595 50 Anniversario, a limited edition of 299 cars designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 595 SS. Much to our delight, the automaker displayed both cars side-by-side on its stand. Continue reading
Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Piaggio Vespacar P2
Who says all of the interesting cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show are displayed inside the innumerable convention centers? One of our favorites was this Piaggio Vespacar P2 hidden away between two containers outside of the Ford building. Continue reading
Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Goliath GD 750
Components manufacturer Bosch presented a Goliath GD 750 on its stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Introduced in the late 1940s, the GD 750 was aimed at buyers who needed a city-friendly and efficient work vehicle. Continue reading
Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Porsche 917k
Porsche is taking advantage of the Frankfurt Motor Show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 911, but unfortunately the firm chose not to display an early 911 next to the 50th Anniversary limited-edition model that will land in showrooms soon. Continue reading
Live from the Frankfurt Motor Show: Volkswagen Bus
The 63rd edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show opened its doors to members of the press this morning. Inside the buildings and around the fairgrounds, the recurring theme is electric – or, at the very least, plug in hybrid – mobility. BMW is debuting the plug-in i8, Volkswagen is launching two production-bound electric vehicles, Peugeot … Continue reading