Frankfurt Motor Show

The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the world's largest motor show. It is held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany and is known in English as the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The IAA is organized by the Association of the German Automotive Industry (VDA). Since 1992 the show is split in two: Even-numbered years show commercial cars in Hannover and odd-numbered years passenger vehicles (including some motorcycles) in Frankfurt. The show is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, which considers it a major international auto show.

History

* 1897: First mini exhibition in a hotel in Berlin[clarification needed]
* 1923: Diesel trucks make their appearance
* 1921-1926: No international exhibitors allowed as a result of the First World War
* 1939: Shortly before the Second World War the Volkswagen which was later known as VW Beetle was shown for the first time
* 1950: First post-war IAA
* 1951: The IAA moves to Frankfurt
* 1965: First Japanese car at the IAA
* 1971: What would have been the 45th IAA was cancelled at short notice on political grounds in order to discourage passenger car purchases
* 1975: The 46th IAA attracted approximately 800,000 visitors[1]
* 1977: First turbocharged mass production car (Saab 99 Combi Coupé) exhibited.[clarification needed]
* 2003: Honda introduces their first 2.2 L i-CDTi turbodiesel in a Honda Accord Tourer
* 2007: First flat-4 turbodiesel introduced by Subaru

2005

There were around 940,000 visitors to the 2005 show.

The following major introductions were made at the 2005 show:

* Audi Q7
* Bentley Azure
* Bufori MKIII La Joya
* Daimler Super Eight
* Fiat Grande Punto
* Honda Civic
* Jaguar XK
* Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
* Peugeot 407 Coupé
* Porsche Cayman
* Renault Clio
* Saab 9-5
* SEAT León
* Volkswagen Eos
* Volkswagen Golf R32
* Volvo C70

The following major concept cars were presented at the 2005 show:

* BMW Z4 Coupé
* Citroën C-SportLounge
* Ford Iosis [2]
* Ford Synus
* Jeep Compass Rallye
* Jeep Patriot
* Maybach Exelero
* Mazda Sassou
* Mercedes-Benz Vision R 63 AMG
* Mini Traveller Concept
* Opel Antara GTC
* Peugeot 20Cup
* Peugeot Moovie
* Renault Egeus
* Smart Crosstown
* Mitsubishi Concept Sportback

2007

The 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show's key theme was sustainable mobility. [3]

The following major introductions were presented at the 2007 show:

* Aston Martin DBS
* Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
* Aston Martin DB9 LM
* Audi A4
* Audi RS6
* Audi A8 facelift
* Bentley Continental GT Speed facelift+power upgrade
* BMW 1-Series coupé
* BMW 6-Series facelift
* BMW M3 coupé
* BMW X6
* Cadillac BLS Wagon
* Citroën C-Airscape
* Dodge Journey
* Ferrari F430 Scuderia
* Ford Focus facelift
* Ford Verve concept - preview of 2008/09 Global Ford Fiesta
* Jaguar XF
* Kia Kee concept
* Kia Eco Cee'd concept
* Kia Pro Cee'd
* Lamborghini Reventón
* Mazda 6
* Maybach 62S
* Mercedes-Benz F700 concept
* Mercedes-Benz ML450 Bluetec Hybrid
* Mercedes-Benz S400 Bluetec
* Mini Clubman
* Opel Agila (new generation)
* Peugeot 207 SW (estate)
* Peugeot 308
* Porsche 911 GT2 Model 997
* Porsche Cayenne GTS - lighter and faster Cayenne
* Renault Clio Estate
* Renault Laguna (new generation)
* Saab 9-3 Turbo-X XWD a.k.a. Black Turbo.
* Seat Tribu
* Subaru flat-4 turbodiesel engine.
* Suzuki Splash
* Škoda Fabia Combi (new generation)[4]

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* Volkswagen up! concept
* Wiesmann GT MF5 (Wiesmann GT with the BMW M5 E60 S85 V10 engine)

Hybrids at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show

European automakers demonstrated a new interest in hybrid and electric vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. For example, Mercedes-Benz arrived at the show with seven hybrids, including a luxury sedan concept vehicle called the F 700, a 17-foot (5.2 m)-long car that achieves a fuel economy of 44.4 miles per gallon (mpg). The research vehicle features a homogenous charge compression ignition engine, a technology that produces the high fuel economy of a diesel engine from a clean-burning gasoline engine. Mercedes has also mated its clean-diesel engine to an electric motor, creating the Bluetec hybrid. The company plans to introduce a gasoline-fueled hybrid SUV and sedan in 2009, followed by two Bluetec hybrids in 2010, one of which will achieve 51 miles per gallon of diesel fuel. In addition, the Mercedes Car Group exhibited its smart car in three new incarnations: an electric-only vehicle and both diesel and gasoline versions with "micro hybrid drive," a belt-driven starter and alternator that allows the engine to shut off at stops. See the DaimlerChrysler press releases about the auto show and the F700.

Opel, a division of General Motors, unveiled the Flextreme, a plug-in hybrid that can travel 34 miles (55 km) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery [5]. Opel also unveiled the Corsa Hybrid, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery [6] .

Volvo Cars, a division of Ford Motor Company, exhibited a plug-in hybrid with motors in each of the wheels. The Volvo ReCharge can travel about 60 miles (97 km) on battery power alone, using a lithium-polymer battery pack that can be recharged in a standard outlet.[7][8]

The Citroën C-Cactus regular diesel-electric hybrid vehicle debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

2009

The following major introductions will be presented at the 2009 show:

* Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde
* 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
* 2010 Audi A5 Sportback
* 2010 Audi RS3
* 2010 Audi R8 Spyder
* Audi e-tron concept [9]
* 2010 Bentley Mulsanne
* 2010 BMW X1
* 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
* 2010 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid
* 2010 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible facelift
* 2010 BMW 5 Series
* 2011 BMW 6 Series facelift
* BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept
* Bugatti Bordeaux
* Citroën C3
* Citroën DS3
* 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
* Fiat Punto Evo
* 2011 Ford C-Max
* 2010 Honda CR-V
* 2010 Hyudai i10 Electric
* 2010 Hyundai i30
* 2010 Hyundai ix35
* Hyundai ix Metro Concept
* 2010 Jaguar XJ
* 2010 Kia cee'd facelift
* 2010 Kia Venga
* 2010 Kia Sorento
* Kia Forte LPI Hybrid
* Kia cee'd Hybrid
* Kia Sorento Hybrid
* Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept



* Lotus Elise Club Racer [10]
* 2011 Maserati GranCabrio
* Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept
* 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
* Mini Coupe Concept [11]
* 2010 Opel Astra
* 2010 Peugeot RCZ
* 2010 Peugeot 5008
* 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
* 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
* 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
* 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
* 2010 Porsche Panamera (European debut)
* Rolls-Royce Ghost
* 2010 Saab 9-5
* 2010 Subaru Legacy (European debut)
* 2010 Subaru Outback (European debut)
* Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept
* Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Concept
* 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
* 2010 Volkswagen California
* 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle
* 2010 Volkswagen Polo 3dr
* 2010 Volkswagen Transporter
* 2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
* 2010 Volkswagen Polo GTI
* 2010 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
* 2010 Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion
* 2010 Volkswagen R20 Golf
* 2011 Volvo C30
* 2011 Volvo C70
* 2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design

Next shows

* 2009: 63rd IAA Cars in Frankfurt/Main from Thursday 17 September - Sunday 27 September, 2009; Press days: 15 + 16 September 2009; Trade days: 17 + 18 September 2009.
* 2011: 64th IAA Cars in Frankfurt/Main from Thursday 15 September - Sunday 25 September, 2011; Press days: 13 + 14 September 2011; Trade days: 15 + 16 September 2011.

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