Frankfurt Motor Show 2009

Concepts, new cars, up-to-date technology – we bring you the latest motor show news from Frankfurt.

Frankfurt on film
From the Trabant to the Ferrari, our video special features the most interesting Frankfurt cars.

Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Subtle and traditional-looking 911 with ducktail spoiler.

458 Italia raises the bar for performance, topping 200mph.

Four new electric concepts: Zoe, Fluence, Twizy and Kangoo.

Inspired by the 2CV and could be a high-tech C2 replacement.

Electrically driven version is on the cards for gullwing Merc.

Mini unveils two new variants: the Coupe and the Roadster.

This rare beast could be the ultimate limited-edition convertible.

Electrically-propelled super-coupe with four-wheel drive.

New grand tourer to replace the Arnage goes on show.

BMW presents its 'most innovative concept car ever'.

Audi R8 Spyder

Open-top version of the no-holds-barred R8.
Aston Martin Rapide

Aston's four-door saloon.
BMW X1

BMW is launching the X1 crossover in the UK in October.
Citroen DS3

Stylish hatch is a direct rival to Fiat 500.
Ford C-Max

No longer a Focus, the updated C-Max MPV goes it alone.
Hyundai ix35

More striking-looking than the Tucson it replaces.
Kia Venga

All-new hatch based on the No 3 concept.
Lotus Evora Type 124

Track-oriented version of the Evora coupe.
Maserati GranCabrio

Maserati's first ever four-seater convertible.
Mazda MX-5 Superlight

New superlight two-seater concept from Mazda.
Mercedes Concept BlueZero E-Cell Plus

Latest iteration of the E-Cell prototype.
Peugeot iOn

Zero emissions electric vehicle.
Peugeot RCZ

Bubbled roof, aluminium roof arches and muscular arches.
Porsche 911 Turbo

PDK double-clutch gearbox becomes an option.
Rolls-Royce Ghost

'Entry-level' Roller cuts no corners, but it's not cheap.
Saab 9-5

World debut for new 9-5, inspired by Aero X.
Skoda Superb Combi

Estate version of Skoda's flagship model.
Toyota Auris HSD

Full-hybrid version of Toyota's small family car.
Vauxhall Astra

A 1.4-litre turbocharged engine replaces the 1.8-unit.
Volkswagen L1

Returns 189mpg and offers 39g/km of carbon dioxide.