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If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.

If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.

If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.

If you had to sum up the mood at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA's first press day it would be entrenched optimism. Profits might remain elusive for some OEMs but the sheer number of vehicle world premieres points to a European industry on the rebound.

2014 BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series has long been the most sporting entry-luxury sedan, but the latest version has been diluted somewhat by an attempt to broaden its base.

New For 2014

The 3 Series adds the Gran Turismo body style and a new four-cylinder diesel to the burgeoning lineup. The Gran Turismo is a sloped-roof four-door hatchback in the vein of the 5 Series Gran Turismo. It comes only as a 328i or a 335i, both with standard xDrive. The new diesel, in the 328d, is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit rated at 180 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It is paired only with the eight-speed automatic transmission. The 328d can be had as a rear-wheel-drive sedan, an all-wheel-drive sedan, or an all-wheel-drive wagon. Fuel economy is spectacular: the rear-wheel-drive sedan gets 32 mpg city and 45 mpg highway; all-wheel drive subtracts 1 mpg city and 2 highway mpg from those figures.

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Citroen C-Cactus Concept First Look

The next French hatchback.

We saw a Citroen Cactus concept in Frankfurt five years ago, but the new C-Cactus concept appearing at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is far more sensible and, it seems, destined for production next year. The C-Cactus shows Citroen's vision for a new, more efficient type of modern family hatchback.

Photo Gallery: Citroen C-Cactus Concept First Look - Automobile Magazine

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News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

Bentley to challenge Rolls-Royce with more ultra-luxury models

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

New Vauxhall Corsa, plus Mokka and new Insignia to help Vauxhall beat Ford in race for 2014 number one

News 10 Sep, 2013

Renault Clio and Espace Initiale Paris models won't go on sale in Britain

News 10 Sep, 2013

Renault Clio and Espace Initiale Paris models won't go on sale in Britain