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Volkswagen may not yet be done with acquiring brands. Full story...

Porsche on Tuesday said it believed the worst of the credit crunch slump was now over. Full story...

The Frankfurt Motor Show's first press day falls today on the anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. I do hope that this industry does not get carried away with its own PR today. Of course, motor shows are great stages on which to show the world just how clever automotive engineers and designers are. This one will be no exception. Full story...

Ford is to launch a seven-seat version of the new C-Max, unveiled in Frankfurt today, in North America in late 2011. That version will also have sliding rear doors. Full story...

Attendance by both automakers (no Honda and Mitsubishi, for example) and the paying public (750,000 compared with 1m in 2007) is expected to be down but Frankfurt's 63rd motor show, though a more compact version of the last event two years ago, still has a lot to interest, particularly in electric vehicles and alternative fuel powertrains. Full story...

Live from 15:00 Tuesday September 15, Rolls-Royce will be unveiling its new Ghost and we will be covering the entire event from its Frankfurt Motor Show stand.

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Live from 15:00 Tuesday 15 September, Rolls-Royce will be unveiling its new Ghost, and we will be covering the entire event from its Frankfurt Motor Show stand.

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Live from 15:00 Tuesday 15 September, Rolls-Royce will be unveiling its new Ghost, and we will be covering the entire event from its Frankfurt Motor Show stand.

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Rolls-Royce unveiled its new Ghost, watch a replay of the event plus see pictures of the newcomer up close. Full story...

First Look: 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

An Aston Martin the entire family can enjoy.

At long last, the wait for a new four-door Aston Martin is over. The British automaker officially unveiled its new 2011 Rapide at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, ending a three-year long tease.

Photo Gallery: 2011 Aston Martin Rapide - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

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First Look: 2010 Mini Roadster Concept

Mini is looking to simplify and purify its offerings at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.

Mini is looking to simplify and purify its offerings at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show. We've already seen the coupe concept and now the rumored Roadster Concept is on display at the show stand.

Photo Gallery: 2010 Mini Roadster Concept - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

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First Look: 2012 Ford Grand C-Max

Ford thinks it can revive the minivan market the 2012 Grand C-Max, a small seven-passenger vehicle based on the next-generation Focus platform.

Ford thinks it can revive the minivan market with a small seven-passenger vehicle based on the next-generation Focus platform. The Dearborn automaker revealed its Ford Grand C-Max at the Frankfurt auto show, announcing that it will arrive in the U.S. in late 2011.

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Spanish firm puts the boot into the new Ibiza with stunning concept car.

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Well that's better, isn't it? Honda's Pilot has recently undergone a much welcomed makeover. It comes after years unchanged as the large SUV from the automaker originally made famous for their small cars. The last Pilot was a conservative rig to say the least-- though it found its way into the driveways of many who bought into Honda's promise of reliable quality. It was the perfect (and only) Honda for those who required a big machine to haul around their family, gear and toys. Despite a plain body and an interior scarcely more exciting than church, it boasted decent mileage, plenty of room and easy, all-weather operation. Full story...

Cosworth is an "option" for the Williams team in 2010, co-owner Patrick Head has been quoted as saying. Full story...

The garage currently occupied by BMW-Sauber will be replaced by a Malaysia-owned 'Lotus F1 Team' in 2010, formula one's governing FIA announced on Tuesday morning. Full story...

The French carmaker Renault has reportedly offered to replace the boss of its formula one team, Flavio Briatore. Full story...

Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors - two each at the front and rear axles - drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 - 74.56 mph) in 4.1 seconds. Full story...

The design of the new Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S-Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and highly prominent, classic round inner headlamps with chrome surrounds, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. The iconic 'Flying B' retractable radiator mascot is available as an option. Full story...

The return to the Formula 1 calendar of the Grand Prix of Canada in 2010 is still not assured, politicians in Montreal insist. Full story...