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Kia Multi-S Concept
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To show that it can play the crossover/sport-wagon game too, Kia brought out the Multi-S concept at Frankfurt. This tall wagon, whose design has vague overtones of the BMW X3, is just under 179 inches long and sits on a 106.3 inch wheelbase.... more
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Toyota i-unit Concept
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2007 Kia Optima
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Kia unveiled a new Magentis, which is called Optima in the U.S. market. Whereas the previous car was a restyled version of the Hyundai Sonata, Kia claims that the new Magentis uses a Kia-exclusive platform, although powertrains are still shared.... more
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Hyundai Accent SR Concept
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The launch next year of a new Hyundai Accent might not seem like an event to keenly anticipate, but this concept preview suggests otherwise. The Accent SR provides an early look at the next Accent and, dressed up in full hot-hatch regalia, it looks good.... more
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Opel Antara GTC Concept
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This chunky crossover SUV is based on GM's Theta unibody that underpins the Chevrolet Equinox, the Saturn Vue, and the Pontiac Torrent. Under the show-car detailing, this previews the replacement of the Isuzu Rodeo-based Opel Frontera, which was a traditional body-on-frame sport-ute.... more
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Geely of China
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Of the "Big-Five" auto shows--Detroit, Geneva, New York, Frankfurt/Paris, and Tokyo--none had played host to a Chinese manufacturer until Geely's five-car display broke cover at this year's Frankfurt gathering.... more
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Ferrari F430 Challenge
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While we'd really like to see an F430 Challenge Stradale (Stradale meaning street), we have to admit that this is one badass car despite the fact that it won't be legal for road use. The lightweight car (only 2,695 lb) uses the same 490-hp, 4.3-liter V-8 as the roadgoing F430, a car which we place n... more
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2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Special Edition
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Lamborghini has announced plans to build 250 special edition Gallardos this year in six new colors complementing a black engine bay cover and featuring a two-tone, full-leather interior. The list of appearance changes is rounded out by beautiful "Callisto" rims and front and rear spoilers.... more
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Volkswagen Fox
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This microcar, which is built in Brazil and replaces the Lupo, may well be sold in Canada. VW is evaluating the possibility of bringing the next-generation Fox to the U.S. in 2009 or 2010.... more
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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
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