+ We cover the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. [Car and Driver]
+ Audi’s mid-batteried E-tron concept debuts at Frankfurt and we have the official information and photos of the electric supercar. [Car and Driver]
+ Aston Martin introduces the world to the much-anticipated 2011 Rapide in Frankfurt. [Car and Driver]
+ Porsche confirms the development of an all-electric sports car and drops a few hints about the possibility of a hybrid 911. [Car and Driver]
+ Volkswagen unveils the E-up!—an electric minicar concept—providing a glimpse of future VeeDubs. [Car and Driver]
+ While not technically debuting at Frankfurt, the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu made an unexpected appearance at VW’s pre-show launch party last night, flaunting its blue carbon fiber bodywork. [Car and Driver]
+ Following the C-Max and Grand C-Max, Ford displays the four-cylinder EcoBoost engine family set to launch in the company’s new people-movers. [Car and Driver]
+ We overhear Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum raving over the new Ferrari 458 Italia, calling it “the best-looking Ferrari since the F355.” [Car and Driver]
+ The Audi S5 Sportback receives its world debut today on the Frankfurt show floor. [Car and Driver]
+ Mercedes-Benz presents the Frankfurt crowd with an original 300SLR sitting alongside the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, provoking Gillies to share his feelings on Mercedes design. [Car and Driver]
+ A German model-car company hopes to breath new life into the dead nameplate Trabant. The new Trabi will feature an all-electric drivetrain along with a rooftop solar panel. Debuting at Frankfurt, the Trabant prototype is seeking investors. [USAToday]
+ Buick has a new tag line: “The new class of world class.” [Automotive News]
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