2013 Kia Niro at IAA

Kia Motors presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show world premiere of a new B-segment study.

The automaker has released more pictures and also announced the name: 2013 Kia Niro is the concept vehicle that gives a preview of a possible new model series in this compact vehicle class.

The study is tailored to the big city life, is characterized by a distinctive, high design embodies both style and reliability.

The Kia Niro was designed by Kia's European design team and therefore in the immediate vicinity of the IAA. For the European Design Centre of the brand - which is headed by Gregory Guillaume - located in the Kia's European headquarters, which is located on the Frankfurt fairgrounds.

The concept of Kia Niro aims to meet the diverse needs of today's motorists. The compact-sized study occurs very confidently on, combines a playful and mischievous character with a robust yet very elegant body shape and shows a characteristic design, by contrasting materials - is animated - including stainless steel elements.

Kia investigated in the compact car field for a long time for new vehicle concepts for demanding riders who also place great emphasis on individuality. The Kia Niro - which was developed in Europe and is strongly oriented on the taste and to the demands of European customers - therefore find many items that you would normally expect only in higher vehicle classes.

2013 Peugeot 308 R Concept at IAA

In addition to the premiere of the Peugeot 308 at the IAA, the French manufacturer will also be a preview of a future sports model of the 308.

The new Peugeot 308 will celebrate its world premiere at the IAA and shortly thereafter also roll to the dealers. But Peugeot 308 shows the R Concept a particularly sporty version of the 308, which will be perhaps more later.

The chances of a series production are thereby not bad, after all Peugeot RCZ also has the R originally shown as a concept only and offers him off at the end of 2013 as a production vehicle.

As the RCZ also has the R 308 R Concept on the 1.6 liter THP engine with an output of 270 hp, which should help the French to compact sporty performance.

Chassis and suspension have also been adjusted to the increased performance, and the interior is trimmed entirely on sportiness with bucket seats and many decorative elements in carbon-look.

At Peugeot, we will now probably wait for the response to the 308 R Concept, and then decide on a series production. The VW Golf R would then get a French competitor.

2014 Kia Soul at IAA

At the IAA 2013 in Frankfurt, the second generation of the 2014 Kia Soul will celebrate their European premiere. We have first information.

Has celebrated its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in April 2013, the new Kia Soul, in the fall it is now presented for the first time in Europe.

Visually, the second generation is very similar to the first, the soul retains its edgy crossover design with, but looks much more modern and more spacious.

For the new Kia Soul also offers a design package, which further emphasizes the SUV character. By piano-black finish on the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches of the soul acts more independent and robust.

That the second generation is even more spacious, is also on the new platform, which is based on the current cee'd. Thus, the new Soul is not only spacious, also the handling and ride comfort can thus clearly win. A stiffer chassis and better noise insulation should also provide more comfort.

The larger sized body also has a longer wheelbase, which should come primarily benefit the passengers in the rear. Also, the boot capacity is 354 liters with more spacious and can now also be enlarged variable.

In the engine, the customer between the 1.6 liter and the 1.6-liter GDI turbo diesel can choose standard features of the soul through a manual six-speed gearbox, on request, a 6-speed automatic is available.

Will have been upgraded and the equipment, the new Soul is available including LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, xenon headlights, smart key, automatic climate control, cruise control, leather seats, heated seats front and rear and a panoramic glass roof.

2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale

The 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale presented at the IAA a refined version of the 458 Italia.

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is the latest stage of development of the 458 Italia and provides an improved drive system and an optimized aero and vehicle dynamics. For the first time comes to use the active aerodynamics, which is the future for all new Ferrari models as standard.

Another new feature for the 458 Speciale is the "Side Slip Angle Control System" (SSC). It facilitates control of the vehicle at the limits and increased driving pleasure.

In addition to the improved aerodynamics and chassis and the revised 4.5-liter V8 engine makes for even greater driving pleasure. With an output of 605 hp, the 458 Speciale, the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h mark in 3.0 seconds.

After 9.1 seconds speed 200 km / h is already on the speedometer of the 1290 kg heavy sports car. Due to the improvements of the new Ferrari could also reduce the lap time at Fiorano in 1:23:5, which he proves that he is also ideally suited for use on the racetrack.

His debut of fast sports cars in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, it will then be available from early 2014.

2014 Audi A8 Revealed

Audi has its flagship, the Audi A8, thoroughly renovated and made it even better. As of November 2013, is available.

At the IAA, the new 2014 Audi A8 will celebrate its premiere. In addition to small optical changes have also improved engines, new assistance systems and the innovative matrix LED headlights.

To recognize the new A8 is mainly due to the new design of the light units front and rear. The LED taillights are decorated by a chrome bar. At the very first photos of the A8 looks more elegant way.

The length has remained unchanged at 514 inches, the wheelbase is 299 inches. Again is longer by 13 cm then the A8 L, the size increase comes here alone for rear passengers benefit.

Comes standard with the new A8 in Austria with LED lights on the market, on request, there is also the new matrix LED technology that provides even better illumination of the road. The high beam is here per unit divided into 25 individual LEDs that are individually switched on and off depending on the situation or can be dimmed.

In the painting are now five new colors to choose from, the choice of wheels ranges up to a size of 21 inches. Were also revised the engines, which have become more economical despite power.

Choice of two TDI and two TFSI engines. In the petrol you can choose between the 3.0 TFSI with 310 hp (228 kW) or the 4.0 TFSI bi-turbo V8 with 435 hp (320 kW). Those who opt for a diesel, has a choice between the 3.0 TDI clean diesel with 258 hp (190 kW) and the 4.2 TDI with 385 hp (283 kW).

In addition, there is the sportiest version of the A8, the S8, the 4.0 TFSI power of 520 hp (382 kW), and has transported the large sedan with quattro all-wheel drive in 4.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h .

Efficient model is the 3.0 TDI clean diesel, which consumes on average 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. All new A8 models come standard with the 8-speed Tiptronic, which ensures smooth and fast gear changes.

For the revised Audi A8 also offers a number of new assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function. In addition, you can also order an automatic parking assist, a head-up display, Audi side assist and Audi pre sense.

Inside, the new A8 spoiled now with even more luxury, if desired, there are ventilated seats with massage function, Audi connect with a Wi-Fi hotspot, advanced sound system and much more.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer

At the IAA, the new 2014 Honda Civic Tourer makes its world premiere, now Honda has released the first photos and information.

The first two generations of the Honda Civic was available as a practical wagon, then Honda has waived the compact space ships.

Only now Honda fans will again enjoy a Civic station wagon. The Civic Tourer will be unveiled at the IAA, and at first photos you can see that he has not changed much from the study to the series.

The sporty design has been maintained, and the Civic Tourer has been very dynamic at first glance. He not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a very spacious interior.

The boot capacity is 624 liters and can be expanded by folding the rear seats up to 1,668 liters. The CIVC Tourer also has the "Magic Seats", which allow plenty of seating configurations and thus maximum flexibility.

At the start of the Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine with manual gearbox, or with the 1.8 i-VTEC petrol engine will be available. The gasoline engine is available with both manual transmission, as well as automatic transmission.

First comes the Civic Tourer 2014 also an adaptive damper system is used, which is to provide high stability and comfort even when fully loaded. The driver can also choose between the modes Comfort, Normal and dynamic, and thus adapt its Honda Civic Tourer to taste different.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe Concept

On the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach BMW has presented the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe Concept.

The BMW M4 Coupe Concept is a view of the top model in its new series. Especially for the model while the color "Aurum Dust" was developed, which is the sleek coupe very well.

As with the usual M vehicles, including the M4 Coupe Concept shows an even more dynamic design that gives the coupe from every angle an even sportier touch, without disturbing the elegant lines.

In order to achieve a good power to weight ratio, the M4 Coupe concept has over many parts of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The rear of the sporty coupe looks very muscular and then shows the full force of the M4 coupe.

Although the model shown at Pebble Beach is still a concept car dubbed as the production version will hardly show discrepancies and 2014 roll to the dealers.