Photos: Hot, sexy, extremely fast hybrid cars at Frankfurt Auto Show
From 0 to 60 mph in 2.2 seconds — the Porsche 918 Spyder. A 113 miles per gallon — the BMW i8. (Both get better gas mileage than a Prius.) Sticker price capable of inducing a heart attack — plenty at the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany. Automakers unveil their newest lines and concept cars with an emphasis on lean, green and wow.
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Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, left, and former rally driver Walter Roehrl arrive in the new Porsche 918 hybrid sports car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Porsche 918 Spyder is displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller presents the Porsche 918 hybrid sports car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller presents the Porsche 918 hybrid sports car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller presents the new Porsche 918 Spyder during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller steers the new Porsche 918 Spyder during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller presents the new Porsche 918 Spyder during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller presents the new Porsche 918 Spyder during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
918 Spyder
Porsche 918 Spyder with a 6.57 minutes Nurburgring lap record. (PRNewsFoto/Porsche Holding SE)
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The Porsche 918 Spyder is surrounded by journalists during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car rolls on the stage during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer presents a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is displayed during its premiere at the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is displayed during its premiere at the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer gets out of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car during its world premiere at the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer presents the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Photo provided by BMW shows the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. BMW use carbon fiber parts to achieve light weight and quick acceleration _ zero to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in 4.5 seconds. (AP Photo/BMW)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show Hot Ten
Photo provided by Volkswagen shows the e-Golf electric only compact that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. VW takes the plunge into electric vehicles with a version of its sales volume leader it says has a range of 190 kilometers and costs euro 3.30 to drive 100 kilometers (62 miles.) (AP Photo/Volkswagen)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show Hot Ten
Photo provided by Toyota shows an artist rendering of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid R concept that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. Meant to demonstrate high-performance hybrid technology, this not-for-sale compact juggles power from three electric motors and a 4-cylinder turbocharged combustion engine to generate over 400 horsepower (AP Photo/Toyota)
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Photo provided by Renault shows the Dacia Duster that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. This moderately priced SUV from Romania’s Dacia has been an unexpected big seller for owner Renault; the 2014 version is getting an updated front end in hopes of keeping it that way. (AP Photo/Renault)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show Hot Ten
Photo provided by Audi shows the Audi Sport quattro concept plug-in hybrid that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. The four-seat coupe with big air intakes giving the front end an aggressive look, and an enormous 700 horsepower from its electric motor and large 4-liter V8 internal combustion engine. Top speed: 305 kph (190 mph.) (AP Photo/Audi)
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Photo provided by Opel shows the Opel Monza concept that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. This concept car _ meaning not necessarily headed for production _ should provide clues to future designs from GM’s European subsidiary, which is struggling to turn its earnings around. (AP Photo/GM Company)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show Hot Ten
The May 15, 2013 file photo shows Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Daimler AG, presenting the new S Class on stage during its world premiere in Hamburg, Germany. Mercedes will present a plug-in hybrid version of it's S Class during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. The luxury brand’s flagship already had a hybrid version _ but this one’s got more horsepower and luxury features. (AP Photo/dpa, Marcus Brandt)
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Photo provided by Ferrari shows the Ferrari 458 Speciale that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. Billed as a more aggressive take on the company’s 458 Italia it has adjustable aerodynamic elements to keep it on the road at high speed. Zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in a breathtaking 3.0 seconds. (AP Photo/Ferrari)
Maxime Picat
The Aug. 27, 2013 file photo shows the head of French carmaker Peugoet, Maxime Picat, pointing to the new 308 during an interview with the Associated Press on the quality control line at the Peugeot plant in Sochaux, eastern France. The car will be presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. The money-losing French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen needs this new model to be a winner in the brutal competition among mass-market carmakers in Europe. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show Hot Ten
Photo provided by BMW shows the BMW Concept X5 eDrive hybrid electric that will be presented during the Frankfurt Auto Show running through Sept. 22, 2013. A large, luxurious SUV that BMW says gets an average 62 miles per gallon, or 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers. (AP Photo/BMW)
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Bugatti CEO Wolfgang Schreiber introduces the new Veyron during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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The new Golf Sportsvan cars are displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Volkswagen 2load-up is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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The new Skoda Rapid Spaceback is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi A3 cabriolet during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn poses alongside the new Golf Sportsvan during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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The new Mercdes S 500 intelligent drive is presented by CEO of Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche, center, during the Mercedes-Benz Media Night at the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes and Smart cars is presented by CEO of Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche during the Mercedes-Benz Media Night at the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Seat CEO Juergen Stackmann shows the new Seat Leon ST during a preview of the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Smart "fourjoy" concept car is presented during the Mercedes-Benz/ Smart Media Night the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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Journalists view the i3 electric car by car manufacturer BMW at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt Main, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. The 65th IAA runs Sept 12 through 22, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Boris Roessler)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A cutaway model of the new e-Golf by car manufacturer Volkswagen, VW, is being cleaned by an employee at the Frankfurt Auto Show, IAA, in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 2013. The 65th IAA will take place from Sept. 12 until Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Boris Roessler)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Toyota Auris Hybrid model is on display during preparations for t the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. The 65th IAA features more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world and takes place from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 , 2013. (AP Photo/dpa,Boris Roessler)
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A covered Maserati stands on the grounds of the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany,Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. The 65th IAA features more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world and takes place from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 , 2013. (AP Photo/dpa,Boris Roessler)
Germany Frankfurt Autos Show
Workers clean an Aston Martin car during preparations for the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt Germany,Sunday Sept. 8, 2013. The 65th IAA features more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world and takes place from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 , 2013. (AP Photo/dpa,Boris Roessler)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess stands next to a Fiat Panda during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess stands next to an Opel car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo presents the new Ferrari 458 Speciale during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Frank Rumpenhorst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Peugeot 308 R is presented during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Visitors take a look a the Fiat 500 Living during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Ferrari 458 Speciale is unveiled during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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Didier Leroy, CEO Toyota Motor Europe, unveils the Toyota Yaris Hybrid R concept car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Toyota Yaris Hybrid R concept car is on display during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Ford Vignale is on display on the first press day of the Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Uli Deck)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept is on display during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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The new Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid, bottom, with a fuel consumption of 3 liters/100km (78.4 mpg) and the autonomous driving S500 Intelligent Drive are presented by Mercedes car development head Thomas Weber during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Porsche 911 turbo S is displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is displayed on a giant screen with a S63 AMG car above the new Mercedes GLA during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche leaves an autonomous driving S500 Intelligent Drive car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Mercedes S 500 plug-in hybrid is presented during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. The car consumes 3.0 liters fuel per 100 km (78.4 miles per gallon). More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Mercedes S 500 plug-in hybrid is presented during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. The car consumes 3.0 liters fuel per 100 km (78.4 miles per gallon). More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche stands beside a Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche gestures towards a S500 Intelligent Drive autonomous-driving vehicle during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Mini cars are displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW Concept X5 eDrive hybrid electric is displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW i3 electric cars are on display during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A photographer takes a picture of a Peugeot 308 hatchback during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Media surround a Opel Monza concept car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann presents the new Opel Insignia during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann sits in a Opel Monza concept during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW development head Herbert Diess presents the new BMW i3 electric car during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen cars are on display surrounded by journalists during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Volkswagen eco up is cleaned by an employee during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Bentley GTV8S Convertible is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Jean Bugatti is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Jean Bugatti is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A man disembarks from a Mercedes S 500 Plug-in Hybrid during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Rolls Royce Phantom Celestial is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Aston Martin 100 is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A man cleans a Ferrari 458 Speciale during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Jaguar C-X 17 is presented during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess stands next to an Audi Nanuk Quattro during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
An Infinity Q 50 is pictured during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess stands next to a Maserati Quattroporte during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess stands next to a Alfa Romeo 4 C during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A hostess sits in a Fiat 500 during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Dacia Logan MCV is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Dacia Duster is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes cars is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes cars is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The front of an Opel Monza concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lexus LF-NX concept car is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The front of an Opel Monza concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Renault Twizy Sport F1 is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Renault Twizy powered by 220V is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Renault Clio cars are on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
An visitor looks at a Citroen engine during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A woman sits in a car made of glass on display at the TRW booth, a worldwide leader in car protections systems ,during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A woman sits in a car made of glass on display at the TRW booth, a worldwide leader in car protections systems during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Peugeot Onyx concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Volvo Coupe concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Smart four joy concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
An electrically powered BMW i3 is presented at the BMW booth during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Frank Rumpenhorst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Nissan X-Trail is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Renault "Initiale Paris" concept car is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Volkswagen XL1 is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Smart "fourjoy" is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A baby carriage with car wheels is pictured at the Skoda car booth as an advertising during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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