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Frankfurt motor show 2013: CAR’s A-Z guide

By Ollie Kew Motor Shows 19 August 2014 15:00 The 65th Frankfurt motor show kicks off on 10 September 2013. The event features 1000 exhibitors and is set to attract around 1 million visitors during its fortnight in the spotlight. This is CAR Online’s handy A-Z guide to the 2013 Frankfurt show, rounding up all the important new cars expected at the event, with links to our complete coverage on every vehicle that matters.

Porsche 911 GT3 R (2010) first pictures

This is the Porsche 911 GT3 R, a hardcore racer powered by a 4.0-litre flat six and designed to compete in international FIA GT3 race series come 2010. Yes. First there was the GT3, then the more powerful and wider-bodied GT3 RS, and then a Cup race version of that car.

BMW i3 Range Extender engine adds 10% to the price

BMW i3 Range Extender engine adds 10% to the price The BMW i3 – BMW’s first foray in to a world of electric cars – was officially revealed in July – and due on sale in 2014 – and seems, by electric car standards, to be almost affordable. At a starting price of £30,680 – £25,680 after the taxpayer bribe for EV buyers – it’s no more expensive than other electric cars and does come with some clever technology – and the BMW badge – that will help it move out of showrooms. But as we reported as far back as 2011, the BMW i3 is to get a range-extender option – a small petrol engine that kicks in to recharge the batteries when they get low – which will make the i3 a much more practical proposition.