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BMW releases X1 (2009): teaser pictures and video

By Peter Adams First Official Pictures 05 June 2009 16:00 UPDATED: BMW has just released video of a partially disguised X1 testing in Majorca BMW has released four teaser shots of its forthcoming X1 on a Facebook page dedicated to the mini-SUV. The X1 won't be officially unveiled until the Frankfurt motor show in September 2009, but BMW has been cranking up the publicity machine for its new 4x4 since a concept X1 was shown at Paris last year. CAR's Georg Kacher drove a prototype X1 earlier this year (CAR, May 2009) and in the past few days BMW has also released official shots of the car clad in the company's infamous psychedelic disguise.

Smart Fourjoy concept stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Smart is here at Frankfurt 2013 with an intruiging and innovative new car, called the Fourjoy concept. Unusual name, yes, and an unusual design as you’ll see – but the technology underpinning this car could be pushed forward as the basis of the next generation Smart Forfour due in 2014, including the all-electric powertrain.

Arash AF-10 Launches

The Arash AF-10 gets a 'Launch' Perhaps ‘Launches’ is a bit strong. But you can now place an order for the Arash AF-10 and go play with the AF-10 configurator on their web site. Which is definitley a step in the right direction, even if we’re yet to be totally convinced that Arash Farboud can actually make a go of the AF-10.