Frankfurt IAA Show 2009

[Cobos]

Just wants to say thank you for a fantastic write-up.

Cobos

 

[doug]

Thanks for the write-up, Dave!

The Telegraph has some funny pics from the show:
Frankfurt funnies: The International Motor Show in pictures - Telegraph

This one is unfortunate:

 

[doug]

For car makers, it's suddenly all about electric - The Globe and Mail

 

[dpeilow]

This one is unfortunate:

Yes, that's the one I referred to above. Why do they always go for the wacky one?

Just wants to say thank you for a fantastic write-up.

Cobos

You're welcome. I know that write-up was a bit whistle stop, so if anyone has any specific questions, fire away and I will do my best.

 

[mpt]

Maybe I'm off base here but, it seems to me that, now that hydrogen has moved away, that the auto industry designers, who may have been holding back, have just let go of years of backroom designs?

 

[TEG]

Thanks for the great write-up DPeilow... Quite a show.

How peculiar that the EV train is known as the "ICE train".

 

[dpeilow]

True - it never occurred to me...

 

[vfx]

Fantastic coverage Dave. I have sent the link out to many friends. Some of those cars I would actually want. My favorite is Revolting. :wink:

 

[TEG]

...I had a quick look at the iChange before calling in at Reva. Never thought I’d say this, but I think their NXG model looks pretty cool. Both that and the NXR are vast improvements on the G-Wizz...

"2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: REVA EV Maker Unwraps NXG, Announces NXR Pricing" Green Car Advisor

 

[malcolm]

Excellent write up. Thanks for taking the time to visit and post.

 

[doug]

 

[Brian H]

Too bad about the presser and the presentation of car 700. Using ambient sound is pointless. Hardly 1 word in 10 is understandable.

 

[CroDriver]

Tesla photos from Frankfurt

Here are some photos I've taken a few weeks ago at the Frankfurt auto show:

The Tesla S looks good but i don't understand why they brought this early prototype without interior to Frankfurt.

German Bratwurst :biggrin:

I have a lot non-Tesla related photos from the autoshow. I can post them here if you guys are interested...

Cheers

 

[efusco]

My God...what did they do to that brat!? That's a crime!
P.S. Nice photos....other than the brat.

 

[Palpatine]

The exterior carbon fiber makes it look like a checker board. The contrast of white/black doesn't work for me.

 

[vfx]

Great Stuff. No more food.

 

[dpeilow]

Renault electrifies the Frankfurt Motor Show