Frankfurt Auto Show 2013

Sep 11, 2013, 11:25 AM IST
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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The new Peugeut 308 hatchback is displayed after its world premiere during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

The new Peugeut 308 hatchback is displayed after its world premiere during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

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The Volkswagen e-up! rolls onto the stage during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

The Volkswagen e-up! rolls onto the stage during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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A Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept car is displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

A Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept car is displayed during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

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People surround Mercedes cars during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

People surround Mercedes cars during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

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Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche gives thumb-up as he stands beside a Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche gives thumb-up as he stands beside a Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept during the first press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.

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President of Ferrari 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.

President of Ferrari 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.

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President of Ferrari 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.

President of Ferrari 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.

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President of Ferrari 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.

President of Ferrari 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The new Volkswagen e-Golf displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

The new Volkswagen e-Golf displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

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The new Volkswagen e-up is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

The new Volkswagen e-up is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

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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.

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.

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The new Golf Sportsvan is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

The new Golf Sportsvan is displayed during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi Nanuk Quattro during a preview of the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler presents the new Audi Nanuk Quattro during a preview of the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

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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.

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.

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The Smart

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.

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Wolfgang Schreiber, CEO of Bentley Motors, presents the new Bentley GT V8S during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

Wolfgang Schreiber, CEO of Bentley Motors, presents the new Bentley GT V8S during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

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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.

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.