• Ferrari launched its 488 Spider hardtop convertible at Frankfurt just months after the coupe version in Geneva. Usually the car maker waits a couple years for convertible launches, but executives said Ferrari drivers have been chomping at the bit for the top-down 488. Michael Probst / AP Photo
    Ferrari launched its 488 Spider hardtop convertible at Frankfurt just months after the coupe version in Geneva. Usually the car maker waits a couple years for convertible launches, but executives said Ferrari drivers have been chomping at the bit for the top-down 488. Michael Probst / AP Photo
  • German carmaker Porsche previewed a concept luxury electric car, the Mission E, with a 600 horsepower engine and top speeds of 250kph (155mph) With its silent, zero-emission powertrain, it can easily whizz by before you hear it coming. But while the Porsche claims the Mission E has a 500 kilometre range, the real issue remains infrastructure. German drivers taking an Italian holiday need to be sure they can get a charge to get back again. Porsche says the Mission E is expected in dealership within five years. Michael Probst / AP Photo
    German carmaker Porsche previewed a concept luxury electric car, the Mission E, with a 600 horsepower engine and top speeds of 250kph (155mph) With its silent, zero-emission powertrain, it can easily whizz by before you hear it coming. But while the Porsche claims the Mission E has a 500 kilometre range, the real issue remains infrastructure. German drivers taking an Italian holiday need to be sure they can get a charge to get back again. Porsche says the Mission E is expected in dealership within five years. Michael Probst / AP Photo
  • Opel, General Motor’s European brand, has equipped its flagship Astra vehicle with features that once belonged only to the upper classes, like lane departure warning, rearview cameras and automatic emergency braking, in a bid to attract new buyers. The 11th generation Astra has slimmed down by 200 kilograms (440 pounds), giving it a sportier handling and more fuel efficiency. It supports Android and Apple smartphone interfaces, enabling drivers to use apps like navigation, music and messaging through a dashboard display. Massage seats and a scent dispenser are optional. The Astra starts at 17,200 euros, the same as its predecessor. Opel says it has already taken 30,000 orders. Michael Probst / AP Photo
    Opel, General Motor’s European brand, has equipped its flagship Astra vehicle with features that once belonged only to the upper classes, like lane departure warning, rearview cameras and automatic emergency braking, in a bid to attract new buyers. The 11th generation Astra has slimmed down by 200 kilograms (440 pounds), giving it a sportier handling and more fuel efficiency. It supports Android and Apple smartphone interfaces, enabling drivers to use apps like navigation, music and messaging through a dashboard display. Massage seats and a scent dispenser are optional. The Astra starts at 17,200 euros, the same as its predecessor. Opel says it has already taken 30,000 orders. Michael Probst / AP Photo
  • The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a sedan powered by a 3.0 litre V6 turbo that can do 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in only 3.9 seconds. And perhaps more importantly, it can brake from 100kph to a standstill in less than 32 metres. Maximum speed is 307 kph. The high-performance Quadrifoglio version of the Giulia shown in Frankfurt will sell in Germany for 72,000 euros. Michael Probst / AP Photo
    The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a sedan powered by a 3.0 litre V6 turbo that can do 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in only 3.9 seconds. And perhaps more importantly, it can brake from 100kph to a standstill in less than 32 metres. Maximum speed is 307 kph. The high-performance Quadrifoglio version of the Giulia shown in Frankfurt will sell in Germany for 72,000 euros. Michael Probst / AP Photo

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Five highlights from the Frankfurt Motor Show – in pictures

James O’Hara

September 17, 2015

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There are a record 210 new car launches at the Frankfurt show, which, after an industry preview this week, opens to the general public on Saturday and runs through to September 27.

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