2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Internal combustion engines still rule the road, but at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, electrics are getting ready for a more commanding role.
The show’s star was the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE. This plug-in hybrid Hyper-Car concept combines a racing V6 with no less than 4 electric motors for over 1,000 horsepower.
More practical is the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA. A second member for their upcoming EQ electric sub-brand.
Or how about this Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL with ultra-compact hydrogen fuel-cell and battery technology.
Frankfurt was the world premiere for the BMW i Vision Dynamics. This four-door Gran Coupe, aimed at Tesla--has a 373-mile all-electric range.
For SUV fans, check out the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance. A three-row plug-in hybrid that seats 6 in high-tech luxury.
Even MINI’s iconic two-box design sees a brighter future with electric power.
Volkswagen I.D. electric sub-brand with include the I.D CROZZ crossover for 2020. Followed by the sure-to-be iconic I.D. Buzz microvan in 2022.
Audi is predicting electric autonomous driving with the Audi Aicon. Using artificial intelligence, but no steering wheel or pedals, it has the ability to drive itself nearly 500 miles on a single charge.
Audi’s all-new petrol and diesel powered A8 flagship already offers Level 3 automated driving, and a 48 Volt electrical system.
Porsche's 2019 Cayenne was unveiled just before the show, but a surprise Turbo version rolled onto the Frankfurt stage with 550-HP and a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds.
Jaguar announced their all-electric production car racing series, while over at Land Rover, the conventionally powered Discovery SUV gets the extreme SVX all-terrain treatment.
Not to be left out, Asian brands made Frankfurt news as well. Honda’s with its cute and tiny Urban EV Concept, and Toyota, with a hybrid concept of the C-HR crossover.
So clearly the way in which we drive is getting “amped up” in the not so distant future. And that’s it for this week’s Motor News.
Automakers Offer Employee Pricing & Nissan Lowers Pricing on the Rogue & Pathfinder
April 17, 2025Plus Toyota Sends off the MkV Supra With a Final Edition
Be it on the track or the automotive news beat, we know a thing or two about “late breaking.” Here’s Stephanie Hart with this week’s Motor News!
STEPHANIE HART: In the wake of President Trump’s trade tariffs, Ford and Stellantis have announced employee pricing on most vehicles for a limited time.
Ford started with their “From America, For America” initiative, lasting until June and applying to many Lincoln models as well. Stellantis, the parent company of America’s Jeep, Chrysler and Ram brands, is offering discounts up through April. In either case, actual savings are model dependent, and certain exclusions apply. Pricing is closer to invoice pricing, or what a dealer would typically pay themselves.
Nissan is also appealing to customers with price reductions for two of their SUVs.
The 2025 Nissan Rogue sees savings up to nearly $2,000 on certain trims. The entry-level S model now starts just under $30,000. Some Pathfinder trims are cut by more than a thousand dollars. The Pathfinder S starts under $38,000.
And for the enthusiasts, Toyota has announced two new special edition models.
The 2026 GR Supra Final Edition sends off the fifth-gen Supra with performance refinements and special styling, though no extra power from its turbo inline-six. An auto or manual transmission is available. Same for the GR86 Yuzu Special Edition. Its yellow paintjob pays homage to the Scion FRS Release Series One, and the GR86’s included performance package kicks things up a notch.
And that’s it for this week’s Motor News!