Brabus Ultimate High Voltage was unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and represents the production version of the Smart Fortwo Brabus Electric Drive Concept which made its debut back in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new car is powered by lithium-ion batteries developed in partnership with Tesla Motors and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 9.8 seconds while the 0 to 60 km/h (38 mph) is achieved in 3.7 seconds. These performances are possible due to the 61kW (82hp) and 280 Nm of torque developed by the electric motor. Regarding the exterior design, the new car features a custom body kit consisting in a new front bumper, side sills, a rear roof spoiler and a new rear apron. The kit is completed by the 18 inch wheels while inside we find a custom interior capable to offer the luxury of premium cars. Photo gallery after the jump!

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This is the 2010 Maserati GranCabrio, which was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It will go on sale next March after several years of revisions to the car’s size and mechanical make-up.The new Maserati GranCabrio, is essentially a GranTurismo minus the roof rather than the shorter car that was originally developed.

That car formed the basis of the Ferrari California, retaining the first Maserati’s folding hard-top.. The convertible Maserati now has a fabric roof instead, which will help to compensate for the extra bracing that engineers will have added to retain the car’s stiffness.That bracing will add weight, and with the GranTurismo S weighing in at 1880kg, the GranCabrio could get very close to two tonnes. As a result it uses the more powerful 4.7-litre V8 from the GranTurismo S, with 433bhp at 7000rpm and 362lb ft at 4750rpm. Maserati’s torque converter automatic gearbox will be available with paddle shifters.There’s no confirmation of performance from Maserati but expect it to be slightly slower than a GranTurismo S; it should crack 0-60mph in around 5.5sec and a top speed of around 180mph.

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Scheduled to enter production in early 2010 is the NXR (NeXt Reva), an electric car powered by a lithium-ion battery. Carmaker REVA Electric Car Company (REVA) displayed the car alongside the NXG (NeXt Generation), REVA’s supercar that is believed to be produced starting 2011.

The NXR is a three-door, four-seater hatchback that could reach a maximum speed of 104 kph (65 mph) and could travel for 160 km (100 miles) per charge. Recharging can be completed in 90 minutes due to a special fast charging system, with the normal restoring process lasting around eight hours. The NXR is claimed to offer an effective range of 320 km per day. On the other hand, the NXG is a two-door two-seat model with a targa top that has an autonomy of 200 km (125 miles) per charge. In addition, official records of the company say that maximum speed is around 130 km/h (80 mph). Photo gallery after the jump!

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The Opel tuner Lexmaul did not waste any time creating its own spin to the new 2010 Opel Astra, which had its public debut only days ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Lexmaul has brought out its first tuning package for the new vehicle from Rüsselsheim. For now, the tuner is only offering visual modifications.

To improve the face of the new Opel Astra, it was fitted with a new radiator grill. A grill in the color of the vehicle takes the place of the Opel logo. If you’re willing to pay extra, you can have this supplied in real carbon. The Astra’s headlights have been given an almost traditional covering for the “evil eye.” Spoiler corners add to the appeal of the standard front spoiler. More details and photos after the jump!

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The Cyrus package presented by the tuners at Mansory is all about masculinity and power. Based on the Aston Martin DBS or the DB9, the Cyrus has a newly designed front skirt with enlarged air inlets, the carbon fiber wing extensions and the newly designed rear skirt with an integrated diffuser.

The function of the two slotted power domes on the carbon fiber bonnet is to send extra air into the 12-cylinder engine. Other features added include the stainless steel tailpipes attached to the sonorous sport exhaust system. The car rides on large 9×20 front and 10.5×21 rear ultra-forged rims wrapped in 255/30ZR20 front and 295/25ZR21 rear Dunlop Sport Maxx tires. To improve road holding, the coilover suspension has been adjusted to lower the center of gravity. Luxurious details extend to the interior where tailor-made carbon fiber parts are found. The accents are seen all over the dashboard, the center console and the re-designed steering wheel. Embroidered CYRUS logos are displayed on the doorsills and headrests while foot pedals are made of aluminum. If you look closely, you’ll be pleasantly surprised that hand-stitched leather covers the seats, parts of the dashboard and inside the door panels. Continued after the jump!

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Being small certainly isn’t synonymous to being insignificant as proven by the Toyota iQ, which attracted a lot of attention at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Shown were two bold new designs that made everyone conclude that responsible, sub-100g/km motoring can be exciting as well.

The iQ, the world’s smallest four-seat production car, already gets plenty of attention due to its contemporary and compact styling. Now that Toyota is displaying how the iQ could be customized with street-cool body kits and vibrant interiors, it is bound to attract even more interest. The Toyota iQ Collection is focused mainly on the cabin. The body’s white pearl finish is seen as well on the trim details such as the center console, instrument binnacle and door panels. Continued after the jump!

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Premiering at Frankfurt Motor Show is the Brabus Ultimate R Smart Fortwo. A turbocharged 3-cylinder engine powers the car, developing 112 hp (110 bhp) / 82.4 kW at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque between 3,300 and 3,900 rpm. It has shorter shift times in comparison to the standard car.

The tuning company claims that the car can reach a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph) and go from 0 to 60 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Brabus Ultimate R Smart Fortwo has been fitted with a custom coil-over sport suspension that lowers the ride height by 30 mm and gas-pressure shock absorbers. More details after the jump!

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These are the latest shots of the 2010 Opel Astra taken by regular cameras and not the automaker’s own glitzy press shots. While other cars might not look as great on non-official photos, the 2010 Opel Astra really does look every bit as dashing and attractive as it had been made out to be.

The new Astra’s interior furnishings are truly a major improvement from the current model’s boring styling. Fans might be disappointed to know that the 2010 Astra won’t be coming to the US as a Saturn like the previous model; however, GM has promised to bring the latest Delta-based car to American shores (most likely in sedan form) wearing the trademark Buick badge and chrome waterfall grille. These plans are not expected to change now that GM has offloaded a majority stake in Opel to Magna. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Arrival date for the 2010 Skoda Superb Estate is slated for next spring. The model, which was officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is predicted to have a third of overall Superb sales, representing more than 1,500 units sold each year.

It’s notable that majority of sales is expected to come from fleet operators instead of private buyers. Styling on the car is Octavia-inspired. Also featured are a power panoramic roof and an electric tailgate. Stashed away in the roof is a magnetic torch that can be unclipped. While taller at the back, the estate retains the same length, wheelbase and width as the conventional Superb. Rear seating was revised to increase load space. Three petrols and three diesels from the current Superb range, linked to five and six-speed gearboxes are on the lineup. DSG dual-clutch transmissions will also be an option. Also available is a model with a Haldex developed four-wheel drive system linked to the Superb’s 3.6-litre V6 and the DSG gearbox to create a sports estate model. No prices were indicated but as soon as we will find out something we will let you know! Photo gallery after the jump!

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This is the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari - a limited-edition Fiat 500, which was launched today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Fiat hopes that the car will appeal to Ferrari owners who want a small everyday car, tapping a similar market that Aston Martin is eyeing with its Toyota iQ-based Cygnet. However, the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari will have more performance than the Cygnet, as it is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged T-Jet engine with more than 177bhp.

This is linked to an electromechanical paddle-shift gearbox.The suspension and braking systems have been strengthened to cope with the extra power; 284mm Brembo discs with four-piston calipers provide stopping power.More details and photo gallery after the jump!

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