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2013 Frankfurt auto show mega gallery (pictures)

This year's Frankfurt auto show was a good mix of concepts and new, innovative models, with a healthy dose of compact SUVs. The Frankfurt location meant an emphasis on models from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, and Audi. Check out the sights of the 2013 Frankfurt auto show.

Josh Miller
Antuan Goodwin Reviews Editor / Cars
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
Expertise Reviewing cars and car technology since 2008 focusing on electrification, driver assistance and infotainment Credentials
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Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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Mercedes-Benz exhibits in a concert hall at the Frankfurt auto show

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BMW i3 electric car

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BMW i3 serves as a shuttle

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BMW 3-series wagon in German Notartz (emergency physician) livery

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BMW motorcycle in German police livery

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BMW eDrive driving simulator

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Suzuki IV-4

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Honda Civic World Touring Car Championship race car

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Mazda3

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BMW X5 eDrive concept

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Honda F1 race car

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

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Mini's floor space includes a fun, twisty slide

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Vintage Mini Cooper serves as a shuttle

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Modified Land Rover Defender

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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan concept

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Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo cup car

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Chromed, modified Bugatti Veyron

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Volkswagen Golf R

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Mansory modified armored personnel carrier

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Porsche 918 Spyder

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Journalists from all over the world attend

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

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Ford 1-liter Ecoboost race car

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Volvo Concept Coupe

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BMW 435i

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Hamann Nervudo Lamborghini Aventador

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Jaguar C-X17 concept

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BMW i8 hybrid

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe concept

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Infiniti Q30 concept

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Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

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Red Bull Infiniti F1 race car

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Smart Fourjoy concept

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Honda Civic Tourer

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Opel Monza concept

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Acura NSX concept

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Kia Niro concept

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Renault Dezir

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Opel Adam R2 Rally concept

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Opel Monza concept

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Jeep Wrangler

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Ferrari 458 Italia Spider

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Peugeot 308 R concept

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Peugeot Onyx concept

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Subaru Forester cutaway

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Ferrari 458 Speciale

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Citroen C-Elysee World Touring Car Championship race car

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Fiat 595 Abarth special edition

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Audi Sport Quattro concept

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Maserati GranTurismo MC

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Vitesse

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Audi Sport Quattro concept

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse

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Audi R18 E-tron LMP1 race car

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Nissan ZEOD RC electric race car

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Nissan Rogue

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