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Struggling to view this? Click here for online version.     Maserati Kubang The upper end of the SUV market is about to get even more exciting, and luxurious. Maserati, known for its sportscars and GTs, has unveiled its Kubang. It is not yet official which engine will power this exclusive Italian, but we have more details after the click.     Production Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST concept   Land Rover shows open-top DC100 Sport concept     New Honda Civic unveiled   Mercedes-Benz B-Class unwrapped     Frankfurt's Hyundai i30 coming to SA next year   Several concept cars at Frankfurt             Motor Show Buzz Wilhelm Lutjeharms writes... [E-mail the author] This has arguably been the most exciting week in the automotive world for the entire year. The bi-annual Frankfurt Motor Show is always eagerly anticipated and this year's exhibits are as diverse as ever, from interesting concepts such as the VW Buggy Up! to performance-oriented models by German tuning firm Brabus. Important production models that are currently on show include the Fiat Panda, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic and Porsche 911. CAR associate editor Brett Hamilton and journalist Kelly Lodewyks are reporting live from the show, so be sure to catch all the news and pictures on CARmag.co.za. Back home we have been busy testing six double cab bakkies, from the new Toyota Hilux to the Tata Xenon and GWM Steed 5, for the October issue of CAR – on sale Monday… Watch our video and see the stern off-road tests we put them through. For all things automotive, join the discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get the latest automotive news first.       Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept   Maserati Kubang at Frankfurt   Mega double-cab road test CAR recently has gathered six of the most important double-cab bakkies for a huge group test. Part of our test procedure included putting these bakkies through their paces off-road. For this we headed to the Goodyear 4x4 Academy. Look out for the full road test in the October issue of CAR magazine. New Porsche 911 unveiled     Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale Opel Astra GTC Maserati Kubang Fiesta ST Concept Concepts at Frankfurt One of CAR's journalists, Kelly Lodewyks, is reporting live from this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Have a look at one of the galleries showcasing several futuristic concepts, of which we believe a couple will make production.   Chevrolet Lumina SSV AT   LupiniPower Ford Fiesta   Mitsubishi ASX Mitsubishi has launched one of its most important models yet, the compact crossover ASX. We drove it at the local launch before we headed along the N1, all the way back to Cape Town. What is it like from behind the wheel on the open road? Wilhelm Lutjeharms reports. Alfa Romeo Giullieta 1,4 Progression       10 Cars that need urgent replacement Hannes Oosthuizen In a car market that is evolving faster than ever before, top-selling status can no longer be taken for granted.   Read more... Car spy CAR magazine Meet the unassuming mother of two that is snapping a large number of the secret new cars.   Read more... F1: A day in the life Mike Fourie "Hi Jarno," I greet him as I hold open the glass door a bit longer. "Hi," he smiles, "and thank you". Seconds later the veteran Italian driver disappears quietly.   Read more... Live from Frankfurt: Part 1 Brett Hamilton "In 1886, we invented the automobile." This is not only one of Mercedes-Benz's many claims to fame, but also how the company introduced itself at a gala evening event at the 64th IAA International Motor Show.   Read more...

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