Tuesday 3 October 2017

IAA-Frankfurt: Khumbhamela for Automobiles

I had been to the IAA or Internationale Automobil Austellung held in Frankfurt between September 14th to 24th. It was a privilege to have attended one of the oldest and the largest auto expos. Here are some that caught my eye at die Messe.


Too many British references: I would rather enjoy IAA than drive British in Germany.




Break the stereotype: Auto Expo? Mercedes have drones too!



And the Bus too!: Wait a minute, isn't Commercial vehicle fair next year at Hanover?




Smart Electric: Smart for Police reminds me of Jacques Clouseau.



Why should grown-ups have all the fun?: A track made by Hyundai-Kia for children to drive and enjoy.

Bayerische Motoren Werke

The Hulk: Enter the BMW hall and you are greeted by this monster.




Where tomorrow meets today: BMWi Vision Dynamics



The future is now!



Big launch of the "small" car: BMW i3 facelift


BMW 2008 effect?: Autonomous tech featured in this small fellow.


Majestic: BMWi Vision Dynamics in full flow.




Golden Cabriolet: The all new Z4


Redefining luxury: The 8 series coupe


Mother of all SUVs?: World premier of BMW X7.


Colourful!: Doesn't matter as long as it has all colours.



Need for Speed?: The high-performance M4 GT4



2 Tired: From 6 wheeler at 1 end, 2 wheeler at the other.



MERCEDES-BENZ

Hall of the 3 pointed star was always a crowded place. Upon entering, one would find the Smart electric cars first, thronged by people. Zigzag through the crowd and reach the floor where the star attractions are placed. First-up the facelifts and next-gen models.

Live in style: The S-class coupe



Caught in awe: The drive-line that has caught everybody's attention



Made of Champions: Think of Mercedes, racing always comes to your mind. Here are the beasts from F1 and DTM,