Electric concepts abound at the big German auto show that starts this week
Audi A2 Concept carALEX DOMANSKI
Bugatti Veyron L'Or Blanc at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show. The one-off "white gold" Grand Sport vehicle is being built in co-operation with Germany's Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a centuries-old porcelain producer based in Berlin and will cost about $2.2-million.KAI PFAFFENBACH
The inner wheel hub, made from porcelain, of a Bugatti Veyron L'Or Blanc is seen at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, September 13, 2011. The one-off "white gold" Grand Sport vehicle is being built in co-operation with Germany's Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, a centuries-old porcelain producer based in Berlin.KAI PFAFFENBACH
Lamborghini Gallardo at the 2011 Frankfurt auto showUWE ANSPACH
Smart 'electric drive' at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany.Michael Probst
A concept version of Land Rover's defender is seen at the Jaguar-Land Rover exhibition booth during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, September 13, 2011.KAI PFAFFENBACH
Alfa Romeo C4 concept carMichael Probst
Audi urban concept car is displayed at the Frankfurt auto show, 2011.BORIS ROESSLER
BMW i3 Concept carRALPH ORLOWSKI
BMW i8 Concept car
Citroen Tubik concept carTHOMAS KIENZLE
The Ferrari 458 spiderRALPH ORLOWSKI
Fiat 500 special Gucci editionKAI PFAFFENBACH
Models pose at the Fiat exhibition booth in front of a Fiat 500 special Gucci edition during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, September 13, 2011.KAI PFAFFENBACH
German Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel poses next to the new Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel EditionDANIEL ROLAND
The new Fiat Panda is unveiled during the press day at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2011.Thomas Lohnes
Fiat PandaALEX DOMANSKI
Mercedes Benz SLS 55 AMGThorsten Wagner
Ford Evos concept car at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept.13,2011.Michael Probst
Jaguar C-X 16Mario Vedder
Lamborghini Aventator LP 700-4Ronald Wittek
Musicians play during the presentation of Mercedes-Benz at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept.13, 2011.Michael Probst
Peugeot HX1THOMAS KIENZLE
Porsche 911 Carrera
Renault "R-Space" concept carDANIEL ROLAND
Renault Twingo is displayed at the French car maker's stand at the Frankfurt auto show, 2011.DANIEL ROLAND
British actor Rowan Atkinson poses next to a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, September 13, 2011.ALEX DOMANSKI
Smart concept car "forvision" by German car maker Daimler AG.DANIEL ROLAND
Toyota FT-86 II concept carALEX DOMANSKI
The new VW Volkswagen "Up!" city carKAI PFAFFENBACH
The Volvo You concept car is presented at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept.13,2011.Michael Probst
Mercedes-Benz F125 concept carMichael Probst
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell car is seen at the press day of the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Sept.13,2011.Michael Probst
One visitor at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show is clearly impressed by the viewBORIS ROESSLER