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Frankfurt Auto Show
Frankfurt Auto Show
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September 11, 2013, 2:13 PM
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Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Wolfgang Schreiber, CEO of Bentley Motors, presents the new Bentley GT V8S during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller presents the new Porsche 918 Spyder during a preview by the Volkswagen Group prior to the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Smart "fourjoy" concept car is presented during the Mercedes-Benz/ Smart Media Night the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Rolls Royce Phantom Celestial is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Jean Bugatti is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A man cleans a Ferrari 458 Speciale during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept.22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Angela Merkel, Rupert Stadler
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, second right, and CEO of Audi Rupert Stadler, right, stand next to an Audi A 3 e-tron during the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes cars are presented during the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Dacia Logan MCV is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Dacia Duster is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes cars is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A range of Mercedes cars is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The front of an Opel Monza concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lexus LF-NX concept car is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The front of an Opel Monza concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Opel Monza concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Renault Twizy Sport F1 is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Renault Twizy powered by 220V is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
Renault Clio cars are on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
An visitor looks at a Citroen engine during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
An employee cleans the dust off a Citroen engine during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A woman sits in a car made of glass on display at the TRW booth, a worldwide leader in car protections systems ,during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Jaguar Tyre is pictured during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Peugeot Onyx concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Volvo Coupe concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Smart four joy concept car is on display during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Lexus LF-NX is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The new Nissan X-Trail is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
The Renault "Initiale Paris" concept car is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
Germany Frankfurt Auto Show
A Volkswagen XL1 is presented during the second press day of the 65th Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their products to the public from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
AP Photo/Michael Probst
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