BMW is raking in the EfficientDynamics technology for every possible model just to ensure that it uses every drop of diesel to optimum use. The latest commuter bearing the BMW moniker and carrying the ED technology is the Vision Concept which is supposedly being taken off the veil at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Spotted in Munich, the Vision is capable of delivering M-Like performance with unbelievable economy numbers and uber low emissions. These pleasing promises are a courtesy of the VED Concept assisted by 1.5 L three-cylinder turbo diesel engine mated to a complete hybrid powertrain with twin-electric motors. These motors are placed on the front and rear axles and are together capable of producing 365hp with 800Nm of Torque. Consequently the entire combination helps the Vision Concept dash from 0 to 100Km/h in 4.8 seconds, while its tope speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.

Specifically for the North American market, Honda has released a CUV version of the Accord (which was previously a luxury sedan) dubbed the 2010 Accord Crosstour. This is seen as an expansion of the Accord lineage of commuters. As of now the details are scant and just the photographs of the CUV are available. Whatever is known is that the CUV features an obvious high-seating position but it still manages to keep the overall suspension low. A new front grille is also evident and so is the beefed up rear which together give the CUV a sturdier look. Since it will go on sale later this year, we are hopeful that more details should be available sometime soon.

Porsche has unveiled its limited edition 2010 911 Sport Classic prior to its Frankfurt debut. Under the hood of the 911 Sport Classic you will find a six-cylinder 3.8L, 408 hp engine. Courtesy of this engine, The Carrera S based car is able to pelt from 0 to 100Km/h in 4.6 seconds and tops it out at 302Km/h. As far as the fuel consumption is concerned it achieves 26.6mpg (which is great for such a car) when calculated according to the New European Driving Cycle. This is an exclusive model when it comes to possessing the six-speed manual transmission. As a limited edition model only 250 of these Classics will be produced and will go on sale in January next year. As far as the pricing is concerned it will have a Euro base price of €169,300 and this is excluding VAT.

Hyundai Sonata which will be sold as the i40 in Europe has been through a series of photo leaks and there is more to add to that phenomenon with a fresh set of images coming from a Korean Forum. The evident styling here makes us realize that the i40 will try to compete as a sedan and a coupe model but that will depend on what is under the hood as well.

The speculation is that the model will come with a 2.4L Theta II engine assisted by GDI technology to produce 200hp. There will also be a 2.0L gasoline variant powering the Sonata. As far as the Koreans and Europeans are concerned, there will be a third option available to them- a 2.2 L ‘R’ diesel variant capable of churning out 204 whilst complying with Euro 5 emission standards. The North Americans might get luckier with a 250hp Lambda V6 Sonata. The i40 will debut in September and the Koreans might be able to purchase it in October. As far as North America and Europe is concerned, it will arrive in 2010.

We’ve just finished discussing that the Toyota Camp at Frankfurt will be the place to be for it will debut to couple of impressive full Hybrid cars. The first one to be at the contingent will be the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept which will be company’s first mainstream car deployed with full hybrid technology. Just for the record, full hybrid technology means that the commuter will be able to solely function on the electric engine or the combustion engine or a combination of both. There are not many details available about the electric commuter but what we are speculating is that the Auris too will be good enough to run short distances daily on the electric power for that is what HSD technology implies.

One car that is bound to steal the show even at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show will be the Plug-in variant of the Toyota Prius. Prius which is currently the number one hybrid car sold in the world is set for more success with the addition of this variant.

This will debut with the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept so you surely need to be at the ‘Green’ Toyota Camp in Frankfurt. The difference between a regular Prius and the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is the ‘plug-in’ capability. Toyota now wants people to focus on the electric side of the Hybrid Drive Synergy by launching a commuter which is purely electric and can solely manage with electric power for daily, shot-distance, commuting. Following the Frankfurt debut, 150 fleet vehicles will be shipped to a select number of people whilst an extensive field trail will begin in Europe next year.

Australia is one place where Skoda enjoys a better success rate than in the other parts of the world. No wonder it experiments with its latest models in the same place and an evidence of this is the promotion of the latest Octavia RS as a track focused project car down under.

The exact dubbing of the turbocharged wagon is the Octavia RSP and it features a turbo 2.0L beast capable of churning out 258hp with 350Nm of torque. The engine achieves such impressive numbers as consequence of the recalibrated ECU, three-inch stainless steel exhaust system and a larger air-filter.

Talk about braking technology, the wagon comes with 355mm front and 310mm rear brake discs which work well with the reliable Yokohama ADVAN tires. The aggressive styling theme is prevalent throughout and that can even be seen on the exterior which has honey-comb grilles, fully adjustable dampers and a loud RS-P badging.

The facelifted SEAT Leon Cupra has only been around for sometime and JE Design did not exactly like what it saw and hence came up with a tuning package to make it an untamable racing machine.

The kit picks up the horsepower of the car to 285 hp with 380Nm of torque and this has been achieved thanks to a revised ECU module which solely costs €1,499. Consequently, the Leon Cupra can now pelt from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and can hit a top speed of 261km/h. With a better engine, you need better cooling and hence there is a stainless steel sports exhaust system which individually costs €899. The suspension of the Cupra has been lowered by using a coilover technology which brings down the ride height by 40mm and 19-inch gloss black multi-spoke wheels equipped with high performance tires (all costing €2,930) complete the package.