Frankfurt Motor Show 2009

Environment-friendly cars and the fuel-savers stole the show at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, but despite the recession-ridden world economy, concept cars and sportscars were still presented in large numbers. Take a look at some of the show stealers at the biggest car show in the world.
IN THIS PICTURE A model dressed as a crash-test dummy sits in front of a Volkswagen Lupo during a break of his advertisement engagement at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt, September 17, 2009. The world's biggest auto show will run until September 27.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel examines an Audi e-tronic concept sports car at the booth of German car manufacturer Audi during the 63rd international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 17, 2009.

Volkswagen AG's Chief executive officer Martin Winterkorn (R) and Ferdinand Piech, chairman of the advisory board of Volkswagen AG pose in front of a VW L1 concept car during the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 17, 2009.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel uses a remote control of the charging device of VW electronic concept car e-up! at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 17, 2009.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sits in the concept car BB1 of French car manufacturer Peugeot as she listens to PSA branch chief Jean-Marc Gales during her visit at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt, September 17, 2009.

A visitor takes pictures of a concept car (L) and a historical "silver arrow" of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt, September 16, 2009.

Rolls Royce CEO Tom Purves stands next to a Rolls Royce Ghost during a car presentation at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 15, 2009. The world's biggest auto show starts with its media days on September 15 and will run until September 27.

A cameraman films the new Ferrari 458 Italia during the first media day at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt.

The new Audi R8 spider convertible sports car of German car manufacturer Audi is revealed during the media day at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt.

The new Trabant nT concept car is pictured at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009. The world's biggest auto show will run until September 27.

Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault sits in a Twizy Z.E. concept car at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009.

A model poses on a sports car of Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo during the media day at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt.

A concept car of BMW Mini is pictured during the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009.

Chief Executive of German luxury carmaker BMW Norbert Reithofer leaves the Vision Efficient Dynamics concept car of BMW during the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009.

Models pose next to the new Lamborghini "Reventon" sports car during the Volkswagen car group preview-show ahead of the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 14, 2009.

Bugatti Chief Executive Franz-Josef Paeffgen leaves new Bentley "Mulsanne" limousine during the Volkswagen preview-show ahead of the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 14, 2009.

Bugatti Chief Executive Franz-Josef Paeffgen gets off a vintage Bugatti during the Volkswagen preview-show ahead of the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 14, 2009.

Volkswagen's Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn presents the "e-up!" electro car during the Volkswagen preview-show ahead of the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 14, 2009.

An electro-drive "smart" car of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is attached to an advertisement column next to the fair tower at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt, September 16, 2009.

Jean-Marc Gales, Managing Director of Peugeot sits in the new concept car "i-On" at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009.