Novitech Ferrari F430 TuNero is bad to the bone
The Ferrari F430 has been under seige by legitimate challengers and poseurs alike offering more speed, more power, and more exclusivity. It appears the folks over at Novitech have seen enough, and they've built a bad-ass supercar with Saleen S7 power and exclusivity.

Novigetch employed twin superchargers, a revised intake system, and air to water intercoolers to help increase force to 717 HP, and the result is a matte-black beast that's capable of 216 MPH and 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Yeow! That's 911 Turbo-beating g-force in an already exclusive Ferrari. Sign us up, and keep it black! Click here to view the RPM Daily high resolution photo gallery.

BMW unveils the X6 concept at Frankfurt
Right now BMW is on top of the luxury car heap, and to stay on top of the charts, the German automaker knows that it will have to enter new segments. In the past few years, BMW has given us the X5 and X3, and we may soon have an X6 coupe.

The X6 concept combines the sleek styling of a coupe with the high ride height of a CUV. The X6 looks large in pictures, and we're guessing it'll be quite a bit larger than the X3 (because six is larger than three.) The butt of the X6 is puzzling, as the steeply raked back is almost anti utility. BMW also unveiled an X6 Hybrid, and it carries the "Live Hybrid" moniker. The creative types over at the Bavarian Motor Werks even put togehter a video for your consumption. For more high resolution photos of the X6, check out the RPM Daily gallery here, or click on the images to the left.

The 2009 Audi A4 bows at Frankfurt
Audi has publicly announced a very lofty goal; to become the highest volume luxury automaker in the world by 2015, with sales of over 1.5 million units. The goal seems like quite the stretch, especially when considering the fact that the German automaker has yet to crack the 1 million mark.

One vehicle in the Audi lineup that already attracts plenty of customers to the dealer floor is the A4, and the stallwart midsize sedan just got much better for 2009. The A4 takes many styling queues from the new A5, and we feel the story is even better when four doors are applied. Engines for the US include the 2.0T, which kicks out around 200 HP, and the freshly reworked, 3.2L, Direct Inject 6, which gives Audi's smallest sedan (for now) 265 HP. We don't know about you, but we've got a gut feeling that the new A4 will steal some 3-Series sales with its larger dimensions and multitude of model styles. Check out the RPM Daily photo gallery by clicking here, or by clicking on either photo to the left.

Ford unveils the Kuga, their first Euro CUV
The Kinetic design theme over in Europe is hot, and the hits just keep on coming. Right now the newly refreshed Focus, the Mondeo, and the Galaxy all share the same design language, and now an SUV has been added to the fray.

The Kuga is a five seat crossover that comes standard with front wheel drive, but AWD is available as an option. The only engine announced as of right now is the 2.0 diesel powerplant mated to a six speed manual transmission, which should achieve fuel economy approaching 40 MPG on the highway. We know there are already too many Ford CUVs already on the road here in the US, but we'd trade a Freestyle or Escape for this baby any day. The Kuga looks like what the VW Tiguan should have become. Check out our high resolution gallery of the Kuga here, or click on the photos to the left.

2008 Euro Ford Focus gets a nip and tuck
The European Focus has been the envy of Ford fans based in the US, as its superior build quality, design, and materials makes the current US model look meager in comparison.

The picture to the left are pretty reasonable rendering of what is to come for Ford's European premium small car. It looks like the Euro design team has once again done a great job of implementing their Kinetic design theme. It's little wonder why Ford will likely sell 400,000 copies of the European Model this year. We only have a couple days to find out if this rendering is the real deal. The Frankfurt Motor Show is shaping up to be a dandy, indeed.

2009 Mazda6 leaks before Frankfurt debut
The current Mazda6 is a great-handling vehicle that is available as a sedan, hatch, or wagon. Critics love the driving dynamics and looks, but power has been lacking, and the interior of the sedan and hatch could use a lot more usable space.

Good thing for us, Mazda didn't give up on the 6, as they've put together an absolutely kick-ass Mazda6 for the 2009 model year. The new 6 looks much more refined than the vehicle it replaces, and the new EUCD platform borrowed from the Ford Mondeo (we know, Mazda gets another great Ford platform that Ford North America doesn't) will give Mazda's midsizer plenty of room and flexibility. While the excellent chassis probably isn't as stiff as the current six, the ride will likely be much more refined. From our view from the cheap seats, Mazda has a major winner with the New 6. Check out the RPM Daily high resolution pictures here.

Jaguar takes one more shot at survival with the XF
Jaguar needs a grand slam to bring the leaping cat out of the decades-long abyss. When we saw the CX-F concept at the Detroit Auto Show in January, we knew there was a good chance that they'd at least have a solid double, and a home-run was a real possibility.

Upon further review, Jaguar is fighting like they want to live, as the XF retains the beauty of the concept while adding an interior that is second to none. Jaguar has seen the ante, and they're prepared to raise the stakes. check out the 10-image gallery to the right for the beautiful pics.

Audi RS6 Avant breaks cover before Frankfurt
The soon to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show Audi RS6 has had its cover blown by the folks at the German Car Blog, and we couldn't be any happier. The RS6 Avant may be one of the fasted wagons on earth, with 580HP coming from a ridiculous twin-turbo 5.2L V10.

The Avant also acts as a bit of a sleeper, as the casual car fan would probably have little idea that 580HP lurks beneath. Huge tires and rims, larger front air dams, and those beautiful twin-oval tail pipes are among the few queues that distinguish the RS6 from the base Audi wagon. Now that we know that the RS6 Avant is going to arrive at Frankfurt in a week, we now wish we'd bought a ticked. Check out the RPM Daily Audi RS6 Avant photo montage.

Ford previews Verve concept before Frankfurt
Ford could use a small car in the US that fits below the Focus, but nothing in Europe can satisfy US emissions and safety standards. That may change shortly with the introduction of the new Ford Fiesta in about a year, and with gas prices staying above $3 per gallon, that time can't come soon enough.

Ford is giving a sneak-peek of their next Fiesta at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Verve concept offers kick-ass styling and a "richer than economy" presence on what is essentially an unmodified Mazda2 platform. We could use something fuel-efficient, stylish, and affordable here in the States, and we hope Ford can bring this thing here, and quick. Ford made a video about the Verve, which you can check out Here. Check out RPM Daily's high-resolution Verve photo gallery Here.

Honda takes the new Accord to the next level
The current Honda Acccord hit the streets back in 2002 as an 03 model, and it's still winning comparison tests today. It combined great fuel economy with trend-setting power and agility.

The new for 2008 Accord coupe and sedan are poised to take Honda's biggest seller here in America even higher up the sales chart. Honda replaced the stallwart 3.0L engine with a larger 3.5L V6, which will bump power to 270HP. Honda also took care of the 4 cylinder set with two 2.4L engines, one making 200HP and the other pushing out 180HP. The 2007 Frankfurt show promises to be one for the ages, and Honda is looking to hit one out of the ball park with their new Accord. Check out the RPM Daily photo Gallery here.