The Frankfurt motor show is officially under way, with the exclusive ‘Group Night’ kicking off for the world’s press this evening. 

Here, you’ll find live updates of all the breaking news, links to that news, images direct from the show and more. Basically, it’s all you need to make Autocar your one-stop shop for all things Frankfurt Motor show. 

Frankfurt motor show 2017: LIVE BLOG

1800: Welcome to the Autocar live blog of the 2017 Frankfurt motor show. As usual, we're bringing you all of the news, as well as live updates, pictures and news direct from the show. 

At the show we have editorial director Jim Holder, editor-in-chief Steve Cropley, editor Mark Tisshaw, news editor Rachel Burgess and editor-at-large Matt Prior, senior contributing writer Richard Bremner, senior contributing writer Andrew Frankel, and special correspondents Hilton Holloway and Julian Rendell.

Back on the ground in the UK, we have digital editor James Attwood, senior staff writer Sam Sheehan, editorial assistant Sam Jenkins, with staff writer Jimi Beckwith running the live blog. Phew. Let's get started.

1815: Only five minutes until our first reveal of the evening. Rachel Burgess is in, brushing up on her Deutsch: "first journey into the gargantuan Frankfurt motor show on the eve prior to the show for Volkswagen Group night. Big boss Mr Müller is talking in German..."

Frankfurt motor show 2017: THE CARS

Audi autonomous concepts

Audi's going big with its push for autonomy; the brand is revealing not one, but multiple concept cars with level 4 and 5 autonomy. So far we've only seen this top-down preview, so stay tuned for more news on the show day. 

Audi A8

We've already seen it in the flesh at the Audi Summit in early July, but the A8 will also make an appearance at Frankfurt in September. 

Rear-wheel drive Audi R8

A rear-wheel drive Audi R8 is primed to take the stand at the Frankfurt motor show. Audi has only shown the car briefly in a preview video, so expect more details when the covers come off.

Bentley Continental GT

The wait is (almost) over - Bentley's long-awaited next-generation Continental GT is expected to be officially revealed at the Frankfurt motor show, as the brand's most advanced car yet. It will even have a hybrid in the range, like its SUV sibling, the Bentayga. 

BMW 6 Series GT

Another we've already seen, but only in pictures: the replacement for the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. It's more conventionally styled than its numerically inferior predecessor, but it's still splitting opinions. 

BMW i3S

BMW will officially be the first mainstream manufacturer to produce an entry for the next big performance segment: the hot electric hatch. Renault may have pipped it to the concept with the Zoe e-sport, but the i3S is a dead cert for production. It will show the facelifted i3 range too.

BMW i5

BMW's third i model will be previewed at Frankfurt motor show with a new 'notchback' concept. The eagerly anticipated i model, which is expected to take the i5 name into production, is planned to be introduced in 2021 as part of a range of up to 25 plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles announced by BMW chairman Harald Krüger in an update to the German car maker’s 'Number One > Next' model strategy.

BMW M5

Another hot one from BMW but it couldn't be more different to the i3S: it is BMW's newly four-wheel-drive M5. The super saloon has already been shown in part on a video game publicity shot, but this will be the first time we've seen it in person and up close.

BMW M8 GTE

Hot on the heels of the 8 Series concept, the M8 GTE - the road-going M8's race-going brother, will be revealed at Frankfurt. BMW's only revealed the car in disguise so far, but when the wraps come off, it'll give us a hint as to what to expect from the 8 Series and M8.

BMW X7 concept

BMW's answer to the Mercedes-Benz GLS will arrive at Frankfurt in concept form. It's been revealed pre-show, and the X2 is holding its concept's looks for production, so expect much the same process for BMW's opinion-splitting SUV flagship concept.

Borgward's sports car concept

Revived German (but now Chinese-owned) car maker Borgward has given us a glimpse of its sports car concept, which could eventually make production as a halo model, akin to MG's E-Motion concept.

Chery's SUV concept

This one has all the trappings of an automotive zeitgeist; it's a Chinese carmaker's European brand, hybrid or electric SUV, to be revealed in pre-production form. 

Citroën C3 Aircross

Citroën's answer to the Nissan Juke will make its first public outing at the Frankfurt motor show. The quirky French small SUV arrives in the UK in November, priced from £13,995 - undercutting the Juke by almost £900.

Dacia Duster

At the other end of the SUV market, though, will be the Dacia Duster. Dacia's small SUV is being replaced in 2018, with exterior images now having been revealed.

Ford Ecosport

The Ford Ecosport has some catching up to do, having been coldly received in its first iteration. A first refresh didn't do much to help, so Ford is launching this third version to elbow its way to the front of one of the hottest segments in the car industry. 

Facelifted Honda Jazz

It's time for the Jazz's mid-life refresh, so Honda's expected to be taking one to Frankfurt to show the world. Expect Honda's supermini-cum-small-mpv practicality and dependability, with a similar face to the new Civic. 

Honda CR-V hybrid

The Honda hybrid is back! Well, if you discount the NSX, that is. Honda's first hybrid in its electrification onslaught will likely be a CR-V, before other models follow suit. 

Hyundai i30N

Hyundai's first hot hatch makes its bow at Frankfurt, following its debut in Germany earlier this summer. There is up to 271bhp on tap, pumped-up looks and the promise of crisp handling. 

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai is helping to keep up the SUV's relentless momentum with the Kona - its answer to the Nissan Juke. It's the first of three cars in this segment, and one of 12 (and counting) hitting Frankfurt in September. Keep scrolling for the others...

Jaguar E-Pace

...Starting with the Jaguar E-Pace. It has already proven to be one of Jaguar's most headline-grabbing modern-day cars, being its second SUV and expected to be its best-seller and that fabled 'Baby Jag'. We'll get another look at Frankfurt.

Kia's Proceed concept

Continuing its upward trajectory into more premium segments, Kia is following Mercedes' lead by creating a shooting brake. It's likely to replace the slower-selling Pro'Ceed three-door in the Ceed range, although Kia's tight-lipped on the details.

Kia Picanto X-Line

Kia's smallest model is getting a punchy new trim level; the X-Line. The rugged, off-road-inspired trim adds cladding to the exterior, as well as contrasting highlights, and marks the first time the brand's 99bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder will be used in the Picanto. 

Facelifted Kia Sorento

The facelifted large SUV will be showcased at the Frankfurt motor show, with small tweaks to bring it up to date. The exterior refresh is as subtle as is possible, while under-the-skin updates including safety assistance systems will feature. It'll also get the brand's sporty GT-Line trim. 

Kia Stonic

Another Nissan Juke rival on its way to Frankfurt later this summer is the Kia Stonic. Kia's small SUV made its initial splash upon its reveal not long ago, but we'll see it for the first time in the flesh at Frankfurt.

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster

The drop-top version of the Aventador S, the open-top has been added to V12's model range with 730bhp. It's on sale from £301,754.

Facelifted Lexus NX

The European-spec Lexus NX, in facelifted form, will appear at Frankfurt, after the Asian-spec car was revealed at the Shanghai motor show earlier in the year.

Facelifted Lexus CT

Lexus' hatchback has also been given a mild facelift, which the brand will be showcasing at Frankfurt. It's likely to be the last refresh the model receives, as Lexus plans to replace it with a small SUV, named UX. 

Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar

Perhaps the headline car of the Frankfurt motor show will be Mercedes-AMG's as-yet-unnamed hypercar, codenamed Project One. It's set to fight the Aston Martin Valkyrie and usher in a new generation of hypercars when it arrives late next year.

Mercedes-Benz EQ hatchback

Mercedes is following Volkswagen's lead with an electric vehicle concept assault; it's now prepping its answer to the Volkswagen ID hatchback concept. Expect a similar approach to its previous EQ SUV concept.

Mercedes-Benz G63 Exclusive edition

Mercedes-AMG is sending the original G-Class off in style with the introduction of two limited-volume versions of the military-grade off-roader. To be unveiled at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show, the G63 and G65 Exclusive Edition receive a range of unique styling touches to both their exterior and interior.

Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power

Mercedes will showcase its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered SUV concept at Frankfurt, although it's not just hydrogen-powered, it's a hybrid, with another electric engine providing additional go. Mercedes claims a range of 500km (311 miles).

Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupé facelift

The revised S-Class was revealed at the Shanghai motor show, so it follows that the coupé and cabriolet variants will come soon after. Mercedes has confirmed that these will appear at Frankfurt, with largely the same tweaks as their saloon sibling. 

Mercedes-Benz X-Class

The X-Class may be about to be revealed, but it will be wheeled out again at Frankfurt for its motor show debut, as part of a large Mercedes-Benz stand. 

Electric Mini concept

Mini's first fully electric model, a variant on the three-door hatch, is previewed by a Frankfurt-bound concept, before going into production at the brand's UK plant in Oxford.

Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept

The concept features extreme styling which is unlikely to be carried over in its entirety to a production model. There are large front and rear aprons, side skirts and a prominent roof spoiler. It also uses lightweight materials including carbon fibre, which Mini said optimises the power-to-weight ratio. However, no figures are provided. It uses 19-inch alloy wheels, while the LED rear lights display half of the Union Jack, a nod to the car’s British origins.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche's first SUV, the Cayenne is about to enter its third generation. Porsche has revealed the car ahead of Frankfurt so we know what it looks like. We'll have to wait until Frankfurt to see it in person, though.

Renault Megane Renault Sport

The Mégane Renault Sport's gestation has been plagued with leaks and barely disguised shots, so at this stage it has been all but officially unveiled. Frankfurt will likely host its Renault reveal, though. 

Renault Symbioz concept

Renault’s Symbioz concept will demonstrate three future aspects of motoring; autonomy, electric drive and connectivity, which the brand expects to feature on its everyday models by 2030. The brand has only shown a small portion of the car so far, so catch the full car on show day. 

Seat Arona

The Seat Arona broke cover a while ago now, but its first motor-show outing will be at Frankfurt, where it will join the ranks of the other SUVs hitting the car market. It will be interesting to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Seat Leon Cupra R

Seat's performance flagship moves into its third generation with the Leon Cupra R; a copper-trimmed, 306bhp hot hatch with upgraded aerodynamics, exhausts and interior over the standard Leon Cupra. Just 799 will be made.

Smart Vision EQ concept

Smart's Vision EQ concept shows off the brand's developments in four key areas; connected, autonomous, shared and electric - it will will preview the brand's future within Daimler's brand portfolio, with plans for connected and autonomous technology previewed on the car. 

Subaru Impreza

The next Subaru Impreza will break cover at Frankfurt, as the firm refreshes its line-up with new architecture, first seen on the new XV. 

Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki's latest pocket rocket has been partially revealed ahead of the show, with the promise of a full reveal at Frankfurt. Suzuki has even released a video to show off the car's sporting prowess ahead of the full reveal. 

Toyota C-HR Hy-Power concept

Toyota has described the Hy-Power concept as a design study, but it explores a more sporting element to its hybrid crossover, the C-HR. If it reaches production, the model will be the first hot hybrid SUV on the market. 

Facelifted Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota's stalwart go-anywhere leviathan SUV gets another refresh, bringing it into line with the rest of the Toyota range. It'll be evolution rather than revolution, and the tough mudder will still have its body-on-frame construction underneath the skin. 

Vauxhall Grandland X

Could this be a new addition to the UK's best-sellers list a year from now? Vauxhall certainly hopes so, and the Grandland X will make its debut at the Frankfurt show as a rival to the Seat Ateca and Nissan Qashqai. 

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer

It's been a while since the Country Tourer was revealed, but Vauxhall's estate-cum-off-roader will officially make its debut in Frankfurt. 

Volkswagen ID Crozz 

The Volkswagen ID Crozz is to be refreshed for the Frankfurt motor show, following its initial outing in Shanghai. In addition to a new paint colour, the Crozz has been given more detailed LED headlights and a lower light bar akin to that on the not-dissimilar Skoda Vision E concept. 

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen's Polo has grown up for its sixth generation and was revealed earlier in the summer at an event in Berlin. At Frankfurt, we'll get another look at the now bigger supermini, as well as its hot-hatch iteration, the Polo GTI. 

Continental's wireless electric vehicle charging

Tech company Continental will showcase its latest inductive charging tech in Frankfurt. The road charges the car while stationary, and data is sent to the driver's phone via a smartphone app.

Event information

Dates Trade: 14-15 September 2017; Public: 16-24 September 2017

Location Trade fair grounds, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, D-60327 Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Opening times 9am-7pm, daily

Tickets For ticket information, visit the official website.