Toyota iQ Will Be Powered By A Yamaha Engine

A version of Toyota's iQ concept, which has orginally shown in Frankfurt, is rumored to begin production next year. According to Automotive News, the little city runner will be powered by a motorcycle-derived Yamaha engine. The two Japanese firms are currently collaborating on a new 1.0-liter engine based on one of Yamaha's motorcycle powerplants.

Toyota is expected to produce around 100,000 units, when sales begin in 2009.

Frankfurt 2007: Lexus GS

At Frankfurt Motor Show made Lexus European debut of the IS-F and worldwide debut of the 2008 GS 450h. The 2008 Lexus GS 450h shows how the standard GS models will be updated for the 2008 model year. A new front bumper and tweaked headlight design, new side mirrors with integrated turn signals are the most obvious changes. The interior gets updated too, but we'll have to wait a couple of weeks to see the interior of the car. Also there is a new "active stabilizer system" available on the GS 450h to improve the car's handling.

Check out the high-res comparison shots at AutoBlog by clicking here.

Frankfurt 2007: Ford Focus

Finally the Focus is wearing new "Kinetic" design cues like its siblings the Mondeo and S-Max, which sweep across the company's product line ever since it debuted on the Iosis Concept two years ago in Frankfurt. New Ford Focus has a new front end with new headlights, a larger lower air intake and more sculpted hood.

The Focus also gets a new interior that is upgraded in both design and the materials. 2008 Focus will be also available with a dual-clutch 6-speed gearbox,which can be fitted with 136 HP and 110 HP versions of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi engine.

Frankfurt 2007: Toyota iQ

In Frankfurt 2007 Toyota's newest concept is unveiled: The iQ. The 2980mm 3+1 minicar concept is normally a two-seater, a third seat can also be flipped up for a small adult or child in the back. The iQ will have its engine mounted up front, powering the front wheels. Which engines available is an open question.