The 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show delighted car fans and the automotive industry alike with some huge new car launches, exciting announcements, world record attempts and the latest technology to push the car industry forward. As Frankfurt battles to become the biggest motor show in the world, manufacturers lined up to out do one another to take the headlines. German manufacturers were out in force to outdo one another and to dominate the show. However the Brits put up a good fight, debuting some exciting new models as well - and of course the rest of the world wanted a look in, too. 72 Jaguar broke the world record with the world’s largest loop the loop as they unveiled their new all-terrain Jaguar F-Pace SUV. Although we’re not sure that was the terrain originally foreseen at concept stage. Bentley joined the SUV market with its sector creating super-luxury Bentley Bentayga. Supercar headlines went to Lamborghini and Ferrari for their new Lamborghini Huracan Spider and 488 Spider. Us mere mortals can look forward to a new Vauxhall Astra, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Renault Megane.

It's been on sale in the US for a year, however. Alongside the Edge is the firm's all-new Ranger pick-up. It gets a butch new look, more efficient engines and Ford's latest active safety and comfort tech. Honda • Honda Project 2&4 • Honda Civic Tourer Active Life Concept Honda took the wraps off its radical Project 2&4 concept ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. The single-seater is a collaboration between the brand’s motorcycle and automobile design studios, and is intended to combine the open-riding sensations of a motorbike with the manoeuvrability of a car. The firm is also showing the Civic Tourer Active Life, a bike-friendly Civic estate. Hyundai • Hyundai i20 Active• Hyundai N division Hyundai caused a stir at Frankfurt with the launch of the 'N' performance sub-division and two new concept cars. The company claims to have carried out intensive testing and product development to come up with Hyundai ‘N’, a sub-brand aimed at providing a cut-price alternative to the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. Hyundai’s prototype WRC car, based on the new i20 Coupe, appeared on stage at the event giving us a good idea on what’s to come, which according to Hyundai will be a full “performance-orientated and race-track-capable” line-up.

We were also treated to the Mission E concept, a high performance electric car with the Tesla Model S in its sights. Renault • Renault Megane• New Renault Scenic aims to make parents fall in love again• Next Renaultsport Megane will be five-door only Renault's new Ford Focus rival appeared in the flesh at the Frankfurt show. Longer, lower and wider, the new hatch gets a bolder and more dynamic design than before, with cues from the latest Clio and Kadjar SUV. LED headlamps help it stand out, while the firm claims it will get a distinctly higher quality interior than the outgoing car. Renault also showcased the Espace MPV and Talisman Estate at the show. The Espace adds crossover style to the 7-seat MPV sector, and is biased towards comfort rather than an involving drive. The estate version of the Talisman saloon is a successor to the slow-selling Laguna. Unfortunately neither of these cars will be sold in the UK. Rolls-Royce • Rolls-Royce Dawn• Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV to launch late in 2018 V12 power and coupe-like refinement went in to making the new Rolls-Royce Dawn soft-top one of the stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show. The cabin is mostly shared with the Wraith, and quality is exceptional – as you’d expect of a car that’ll cost £250,000 or so.

But it won't directly succeed the Swift itself, as an all-new supermini is expected to arrive later in 2016. Also on the Suzuki stand was the Vitara S, a new version of the Vitara with a 138bhp turbo petrol engine. Thunder Power • Thunder Power electric car It's not very often that a car brand comes around that we've never heard of, but newly born 'Thunder Power' has the intention to build an electric car to beat the Tesla Model S. An early version of this Tesla trouncer was showcased at Frankfurt. The Thunder Power electric car is claiming to offer 430bhp, with enough juice in the batteries for a 373-mile range. 0-62mph will be despatched with in under 5 seconds, and the car will go onto a top speed of 155mph - all impressive numbers, especially form a start-up company. Toyota • Toyota Prius• Toyota C-HR The new Toyota Prius hit the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show before going on sale early next year. The brand says the new fourth-generation Toyota Prius will “establish new benchmarks in fuel economy”. The 1.8-litre petrol engine is set to remain with a downsized electric motor and a separate electric power unit to drive the rear wheels. This so-called ‘e-4WD’ system will only work at speeds of up to 37mph but will boost grip in poor weather conditions.