Sebastian Lüttig, Director Automotive and Transportation, at IAA 2017

His personal wrap-up:

1. SUVs and CUVs wherever you look, even pick-ups presented
2. Many concepts, but still limited range of pure electrification models
3. Hybridization in full swing (noteworthy: Obrist's serial hybrid concept)
4. Re-launch of European offensive from (new) Chinese brands
5. VW Group pushes CNG as an alternative
6. Fuel cell for passenger cars still not dead
7. "New Mobility World" still with potential for more visitors
8. Technology trends: NVH, intelligent thermal management, lightweight
9. And diesel? Uncertainty is noticeable, but we will continue to see it in Europe because it is indeed possible to make it "clean"