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A few days ago, KBS - a renowned South Korean TV channel giant - aired a program that showed what goes behind the walls of Hyundai's R&D facility in Namyang, Korea. Similar to Bob Lutz's TV-only sneak peeks of the Pontiac G8 and Cadillac CTS in the past, the Korean program gave the audience a glimpse of the next-generation Hyundai Sonata (YF) in testing. If you look closely in one of the shot

2010 Audi R8 Roadster SpiedIt's hard to go unnoticed in Audi's R8, something that has become abundantly clear to us in the short time a Mugello blue coupe has been in our Four Seasons fleet. But what if you want onlookers to notice who's in the R8 as well?For that, it looks like Audi's Spaceship-meets-Gallardo will need to lose its top. Judging by these spy shots, the convertible R8 will feature a

It might look like a four-door tank, but underneath the heavy camouflage is Jaguar’s all-new XJ! And while these exclusive spy shots give little away about how the car will shape up, it promises to be the most radically different incarnation ever of Jag’s flagship saloon.Ian Callum, the firm’s design Director has revealed that due to lower-selling volumes than the XF , it can afford to be ev

Spy shots of the A7, Audi’s upcoming low-roofline sedan, continue to surface. The A7 is likely to be based on the next-generation A6 architecture, which itself will be a lengthened and modified version of the current A4/A5 platform. Judging from the name, the four-seat A7 should slot into the Audi lineup above the A6 and below the A8 and will likely occupy the $50,000-to-$70,000 price range. The

A gap exists in the Honda lineup between the mid-size Pilot and compact CR-V SUVs, and the company might be filling that hole with an Accord-based crossover. Caught here wearing no camouflage, this bash-up mule could turn into a vehicle that would do battle with the new Toyota Venza.Possibly based on the European-only Accord Tourer wagon, this CUV prototype wears the familiar U.S.-market Accord fr

Here are the first decent spy shots we’ve seen of the 2011 Porsche 911 in something resembling its own metal; it’s the car which Porsche internals and Porschephiles alike will refer to as the 998. Clearly, this prototype wears the expected placeholder front lighting elements—these ones cribbed from a pre-face-lift version of the current 997-gen Carrera—bulging from tacked-on front fender e

The revised Porsche Boxster made its world debut at last week’s Los Angeles Motor Show – and we drive it for the first time in this week's Auto Express magazine. But as these spy pictures show, engineers at the firm aren’t downing tools just yet. They are working on this Speedster edition, which harks back to a rare 911 model from the Eighties.Take a close look at the rear of the prototype,

2010 Opel Insignia OPC SpiedHot on the heels of the new-for-2009 Opel Insignia, engineers are busy prepping an Insignia OPC version that promises to be hot on the street.Like other Opel vehicles wearing the OPC label (which stands for Opel Performance Center) this Insignia displays some noticeable differences from the standard model. Although they're carefully taped over, we can see some aggressiv

2009 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Spied Although we haven't seen it in North America since 2005, Audi's Allroad Quattro off-road wagon continues to thrive in Europe. Judging by these spy photos, it may continue to do so - albeit with a major platform change.Since its introduction in 2002 and subsequent redesign in 2006, the Allroad Quattro has always been based on the A6 Avant. The new car, however, is

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid SpiedThough supplier issues threaten to delay the official launch, Mercedes-Benz continues to develop and test the 2010 ML450 Hybrid - its first SUV with hybrid powertrain.Thanks to the partnership inked in 2005, the ML450 Hybrid, like the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids, will also use a form of GM's 2-Mode hybrid transmission. In base form, the ML450 Hybri

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid SpiedWhile the wraps on the 2010 Mercury Milan (along with its Ford and Lincoln cousins) won't come off until November's Los Angeles auto show, we caught the refreshed midsize sedan testing in the cold, dark Michigan night.All three examples shown here are, in fact, Milan Hybrids, a new offering for the 2010 model year. Though we don't yet know the exact specifications, r

Nissan is trying its best to keep a low profile with the 370Z until next week's 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show when the new 'Z' makes its first public debut. Of course we're being sarcastic as after a trio of photos that were shot in Europe, the 370Z has been photographed once again, this time outside a parking lot somewhere in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Seen here for the first time in a bright red f

While we are waiting for the 2-door Kia KOUP to hit the streets and it’s spy shots to finally show up on the world-wide-web, we can take a look at these two spy shots (taken in USA) that prove Kia is still running some testing for the US-spec Forte compact sedan. Because Forte already went on [...]

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Suzuki Kizashi When the Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept bowed in New York, we were smitten by the sedan’s aggressive lines and low-slung stance. But after seeing some rudimentary patent drawings of the production model, we were seriously concerned that everything we loved about Suzuki’s new sedan would be [...]

Leftlane has gotten a hold of a batch of new spy shots of Hyundai's upcoming 6-seater crossover, code-named "PO." Different from past spy shots of this, however, is that this particular prototype was caught driving with almost no camouflage. The 6-seater crossover was first previewed at the 2005 Chicago Autoshow, carrying on Hyundai's Spanish nomenclature pattern as "Portico"

Our spy photographers have captured Mini’s forthcoming SUV being tested ahead of launch in 2010.We’ve already seen the car as the Crossman concept at the Paris show, but these are the best pictures of a production version.It’s clear that this is going to be the biggest car to wear a Mini badge so far, likely to be more than 4.0 metres in length.The Paris show car was badged as the Mini Cross

Our spy photographers have caught images of a groundbreaking new all-electric Mini being tested for the first time – and this is no concept car.Instead the Mini EV is a top-secret project that BMW has been quietly developing in Oxford and Munich. Autocar understands from well-placed BMW insiders that the electric Mini will make a surprise debut at the LA motor show next month, going on sale in l

There's a Big Cat on the prowl in Death Valley. This is the XF-R – and, as you can see, the BMW M5 rival will really look the part when it goes on sale in 2010.Spied testing in California in the US, this prototype is wearing a minimal disguise, and the wide wheelarches are clearly visible, along with the low side skirts and large bonnet bulge with deep air intakes. Power comes from a 500bhp 5.0-

These latest spy shots of the 2009 BMW Z4 caught testing in Germany clearly show that the new two-seat roadster will be getting a folding metal roof in place of the current car’s fabric item. The next Z4 will make its debut at the LA motor show in November before going on sale in the last quarter of next year.Aimed squarely at the Audi TT, the new Z4 will come with a comprehensive range of engin

The Mac is back – and Auto Express has the spy shots to prove it! These amazing exclusive images show that McLaren engineers have hit the streets at last in the much-anticipated successor to the legendary F1 road car.Due to go on sale in 2010, the exciting new machine was caught undergoing testing not far from the Formula One team’s base in Woking, Surrey by an eagle-eyed Auto Express reader.A

Our spy photographers have snapped confirmation that a cabriolet version of the stunning new Audi TT-RS is under development in Germany.These latest pictures of the TT-RS Roadster come just days after we brought you these images of Ingolstadt’s blistering TT-RS coupe running hot laps of the Nurburgring.Both models are due to launch early in 2010, with prices starting at around £45,000 for the c

The A4 isn’t the only Audi range that’s set to expand – as these grainy spy shots prove. This is the A5 Cabriolet, which will signal the end for the current A4 drop-top when it makes its world debut on the stands at the Paris Motor Show next month.Our spies caught the cabrio on Switzerland’s mountain roads, and snapped it with its cloth roof down for the first time. Engines will be carried

It’s not the most exciting of vehicles, but our spy photographers have snapped the next-generation Fiat Doblo being put through its paces ahead of its launch next year.As with the current model, both commercial and passenger versions will be available.The new Doblo will be the bigger sister to the recently unveiled Fiorino Qubo and will compete against the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner and R

Audi’s all-encompassing product strategy continues to throw out more unexpected niche products – with what appears to be a prototype for a new Allroad version of the A4 snapped by our spy photographers circulating at the Nurburgring.Like this existing A6 Allroad, the A4 gets jacked-up suspension and butch plastic wheelarch extensions, with the prototype riding a couple of inches higher than a

Our spy photographers have grabbed these shots of a slightly facelifted version of the Range Rover.Following on from the Discovery’s recent mild makoever, Land Rover is giving the Rangie a similar visual going over, with the mild disguise suggesting new headlamps, radiator grille and front bumper – with the arrival of LED tail lights at the rear. Externally, the rest of the car remains unchang

This is Saab’s long-awaited 9-4X ‘crossover’ SUV, now less than a year away from showrooms.The 9-4X is a sister car to Cadillac’s upcoming SRX; both vehicles will be built at a GM plant in Mexico. Similar in size to a Volvo XC90, though it’s expected to be strict five-seater, the 9-4X is an absolutely crucial model for Saab in North America as buyers shift from traditional, truck-based S

Our spy photographers have snapped the new Fiat 500 cabriolet out testing.Fiat is striving to sneak the new 500 Convertible under the £10k barrier to make it one of the cheapest soft-tops on sale in the UK. According to Fiat’s head of marketing, Luca de Meo, the open-top 500 is likely to carry a 1500 Euro premium over a 500 hatchback. Translated into Sterling With the Fiat 500 hatchback ranging

The 2010 Ford Mustang continues to be seen with less and less camouflage as its launch date sometime during the coming auto show circuit approaches. Most recently, a barely-disguised prototype was captured on camera by a sharp-eyed novice. A similarly undisguised prototype of a new Shelby GT500 Convertible was caught testing as well by the veteran shooters at KGP photography.What can be gleaned fr

Although General Motors released exterior pictures of the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze at a recent event in Lordstown, Ohio — the future site of Cruze production — the General is keeping the new compact’s interior design close to its chest until the car’s official reveal at next month’s Paris Motor Show. But leave it to our spy photographers to spoil GM’s plans as they have captured the first

If you were holding out for a next-gen 911 GT3 that was radically different than its predecessor, you may be out of luck. We've just received photos of the new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, and from what we can glean, it's certainly evolutionary.Perhaps most evolutionary is the GT3's exterior. While our spies report the front fascia differs little from the current GT3, changes at the aft end are equally m

To maintain its standing as the indisputable leader of the go-fast world, Ferrari channels most of its energies into its highly successful F1 racing program, and then pumps out a couple thousand really fast road cars per year to sustain it. And every few years, Ferrari builds something that more or less blends both worlds together. These are the superstars of supercars with names like F40, F50, En

Here are the latest spyshots of the Kia Soul, slated to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in October. The prototypes caught in these pictures are clad in Tomato Red and Clear White. They also look to be the range-topping trims, as evident by the 18-inch alloys, chrome trims, and the diminutive rearview camera. A Kia executive told us that the Soul Burner Concept wheels seen on the recent

Here are the first images of the GM Daewoo Veritas, originally named L4X, spotted outside auto show venues for the first time. A rebadge of the Holden WM Caprice, the Veritas replaces the GM Daewoo Statesman that was on sale since 2005. The Statesman was also a rebadge of the previous generation Holden Statesman from Australia. The Veritas sports a unique vertical-slat grille and badging. The

Next month will be the big one for Kia Motors, as it prepares to take the wraps off the Soul and show it to the world-wide public for the first time. We have already seen an assortment of spy shots of the camo-covered exterior of the Soul. Now we have our first peak at the interior. [...]

Here are the latest spyshots of Kia's upcoming premium front-wheel drive sedan, code named 'VG'. Due to make its debut in August 2009, the VG is Kia's answer to the Buick Lucerne and Toyota Avalon. The VG is underpinned by Hyundai/Kia's new 'NF' chassis and it will be more of a performance-oriented car than a luxury one. Measurement wise, the VG will be wider and longer than the Amanti; though

The extent to which the bold styling of Vauxhall’s new Insignia will influence the next-generation Astra can clearly be seen for the first time on these shots scooped by our spies at the Nurburgring.A key detail exposed for the first time is the bodyside styling line, or ‘blade’ as GM describes it, which appears on the back of the rear door and flows towards the front of the car.Vauxhall’s

Wearing what looks like a coat of Native American war paint, here is a cladding-free, running prototype of the next-generation Mazda 3, a car that has garnered nearly as much praise as the mighty little BMW that goes by the same name. The redesign is thorough, if not radical. Like the all-new Mazda 6, the new 3 is expected to grow a bit in key dimensions, something we’d have verified if the

Here is a glimpse of the production version of the Lincoln MKT crossover—the kissing cousin to the Ford Flex—as caught by spy photographers. Ford used the Pebble Beach Concours d'Élégance to confirm that the seven-passenger MKT, shown as a concept at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, will go into production. Like the Flex, it will be assembled in Oakville, Ontario. While

The new CLK is getting ready for battle. The Mercedes coupe has slipped down the pecking order with the arrival of the current BMW 3-Series Coupe and the Audi A5, but this new model is gunning for its premium German rivals.Our pictures show an altogether meaner, more muscular car than the current CLK, with curves replaced by more angular, chunky creases and neater, slimmer rear lights. The front e

Cadillac is doing a controlled and sustained unveiling of fresh new products these days, including the new SRX crossover and CTS wagon, as well as giving us a chance to drive such diverse vehicles as the 2009 Escalade hybrid and the CTS-V sedan. And obviously there is more to come, as pictures of the top-secret V-spec version of its upcoming CTS coupe were nabbed while testing. Subtle clues g

As we await official pictures and information on the next-generation Cadillac SRX, our spy photographers snapped the crossover testing with the heavy cladding removed. Look for this crossover; initially referred to as the Cadillac BRX, to debut later this year or at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Our last formal glimpse was at the 2008 Detroit auto show when we saw a precursor

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While General Motors “inadvertently” gave the public an updated Chevrolet Equinox picture, disguised prototypes SUV continue to test so that work on the new model is not finished. The front part of the Equinox 2010 body model year in many ways resembles Chevrolet Malibu, with its characteristic horizontal stripe, which shares the grating radiator into two [...]

Kia’s near luxury sedan, codenamed VG, has caught the lens of photographers while undergoing some endurance testing in the heart of Death Valley, California and these latest spy shots reveal some nice design cues at front and rear fascias of the upcoming Kia sedan. Front of the car sports a large “tiger-nose” grille and elongated projector [...]

It’s the latest mule from the Prancing Horse! This is not a shock replacement for the F430, but the latest one-off ‘speciale’ that the Italian supercar maker occasionally builds for buyers with a fat enough wallet.For around £1.5million, a handful of coachbuilders specially licenced by Ferrari will create an ultra-exclusive, ultra-valuable car for those collectors who find the stock Enzo, 6

The camouflage-covered SUV seen here is the redesigned next-generation Kia Sorento, which was captured during testing in Death Valley. It's expected to arrive in late 2009 as a 2010 model, about three years after its 2007 mid-cycle facelift. Unlike the current model and the recently launched Kia Borrego, the next Sorento will not be a proper body-on-frame SUV. Instead, it will be built on the same

Seen here is the next member of GM's crossover family, which will replace the current Daewoo-designed Chevrolet Tacuma -- not sold in the U.S. -- in 2010. Codenamed MPV-7, the vehicle is designed to be more SUV-like, unlike the current Tacuma, which is more of a minivan-like vehicle in the vein of the Mazda5 and Kia Rondo, and it may carry a different name.It will ride on the global Delta platform

A year has past since we last reported on sightings of the so-called Mercedes-Benz SLC. Now, though, the purported SLR McLaren supercar replacement has been spotted again—this time in quite different guise. Thanks to our friends over at eMercedesBenz.com, we now have three very crisp photos of the SLC showing off its sleek shape, complete with confirmation of gullwing doors. That’s right, t

Spy photographers have once again captured the prototype Mercedes-Benz SLK but this time with what appears to be a glass roof. Mercedes currently offers a panoramic glass roof option on it's SL hardtop and looks like the new SLK will...

Autocar has learned that high performance M-Power versions of the BMW X5 and X6 will be introduced next year.According to Ludwig Willish, boss of BMW’s M-Division, sportier versions of the two SUVs, which will be branded as the X5M and X6M, are a priority to allow the company to take the fight to the Porsche Cayenne GTS and the Mercedes ML63 AMG.Both the X5M and X6M will be powered by BMW’s tw

Shown here are the latest spy photos the 2010 Toyota Prius, sporting what looks to be a significantly redesigned front end. Both longer and wider than its predecessor, the new Toyota Prius is playing host to rumors that have everything from a station wagon to convertible variant in the works. While we're not sure about either of those predictions (especially with Toyota's hybrid lineup scheduled t

A reader over at the Burlapp Car Page snapped a photo of a completely unmasked 2009 Audi Q5 in Malibu basking in the warm glow of the brilliant Pacific sun. We assume this is an early tester out measuring how many and what kind of Jamba Juice containers will fit in the cupholders. Though the Audi Q5 leans a bit heavy on the jellybean looks, when it lands in America it should be motivated by a

The i20 is the latest product in Hyundai’s dramatic product renaissance, and another potential worry for Europe’s established car makers. Hyundai insiders insist that it will combine strong equipment levels – almost certain to include standard air conditioning – with ultra-competitive pricing and a five-year warranty.We’ve spied the three-door version, but the i20 will also be sold as a

New Audi S4 has been spotted in Nortern Sweden, tested under harsh conditions. Tipical S model with four tailpipes, according to tradition.The engine will be powerfull, high-revving V8 4.2 FSI with 354 bhp/ 264kW. If tweaked it can go much more higher..Source: Worldcarfans.com

Subaru is looking to turn the Impreza back into a contender for class honours in the ultra-competitive high-performance family car market. These spy shots reveal a new Spec C version of the flagship STi. Previously, Spec C evolutions of the Impreza have been officially available solely in Japan, and have only made their way to the UK in small numbers as grey imports. However, with the launch of th

I bring you the first spy shots of the production Kia Soul on the streets, sans disguise. One image is also the first to bear the whole rear fascia of the compact car. This particular mule is an attractive chocolate brown color that screams luxury. The Soul is set to be unveiled for the first time this September, while making its foreign debut in the Paris International Motor Show. Continue

For automakers hoping to cash in on rising fuel costs, the Toyota Prius is a good benchmark: The funky hatchback has sold more than half a million copies in the U.S. to date. So it’s no surprise that when our spy photographers caught Honda developing and testing its all-new small hybrid, a Prius was parked nearby. The Honda’s visual similarities to a Prius are marked when seen together. They

CNN sheds light on Progressive Insurance hiring investigators to see if one of their customers were telling the truth regarding a recent accident involving one, Leandra Pitts. This is pretty standard stuff, but what is so shocking is that detectives filmed and recorded the couple in Church and at intimate Bible study meetings of a [...]

Clueless? So am I. Here's a spy shot of an unknown station wagon or crossover car that was caught in South Korea. The location alone says that it is probably a Korean car, as foreign manufacturers rarely test future cars in the country. In comparison to the Hyundai Sonata parked beside it, the car looks to be fairly large. The length of the car also implies that it might be a 7-seater like the

Hot on the heels of our future product plan post, I bring you the first spy shots of the Kia VG. Due to arrive in Korean showrooms in August 2009, the VG will be the automaker's first in-house designed intermediate sedan. Closely related to the Hyundai Azera in terms of class, the VG will be front-wheel drive. The VG will be powered by either a 3.3L Lambda V6 or a more powerful 3.8L Lambda V6.

We were informed by a Kia official yesterday that the camouflauge will be coming off for the Forte prototypes sometime this week. It looks like they have begun because amateur shots of the Forte undisguised are hitting the web already. The Forte is slated to roll into Korean showrooms on August 21st, with a North American launch sometime in 2009. We will post all the latest amateur shots of the

The wraps are nearly off Chevrolet’s Astra rival! Our spy shot shows its forthcoming compact family car, which is the replacement for the Lacetti.When it goes on sale next year, it will be the most important model that the US firm has ever launched in Europe. Previewed by the Ultra WTCC concept at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, the newcomer features some of the same styling cues. It is based on the

The 2010 Ford Taurus made its first appearance in April, when a grainy picture of the vehicle's clay model surfaced on the internet. Now, spy photos of an early, heavily-camouflaged prototype of the fullsize sedan have arrived.The new Taurus will carry some elements of Europe's "kinetic design" styling, but the flamboyance of the Mondeo will be toned down for the large car using design elements fr

By Rich Truesdell Automotive Traveler Yesterday, I was back in the California desert, testing the effectiveness of the air conditioning of a Dodge Caliber SRT4 that’s in the Automotive Traveler garage this week. And what did I find as soon… More: continued here Tags: Tags: Dodge Caliber, SRT, volkswagen golf

A pair of spy images revealing the look of next generation Kia Sorento hit the web earlier today. The Sorento is not scheduled for replacement until summer of next year, but it has already been snapped completely undisguised, while sitting at the unidentified location. These first pics show the new Sorento shape hints at Kue and [...]

Spies have captured the 2010 Kia Sorento (code-named XM) undisguised for the first time today. Slated to go on sale in 2009, the redesigned Sorento will share the Hyundai Santa Fe's unibody platform. This is yet another work penned by Peter Schreyer and cues heavily from the Kia KND-4 Concept that debuted in Seoul last year. Mentioned earlier, the 2010 Sorento will not be a body-on-frame car

Chevrolet Cruze will be the global name for an all-new sedan from the next generation of General Motors’ compact car family. It replaces the Chevy Cobalt in North America and the Daewoo-built Chevy Lacetti/Nubira in Europe. GM will debut the four-door sedan concept at the 2008 Paris auto show in October. It will be the first look at vehicles from the new Global Compact Vehicle Architecture or

Here are the first spy shots of the newly facelifted Porsche 911 Turbo convertible, which launches next year.The drop-top 997 Turbo will get a direct injection engine like the recently updated standard 997. It'll also benefit from Porsche¹s excellent PDK dual-clutch gearbox, which offers rapid, seamless shifts.It's likely that the 997 Turbo's new breed direct injection engine will offer 20-30bhp

Here we have an amateur shot of the Kia Soul caught undisguised inside a factory. This is the first good look at the full front 3/4 view of the car sans disguise. This particular model wears 18-inch alloys, indicating that it is the range-topping trim level of the car. Something worth noting is the absence of Kia's new corporate grille that is found in the Forte and Lotze Innovation. While the

After the new generation BMW 5 Series prototype leaked out before, now, we get some interior spyshots in clear view of the 2011 BMW 5 Series for the first time.Even with a significant amount of specially cut foam padding used to disguise the instrument panel and center console from prying eyes, we can still make out some new details.The i-Drive controller is placed on the right side of the gear le

We were informed by a Kia official yesterday that the camouflauge will be coming off for the Forte prototypes sometime this week. It looks like they have begun because amateur shots of the Forte undisguised are hitting the web already. The Forte is slated to roll into Korean showrooms on August 21st, with a North American launch sometime in 2009. We will post all the latest amateur shots of the

Autoblog writer snapped some pics of a cloaked Kia Forte beeing driven en-route to Pennsylvania. When his family was passing through the Motown outskirts, his wife Sara spotted a white vehicle covered with black camo in front. She grabbed her I-Phone and took some nice pics of the vehicle. Autoblog’s spy report includes four different images, [...]

It looks like Mercedes-McLaren have big plans for its SLR farewell party! With the Mercedes supercar coming to the end of its production life, the German manufacturer has no plans to send the thoroughbred off quietly. Speculation has been growing about a final special edition speedster version of the SLR 722 - and it looks like the rumours were true. Despite the confusing disguise these exclusive

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Could 3 really be the magic number for Mazda? If these latest spy shots are anything to go by, the answer is almost certain to be yes.Behind the disguise of the cars in our pictures is the next instalment of the company’s product renaissance: its Ford Focus-rivalling 3.The newcomer is far more distinctive than the current car, and follows the precedent set by the recently launched 2 supermini an

Arguably Renault's most important upcoming car locally, the new third generation Megane has been spied by French magazine Auto Plus. How someone managed to penetrate Renault's armour to this extent is quite amazing, as these photos have caught both the...

As the Audi TT-RS comes closer and closer to production form, the Audi TT-RS roadster has been spotted. The TT-RS will use a 2.5L twin-turbocharged five-cylinder generating 350 horsepower which is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Just a day after we brought you a teaser shot of 2009 Kia Forte (Spectra successor), Brenda Priddy&Co. spy photographers surprised us and delievered an awesome set of spy pics showcasing Kia Forte prototype undergoing testing on US soil. The higher frequency of the appearance of Kia’s four door sedan indicates that Forte entered the [...]

Leftlane has posted several spyshots of the Kia Forte/Spectra undergoing testing in the U.S. for the first time. This indicates that it is entering the final stages of its testing. Designed by Peter Schreyer - the genius who also penned the Audi TT MKI and the Volkswagen New Beetle - the Forte will replace the Spectra later this year. Speculations point to the Forte being nearly identical to the

LeftLaneNews has the latest spy photos of the facelifted Range Rover Sport. Spy photographers caught Land Rover engineers lapping the Nurburgring in Germany possibly with the new 5.0L petrol V8. If you look closely at these photos you'll notice the front bumper is bolted on, which has us wondering if this bumper is merely a disguise. Could there be a radical new bumper design underneath? Stay tune

The new look BMW 5 Series has been photographed just outside Germany’s Nürburgring race track whilst carrying out some preliminary tests. The prototype, codenamed the “F10” shows that BMW has increased the F10’s width between the wheels extending the wheelbase...

New-look 5-series caught out on the town in most revealing costume yet. These exclusive shots captured by our spies in Europe show BMW’s class-leading saloon, carrying out some preliminary tests in the run up to its 2009 release.Codenamed the “F10”, BMW’s E-Class rival can be seen here with softer lines than the current model and much more conventional-looking headlights with an all-round

After unsuccessful attempts by its GM masters to repackage vehicles in the form of the 9-7X (upscale Chevy TrailBlazer) and 9-2X (Subaru WRX clone), Saab is attempting to re-focus its brand's cachet by drawing on its core principles of quirky yet attractive styling, highly efficient turbocharged powertrains, and its distinct aerospace heritage.With the recent introduction of the well-received Turb

This is Mercedes’ brand new CLK, caught preparing for battle against stylish competitors like the Audi A5 and BMW's 3-Series Coupe. It’s only been five years since the current CLK was launched, but in a market as competitive as the premium coupe segment Mercedes can’t afford to rest on its laurels. So, as well as raising the bar for luxury, the new CLK will take styling cues from th

Our spy photographers have caught a glimpse of what looks to be the next Acura NSX testing near Germany’s Nürburgring. The spied car bears a striking resemblance to the Acura Advanced Sports Car concept that we’ve seen at several auto shows. But Honda claimed the ASCC was just a design study, and rumor was that its icy reception necessitated a return to the drawing table. This spied car

BMW is preparing the next-generation of its 5-Series for launch in 2010 — 2009 for the European market and Motor Authority managed to get some spy photos. When the new 5-Series finally arrives —... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The BMW X1 has been spotted by Inside Line in Germany and it looks ugly. It looks like a little rat to me. I hope the final version looks good because with gas prices as high as it is, this should be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Dacia is working really serious to extend its lineup. They have already confirmed development of a new SUV, but these latest shots taken in Romania reveal the automaker is currently working on an all new mid-size sedan. A modified version of the Dacia Sandero platform provides the underpinnings of the new model but with an expected length of 4.6 meters, it will be considerably longer whilst maint

Opel is testing the next generation Opel Astra and there's even a video to prove it. The footage above shows a testing prototype on the Nurburgring circuit with heavy disguise.The five-door prototype caught shows the model’s sloping roof line plus the trapezoidal-shaped c-post resulting a more elegant appearance. The front fascia is to receive a complete overhaul with the grille looking similar

The new Toyota/Subaru RWD Coupe was announced back in April and now for the first time, we can show you the first picture of a prototype that was caught testing outside a test center in the UK( thanks to Winding Road). Toyota and Subaru are developing a brand new platform for the new model. So with this kind of expense coupled with a sub $20,000 price tag, we can say that Japanese plan to sell a

Combine the now-signature Chevrolet horizontally split grille with "fierce eye" headlamps and a rakish, coupe-like four-door roofline and you've got the replacement for the Cobalt, coming in two years. Last week, Rick Wagoner dropped all kinds of hints about the car at General Motors' annual meeting, including the likelihood that it won't be called "Cobalt," making that car a one-generation m

No, Subaru is not developing a Legacy coupe. (Seriously, how many people would actually buy that?) So what’s really underneath the camouflaging body panels in these photos? A new rear-wheel-drive sports car, that’s what. Yup, look closely at the short wheelbase and the driver’s low-slung seating position—which we can only describe as pimpin’—and the Legacy camouflage is easy to pe

The 2009 Acura TSX was spotted and caught with a cell phone camera. As you can see in the picture, the car is more rounded and is larger than the previous model. Would this mean the TL and RL will also move and become larger for the 2009/2010 redesign/revisions? Could be. Although the side looks a lot in favour of a Ford Fusion, the front end has a little in line with the Jaguar XF, although not b

The new Citroen supermini-MPV is coming out of the shadows – and here are the pictures to prove it! The people carrier will join the C3 line-up early next year, giving the French firm a rival to the Nissan Note.With Citroen now the biggest seller of MPVs in Europe, this new model is a vital part of the company’s plans – because as well as the Note, it will aim to steal sales from the Ho

As Porsche prepares to unveil a newly facelifted version of its 911, our spies have caught the next evolution of the hardcore GT3 RS model testing at the Nurburgring. The new GT3 RS is expected to go on sale next year, while the updated version of the standard 911 will be released within the next few months. Styling around the front and rear bumper has been subtly modified, and this lightweig

Vauxhall's new Meriva is gearing up to reinvent the compact MPV sector! Our spies caught the next-generation model, which goes on sale here in 12 months, on test in a black and white disguise. And it’s clear the current model’s slab-sided look is gone, replaced by more striking lines inspired by the Corsa.The latest spy shot also confirms that the car will keep the innovative rear-hinged back

What you're looking at are the first spyshots of the U.S. version of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, which was spotted recently prowling around Ford's Dearborn mothership.The subcompact Fiesta is the first of a number of new global cars coming from the Blue Oval under the watch of Ford CEO Alan Mulally. The automaker is switching gears toward a smaller, more fuel efficient lineup, and the Fiesta is a major