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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

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 [...]

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

I highly advice watching all 3minutes and 19 seconds and an extra pair of boxers is advised-The engine sound is just amazing. Even though it’s pretty early stages of development the car has... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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! ]]

Campers rejoice! Here's the world's first four-wheeled tent! Or maybe not. These images show the new Audi A7 'four door coupe', set to hit showrooms in 2010 and challenge the Mercedes CLS for sleek-saloon supremacy. BMW will throw its hat into the ring with the 8-Series too, also expected in 2010. The A7 is the latest of a raft of models set to emerge from Audi, with the A1 supermini and Q

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

Japanese giant Subaru is about to get a whole lot more pulling power! This is the company’s new Exiga MPV, caught undergoing testing in California ahead of its unveiling in June. And Auto Express can exclusively reveal that it could land in showrooms in the UK as early as 2009. The barely disguised right-hand- drive model has a distinctive sleek profile, with bosses hoping it will appeal to

Here’s BMW’s latest attack on the niche market – the V3 Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS). Following BMW’s most recent crossover, the X6 Sports Activity Coupe, the V3 is a beefed-up estate based on 3-Series Touring underpinnings, designed with both passenger and luggage space in mind.Our spyshots reveal the V3 PAS features a taller roofline than its 3-Series donor car for improved interior

After countless spy photos and appearances at auto shows for the past several years in two different styling forms, the Lexus LF-A made its first official appearance on the road this weekend at the Nürburgring 24 hour race. At some point during the weekends festivities, Automobile managed to snag a shot of the engine lurking under the race-prepped Lexus' hood. We can't derive a lot of details fro

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Hyundai is going the whole nine yards with its new executive saloon – or should that be i90?Our spies caught the i90 undergoing testing as it gets ready to take on Germany’s premium brands. And the Korean manufacturer is promising it will be crammed with the kind of technology usually reserved for Audis, Mercedes and BMWs.This includes an iDrive-style cabin control interface, as well as a

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When the BMW M3 sedan made its debut, we knew based on its two door counterpart,'s performance that it would be fast. But this is one bit of ground we didn't anticipate the V8 super-sedan would cover quite so quickly: Barely on the market already, the M3 Sedan is getting a facelift.  The revisions, of course, will be minor, but spy shots like the one above suggest that, in addition to th

The 2009 Acura TL is still months away from its debut in the fall, but the magic 8ball is already saying "outlook not so good" for the latest Acura to get a redesign based on these recent spyshots. Looking pretty inoffensive from the front, the 2009 TL bears shape and proportions similar to those of the current Nissan Maxima. Though the camouflage bra hides the front end well, it does reveal

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The Maserati Quattroporte looks set for a more extensive facelift than we were expecting, if these latest spy shots from Italy are anything to go by. Our spies say they’ve not seen such heavy cladding on a Quattroporte prototype before, which suggests that the 2010 model’s front end will be heavily reworked. A new-look grille should bring the Quattroporte’s looks in line with that of it

Our spies were on hand in Germany at the Nürburgring to take these exclusive shots of the new Mercedes Gullwing test mule undergoing some handling tests.Since AMG announced last July that Mercedes and McLaren had discontinued their co-operation on the development of a smaller mid-engined SLR follow up, the German firm has been using their own in-house performance branch AMG and HWA Racing,

Her sister didn't get any either. Just fines of $750. It seems as though the trick being used by offenders like these is to simply plead guilty. Nada Prouty, the agent who spied for Hezbollah, has gotten off thanks to a judge who was apparently appointed by Jimmy Carter, which shows how his disastrous steps as president are still having serious ramifications and repercussions. And all she has to

Here’s one Audi TT that’s really mean and roofless! Our spies have the first pictures of the stunning new Clubsport version of the German roadster. The special, stripped-out model boasts aggressive new looks and a powerful 300bhp motor.As you can see, the newcomer is showroom-ready and takes its design cues from the concept that wowed crowds at the Essen Motor Show, Germany last November.

We've already taken the wraps off the new Megane – and now, we can bring you spy shots of it testing on the road for the first time.Behind the disguise of this prototype lies a head-turning new look for the Ford Focus rival. Inspired by the latest Laguna, with detailing from the Mégane Coupé concept displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the car is set to be one of the boldest in th

These latest spy shots from Germany reveal the 2009 Mercedes E63 AMG in closer detail than ever. Benz’s next super-saloon, also depicted above in Autocar’s exclusive rendered image, will be powered by the company’s 6.2-litre V8 when it debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in autumn 2009 and should offer in excess of 550bhp. However, Autocar has also learnt that a debate has been raging be

These spy shots show a completely undisguised version of the new Vauxhall Insignia hatchback. Expected to account for as much as 75 per cent of Insignia sales in Europe, the hatchback variant of Vauxhall’s Mondeo rival looks very similar to its saloon sibling.These shots show that the hatch can be differentiated only by its more angled D-pillar and some subtly different shutlines. The hatch will

Porsche's new baby has taken its first steps! This is a forthcoming little brother for the Cayenne SUV – which we've spied testing at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany for the first time.Based on platform architecture shared with Audi's Q5, the compact SUV is the next logical step in the expansion of Porsche's range. Buoyed by the success of the Cayenne, the smaller version will compete with BMW's X3 and Land Rover's Freelander, offering a sportier driving experience than both. As you can see from these spy shots of a prototype wearing a Cayenne body as a disguise, the new model is shorter and narrower. It will feature four-wheel drive and will share engines with the Q5, including a 3.2-litre V6 petrol and even the possibilty of diesel power for the first time too.The new model is expec

Under the camo is Chevy's all new Cobalt sedan, scheduled to debut as a 2010 model. Codenamed GMX071, the next-gen Cobalt will begin production at GM's Lordstown plant in July or August of next year. A coupe version will also be available.These pix reveal a contemporary new design direction for the Cobalt. The now-familiar two-tier Chevy grille dominates the front end, and the bodyside is delineated by a sharp boneline rising to the rear below a twisting concave surface that hints of current BMW 5-series. The trunk is well hidden, but the logical extension of the bodyside treatment suggests a raised central section and mild shoulders over rear wheel openings.But what's more important is what's under the skin: The new Cobalt is one of the first cars to come off GM's new global compact vehic

Some of the best spy photos we've seen yet of the new upcoming entry-level Ferrari (known internally as the F149) have cropped up on Ferrari enthusiast forum, FerrariChat. The photos, apparently taken by an unnamed member of a U.K.-based forum, show the F149 making its way through Maranello city streets still wearing some camouflage, but not nearly as much as in previous photos. Overall, the car has lost some of its 599GTB-like features (previous shots showed a car almost identical to the 599), though the long hood and shorter tail fairly well mimic Ferrari's flaghship V-12 entry. As mentioned by FerrariChat forum members, we too can see a little more of the previous generation 550/575 in this development mule (horse?).In any case, you can expect the F149 to finally make its d

Citroen's new supermini-MPV is loaded with style! The upcoming people carrier, which bosses at the French company are confident will go straight to the top of the class, was snapped this week virtually undisguised by our spies in France.And the distinctive high-mounted tail-lights which mark out the newcomer are clear to see in our picture. Rumoured to be badged Monospace, the MPV will be based on the same platform as the all-new C3 hatchback, which was revealed by Auto Express in Issue 1,008.The Monospace takes its styling cues from the C4 Picasso. The front end will feature large headlights, chunky bumpers and the trademark double-chevron grille, while at the rear the screen opens independently of the tailgate. A central instrument binnacle will dominate the dashboard, and expect interio

This next-generation Audi S4 could be the super-saloon that ends the German power wars. Our spies have caught the 2010 S4 undergoing high-speed testing at the Nurburgring and sources suggest that there’s a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 under the bonnet instead of the current model’s V8. Insiders tell us that Audi wants to reduce the weight and improve the fuel economy of its new S4, while offering performance that’s on a par with the current models.Meanwhile, it looks as though the range-topping RS4, likely to arrive in 2011, will retain its V8 in an effort to separate the appeal of the two variants. Audi sees the new S4 as a rival for the likes of BMW’s 335i while the next RS4 will take the fight to the M3. (Thanks to Autocar for News and Pictures).

The only sign that this mule isn't a run-of-the-mill Lincoln Navigator is dual exhaust coming out the passenger side of the Ford SUV, a fairly clear indication that Ford's new 4.4-liter diesel engine is lurking under the Navigator's hood. Eariler today an F-150 mule was also caught prowling around, also with the diesel on board.Details of the 4.4-liter V-8, which will also appear in many of the expected places such as the F-150, Super Duty, and E-Series large vans, were leaked earlier this month after a recent Ford dealer meeeting. The engine is closely related to the 3.6-liter turbodiesel installed in European Jaguars and Land Rovers and is being designed in-house to be built at the automaker's Chihuahua, Mexico engine plant.Compared to the current 5.4-liter V-8 found in many of Ford's la

You may not know but the super-highly-most awaited game of the year is due release and is already being watched by Guinness Records. The game is expected to sell 9 million copies, slamming $540 million in the company,(only the $60 basic version counted). And this is just an estimation, the actual sales might be double. Still

Sent in by "KCM", I received two exclusive images of the production Chevy Beat/Daewoo Matiz out in the buffs. The eye candy here is the fact that, albeit showing only the front fascia, the prototype spotted is undisguised (not fully, but close). Due to go on sale in various markets by 2009, the upcoming subcompact car designed by the folks at GMDAT will retain nearly all the prominent cues of the

This is a mystery GM prototype snapped wearing Swedish registration plates – but although it’s a similar size to next year’s long-awaited replacement for the Saab 9-5, we believe that it’s a new Holden lurking under the disguise.According to registration details this car is a Holden, and the shape of the grille opening and the large circular badge clearly visible under the front disguise seem to back that up – it’s possible that this is a close-to-production prototype of Holden’s version of GM’s new large front-drive family of vehicles.According to the database attached to this particular licence plate, this car is 485cm long, 180cm wide and weighs 1650kg. It has a 260bhp engine (probably a V6 unit) driving an automatic gearbox and rolls on 245/45 R18 wheels. If it is a Hol

The wagon variant of the Cadillac CTS has been caught testing ahead of its likely debut at the Paris Show in October, where it will probably be shown with the new 250hp, 406lb ft 2.9-liter V-6 turbo-diesel that will be critical for CTS' success in the European market.The CTS wagon will be produced along side the sedan and coupe versions at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan starting in the spring of 2009. Production volume is expected to be around 10,000-12,000 vehicles, with the majority destined for Europe.The CTS wagon has been the subject of huge debate within GM. Execs with a North American focus couldn't see the point of doing a wagon because volumes would be small; more global oriented execs realized a wagon had a lot more acceptance in Europe, and would help grow (w

Spy photographers have captured the Bentley's updated Arnage. The next-generation Arnage isn't slated to hit the market until 2010, but Bentley execs reportedly want to create a true... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Spy photographers have captured the Bentley's updated Arnage. The next-generation Arnage isn't slated to hit the market until 2010, but Bentley execs reportedly want to create a true... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

GM's next MPV was photographed testing in the United States. The 7-seater Toyota Innova look alike might well be GM's answer to the forthcoming Tata Indiva and Mahindra Ingenio. According to the photographers, the car's development was done entirely in GM's South Korean facility.Built on GM's delta chassis, this car is slated for production in mid 2009. Due to the absence of any sort of protection up front, the shooters noticed an intercooler under the bonnet, which confirms its turbocharged-diesel heart. They also say that this car will be rebadged as Daewoos and Opels and sold in different markets. With that said, it is only a matter of time before it arrives in India.Source- Winding RoadIf you enjoyed this post and want to keep a daily track on all the news here, then you can subscribe

Things are hotting up in Spain! Our secret snappers have caught the first undisguised examples of the scorching new SEAT Ibiza FR out testing.Take a close look at this five-door model and you'll spot the bigger brakes behind larger wheels, together with twin tail pipes poking out from beneath the rear bumper.In an effort to keep a low profile, engineers have used an essentially standard bodyshell. Expect the production version of the hot hatch to feature a sporty bodykit and range of eye-catching colours.No details have been released about what mechanicals the newcomer will use, although powerplants from parent company VW are likely. Strong candidates are the 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine and the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI unit from the larger Leon.The rapid FR will be followed

Audi will be one the headliners at this month’s Beijing auto show as it debuts its long-awaited Q5 crossover.The baby brother to the Audi Q7 takes direct aim at the BMW X3, Infiniti EX35, Acura RDX, and upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK.Being an Audi, we expect the final version to be loaded with luxury, performance, and an impeccable interior.The Teutonic automaker was caught testing a thinly disguised prototype on the famed Nürburgring as it prepares to go on sale early next year in the U.S.

Spy photographers have spotted a facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 RS prototype out testing on the roads of Germany, just outside of the Nürburgring. Some new modifications to the Porsche are LED... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Caught here winter-testing, the higher frequency of the appearances of the car indicates a nearing release. The anticipated successor to Kia's compact offering will sit on the same platform as its cousin, the Hyundai Elantra. Judging by how large the current Elantra became over its predecessor, we expect the new Spectra to be plagued with the same effect. Also, if we're not mistaken, the new

Is Lexus finally on track with it's supercar-rivalling LF-A?. Our spies caught this special racing prototype testing at the famous Nurburgring.Although a production version of the exciting 200mph two-seater is due until 2009, performance fans will get a glimpse of a competition version this year.Sources within the company claim that the V10-powered coupe is set to make its public debut in May's Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race.As you can see, the car has been tweaked to give it an edge on the circuit. At the front is a deeper front bumper with larger holes to aid high-speed cooling.Move around to the rear and you'll spot the tall carbon fibre rear wing and large triple exhausts above a F1-style diffuser. All of this modifications should mean that the LF-A laps considerable quicker than t

The heavily camouflaged crossover you're looking at is latest member of GM's Theta family. Designed to replace the Pontiac Torrent in the Buick-GMC-Pontiac distribution channel (and possibly the body-on-frame GMC Envoy), the GMC Terrain is expected to arrive in the middle of 2009 as a 2010.A number of GMC-specific design cues separate the Terrain from its Theta brethren (Chevrolet Equinox, Saturn Vue), including blocky wheel arches, a stubbier truck-like front end, and a nearly-flat roof rather than one that slopes in the rear as is becoming commonplace in the segmentnumber of GMC-specific design cues separate the Terrain from its Theta brethren (Chevrolet Equinox, Saturn Vue), including blocky wheel arches, a stubbier truck-like front end, and a nearly-flat roof rather than one that slope

The waiting is almost over! Jaguar is set to return to its roots with a very special performance evolution of the new XK. Unveiled as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show, the car is promising to take the Jaguar sportscar experience to a whole new level, thanks to lightweight design and a 412bhp evolution of the firm's 4.2-litre supercharged engine. Firmer springs, special brakes and thicker anti roll bars promise to ensure handling is up to scratch... And with a lower ride height and wider wheels the car promises to deliver impressive mid corner grip. Tipped to go on sale in summer, priced from £75,000 just 200 examples of the newcomer will be built, with only 50 of those available in the UK. However, collectors are being urged to sign up for the car quickly, as interest in the c

Here is a spy video by Inside Line, which shows the car being tested. The car is very well camouflaged unfortunately. If you enjoyed this post, you should subscribe to our RSS feed. Also, you can... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

General Motors previewed its Beijing auto show "concept" Monday; the Buick Invicta sedan. The Invicta is said to hint at the next-generation LaCrosse, which will be built off the second-generation Epsilon (Chevy Malibu/Pontiac G6/Saturn Aura/Saab 9-3) platform, but really, what showgoers will see Saturday is pretty much the real car. Its styling, says GM interior design chief Dave Lyon, will feature modern interpretations of the Buick portholes (or "ventiports" as they were called in the '50s) and the "sweepspear," the asymmetric v-shaped profile accent found on many of the brand's cars in the '50s and '60s.With the Invicta, Buick designers have taken last year's Riviera concept even further, Lyon says, making "a very aggressive, very chic four-door concept with a low roofline." You may al

These are the pictures that prove Saab is getting serious about the development of its new SUV. So say hello to the new 9-4X - which made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show as a biopower badged concept car.Codenamed GMT168, the Saab 9-4X will arrive in time for the 2010 model year. Sharing the platform with the upcoming Cadillac BRX, the Theta-Epsilon based Saab will be built in at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.And unlike the 9-7X, this will be sold globally. Styling – as you can easily see – will be very close to that of the concept, and powerplants will include a range of petrol units, as well as a new 250bhp diesel. The 9-4X will also offer Saab’s XWD all-wheel-drive system.

Porsche engineers were out in full gear, with a parade of at least 5 prototypes,giving photographers more chances to take pictures of the Panamera.  The entry-level powerplant will be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The security firm was run by former Secret Service officers who infiltrated environmental groups, collected their phone records and confidential internal documents, and even went through their trash. The information was then passed on to public relations firms and corporations involved in environmental controversies.

The security firm was run by former Secret Service officers who infiltrated environmental groups, collected their phone records and confidential internal documents, and even went through their trash. The information was then passed on to public relations firms and corporations involved in environmental controversies.

Blackheath, England (ThaLunatic Daily) -- Micky Smith, a 47 year old accused of continually harassing neighbors and peeping at under-aged girls has been released from jail. Worse, he's been allowed to move right back in to the same duplex where he peeped before.Kayleigh White, a 16 year old girl, who lived next to a peeping tom who spied on her, has been forced to leave her home, thanks to an early release from British authorities who are allowing the pervert the right to move right back in.Micky Smith, who shared a duplex with White's family, removed bricks that separated the attics of the twin dwellings. This allowed Smith to crawl above Kayleigh's bedroom, where he drilled holes in the ceiling above her bed.Kayleigh first noticed something strange when she awoke to find plaster dus

Naw, I don't think so... But it is a very close comparison... heheWIRED has the view of this:Which is very cool... Then I thought: Those really look like the "Eyes of The Terminator" so I did a quick "Chop Job" on them and came up with the following:Of course here is the Original Pic of that "Bad Boy"Oh well some of us just have too much time on their hands and I'd never use anything but "Firefox" for my browsing pleasure... hahaha(of course "All Rights" belong to the Copyright Owners and not me)So wanna a new game link?... Okay well maybe you might like this site...the escapist... I could swear I been to this site a while back and it was in no way a Video Gaming Site, but then again a few Beers and you can imagine anything, like Little Green Men from Mars and Little Blue Ladies from Venus

"One of these is a photograph taken by the Hubble space telescope on December 17, 2002, featuring the variable star V838 Monocerotis. The other is the same photograph overlaid with a familiar logo."[via wired]

The forthcoming Chevrolet Camaro has already been causing excitement in America, but what looks like a prototype of the high-performance ‘SS’ version has crossed the Atlantic for a testing session at the Nurburgring.The new muscle car goes on sale in the ‘States early next year but hasn’t been confirmed for sale in Europe. GM hasn’t announced any plans to engineer a right-hand drive version, but sources within GM UK say that British bosses are battling hard for us to get a version with the steering wheel reversed - something Ford hasn’t done with the current-generation Mustang.The standard Camaro will be available with both V6 and V8 powerplants, with the SS likely to get a 400bhp version of GM’s 6.0-litre ‘LS2’ V8 engine.The original Camaro SS was one of the first muscle

Ford’s extreme pickup, the F-150 Raptor, is becoming more real by the minute, presumably with the long-awaited Boss V-8 engine under the hood.Here are the latest spy shots of the monster truck that is expected to go on sale as a 2010 or 2011 model, restoring our faith in Ford for recognizing the need for specialty performance vehicles and for resurrecting plans for a Hemi-fighting V-8.The camo’d mule in an F-150 body was caught by photographers about the same time that Ford officials in Vegas—there for the automaker’s 2008 Dealer Show—were teasing their audience with video footage of a Raptor mule bombing across the desert at high speeds. Ford’s new marketing chief Jim Farley reportedly was downright giddy as a picture of the production grille was shown, with the Ford name stam

Don't be fooled by the disguise – this previous-generation Focus is the latest mule for the scorching new Focus RS, due next spring for around £25,000. Our spies caught the hot hatch putting in some blistering laps around a test track. And this shot proves that the RS is in for some serious aerodynamic treatment. The untidy masking at the front suggests Ford is planning to add a sizeable spoiler to help keep the RS sticking to the asphalt – and it’s the same story at the rear. Rigid, low suspension and beefy brakes provide sharp handling, while the 280bhp 2.5-litre turbo engine will deliver a 0-60mph time of around five seconds.

Our latest photos from the Nurburgring reveal the 2011 Vauxhall Astra going through high-speed testing at the famous German circuit.This disguised prototype is underpinned by General Motor’s new global Delta platform, which is also used as a base for the electric-hybrid Chevrolet Volt concept car.This commonality makes it very likely that the next-generation Astra will offer a version of the Chevrolet’s low-emissions E-Flex powertrain, possibly combined with the familiar 1.3 CDTi diesel engine. This could make it the greenest vehicle in its class, with Prius-beating CO2 emissions.As for conventional engines, like the one powering this test mule, we can also expect a range of new high-efficiency turbocharged petrol engines along with some familiar diesel powerplants from the rest of the

Nissan, you’re killing us. So far only the lucky few have driven the ever-so-hot 2009 Nissan GT-R that doesn’t go on sale in the U.S. until June—and now the Japanese automaker is teasing us with something better.Our test numbers have the GT-R scorching the asphalt from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and passing the quarter-mile mark in 11.5 seconds at 124 mph. With numbers like that, the car obviously is in dire need of a higher-performance version.Indeed, one of our spy photographers has snapped what could be (we can only hope) a prototype for a GT-R Spec V as it was being unloaded from a truck at Nissan’s Nürburgring workshop.This does not appear to be an ordinary GT-R (not that ordinary should ever precede the noun GT-R), as the test car reveals subtle differences. We admit we expe

These are the first shots of Toyota’s new mid-sized MPV, the Verso, being put through its paces before launch next year.The current Verso has only been on sale since 2004, being a heavy facelift of the 2001 Corolla Verso. The forthcoming new car seems to have grown compared to the existing one, and it will share the same seven-seat layout that has become essential for mid-sized MPVs. It will also share its core architecture and running gear with the Auris hatchback.Other details are sketchy at present, but it’s believed the new Verso will go on sale during the first half of next year.

The Saturn Aura is about to become obsolete. GM's European wing has officially leaked photos of disguised Opel Insignias on test. Insignia replaces the Vectra, which is the Aura's donor car. The Insignia will be revealed at the London Motor Show on July 22.Insignia is the first car on GM's new global Epsilon platform, which provides replacements for the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac G6, Saab's 9-3 and 9-5, Cadillac BLS sedan/BLT wagon in Europe, a Korean-built car sold as a Suzuki, a Holden in Australia and the next-generation Buick LaCrosse."All of these cars will be radically different from each other but they will all use common engineering solutions," Bob Lutz told us at Geneva. "They're going to be so different in aesthetics and driving characteristics, so it's not one car dressed up in di

Our spies have lifted the lid on the next-generation BMW Z4 – and the big news is that it’s getting a folding metal roof for the first time! Look closely at these prototypes, and you’ll see that instead of a fabric affair, the new Z4 is following in the footsteps of its 3-Series Convertible big brother, plus its Mercedes SLK rival, with a retractable steel top. As our artist’s impression shows, the car will also get a more muscular look. And the convertible has another trick up its sleeve. BMW isn’t content with raining on the SLK’s parade, as it will seek to outgun the Porsche Boxster with a new range of powerful engines for the car. These are likely to include the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder unit. There’s even the possibility that the Z4 will be availa