First Sketch: Mazda Minagi Concept

Images of what we believe to be a Geneva show concept from Mazda leaked onto the Internet today. The red SUV concept called Minagi is destined to become a CX-5 or next-generation CX-7 in toned-down production form.

Clearly influenced by Mazda’s new design language that first appeared on its Shinari concept, the Minagi SUV loses the smiling grille that has defined the lineup for a few years now. Not too long ago, prototypes of the CX-5 were caught winter testing. Adding a CX-5 to the U.S. Mazda lineup could help the automaker reach buyers who want a crossover with a base price of under $20,000. The Tribute and CX-7 both feature base prices above that barrier.

Mazda hasn’t confirmed that the leaked content is genuine, but even if this isn’t the CX-5, 2012 will be the sixth model year for the CX-7, a crossover in need of an update soon.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

Kia KV7 First Full Live Photos - 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Here is the first official image of the concept KV7 Kia present the world premiere at the Detroit auto show 2011.

First official photos of Hyundai Curb Concept 2011

Hyundai Curb  Concept 2011

There will represent long anticipated hot hatch Veloster. But he will not be alone in the spotlight. Beside him will be no less interesting concept crossover called the Curb. Now published by Hyundai first official pictures of the car.


South Korean company has so far been very little published information on this model, codenamed HCD-12. We know only that was developed at the company's design center in California, USA.
More likely to know when the official premiere of Curb in Detroit scheduled for January 10 in Detroit.

2012 Mercedes C Class Coupe: First official pictures

That's the end of a long wait of several months, the Mercedes C-Class Coupé has arrived. Here are the first three images of this cut is going to come play with the best bets of the segment are serie3 coupe, A5, G37 Coupe. A car with the classic look if not wise, but not devoid of charm that should be sympathetic with the sports package versions or 63 AMG ahead with about 500 horsepower, just enough to settle the account on the M3 and RS5 field performance.

The coupe, like the sedan and station wagon C-Class will be built in the Bremen factory . We should cut back on almost the same range of engines as the sedan and the same trim levels . The cut should offer standard or optional in many electronic aids and assistances to drive. Mechanically cut should be equipped with the Start-Stop and depending on the version of Gearbox 7-speed G-Tronic will be offered as standard or optional.

Ford Focus Electric First Live Pictures and interior

This Ford Focus has it all, because he goes all-electric. In the second half of 2011, Electric power generation as a pure delight with plug-in technology, the first customer. In this case, however, left open some questions, Ford will hopefully answer the show debut at the Detroit Auto Show 2011 (10 to 23 January).
For example, there is no concrete indication of the range. The press release states: "Pro battery charge, it offers a range that meets the daily driving habits normal U.S. and European users are over."

A price announcement? Not applicable. Performance? No comment.
After all, Ford can be intimated that the focus Electric 136 km / h will be fast. The electric motor is coupled to a single-speed gearbox and will be run in a similar dynamic as a Focus with an internal combustion engine. Sucks the juice out to load the electric motor from a lithium-ion battery, the owner of the recommended 240-volt charging station can, which will be sold separately. Since coming into the U.S. but 120 volts from the outlet that owners may instead slot in the standard series charging cable to the house connection.

A complete charge cycle on a conventional 240-volt outlet is completed, according to Ford after three to four hours. "So in half the time that a Nissan Leaf needed," says full-bodied from the Ford Center. A 120-volt connection to double the loading time. The battery sits above the rear axle.
At first glance, the Focus Electric does not differ from the standard version. The display of the information system helps Ford is to save fuel, provide information as to charge the battery. Even the navigation system was adapted to the Focus Electric, points the way to charging stations and warns if the current is not up to the intended target may be enough.

The instrument cluster is left in addition to the display range and the battery is charged. At least in the U.S., the E-Focus driver retrieve many relevant vehicle information on their smartphone. We are excited about what does it cost.

First Sketch: Hyundai Curb Concept

Just a few days prior to the 2011 Detroit auto show, Hyundai has teased a second vehicle that will debut alongside its production-bound Veloster. Besides the fact that it’s an SUV concept called the Curb, Hyundai has thus far given no other details beyond being told it was designed at Hyundai’s California Design Center. We will, however, have full details around 3 p.m. on Monday, January 10.

That’s not to say we can’t figure some stuff out. From the two teaser images, it appears as if the Curb will truly be a concept—meaning it’s possible we’ll see its design influence future products, but a direct take on the Curb isn’t likely to roll up to real-world curbs anytime soon. A gander at the futuristic interior reveals high-tech gadgetry like a giant, unusually shaped infotainment screen in the center stack (it boasts an iTunes-style cover-flow interface for music; the creator of the sketch apparently vibes on Mos Def and Phoenix, among others); touch-sensitive controls littered about throughout; and thin-backed bucket seats. All of this stuff would theoretically be possible today, but it will be a while before any of it actually makes it into production cars.

On the outside, the Curb’s styling looks to be a further evolution of Hyundai’s current “Fluidic Sculpture” design direction, and the whole thing is capped by a greenhouse similar to the new Land Rover Evoque’s. We also can discern that the Curb will have two full-size doors with at least one half door behind the front passenger. Large, cross-drilled rotors fill the giant wheels, and the Curb’s stance is decidedly sporty.

All in all, the Curb looks like a fun concept—check back Monday afternoon for full details and more images.

Thanks to: Car and Driver

2012 Jaguar SUV : First pictures and details

Luxury, calm and SUV may be the next slogan of the brand feline who is expected to unveil the next 12 to 15 months the first elements of this new vehicle that could differentiate the Range by motors less than commoners Land Rover but no not know if the Jaguar versions will qualify for 2 and 4 WD or if they benefit only the 4 wheel drive

Mercedes SLK 2012 First patent sketches

The next generation of the SLK had already been widely discovered, a few weeks ago, in a 10-minute video. Today is a series of sketches that you can admire the lines of the convertible. The lines remain hanging in the back, but the front shows the current aesthetic canons of the mark, with a grille reminiscent of those of the SLS or the new AMG CLS. The long bonnet is also thinking about his big sister, the SLS AMG, while the back up lenses in height. The new SLK will soon be officially presented. The most optimistic are banking on the Detroit Auto Show in mid January, if it was not until March and the Geneva Motor Show.

2012 Hyundai Veloster: First progress and countdown - video

So much for the outstanding follow the spy shots on the road. Hyundai USA has opened the official website of Veloster with a countdown and a short video on YouTube that tells us nothing we did not know, but that helps us train our retinas and salivary glands while thinking about this particular game, three-door Sciroccos side. Indeed, the teaser appears to confirm that the change will be available dual clutch release ...

More and better next month from Detroit.

First Sketch: Kia KV7 Concept

Kia decided to play Santa early and gifted us with a teaser of its KV7 Concept, which is scheduled to debut next month at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

As you can see from the rendering, the KV7 Concept is a crossover whose lines resemble an extended Kia Soul or, if you squint a little, the Ford Flex (though albeit smaller). The KV7’s most funky feature, though, are those secondary passenger doors, which swing up straight up and out – gullwing style. Look out SLS AMG! Inside, the second row bucket seats can swivel to face each other and the rear of the vehicle. Wonder if there will be table inside?

Otherwise, rims match the rest of the Kia family, and it looks like the KV7 will get the Kia corporate face, with the right front headlamp which looking like an evolution from the Kia Kue Kue Concept which debuted back in at the 2007 Detroit Show.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 First Live Photos - Officials and Live 2011 Detroit Auto Show Live

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Vauxhall VRX8 2011 version first pics

Vauxhall VRX8 2011

Vauxhall VRX8 2011 interior

Vauxhall VRX8 2011

Vauxhall playing in the yard and other Camaro Mustang with the new VRX8. Like the previous generation, this model is based on the Holden HSV GTS E3, marketed in Australia (the previous model repeated the Clubsport R8).

Side look, VRX8 adopts new front and rear bumpers and a unique dual air intake on the hood. Vauxhall follows the current trend and adopts LED daytime. At the rear, the yellow monster won a new spoiler and a dual exit exhaust. The leather interior has been redesigned and houses the modern with USB Jack and a station to plug his iPod.

First Sketch: Honda Civic Concept

Remember the Civic? With the high level of flux in the econobox segment of late, Honda’s little sedan and coupe have been somewhat overlooked. The current generation landed in the U.S. for 2006, so the car is just about due for a rework, which will appear in concept form at the 2011 Detroit show.

If Honda concepts of the recent past are any indicator, the production Civic—due in the spring of 2011 as a 2012—should look a lot like the little red number sketched here. And that means it will in turn look a lot like the current European Civic; this sketch shows a combination of the Euro car’s aggressive headlights and the wide-mouth grille on the current U.S. Civic. The lower fascia also gets angry, and there appear to be LED strips situated inboard of the fog lamps. And we’re hoping for more stylistic lightning bolts, à la 2011 Odyssey’s beltline.

As for what will power the new car, we expect a lineup of four-cylinder engines similar to the current car’s, as well as the return of the Civic hybrid. Look for more information—on the concept, at least—early next year.

Thanks to: Car and Driver

First Sketch: 2012 Hyundai Sonata/i40 Wagon

Wagons roll at Hyundai! The Korean firm is set to take on the VW Passat from next year with this, the new i40. The newcomer has been developed by Hyundai’s German R&D centre in Russelsheim specifically with European buyers in mind.

So in order to coax people from their Passats and Avensis’, the i40 will debut as an estate first, with Hyundai claiming the car offers more space for passengers and luggage that its key rivals. The i40 debuts at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The estate arrives in the UK in May, and the saloon follows in November.

Underneath, Hyundai has borrowed the front and rear of two different platforms, the Elantra and Sonata respectively, to create a chassis which the firm hopes has what it takes to outhandle the competition.

The stop-start-equipped engine range is very much in keeping with the current downsizing trend. There’s just one petrol, an all-new 2.0-litre direct injection unit which develops 174bhp and emits 156g/km of CO2. However, the big sellers will be its 1.7-litre diesels. Two versions will be offered at first. Both are single turbo units, with 114bhp and 134bhp respectively, while a twin-turbo flagship arrives in 2012.

On the inside, Hyundai promises an upmarket interior made using high quality materials. Auto Express has seen it, and can confirmed that the swooping dash design is much like that of the Vauxhall Insignia, and features a wealth of soft-touch plastics and plenty of storage space.

Tech highlights include adaptive headlights and a self-parking system. Hyundai is yet to confirm prices or trim levels, but it will be specced competitively and will include the firm’s impressive five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express

First Sketch: 2012 Ford Territory

Ford has issued an artist's impression of the upgraded Territory for 2011. It's the first official opportunity to gauge how the locally-manufactured SUV -- on the market since 2004 -- will look in upgraded form when it's launched before the end of the first quarter next year.

Between now and then, Ford will steadily drip-feed information to the media concerning the new model, which will introduce a version of the 2.7-litre turbodiesel V6 that powers the Land Rover Discovery 4. The turbodiesel will sell alongside the petrol six-cylinder in the Territory range.

It's clear, contrary to rumours doing the rounds, that the upgraded Territory will be a little more than just a tweak of the frontal styling via the medium of new bumpers and other details. There are obvious sheet-metal changes in the vehicle, based on the artist's sketch, which we presume is an accurate representation of the finished product.

Tail lights, what we can see of them, don't extend as far down the corner of the rear quarter panels as is the case with the current Territory. Furthermore, the beltline behind the C pillar doesn't follow the beltline of the doors -- again, unlike the current Territory. This suggests the sheet metal of the rear quarter panels has been revised, along with the front hang-ons.

Speculation within the industry suggests that the Territory will raise the bar high among softroaders in the medium SUV segment for NVH and dynamics -- not that Ford is admitting anything much on either score, but Ford President Bob Graziano did confirm big gains for the Territory in the press material accompanying the image.

"The Ford Australia team is taking the Territory to an all-new level of performance, refinement and quality, and customers will definitely experience these advancements when they drive it," Graziano was quoted as saying.

According to the press release, the Territory will also introduce a major redesign for the interior.

The Territory upgrade should end the popular perception that the SUV hasn't kept pace with the market. Toyota has just revised its Kluger and Holden is enjoying strong sales from its multifarious Captiva, which not only starts at a lower price, but also offers a diesel. The Territory has a little catching up to do...

But Ford anticipates that the diesel Territory will hit the spot with the buying public and the styling changes will re-awaken consumer interest in the SUV. The company saw an upswing in sales after the minor facelift marketed as the SY Series II model, which will be replaced by the upgraded Territory. If a minor facelift (and improved consumer confidence after the GFC) can boost sales, this forthcoming upgrade should kick some goals, the manufacturer hopes.

Until next year, when all will be revealed, the question likely to be the most pressing will be that of pricing for the diesel variants.

Thanks to: Car Point

First photos of the interior of the Chrysler 300C 2011

2011 Chrysler 300C interior

The internet appeared first images of the interior of the Chrysler 300C sedan new generation.The premiere of the car will be in less than a month in Detroit. So far we have seen only pictures of the appearance of the car, and some teasers of the interior.From the photos suggests that the biggest change is in the center console where there is a new multimedia screen size 8.4 inches. Car navigation with Garmin, a new unit for climate control and new openings for ventilation.The steering wheel is completely changed, with parts of the metal in the style of the new models of the American company. Instruments are also new with blue light.

Porsche 911 Type 997 GT3 RSR 2011 first official HQ pics

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2011

Porsche profits from the year-end  to unveil the 2011 edition of 911 in racing outfit, the GT3 RSR. Not really innovate in relation to the 2010 version will always remain valid and in fact.
The 2011 version is especially change the aerodynamics of the car body parts with slightly redesigned and improved.

Hyundai i40W, first pictures

The i40W was designed in Hyundai's design studio in Germany. This model will also be offered in a four-door sedan configuration, called i40. For now, only photos of the break can be viewed via Hyundai Blog.
The Hyundai i40W will be marketed soon after its launch, scheduled for next March at the Geneva show, while the hatchback i40 - successor to the Sonata in the European market, is itself expected to fall.
Under the hood, the i40W receive two petrol engines, a 1.6l GDI developing 140 hp and 177 hp 2.0l. Diesel side, the new block graft Hyundai 1.7 CRDi 115 hp ix35 presented on the crossover, and the 1.7 CRDi 136 hp.A 177 horsepower diesel
The Korean automaker also plans to integrate its range a 2.0 CRDi diesel engine of 177 horsepower, coupled with a new gearbox with double clutch.
Scheduled presentation at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 in March.