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2012 Hyundai Veloster

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2012 Hyundai Veloster

Here are the first spy shots of the heavy camouflaged Hyundai Veloster. Despite the heavy camo, the lighting units the center-mounted exhaust and the sloping roofline were all evident. On the inside you can see a symmetrical dash with a prominent center stack. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster features heated seats, a push-button ignition, chrome door handles, a large LCD display and a smallish steering wheel.

Power will likely be provided by a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 90 kW (121 hp) and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque. A turbocharged 131 kW (175 hp) engine is also expected.

2012 Opel Ampera (Chevrolet Volt)

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2012 Opel Ampera (Chevrolet Volt)

GM has unveiled the first photos of its pre-production 2012 Opel Ampera. Its a European version of the American Chevrolet Volt, which will be assembled at the plant in Warren, Michigan.

As General Motors said, the pre-production cars will not be sold at dealerships, but will be used for testing and validating the production intent design as well as developing the final vehicle software and control.

Porsche Panamera with trailer

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Porsche Panamera with trailer

Thanks to Alex, our reader from Russia. Hard to believe and must see. Its a Porsche Panamera (MSRP: $90,000 – $130,000) with a cheapest russian cargo trailer. Things you can’t see every day even in Moscow.

If you catch something like that, mail to [email protected]

Chinese Porsche Cayenne Clone

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Chinese Porsche Cayenne Clone

Here is a ugly Porsche Cayenne clone with a Bentley-style large chrome grille made by Huatai, China’s clone-loving auto manufacturer. The new clone, called Huatai B35, will make its world premiere at this month’s 2010 Beijing Auto Show, the Huatai B35 “improves” upon the first generation Cayenne’s looks by adopting a very Bentley-like fascia with a large chrome grille.

There’s little news on the SUV’s mechanical hardware but don’t expect to find any V6 or V8 powertrains under the hood

VIDEO: 2011 BMW M1

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Here is the first ever video of the 2011 BMW M1 production body test mule hotlapping the Nurburgring, as well as footage from near the track. The camouflaged BMW M1 looks fast and very firmly planted around the turns, with minimal bodyroll.

VIDEO: 2011 BMW X3 Spied

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The second-generation of BMW’s X3 SUV has been spied testing somewhere on the public roads of Germany.

Based on the next 3-Series platform architecture, the new 2011 BMW X3 will come with all-wheel drive, though it is possible that the BMW may also offer rear-wheel drive only variants of the compact SUV.

Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP Limited Edition

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Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP Limited Edition

Look at the pics of the limited production model of the Renault’s Laguna Coupe called “Monaco GP”.

The Monaco GP Limited Edition features a Pearlescent White metallic paint job with contrasting Pearl Black roof, a set of black 18-inch ‘Interlagos’ alloy wheels and matching folding door mirrors.

Inside, the limited Laguna Coupe features a dark grey leather upholstery with Monaco GP logo and gloss white inserts for the dash, centre console and door panels.

GPS suction cup mount

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GPS suction cup mount

Handmade GPS suction cup mount. A cheap solution 🙂

GPS suction cup mount

Submitted by Peter.

2011 Kia Optima

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2011 Kia Optima

Meet all-new 2011 Kia Optima sedan, unveiled today at the New York Auto Show, and that will go on sale in the U.S. this fall.

What we do know is that the Optima is a sister model to the also new Hyundai Sonata so expect to see the range comprising the same four-cylinder gasoline and hybrid powertrains.

2011 Infiniti QX

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2011 Infiniti QX

The all-new 2011 Infiniti QX56 full-size SUV has been unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Infiniti QX is based on the already revealed 2011 Nissan Patrol. Infiniti’s SUV features a unique front and end treatment, but the rest of the body has remained unchanged.

The new QX features revised dimensions versus the previous model as it is 1.4-inches longer, 1.1-inches wider and 3.8-inches lower in overall height.