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2008 Citroen C5

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2008 Citroen C5

Look at the official images of the all-new 2008 Citroen C5. The new Citroen C5 is based on the Peugeot 407 chassis and like the current C5, it too will be equipped with Citroen???s fabulous hydropneumatic suspension. The new C5 will be offered initially in sedan and station wagon variants and wont be available as a Cabrio. Instead, European buyers will be able to choose between sedan and station-wagon variants which can be equipped with wide variety of petrol and diesel engines. Sales are expected to start in Europe in March 2008.

2008 Citroen C5

Audi TT-S

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Audi TT S

The new Audi TT-S, coupe and cabrio, has been spotted at the Nurburgring. The TT-S gets the the same 2.0 liter TFSI engine from the Audi S3, but bumped up to 280hp, and will be available as Coupe and Roadster.

The new Audi TT-S will unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2008. Expected a year later is the Audi TT-RS with its twin-turbo 3.6 liter V6 engine which will produce approximately 350hp.

Audi TT S

Volkswagen Passat “Coupe”

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Volkswagen Passat Coupe

Meet the VW???s new model! These pictures show lightly disguised test mule. The new model is designed to appeal to family buyers who want added style, and clearly takes its inspiration from the Mercedes CLS with a starting price that???s almost half that of the Merc???s $80,000.

At the front, you can expect the VW like grille and headlamps from the Eos drop-top. Further back the rising waistline and swooping bodywork are unlike anything else in the range.

Engines will be shared with existing models in the VW stable. Diesel options will include the VW???s all-new 2.0-litre common-rail oil-burner.

The new model will make a debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Volkswagen Passat Coupe

Volkswagen New Beetle Limousine

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Volkswagen New Beetle Limousine

Take a look at the coolest limo, based on a 1999 2.0-liter Volkswagen New Beetle GLS and it can seat 5 to 6 passengers in the rear. The rear passengers of the Bug’a’Limo get all sorts of treats like a cd player, a mini TV and a small bar area along with an electric hatch / divider that seals off the back from the driver.

Volkswagen New Beetle Limousine

2008 Dodge Challenger

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2008 Dodge Challenger

These are the first spy shots of the 2008 Dodge Challenger production version without a camouflage. The photos made by camera phone.

According to speculation, the new Challenger will arrive in March 2008 as a ???08 model. The first Dodge Challengers will be SRT8s with automatic gearboxes priced at around $38,000. In July 2008, Dodge will begin production of the ???09 models which will be offered with with three different engines: 3.5L V6, 5.7L V8 and 6.1L V8.

2008 Dodge Challenger

62 Landaulet

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62 Landaulet

Maybach will unveil its 62 Landaulet at the Middle East International Motor Show. Landau and landaulets were popular forms of convertibles in the 1920s and 1930s and were basically hardtops with a retractable canvas roof instead of a fixed metal one ??? keeping the car’s metal roof rails and side windows frames.

The Maybach 62 Landaulet will be limited to a production run of 20 and would likely only be available in the Middle East. A an official press release is expected on November 13.

Rolls-Royce Coupe

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Rolls-Royce Coupe

Look at the photos of new hard-top two-door Rolls-Royce Coupe, previewed by the 101EX concept and recently confirmed for production.

Rolls-Royce Coupe

Mazda3 MPS Extreme

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Mazda3 MPS Extreme (Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S.)

Mazda has unveiled today a modified version of the Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S.) at the 2007 Sydney Motorshow. The Mazda3 MPS Extreme has received engine, suspension and exhaust upgrades that according to Mazda, improve performance by about 20%. The Mazda3 MPS Extreme???s 2.3-litre turbocharged engine has been modified by Mazda Australia Motorsport Manager, Allan Horsley who recalculated the car’s Powertrain Control Module (PCM) raising output by 19 Hp to a total of 281 Hp at 5,300 rpm and maximum torque by 32-lbs-ft to 313.5-lbs/ft (425 Nm) at 4,400 rpm. Other mechanical modifications include a free-flowing two-inch exhaust system and a sports muffler that ensures a ???deep-throat??? exhaust note. -Continued after the jump

The Mazda3 MPS Extreme also sits 25mm lower than the standard MPS, giving it a sportier stance. The MPS Extreme is equipped with 19-inch BBS alloy wheels and Dunlop Sports tires (225/35ZR19).

Mazda3 MPS Extreme (Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S.)

Volkswagen Touareg R50

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Volkswagen Touareg R50

The Volkswagen has unveiled its new Touareg R50 at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Touareg R50 is based on the Touareg TDI with the firm’s 5.0L V10 diesel engine. In R50 guise, the V10 gets an ECU tweak to pump more pressurized air from the twin turbos to produce 350 horsepower at 3,500 RPM and peak torque of 627 lb.-ft. at 2,000 RPM. That’s good for a 0-62 MPH run of only 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 146 MPH.

Volkswagen Touareg R50

Renault Ballet

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Here???s coolest commercial video. It???s some sort of Renault car ballet that outlines the 5 stars safety Renault cars provide.