The 2008 Audi A5 coupe was caught on Nurburgring test track. Audi is expected to unveiled the car in 2007. The 2008 Audi A5 will be positioned somewhere between the BMW 3-Series coupe and the 6-Series. It will have all engine offerings to the A6 line.
Toyotaunveiled its new Auris hatchback. The new Auris is essentially a hatch version of the new Corolla for European and Japan customers, which has not yet been unveiled. 2007 Auris will be shown at the Bologna motor show in December. European sales will start in February. Auris is also being sold in Japan.
2007 Toyota Auris will be offered in three and five-door hatchback body styles with a choice of two gas engines (1.4 VVT-i with 97 hp and 1.6 Dual VVT-i with 122 horsepower) and three diesels (1.4 with 89 hp, 2.0 with 124 hp, and 2.2 D-4D with 175 hp), all of which meet Euro IV emissions standards. A wide choice of gearboxes will be available, too, including a six-speed manual transmission fitted as standard on the 2.0 D-4D 130 and 2.2 D-4D 180. A MultiMode system with paddle shift controls will be available as an option on the 1.4 D-4D 90 and 1.6 Dual VVT-i engines.
BMW unveiled the 2007 3-Series convertible, which will go on sale soon. The 2007 3-Series cabrio will make debut in the Detroit in January 2007. The hot BMW’s convertible will be offered in both 328i and 335i engine editions in America, and 325i and 335i editions in Europe. As BMW says, the 306 hp 335i cabrio will reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
2007 Volkswagen Passat R36 was caught in testing near at the Nurburgring in Germany.
The R36, both sedan and wagon variants, has larger air intakes up front, large alloy wheels, and a small spoiler and two exhaust pipes at the back. Power engine is expected to come from a 280 or 300 horsepower V6 coupled with a DSG gearbox.The new Passat R36 will arrive in spring 2007.
Renault unveiled its Koleos Concept at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. It’s a concept of a future SUV that will arrive on market in 2008. The 2008 Koleos Concept is built on a new four wheel drive chassis and is powered by a 180 hp 2.0 dCi engine, both of which have been developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The front end features LED headlamps, with additional lights and indicators housed in the exterior mirrors. It has 200 mm of ground clearance and large 19-inch alloy wheels.
Skoda has unveiled its Joyster Concept at the Paris International Motor Show. Joyster – the three-door, front-wheel-drive compact hatchback.
“On top of its fresh-looking design, the vehicle offers a high degree of comfort and smart modern communication solutions,” the company said. “The Joyster concept demonstrates the big creative potential of the company’s young designers led by Jens Manske. The team indeed creates new, simple and sophisticated solutions in the spirit of the company’s advertising slogan ??? Simply Clever.”
Czech branch of the VAG family is starting to distinguish itself from its VW platform-mates with unique and bold styling.
Lamborghini unveiled the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace at the Paris Motor show. Murcielago LP640 Versace ??? a special edition of the new LP640 Murcielago. Like the regular LP640, LP640 Versace is powered by a 6.5-litre V12 engine. The Murcielago LP640 Versace edition features a customized all-white exterior and a matching white interior.
Spy photografers snapped a new camouflaged Lotus Esprit on test on public roads in Europe. Insiders say that the new Esprit will use BMW’s 4.4-litre V8, which can also be found in the BMW X5. The new Lotus has yet to name the newcomer, but expected that it will debut in December 2009.
Volkswagen has unveiled yesterday the 2007 CrossGolf ??? a crossover version of the Golf hatch. The CrossGolf will selling on the European market, with no plans disclosed for North American customers. The CrossGolf offers more ground clearance and interior space.
Brabus, German based tuner, has unveiled a kit for the 2007 Mercedes CL-Class coupe. The basic CL 600’s 5.5-liter V12 engine was increased to 6.3 liters. Output is increased to 730 hp at 5,100 rpm, and torque peaks to 811 pound-feet at 2,100 rpm. All this means the car accelerates to 62 mph in just 4.0 seconds, and 124 mph in 11.9 seconds. For the CL 500 boosting output to 462 horsepower (6,200 rpm) and 454 pound-feet of torque (3,100 rpm). Tuned cars are fitted with 12-piston brakes, aerodynamics enhancements, new front and rear fascias, and custom wheels.
