The 2011 next-generation Hyundai Accent hatchback, also known as Verna in some markets, has been spied again, this time round completely undisguised in China, where the Accent sedan is marketed as a China-exclusive model. With a five-door body style favoured by the Europeans, the Accent hatchback is not expected to follow the same marketing strategy which involves launching the car in China before …Read More

The 2011 all-new, next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has been unofficially revealed via a leaked brochure obtained by Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog. Sharing many styling elements with the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept, the all-new CLS appears more sculptured compared with its predecessor, showing off aggressive lines, pronounced wheel arches and a lower, wider stance. The interior is also heavily influenced …Read More

The 2012 next-generation European Honda Civic has been spied on video around Honda’s offices in Germany. Even so, the heavy camouflage renders it difficult to make out the profile and the identity of the prototype. It could be the facelift of the current-generation Civic underneath those cladding for all we know. However, automakers are usually far less secretive when it comes to minor …Read More

The 2012 Audi A6 has been caught on camera for the first time. Despite the heavy camouflage, what that can be observed, the headlamps and overall profile, are instantly familiar, pointing to the next-generation A6 resembling a scaled-down, smaller version of the 2011 Audi A8. Set for introduction in the second half of 2011, the all-new A6 shares a platform with the …Read More

The 2012 all-new, third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster has been spied while undergoing testing in the U.S.. With relatively little camouflage on the two-seater coupe, the spy photos clearly show the BMW Z4-rival retaining much of the proven formula seen on the current SLK, from its long bonnet, short rear proportion to its two-piece folding metal roof. The grille, …Read More

The 2012 next-generation Porsche Boxster has been caught on camera, showing a profile and styling merely evolved from the current-generation Boxster’s. Despite the familiar design, the all-new Boxster will come with every panel on its body changed and its canvas roof redesigned. In accordance with the company’s strategy of reducing weight count, in order to lower emissions and …Read More

The all-new Hyundai Accent, alternatively known as Verna in certain markets, has been caught on camera as a five-door hatchback. As you may recall, the Accent sedan made its official debut at the Beijing Motor Show in April. Production and sales of the sedan will begin in the latter half of 2010. Hyundai has yet to confirm when the Accent hatchback will …Read More

You are looking at the Nissan GT-R SpecM, a relatively luxurious and softer-riding version of the Nissan supercar. Visible changes are subtle, concentrated on the front and rear bumpers, where air intakes and LED running lights are likely to have been installed beneath the camouflage. A new diffuser sits at the rear, too. All these changes will be introduced for the standard …Read More

Originally scheduled for launch in 2009, the Saab 9-4X was thought to have been shelved for good due to the uncertainty which surrounded the Swedish automaker. However, with its future relatively secure now, Saab is prepared to roll out the 9-4X again, releasing an official statement saying that the 9-7X replacement will be arriving “later this year”. And as these largely …Read More

These are the spy photos of the next-generation, range-topping BMW 6-Series—the 650i. In the past years, this 6-Series would be the M6. But with BMW’s announcement to replace the M6 with a supercar positioned against Audi R8 and Porsche 911, one drawing inspiration from the Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept displayed at the 2009 Frankfurt …Read More

This is the 2011 BMW 5-Series M Sport Touring, the photos of which have been scanned from a brochure and leaked by Bimmer Today. From the photos, the body kit-clad exterior appears more aggressive, with the most significant changes on the front and rear bumpers and the addition of side skirts and new wheels. The interior gets an M Sport three-spoke steering …Read More

These are the spy shots of Hyundai’s all-new seven-seater mid-size MPV, one that is based on the Hyundai i30 and draws inspiration from the HED-5 iMode concept which was showcased at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. With five usable seats, and two rearmost ones largely reserved for short trips, the new Hyundai MPV will be up against the likes of Honda …Read More

The 2011 Peugeot 508 has been caught on camera. While the over-the-top heavy camouflage reveals little about the large-size D-segment successor to both the Peugeot 407 and 607, these spy photos at least confirm that development and testing are well on the way. It is obvious that Peugeot wants to keep the 508’s appearance a secret, and for good reason: the 508 draws …Read More

Heavily disguised in the spy photo above is the Audi R8 e-tron, the all-electric, four-wheel-drive supercar which debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and is heading for production in 2012. The full camouflage may have disguised the styling of the car well, but the combination of a profile that so closely resembles the distinctive shape of the R8 and the …Read More

These are the spy photos of the latest 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS, which is set for introduction at the Paris Motor Show in September. With much of the CLS’s success attributable to its unique, sleek coupe profile, the all-new CLS carries over a similar rakish roofline and striking creases along each side. Its front end is also reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz …Read More

The 2012 Audi S7 has been caught on camera for the first time, while undergoing testing at the Nürburgring. A sportier version of the yet-to-be-unveiled 2011 Audi A7, which was also photographed roaming the streets a couple of weeks back, the S7 is differentiated from the A7 with larger wheels, a more aggressive front bumper featuring bigger air …Read More

The 2011 all-new BMW X3 has been caught on video for a full 2 minutes 30 seconds. No, not by professional spy photographers, but by a passer-by on the streets of Munich, where BMW is headquartered, who obviously found this opportunity hard to pass up. The new X3 appears larger than the current X3, and features a new grille that resembles …Read More

You are looking at the 2011 MINI Cooper S, a second-generation (under BMW) model introduced in 2007. From the minimal camouflage on the car, it becomes obvious that the mid-life facelift will bring merely subtle revisions. As the photos suggest, most of the changes are concentrated on the front and rear bumpers, although the headlamps and fog lamps are also slightly restyled. …Read More

You are looking at spy shots of the next-generation Ford Ranger. Unlike now, when there are two versions of the Ranger, the all-new Ranger will be built on a single “T6” global platform and marketed as a single version worldwide. By reducing the number of platforms and increasing the use of common components, Ford’s global development strategy aims to …Read More

The grainy photo, possibly scanned from a yet-to-be-released brochure, is that of the 2011 Saab 9-5 estate, a model that seems to be well on its way to production. Based on General Motors’ Epsilon II platform, the 9-5 estate will be identical to its 9-5 sedan sibling, except for its added rear hatch, of course. The steeply-raked C-pillars give the …Read More