Video: Audi R8 V12 TDi Study

As if the leaked scans of the upcoming Audi R8 V12 TDi study weren’t already enough, an official video made its way into the internet today leaving only a few things to our imagination when the concept car makes its public debut at the Detroit Show opening this Sunday (Jan. 13). The R8 V12 TDi study is powered by a V12 turbocharged diesel engine that produces 500 HP and an astonishing 1,000 Nm or

Audi TTS Update: Official Image Gallery & Details Released

Since there was no point in hiding the all-new TTS Coupe & Roadtser models after a set of pictures where leaked into the net earlier this week, the Germans decided to release all details, prior to the car’s Detroit Show debut on Sunday, Jan. 13. The first ever “S” version of the TT is powered by a 272 HP 2.0-litre turbo engine matted to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Optionally, the TTS is also

2009 Mazda RX-8 Facelift Images Revealed

A full set of images featuring the revised Mazda RX-8 have found their way on several Japanese sites today, prior to the car’s public debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 11 and at the Detroit Show on January 13. The car you see in these pictures is the all-new RX-8 RS version which will be available only in Japan. Alloy wheels, aerokit and Recaro bucket seats apart, the US and consequently,

Question: Why Didn’t Hyundai Add Its Name or Logo On The Genesis’ Front-End?

We know that many of you are baffled with Hyundai’s decision to avoid adding any logo or emblem whatsoever on the US spec Genesis’ front-end (click here for image gallery). What we don’t know is why Hyundai took that decision, especially since the Korean version of the Genesis received its own, specially designed emblem (see emblem here and pictures of the sedan here). Until someone talks to the

2009 Audi TT-S Coupe & Roadster 272 HP: Official High-Res Images Leaked

As our good friend Daniel from Motorpasion informed us earlier today, an anonymous reader gave the Spanish car website a… late Christmas present in the form of 20 high-resolution pictures of the long-awaited 2009 Audi TT-S Coupe and Roadster. According to the anonymous tipster, the TT-S is equipped with the Audi S3’s 2.0-liter TFSi engine delivering 272 HP. The TT-S Coupe and Roadster models

Detroit Show: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V With 550 HP Supercharged V8

The second generation Cadillac CTS-V was officially unveiled today, prior to the sport sedan’s public debut at the Detroit Show. Leaving the… “SEMA Show” - inspired exterior looks aside, the CTS-V is equipped with a detuned version of the 2009 Corvette ZR1’s (click here) new 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that generates an estimated 550 HP and 550 lb.-ft. (745 Nm) of torque. Transmission

Detroit Show: Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept Officially Unveiled

Following an earlier leak today, the Swedes decided to officially release details and images of their 9-4X BioPower compact SUV -slash- crossover concept that will make its worldwide premier at the Detroit Show next week. As with the Mercedes-Benz Freeside GLK Vision, don't be fooled by the word concept; the 9-4X BioPower is virtually a pre-production version that previews the road-going model

Detroit Show: Hummer HX Concept

Hummer’s going compact at this year’s Detroit show that will open its doors to the members of the press on Sunday morning (January 13). The 2door HX Concept measures in at just 171 inches (4,343 mm) in length with a 103-inch wheelbase (2,616-mm). Thanks to the pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger, and a modular, removable rear roof assembly, the HX can be transformed

Cadillac Provoq: Compact Fuel Cell SUV Concept

GM's luxury car brand took the wraps off a hybrid SUV concept at this year's CES show in Las Vegas. The Cadillac Provoq utilizes GM's E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and a lithium-ion battery. The electricity generated by the fuel cell is distributed to a 70 kW co-axial drive system for the front wheels and individual, 40 kW wheel hub motors on the

Hyundai’s Sub $30k Genesis Sedan: Details & High-Res Pics Of US Version

The Korean carmaker came out with official details and images on the N. American version of its all-new luxury sedan that will make its premiere at the Detroit Show this Sunday. Although the rear-wheel drive Genesis will compete against the 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder versions of cars like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and Infiniti M, it will carry a much lower sticker, with

Leaked: Saab 9-4X Bio-Flex Compact SUV Concept

There goes Saab’s embargo on the long-awaited 9-4X SUV Concept that should have made its first official appearance at the upcoming Detroit Show this Sunday (January 13). The 9-4X Bio-Power Concept looks like its production ready and if we believe the folks from the Dutch newspaper, Autotelegraaf, the compact SUV will go into production at GM’s plant in Mexico before the end of the year with sales

Video: Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside Concept

This is the first official video of the Vision GLK Freeside that previews Merc’s BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander competitor. The study will make its first appearance at the Detroit Show in about a week’s time with the production version, that won’t differ much from the concept, entering the market this autumn. The GLK will be offered with a range of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder diesel and gasoline

Detroit Show: Ford Explorer America Concept – Unibody Construction & 2.0-liter Turbo Engine!

Ford’s really shuffling the deck with the Explorer America Concept that promises to give us a hint of what to expect from the upcoming generations of the SUV. First of all, the Explorer America does away with the current body-on-frame in favour of a modern unibody construction that not only reduces weight, but also promises to deliver better driving dynamics. The concept also utilizes Ford’s

Ford Introduces New Turbocharged Direct Injection 4 & 6-Cylinder Engines

At the upcoming Detroit Show (January 13) Ford will introduce a new engine technology called “Ecoboost”. In plain English, “Ecoboost” translates to Ford’s new family of 4 and 6-cylinder engines that feature turbocharging and direct injection technology (same as the VW Group’s TFSi / TSi units). Ford promises that the new “Ecoboost” engine range will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy,

BMW at the 2008 NAIAS Show: Diesel Powered Models Coming To The US

The Bavarian carmaker’s stand at the Detroit Show will host the public debut of the X6 crossover and the 1 Series Convertible models along with a series of other cars such as the X6 Hybrid concept and 1 Series Coupe that where first seen in Frankfurt last fall and the M3 Sedan & Convertible and the Hydrogen 7 Series. However, what’s really important is that BMW will introduce two new diesel

Leaked: Audi To Present R8 V12 TDi Study In Dteroit

Our second consecutive scan of the day after the Mazda RX-8 facelift (click here) comes from Auto Motor und Sport. The Germans sent out their February issue of the magazine and it didn’t take long for subscribers to scan the article concerning the Audi R8 V12 TDi Study that will make its debut in Detroit.Unfortunately, our German isn’t good enough for us to translate the whole article but what

2009 Mazda RX-8 Facelift: Scans Leaked On The Net!

A couple of weeks ago we showed you a scanned image from a Japanese magazine’s front cover featuring two pictures of the upcoming Mazda RX-8 facelift, however due to miniscule size of the pic, we couldn’t make out much. That’s not the case with this scanned image as it fully reveals the revised RX-8 that will make its debut at the Detroit Show in less than a fortnight. The model featured in

Video: Land Rover LRX Concept

The Land Rover LRX is a compact crossover-coupe concept that will be introduced at the Detroit Show on January 13. While we’ve only had the chance to see the LRX through Land Rover’s official image gallery –see here, Autocar magazine was invited by the British firm for an exclusive preview of the concept. Follow the jump to see Land Rover’s Design Director, Gerry McGovern, talk his way around the

Mercedes Vision GLK Freeside: Official Details & 17 High-Res Pictures

Today Mercedes-Benz released the official media kit of its Detroit Show Vision GLK Freeside concept, pictures of which we first showed you last night. The compact SUV, measuring 4.52 metres or 155.7 inches in length, is based on the underpinnings of the new C-Class. The production version of the GLK, which will bear minor differences compared to the Detroit concept like the alloy wheels and trim

Kia Borrego – Mohave SUV Launched In Korea: New Image Gallery

Kia’s all-new mid-sized SUV, the Mohave or, as it will be called in the States, the Borrego, was launched in the Korean market today. Sales in the USA and other export markets are expected to commence in late spring or early summer. According to Kia officials, the company expects to sell 18,000 units of the 7-seater Mohave in South Korea this year and 30,000 units overseas Kia spent 230 billion