January 2012

2014 Corvette C7 full body prototype spy

Caught by shivering spy photogaphers in -20C (-4F) weather in northern Europe, a few details of the C7 can be extracted despite wearing heavy camouflage.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette C7 spy photos

The most obvious details include the enlarged front bumper air dam and central positioned quad exhaust out back. Looking a little closer at the profile of this prototype, the wheelbase looks slightly longer compared to the C6.

2012 Chevrolet Corvette C7 spy photos

2014 Corvette C7 full body prototype spy Photos

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

Audi A7 tuned by B&B Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine can be tuned to produce 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (62 kW / 84 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). There's also a stage two package - which adds a high-flow air filter and an optimized intercooler - that enables the engine to churn out 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the stage three package includes the aforementioned equipment as well as a sports exhaust system for 425 PS (313 kW / 419 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four cylinder engine that will deliver about 140 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional DSG transmission. This setup will deliver up to 50 mpg, making the new TDI version the most economical Beetle ever. Volkswagen has yet to announce whether or not the new engine will be offered in the upcoming Beetle Cabrio, but we’ll be on the lookout for any new details.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volkswagen Up Five Door up

five door Volkswagen Up
The three door version of the new Volkswagen Up! was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, and now Volkswagen has released the first details on the five-door model.

five door Volkswagen Up

The five-door Volkswagen Up! features the same dimensions as the three-door version, but the difference is the rear doors which open wide and allow easy boarding. The interior also offers more space, with 94.7cm (37.2 inches) of headroom and 79cm (31.1 inches) of legroom. The rear passengers will be even more comfortable thanks to raised seating positions.

five door Volkswagen Up

As for power, the new Up! will be offered with a 1.0-liter petrol engine with BlueMotion technology offered in either 60 or 75 HP versions. Both of these options are combined with start-stop function and an impressive fuel economy of 4.2 liters/100 km.

five door Volkswagen Up

Hyundai i20 spied in snow

Hyundai’s i20 will be going through some drastic design changes this year, as proven by these recent spy images of the facelift model. The company hopes to completely change the look of its supermini for the 2013 model year and will be unveiling the result of the changes at the end of 2012.

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot
The design of facelift Hyundai i20 will get influenced by the recently launched i40, with a new hexagonal grille, two jewel-like headlamps, and characterful lines that connect the front and rear of the vehicle. The rear lights and rear bumper will undoubtedly be updated as well, considering they are covered in heavy camouflage on this test model. Inside, the i20 will also be refreshed with changes coming to the dash and the front and rear seats.

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Audi RS6 Avant testing spy shot

Spy photographers were able to catch the Avant version testing during winter conditions somewhere in the coldest areas of Sweden. A more aggressive front fascia, wider track, and add-on fender flares make this a pre-production prototype of the RS6 Avant.

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

Like its sedan brother, the RS6 Avant will feature some modifications on the lower intakes, but the add-on flares will have integrated fender flares and possibly box flares like those seen on the Ur-quattro. Audi, along with everyone else, is also working on reducing the car’s weight by as much as possible, meaning that many of the car’s elements - like the front fenders we’ve already seen on the RS3 - will be built in lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). The wheels have also received big ceramic brakes.

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing