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Sketches of Subaru’s FT-86 surface on the Web

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Toyota has already revealed its share of Toyota-Subaru joint-venture – the Tokyo Motor Show-bound FT-86 Concept – but we have yet to hear anything on Subaru’s entry-level 2+2 offering. However, sketches of what appear to be Subaru’s take on the FT-86 have surfaced online.

Future Cars

Tokyo preview: Suzuki Swift Plug-In Hybrid, SX4-FCV

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Suzuki is one of the few automakers still on board for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, with the Japanese automaker planning to debut at least two environmentally friendly concepts at this month’s show. Suzuki will use the Tokyo show to unveil a plug-in hybrid version of its Swift and a hydrogen-powered version of its popular SX4.

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Infiniti confirms M35 Hybrid for 2012

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Joining the luxury hybrid race started by Lexus, Infiniti confirmed on Wednesday that it will offer a hybrid version of its all-new 2011 M. Dubbed the Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the eco-friendly luxury sedan will arrive in Infiniti dealerships in spring 2011 as a 2012 model.

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SEMA preview: GReddy X-Gen Street Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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The 3.8L V6 model of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe may be the hottest version of the coupe straight out of the box, but GReddy has developed a new range performance parts to turn the 2.0L turbo model from an also-ran to king of the hill.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG [Spied]

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While the next-generation CLS has been caught a number of times, this is the first time that we’ve seen the high-performance AMG model strutting its stuff in public. Its side mirror indicators have the same design style as the new E-Class sedan, and, regardless of the heavy camouflage, the four oval tailpipes are an obvious indication of its AMG status.

Audi News

Audi creates A5 lightweight prototype

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Weight reduction is the simplest way to boost fuel economy and reduce overall emissions, which is why Audi has developed a lightweight prototype of its A5 Coupe. Based on the standard A5 Coupe, Audi engineers were able to reduce the A5‘s weight by more than 240 pounds, thanks the extensive use of aluminum and carbon fiber.

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Tokyo preview: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo concept

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Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off its i-MiEV Cargo concept ahead of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. Designed to uphold Mitsubishi’s new green initiative, the i-MiEV Cargo is based on the all-electric i-MiEV, but adds a healthy dose of cargo capacity.

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Tokyo preview: Mitsubishi PX-MiEV concept

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The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is shaping up to be a rather sparse event, but Mitsubishi will be taking advantage of the lack of white noise by introducing its PX-MiEV concept. The new concept is intended to preview Mitsubishi’s future design language, as well as hint at some new technologies that could be hitting the road within the next few years.

Crossover

2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo [Spied]

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Unlike the regular Cayenne prototypes we spotted just one month ago, this Cayenne has quad tail pipes, wheels from current Cayenne Turbo and sportier, lower profile tires. This test car also appears to have the brake package from the current Cayenne Turbo. More importantly, our photographer reported a thunderous exhaust note as this prototype pulled away at high speed.

Ford News

Ford’s 5.0L ‘coyote’ V8 [Spied again]

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Our spy photographers have just snapped pictures of a pack of “Coyote”-powered F-150 pickups out running with Ford’s new 4-valve 5.0-liter V-8 engine, including the first photo you see here of the Coyote in an F-150 engine bay.

Future Cars

Getting closer: Honda unveils latest CR-Z Concept

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Two years after the first CR-Z Concept was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese automaker Honda has taken the wraps off of a nearly production-ready version of the eco-friendly two-door coupe. The latest CR-Z Concept will take the stage at next month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

BMW

Spied: 2011 BMW 3-Series convertible

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BMW will be giving its 3-Series droptop a modest, mostly cosmetic, refresh for the 2011 model year and we have the latest photos of a thinly-disguised prototype running the streets of the automaker’s home country, Germany.

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2011 Hyundai Tucson [Spied]

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We’ve already seen both the Korean and European versions of the new Hyundai ix35/Tuscon, but these images show what is believed to be the 2011 U.S. spec model. Take a close look and you’ll slight changes to the front fascia, as well as modified taillights -– as compared to the other versions. As far as its name, we wouldn’t be surprised if it the “Tucson” name was dropped, replaced with the ix35 designation –- as it’s known elsewhere.

Cadillac News

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe [Spied again]

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When the summer of 2010 rolls around, Cadillac will have a seriously fast, two-door sports cars roaming the streets — the CTS-V Coupe. Testing is underway and we’ve just spied this very production-looking prototype cruising the rural roads of Michigan.

BMW

BMW planning 3-Series GT

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Though the all-new 5-Series GT hasn’t even been made available to the public yet, the German automaker says it is planning to create a cargo-hauling small brother based on the next-generation 3-Series.

Audi News

Spied: 2010 Audi R8 Clubsport

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Audi appears to be progressing with development of the upcoming, lightweight R8 Clubsport model, as there are some obvious changes to this prototype since the last time we saw it back in August.

Future Cars

Land Rover Defender replacement to debut for 2012

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Though it was only sold in limited quantities over a handful of sporadic years in North America, Land Rover’s Defender – a direct descendant of the first 1948 Land Rover – continues to thrive in many markets across the world. The distinctly dated workhorse will give way to a thoroughly modernized variant reportedly codenamed Project Icon for the 2012 model year

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Porsche Boxster Speedster [Spied again]

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After a ten month hiatus, our spy photographers have once again caught up with Porsche’s forthcoming Boxster Speedster. Final testing has apparently begun on the latest Boxster variant, with the Speedster now undergoing Nurburgring tuning.

Diesel

Mahindra TR: U.S.-bound pickup spied!

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Our spy photographers have just grabbed the best images yet of Mahindra’s U.S.-bound pickup truck. Sitting on Mahindra’s Scorpion platform, we’ll be seeing 2-door and 4-door trucks in both two-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive versions arriving on our shores in early 2010. And a Mahindra SUV will follow about a year later – likely for the 2011 model year.

BMW News

Spied: Facelifted 2011 BMW X5

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BMW will be updating the X5, and these latest photos from Germany show the changes. This light mid-cycle freshening update – basically and nip tuck here and there – will include new front and rear bumpers, and modest updated headlight and taillights.

 
 
 
 
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