Archive for the ‘spy photos’ Category

2010 Suzuki Kizashi spy photos

We saw the Kizashi 3 concept at this year’s Sydney Motorshow and like many others, we were most impressed. Perhaps one of only a handful of good looking cars at the show, we are wondering just how much longer it will take Suzuki to join the mid-sized sedan market.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi spy photos

The concept Kizashi is powered by a 3.6-litre V6 engine (mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission) featuring plated cylinders – a weight and space-saving technology that evolved from lessons learnt by Suzuki’s MotoGP and World Rally Championship motorsport teams.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Spy Photos

Here’s proof Mercedes is working hard on the next generation CLK. Bigger and yet a bit more elegant than the outgoing model, the new CLK (and CLK convertible likewise) will be based on the C-class saloon.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Spy Photos

It goes without saying, however, that refinement will be done to the chassis to meet expectations of the somewhat more ambitious coupé-drivers. Visible for the first time in these exclusive shots is the uncovered overall shape of the new model which looks similar to the new E-class than to the current C.

2010 Mercedes SLC Gullwing Spy Photos

In August we saw the first pictures of the “C197” testing in the States, now we have even more pictures of what will surely be Mercedes answer to the growing number of German supercars.

2010 Mercedes SLC Gullwing

The “Mercedes Gullwing” has often been referred to as the SLC, but we’re expecting the production version to have a new name and quite possibly sit under the AMG brand. Although nothing is official and Mercedes are yet to confirm any details, a bright silver paddle shifter has been spotted by our spy directly behind the steering wheel suggesting this will only be available as a automated-manual.

2010 Mini Crossman SUV spied

The Mini Crossman SUV is quickly approaching the final stages of its development, with our photographers snapping a rather interestingly camouflaged production version for the first time.

 2010 Mini Crossman SUV spied

The paradox of a Mini SUV is aimed at launching the brand into new territory, with BMW hoping it will become a more “masculine” alternative in the hotly contested crossover market.

Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet spied

While at first this may appear to be the new CLK Coupe, a second glance reveals this latest prototype from Mercedes boasts a folding hard top roof.

 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet spied

While the camouflage for the most part disguises the roofline, a joint between the windshield and roof clearly indicates this is the next-generation CLK Cabriolet.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate spied

After capturing images of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan lapping the Nurburgring just a few weeks ago, our photographers have managed to capture our first glimpse of the new estate variant.

 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate spied

With its official reveal at the Frankfurt Auto Show only six months away, Mercedes is obviously eager to do some final fine tuning before it enters the public spotlight.

2010 Audi A7 CGI

In yet another four door coupe offering from Germany this morning, our graphic artist has sent us a lone pic of AUDI’s gorgeous A7, due for release in 2010.

2010 Audi A7 CGI

The A7 will, for obvious reasons, be similar in size to that of Volkswagen’s stunning new Passat CC. The shorter rear door attesting to that fact.

2011 Mercedes Benz CLS CGI

Perhaps not to be outdone by the news of BMW’s 8 Series this morning, our graphic artist has come out with a first look at Mercedes-Benz’s revised CLS model due here in 2011.

2011 Mercedes Benz CLS

The stunning saloon will be the second of its kind from the iconic brand to be offered with a hybrid powertrain, which will be shared with the forthcoming S400 due for release here mid next year.

2012 BMW 8 Series CGI

The first of our computer generated images through this morning show BMW’s stunning new saloon car, the 8 Series, as a longer, more sleek rival to the Mercedes Benz CLS.

2012 BMW 8 Series CGI

Though information is scarce at this point, the pics draw strong resemblance to the Concept CS seen at Shanghai Motor Show last year.

2009 Mazda3 MPS spied at Nürburgring

Crowned by most as the performance-hatch king, the hotly anticipated successor to the Mazda3 MPS has been spied lapping the Nürburgring.

 2009 Mazda3 MPS spied at Nürburgring

To ensure there is no mistaking this hot-hatch for its naturally-aspirated siblings, Mazda has included a seemingly WRX-inspired hood scoop and oversized spoiler.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed spied

These are the first images of what will become the convertible version of the Bentley GT Speed - likely to be named the GTC Speed.

Bentley Continental GTC Speed spied

Spied here at the Nurburgring, it will become the fastest drop-top Bentley has built in its 90-year long history.