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MINI

F56 MINI to spawn 10 individual models

The third generation MINI (model code F56) will spawn 10 individual models according to Autocar. The bread and butter hatch will kick off proceedings for the versatile UKL1 platform in 2013. Joining the range, probably in 2014 or 2015, will be the Traveller (model name not confirmed). Known internally as the ‘Spacebox’, it will be […]

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Porsche

More 991 Porsche 911 spy shots

Autocar has a nice suite of images showcasing the all-new Porsche 911. The 991 model will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. As the reveal draws closer sightings are on the increase each time wearing less and less camouflage. Aside from the pics not much else is being said that we […]

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Porsche

VIDEO: 2012 Porsche 911 officially teased

Earlier this month Car and Driver reported on their journey to South Africa with the 2012 Porsche 911 development team. After the break you will see an official teaser showcasing video highlights from that test program. Meanwhile, thanks to C&D, we can confirm a few technical highlights as fact that will be found in the […]

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Audi Motorsports

Audi teases us with A5 DTM Concept

After BMW revealed their M3 DTM teaser the other day Audi didn’t want to be outdone, so they’ve given us these concept sketches of their 2012 A5 DTM touring car. Audi Motorsport will present the A5 DTM at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Ingolstadt team currently use a four-door A4 platform and they’ve […]

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Mercedes-Benz

Jay Leno and the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

The recent Jay Leno European tour has already taken in Wolfsburg and Woking and now the Chambray Chin has sung for his supper at the AMG factory near Stuttgart. He was humming with David Coulthard to the tune of the SLS AMG Roadster. Incidentally Jay, Roger Federer was the first. See, he can still beat […]

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MINI

MINI officially previews new Coupé

MINI has taken the slightly unorthodox approach of offering up a multitude of images showcasing its new Coupé model. All show the car in a semi-disguised state, but you still get to see, in basic terms, the production car is pretty much the same as the concept first shown back in 2009. Most of the […]

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Audi

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder officially announced

It’s only been a couple of weeks since the an undisguised R8 GT Spyder was spied, and now Audi has officially taken the wraps off and published a set of images and basic press information. Like the R8 GT hardtop, the Spyder will be limited to 333 examples. A regimented carbon fibre diet has seen […]

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Porsche

New Porsche 911 to offer 7-speed manual, but no KERS/hybrid tech

US website Car and Driver say their sources have confirmed that the 991 Porsche 911 will offer a 7-speed manual. It’s understood the new “top gear” will have a high ratio designed to aid better fuel economy. The shift should follow the usual H-pattern, with seventh up high and right alongside fifth gear. In addition […]

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster photo gallery

The ragtop version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG isn’t due for its public debut until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but that hasn’t stopped the three-pointed star from releasing a big image gallery of their new Roadster. Driven by the same 420kW/650Nm 6.3 litre V8 and 7-speed DCT as the “Gullwing” tintop, the Roadster […]

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Audi

Audi R8 GT Spyder getting closer

Undisguised prototypes of the Audi R8 GT Spyder have been seen about in the last few days. It’s expected the car will make its public debut at Frankfurt later this year. The ragtop will use the mechanicals from the already released R8 GT, which was limited to a production run of 333 cars. That means […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Exclusive customer previews

If you thought the release of official images of the new F10-based Concept M5 was going to be the end of the official teasing from BMW, you were wrong. Okay, we know what the car looks like and Autocar has given us a taste of the performance we can expect, but we still haven’t seen […]

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Audi

Audi R8 GT Spyder due in 2012

Audi has plans to add an R8 GT Spyder to its supercar platform. Based on the 412kW 5.2 litre V10 hardtop R8 GT, which was limited to just 333 examples, the Spyder version will go on European sale early next year following a preview at Le Mans in June and a full reveal in Frankfurt […]