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Most noticeable update is the DRL and (reinclusion) of front fog lamps LED DRL is now integrated the into headlamp assembly. In our last feature story on automotive LED lighting and daytime running lights, we mentioned about LED DRLs on the Mercedes-Benz E-class being mounted on the lower front bumper [...]
Following last week’s leaked Modellista branded Toyota approved accessories brochure for the FT-86, photos for a Japanese market FT-86 sales training material have found its way to the Internet. We are glad to say that the standard car looks a lot better than the Modellista souped up version. There is [...]
These are the first images of the series production version of Toyota’s FT-86 sports car. Toyota will launch the FT-86 at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which takes place from Dec-3 to Dec-11. Toyota’s boss Akio Toyoda have previously mentioned a manual transmission will be standard, but the interior shots [...]
Mid-life cycle update for the Land Cruiser 200. Main changes include Wing mirror mounted turn signals Projector headlamps and LED DRLs New wheel designs New front bumper Crawl mode speed options increased from 3 to 5 The Land Cruiser 200 is not officially available here but it is a popular [...]
Summary : CLS Shooting Brake (Estate / Wagon-coupe) to debut by mid 2012 Estate version of the CLS This decade is the decade of cross-segment models. Frankly, until today, we still have no idea on where exactly do we put cars like the BMW X6, Audi A7, VW Passat CC [...]
The current generation Toyota Avanza will be replaced by a second generation model before the end of this year, most probably by November. We have gathered some shots, from Indonesia, the global hub for Avanza, where the Avanza is also sold as the Daihatsu Xenia. Actually, it is more accurate [...]
The next generation 3-series, codenamed F30 will premiere on October 14, and will be released to the individual local markets by 2012. Below is a compilation of spyshots, including interior shots and estate body types. Even with the disguise materials, it’s not difficult to imagine how the car will look [...]
Summary : To debut in January 2012′s Detroit Motor Show Boxster S to have 3.4-litre flat-six, similar to current Boxster but with improvements, including engine idle auto start stop function. Entry level Boxster to feature a turbo-charged flat-four engine. 7-speed PDK transmission available. Porsche did not choose to unveil the [...]
Summary : Lower, wider proportions, steeper raked A-pillars. Greater differentiation between standard Golf, 3 and 5-door GTi and taller Golf Plus. All new MQB platform The VW Group has been on a product offensive siege over the last 3 years or so. The current Mk 6 generation Golf is hardly [...]
Unofficial sources indicate global debut at the October 2012′s Paris Motor Show. Sales to start by June 2013. Golf hybrid by end-2013. 1.4 TSI engine to feature active cylinder deactivation. In a previous post, AutoCar UK did a take on how the next generation Golf Mk VII will look like. [...]
2013 VW Golf Mk 7 – AutoBild renderings