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Mazda Announces Numerous Customized Models for 2012 Tokyo Auto Show
Mazda will present a host of customized vehicles at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Show in January.
Apart from the Mazda CX-5 SUV which will come with a lowered ride height and matte black wheels, the rest of the customized models will be based on special editions of the Mazda Demio (Mazda2), Mazda Axela (Mazda3), Mazda Premacy and Mazda Roadster.
A visually enhanced version of the Mazda Biante GRANZ will also be on display in Tokyo.
Vorsteiner 2012 Bentley Continental GT Teased
The Americans from Vorsteiner are teasing us with their first individualisation program for the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe.
This new kit is called the BR-10 and it contains a lightweight carbon fiber pre-preg autoclave aero package along with special forged wheels that were designed specifically for the Bentley GT.
Lexus Sport Coupe Concept – First Official Photo
After the upcoming LF-LC Concept was leaked online through a series of magazine scans, the Japanese brand decided to release an official photo and a few details regarding their Detroit bound model.
According to its creators the LF-LC is a 2+2 sport coupe represents a design exercise that tries to explore the future of Lexus in terms of design.
2012 BMW 640d M Sport Review Video
FifthGear has reviewed the 2012 BMW 640d M Sport, a car which the Bavarians claim, features the world’s sportiest diesel engine.
This engine is a straight 6-cylinder 3.0-litre unit equipped with three turbos which produces 313 HP and 464 lb-ft of torque. This means the 640d is even torquier than the 650i version and its V8 petrol, but despite its naughty exhaust note and the fact that its 0 to 62 mph sprint time is 5.5 seconds, FifthGear things that the diesel version 6 Series prefers to take things easier and cruise rather than be driven at high speeds.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID and E 400 HYBRID
Mercedes is launching two new fuel-efficient versions of the E Class, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID and the E 400 HYBRID.
The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is available in both saloon and estate body styles and comes with a 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 204 HP (150 kW) and 500 Nm of torque plus an electric motor that provides an additional 20 kW and 250 Nm.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE800 by Hennessey Performance
Hennessey Performance are known for they powerful upgrades that make fast cars, trucks and SUVs go even faster.
One such upgrade called the HPE800 Twin Turbo was developed for the new generation Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 who’s 6.4 litre Hemi engine was increased to 7.0-litres (426 cubic inches) and received a twin-turbo forced induction system.
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Teased
You surely did not think that we were done showing you teasers with vehicles bound to premiere at the 2012 NAIAS did you?
Another car sitting in the dark which shows even less that the N24 advanced plug-in hybrid teaser, is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Concept.
Nissan claims that their new SUV is based on a new platform, comes with a dramatic new aerodynamic body , is packed with technology and features plenty of room for up to seven people and their luggage.
Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Teaser
It is all about teaser images lately due to the fact that the 2012 North American International Auto Show is rapidly approaching.
This latest one comes from Toyota who announces the N24, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept which will represent the center piece next to the Prius C hybrid at the automaker’s stand in Detroit.
Information regarding this concept is practically nonexistent at this point, so we invite you to admire this right headlight until the car will premiere on January 10 at 8:45 AM. We except more teasers to be release until then, so stay tune for more time wasting photos.
Lexus LF-LC Concept Leaked
Lexus’s plans were to slowly ‘undress’ the NAIAS bound concept (initially seen here through the first teaser), until its actual unveiling in Detroit on January 9, 2011 at 13:25 PST (22:25 CET), but as you known things don’t always go as scheduled.
We say that because shortly after the company has published the second teaser with the concept’s interior, Autoblog.com has released a few scans taken from the first issue of 2012 of the Road & Track magazine which basically offer a complete view of the Lexus LF-LC sports coupe.
Audi A1 Quattro 2012
The A1 Quattro will be launched in the second half of 2012 and production will be limited to 333 units.
The Ingolstadt based company has presented their new, sporty addition to the compact class, the Audi A1 Quattro.
Designed as an exclusive op-of-the-line model, the Audi A1 Quattro will be limited to 333 exemplars, each featuring a Glacier White metallic exterior colour, a set of turbine design 18 inch alloy wheels, an aggressive looking front bumper matched by a distinctive rear spoiler and diffuser, tinted LED taillights, two polished tailpipes and a large two-colour wing.