Artist's Rendition of 2013 Porsche Cajun Small SUV

It's no secret that Porsche is working on a new model to further expand its range in the SUV segment. In fact, the German sports car maker not only confirmed the vehicle but also announced that it is being developed under the working name "Cajun". Further details remain unknown including of course the Cajun's styling direction and whether or not it will be a three-door (most likely) or five-door model.

Nevertheless, Teamspeed member and rendering specialist Wild-Speed has come up with a styling proposal for the Cajun. The artist designed the crossover as a three-door model with a sloping roofline incorporating styling elements from the latest Cayenne, Panamera and the 918 Spyder (notice the head lamps). You can check out the renderings in high resolution after the jump.

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A Nissan Silva Coupe with a Schizophrenic Personality

In October of 2010 we brought you a Toyota Soarer / Lexus SC that had been transformed into an abomination with a Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM front end and a Nissan 200SX rump. It was bad, but I still liked it better than the snooze-mobile that was the �91 Soarer / CS.

Well, from the same website that brought us that automotive mullet comes yet another creation that�s been refashioned into something else. This time its a Nissan Silva. This particular freak of coach building features a Mercedes-Benz rear end (or at very least the taillights) and Nissan 350Z front end. The result is less than impressive.

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Ayrton Senna's Nephew Bruno Signs with Lotus-Renault F1 Team

The nephew of the late three-times Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna, Bruno, has signed up with the new Lotus-Renault GP team, the British automaker announced on Monday. The 27-year old, who comes from a bad season in Formula One with the struggling Hispania team, will be a reserve driver for the 2011 season.

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Quick Chop: Ferrari FF Spider

While we're waiting for Ferrari to release some additional photos with more revealing views of its new four-seat, all-wheel drive, FF sports car, we thought we'd share this photoshop of a Spider version of Maranello's latest creation, made by a reader of a French car site. The chop was created by simply erasing the shooting-break-style roof of the standard FF and adding some details on the car's rear quarter. While it's pointless to pass judgment on the photoshop, it would be interesting to hear if you think a Spider version of the FF with four seats is something that Ferrari should consider building in the near future. Voice your thoughts in the comments section after the jump.

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VIDEO: VW Teases its Super Bowl Commercial for the 2012 New Beetle

Volkswagen is offering us a 10-second glimpse of its new 'Black Beetle' TV commercial that will air during the Super Bowl football game next Sunday, February 6, 2011. The is the first television spot for the next generation of the Volkswagen Beetle, which is scheduled for launch in May, 2011. However, the 'Black Beetle' commercial won't reveal the car itself as it is centered on a beetle (as in the insect) that runs around the forest outperforming all the other creatures. Follow the jump to watch the teaser spot.

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Jaguar Wants a Smaller Model to Compete with the BMW 3-Series & Co.

With a lineup that comprises only three models � the XK coupe and cabriolet, XF sedan and XJ flagship limousine �, Jaguar needs a smaller, more affordable car in order boost sales and successfully compete with the likes of the BMW 3-series and the rest of Germany's premium offerings such as the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4. According to the brand�s new global director, Adrian Hallmark, the automaker is currently considering a small sports car positioned below the XF that could spawn numerous variants including a four-door sedan.

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New Honda App Allows iPhone Users to Catch Characters from TV Spot as they Appear on the Commercial

In a ground-breaking campaign, Honda has merged the worlds of iPhone Apps and traditional commercials, be they on your TV, computer screen or mobile phone. Created to celebrate the launch of the revised Honda Jazz [Fit in the U.S.], the new interactive app allows iPhone users to virtually catch animated characters as they appear on screen in the firm's new TV advert 'This Unpredictable Life' and drop them into their phones, more or less in the same way you'd use a PS3 Move or Nintendo wii motion-controller.

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VIDEO: 2012 Nissan GT-R vs 2011 Nissan GT-R Drag Race

Back in 2009, Nissan GT-R owners had to face an odd dilemma: even though the car came with a launch control system, using it meant voiding the warranty. In the ensuing controversy, the Japanese maker simply dropped it for the 2010 model year, stating that it doesn�t want to deal with the �warranty nightmare� anymore.

However, the launch control is back on the 2012 GT-R�s equipment list in a revised form that allows customers to use it four times in a row, before shutting off in order to protect the transmission. Just like the original, the new system (LC4) launches from 4,000 rpm, but it�s better at minimizing wheel spin, making the latest and more powerful (+45HP) iteration of the Japanese sports car a lot faster compared to the 2010MY GT-R in a straight line race. Hit the break to watch the videos.

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Audi Begins Producing A4 and A6 Models in Indonesia

Like many other automakers, Audi is constantly expanding its production network to include new countries. This time, the German premium carmaker has launched a new assembly plant in Indonesia in cooperation with INDOMOBIL /Garuda Mataram Motor, to produce the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI and A6 2.0 TFSI cars in the capital city Jakarta.

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Top Gear USA Host to Coach Bloggers and Consumers at 2012 Ford Focus Global Test Drive Event in Spain

This young man you're looking at the portrait above is Tanner Foust and he will be on hand to teach bloggers [sic] and consumers at Ford's 2012 Focus global test drive event that will take place in Madrid, Spain from February 18 to 20. And who is Tanner Foust, we hear some of you in the USA and probably all of you outside the North American continent, ask? Well, Foust is one of the hosts of the American edition of the Top Gear show that airs on History Channel.

According to Ford, Foust is also a "rallyist, stunt driver, drift champion and television personality". No offense but we think "an over-hyped racing driver that has been shoved down our throats by PR people and certain websites because he won some low talent events like the X games rally and Formula D drift championship", is a more appropriate description that's closer to reality.

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Mercedes-Benz Readying Baby CLS and Small SUV, will Arrive in the U.S. within the next Three Years

In order to attract younger customers, Mercedes is planning to launch several new compact models, all based on the brand�s upcoming MFA (Mercedes Front-wheel-drive Architecture) platform. These new vehicles will also be offered in North America. According to an Automotive News Europe report, the Stuttgart automaker is currently working on a 'baby' CLS four-door coupe model and an SUV, which could be joined later on by a convertible or shooting brake variant.

�We will introduce the next generation of our MFA family to the U.S.�, Joachim Schmidt, Mercedes' global sales and marketing boss, told ANE in an interview. �Two variants, maybe even a third, are planned for the U.S.�, he added.

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New Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Production Begins, Prices Start from $30,000

General Motor today celebrated the start of regular production of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible at its Oshawa assembly plant in Canada. The drop-top version of the Detroit firm's muscle car will go on sale in the U.S. in February and will be available with two engine options and four trim packages with prices starting from US$30,000 MSRP including an $850 destination fee.

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VIDEO: Oops...Ford F-150 Steps Over Ferrari 458 Italia

The owner of a brand new Ferrari 458 Italia with some 500 miles on the odometer in Brandon Florida received a quick lesson on the disadvantages of a low slung sports car in the land of pickup trucks and SUVs when a Ford F-150 ran over its hood. We don't know if the F-150 driver mistook Maranello's creation for a red speed bump or if the Ferrari owner questioned Ford's 'Built Tough' slogan, but something tells us this video is going to become a hit. You can watch the clip after the break.

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Australia: Now you see the New Mazda2 Sedan, now you Don't

The Mazda2 four-door small sedan has been dropped from the firm's lineup in Australia, just eight months after launch. The reason is Mazda's decision to switch production of the Australian market version of the small car from its Thailand factory, which manufactures both sedan and hatchback body styles, to the company's Hiroshima plant in Japan, which builds only the hatchback version.

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Volkswagen Intros New R-Line Sport Package for Touareg SUV

Volkswagen Touareg shoppers now have one more box to tick on the options list as the German automaker has released the third and final R-Line package for the luxury SUV model, aptly called 'Exterior'. As its name suggests, the new package gives the Touareg a more aggressive appearance on the outside. It includes a bodykit with a front apron, chunky side skirts, a bespoke roof spoiler and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser in a matte black finish with openings for the chrome tail pipes.

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News 2011 Toyota supra Concept With Latest Reviews and Prices

News 2011 Toyota supra Concept With Latest Reviews and Prices
Mishimoto has just unveiled an aluminum upper radiator hose kit designed for the 1993-1998 Toyota Supra. Factory radiator hoses are made of rubber making them prone to various damage such as swelling and cracks.

The Mishimoto 1993-1998 Toyota Supra Upper Radiator Hoses are CNC mandrel bent and made of high-quality T6 temper aluminum. With three colors of couplers to choose from the Mishimoto 1993-1998 Toyota Supra Aluminum Upper Radiator Hoses offer a colorful strong and stylish replacement to your factory rubber radiator hoses.Purchase of the Mishimoto Aluminum Upper Radiator Hose Kit i

News 2011 Toyota Avensis With Latest Reviews and Prices

News 2011 Toyota Avensis With Latest Reviews and Prices
2011 Toyota Avensis This is the new, leaner, greener Avensis. With new, more powerful, and higher revving, yet more economical, lower emission petrol engines, while diesel engines develop more torque at lower revs to give better real world economy.

It looks a bit like the latest Corolla Altis, as seen in Bangkok with a welcome red taxi light. Instead of the old bullnose of the previous Avensis, Yaris, Aygo and Hilux, it has acquired a facsimilie of the front of the larger Camry. Not exactly like the Altis, though. The English built Avensis has a bigger grille extending all the way to the front end of the bonnet.



Anyone wanting to sell cars in Europe now has to meet an overall fleet average of 130g/km CO2 by 2012. On current projections, helped by the ultra low emitting IQ and Aygo, Toyota is on course for 140g/km in 20011, so, along with Honda, is better placed than most to meet the 130g/km limit without incurring EC fines.

News 2011 Toyota Auris With Latest Reviews and Prices

News 2011 Toyota Auris With Latest Reviews and Prices
U.S., the default Toyota has been the Corolla, the bread-and-butter car that everyone knows. In Europe, the default Toyota is a version of the Corolla known as the Auris, a hatchback with styling designed in Europe and Corolla components manufactured in England. But the bread-and-butter Auris doesn�t sell like a Corolla.

That�s what the 2011 Toyota Auris Hybrid is about. Toyota has decided that since the Corolla formula hasn�t worked, it�ll try the Prius template. And why not, since the Prius has become the default Toyota in the U.S.?

We also think it�s no accident that the Auris resembles the Toyota FT-CH concept car that was introduced at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. It�s our guess that the Auris hybrid car will soon come to the U.S. as part of Toyota�s plan to expand the Prius nameplate into a complete model range.

New 2011 Toyota Altezza With Prices Specification And Previews and Images

New 2011 Toyota Altezza With Prices Specification And Previews and Images
series of entry level or compact executive sedans manufactured by Lexus since 1998. Lexus IS was introduced as a entry level sports sedan placed below Lexus ES in Lexus lineup. Lexus IS was marketed as Toyota Altezza in Japan and second generation of Lexus IS was redesigned and introduced in 2006.

First generation of Lexus IS was launched in 1998 in Japanese market. This sedan presents its own weakness and strengths to its contenders. This new model faces some touch competition from Infinity G37, Audi A5, BMW 3 Series and Volvo C70. National base price of 2011 Lexus IS 350 C is around $ 45, 340 which excludes destination charges.

New BMW X5M with images and prices specification

New BMW X5M with images and prices specification
A few days ago we have published an interesting post related to BMW X6M because it official appeared for first time on internet.
BMW X5M is the BMW X6M�s twin brother and both are powered by a V8 Twin-Turbo engine (4.4-liters) that produces no more than 555hp and a maximum torque of 680 Nm. These two M division cars have a 0-60mph acceleration of 4.5 seconds and wouldn�t to worry by competitors: Audi and Mercedes.

New BMW X1 xDrive 23d with previews and wallpapers

New BMW X1 xDrive 23d with previews and wallpapers
BMW X1 xDrive23d dimensions & weight
Wheelbase 2760 mm 108.7 in
Track front 1500 mm 59.1 in
rear 1529 mm 60.2 in
Length 4454 mm 175.4 in
Width 1798 mm 70.8 in
Height 1545 mm 60.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Ground clearance 194 mm 7.6 in
Kerb weight 1670 kg 3682 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 61 litres 13.4 UK Gal 16.1 US Gal