Hyundai will unveil a revised version of its European-market ix35 crossover - will make its first public outing at the Geneva auto show.

The exterior has received a number of subtle revisions, including bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and a slightly redesigned upper grille.

We hear the ix35's interior could be in line for a more thorough update, with a quality upgrade and there are tweaks to the engines.

The engine lineup has also receive some tweaks starting with the Nu 2.0-liter GDI petrol engine is tweaked to deliver better efficiency and more power. Also, the brand's 'R' diesel engine gains new clean technology features, such as the LP-EGR (low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation).

To further improve the European-tuned ride and handling characteristics, the ix35 benefits from Hyundai's three-mode FLEX STEER driving system.

Source: Hyundai

Seat has announced plans to introduce the Mii Ecofuel with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine converted to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Geneva.

The Mii Ecofuel is equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, boasts average consumption of just 2.9 kg CNG/100 km.

"Its attractive starting price and exceptionally low consumption and emissions figures make the Mii Ecofuel one of the most interesting and sensible choices available - even for high-mileage drivers," explains James Muir, President of SEAT S.A.

With a full CNG tank (11 kg), the Mii Ecofuel has a range of up to 240 miles. This means that, with a full tank, a total range of up to 380 miles is possible.

The Seat Mii Ecofuel will be priced from €12,050 in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the Czech Republic where there is a clear demand for CNG fuelled cars and the infrastructure to support it.

Source: Seat

These are the first official photos with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Variant - ahead of its debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week.

No details of the car were revealed, but it's styling is a cleaner and sharpener evolution of the current model with a better-looking rear end.

The tail lamps adopt a rounder design than the ones found on the hatch, and a TSI engine sporting silver roof rails and five double-spoke alloys.

Full details will have to wait until later, but we have a good idea of what to expect. Expect a wide palette of gasoline- and diesel-burning engines with a 1.4-liter turbo four or a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel along with transmission choices including VW's DSG dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual.

We don't have any images of the interior, but this new model will share its MQB bones with the new Golf.

Full details will be available next week when the car will be shown at the Geneva.

Land Rover has created an electric Defender which it will exhibit at the Geneva auto show and set to "go into service in special real world trials".

Developed by the company's Advanced Engineering division, Land Rover wants to use the current model as an experimental vehicle to test a new electric powertrain.

Seven electrified Defenders have been equipped with a 70 kw (94bhp) electric motor with 243 lb ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a single-speed reduction gearbox and the Defender's existing four-wheel drive system.

The cars also have a 27 kWh lithium-ion battery is good for around 50 miles on a single charge and about eight hours of low-speed off-road running. A portable charger can replenish the battery in ten hours, whilst a fast charger unit cuts this time to four hours.

The battery itself weighs 410kg (903 pounds) and is mounted under the hood. Kerb weight is 100kg more than a basic Defender 110 and ranges from 2055kg to 2162kg depending whether the body style is a pick-up, hard top or station wagon.

Although there are no plans for the all-terrain electric Defender to enter series production, the seven EVs will go into service in specialist real world trials later this year.

Source: Land Rover

Following a preview earlier this month, the new Toyota FT-86 Open concept is a barely disguised look at what a convertible Toyota GT86 & Scion FR-S to be revealed at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show next week.

Toyota designers have fitted a higher quality dash complete with extra gauges along with a special GT86 badge smartphone holder.

The concept features an electrically operated soft top, allowing a feeling of oneness with nature while maintaining the joy and sense of oneness with the vehicle created by the GT86.

Move to the inside, however, and you'll notice a big jump in interior quality, with a high-contrast white and navy blue interior with yellow-gold carpeting; perforated leather seats and a generally more upscale feel.

We’ll bring you more details when the car debuts in Geneva next week.

Source: Toyota

Citroen will exhibit the new DS4 Electro Shot at the Geneva Auto Show.

According to the French based automaker, the newest creation signed by Citroen is named the DS4 Electro Shoot, this limited edition introduces the classic two-tone finish of the DS line to the DS4.

Citroen gave the Electro Shot a "classic two-tone finish" with gloss black roof and spoiler, black 17-inch alloy wheels, and chrome-finished door mirrors.

The interior boasts leather package, some metallic accents and Citroen’s infotainment system.

The Citroen DS4 Electro Shoot will be the first model to be assembled in the company's facility in Mulhouse production site where customers can customize their rides.

Source: Citroen

Maserati will unveil a new version of its GranTurismo MC Stradale, alongside all the new Quattroporte versions as they make their European debut.

Taking its inspiration from the Maserati Trofeo Championship race car, the MC Stradale four-seater also gets a set of new 20-inch wheels that make the whole thing look cooler. It features a redesigned carbon fiber hood framing a central air intake and dual exhaust pipes.

Under the carbon bonnet is a V8 4.7-liter engine from the GranTurismo Sport that develops 460PS (454hp) linked to an MC Race Shift 6-speed robotized manual gearbox.

This setup delivers great performance, and a top speed of 188 mph (302 km/h) that is identical to the 2-seater MC Stradale.

The safety of the vehicle is guaranteed by the Brembo carbon ceramic brake discs. We'll bring you more details when the car debuts in Geneva next week.

Source: Maserati

Following a leak earlier today, the McLaren P1 long-awaited new hypercar has been revealed - poised for its global debut in Geneva next week.

McLaren has closely monitored demand so as to maintain exclusivity, and announced a production number of just 375 units – a figure that will ensure the McLaren P1™ will remain a rarity and, if spotted on the road, an unforgettable sight.

A mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine is substantially enhanced featuring and an electric motor, to give a combined output of 916PS (903 bhp) and 660 lb-ft. of torque. Both send power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

With Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) turned on, the P1 will hit 0-62 run is quoted at less than 3 seconds, 0-124 mph in under 7; and reach 186mph in around 17 seconds, according to McLaren's official figures.

It rides on bespoke Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and the hybrid powertrain allows the P1 to emit less than 200g/km of CO2.

To rein in the power produced by the twin powerplants, the McLaren P1 is designed to offer braking performance more associated with a GT3 or sports racing car.

The McLaren P1 will have a starting price of £866,000 and $1,150,000 (approx 1,004,800 EUR).

Source: McLaren

Fiat has teamed up with GQ magazine to create a special edition 500 will fill the automaker's Geneva Auto Show stand next week.

This model stands out for its exclusive and refined two-tone matt grey/carbon black livery. Distinguished by unique 16-inch wheels, orange badges on the wheels and B-pillars, chrome mirror caps and available orange-painted brake calipers.

Interior changes are limited, but the GQ Edition features leather seats, faux aluminum pedals and orange GQ logos.

Buyers will be able to order the special model with a range of engines, including the 69 HP 1.2, 85 HP 0.9 TwinAir and 100 HP 1.4 petrol engines, as well as the 95 HP 1.3 MultiJet (all combined with a manual gearbox).

For now, the Fiat 500 GQ Edition will go on sale in Europe in June; Fiat wouldn't confirm the special-edition's future in the US.

Source: Fiat

The 2013 Citroen C3 five-door supermini receives a mid-life facelift in time ahead of its scheduled debut at the Geneva Auto Show early next month.

The Citroen C3 facelift comes with updated chevrons and bumper-mounted LED daytime running lights at the front, plus the option of a ‘Zenith’ front windscreen that runs back into the roof to improve visibility. Citroen also added Ink blue to the palate of nine body colors for the C3.

Inside, the C3 is fitted with chrome details and soft touch dash with new trim strips in matt black along with a color touch screen.

The new C3 can be had with the new-generation Pure Tech 3-cylinder petrol engines includes 67bhp 1.0- and 81bhp 1.2-liter PureTech 3-cylinder - while buyers who prefer burning diesel can choose from a wide selection of HDi four-cylinders that range from 70 to 115 hp.

After its world debut at the Geneva, the new 2013 Citroën C3 facelift will land in showrooms across Europe in April.

Source: Citroën

This is the 2013 Audi RS Q3, a 306bhp compact SUV which will debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show.


Inspired by a concept that bowed in Beijing last year, the super-SUV variant has an aggressive appearance with new bumpers, 19-inch or optionally, 20-inch wheels, a high-gloss black honeycomb grille insert, more prominent spoiler atop the tailgate, revised side skirts and there's a rear diffuser with oval tailpipes.

Audi has lowered the suspension on the RS Q3 and given it stiffer springs and an electro-mechanical parking brake and hill hold assist are also standard.

On the inside, you get a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, sport seats upholstered in a combination of black Alcantra and leather, an RS-specific MMI infotainment system and piano black, a 14-speaker Bose audio system and aluminum race or carbon fiber trim.

Power is provided by a 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine that develops 310 HP (228 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected through a standard seven-speed S-tronic dual clutch gearbox offering three drive modes: D (drive), S (sport) and M (manual).

The engine powers the RS Q3 to 62 mph in 5.5sec, and to 155mph flat out - which means the Q3 series returns a combined figure of 8.8lt/100 km (26.73 US mpg or 32.1 UK mpg).

In Germany, the base price is €54,600, and deliveries begin in fall 2013.

Source: Audi

Skoda has released the first images of the Combi (estate) version of the Octavia, which will be showcased together with the 4x4 variant in Geneva next month.

The 2013 Skoda Octavia Combi is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than the old model and comes with an 11 cm longer wheelbase.

Octavia Combi offers rear-seat passengers extremely ample legroom – 73 mm in front of the knees while swallow 610 litres of stuff with the seats up and an impressive 1,740 litres with the seats down.

“The Combi represents all good ŠKODA values and has a large share in the success of this model range. With the third generation, the Octavia Combi takes a huge leap forward. The car really is a class of its own; offering mid-class features at compact-combi prices,” says ŠKODA Chairman, Prof. Dr. hc Winfried Vahland.

We'll have to wait for the Geneva Auto Show for full details on the engine range, but Skoda said the engines currently on offer comprise four petrol and four diesel engines.

Source: Skoda

After showing us a couple teasers recently, the 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur with some styling cues borrowed from the GT and GTC models - has broken cover early today.

A lower roofline combined with sharp lines and rounded surfaces make the new Flying Spur appear lower and wider; a more upright front grille and lower door handles and front fenders that feature a new "wing" vent with the Bentley "B" motif.

Standard bright-painted or diamond-turned finish 19-inch Classic wheels wrapped in 275/45/19 rubber improve comfort and handling.

The setup includes two 10-inch LCD screens installed in the backs of the front seats; a nine-liter bottle cooler behind the center console and moonroof are optional. As always, there's an enormous amount of leather, wood and wool applied to the spacious interior.

Most likely the engine lineup will be borrowed from the Continental GT Speed - the Bentley Continental Flying Spur will come with a 616 horsepower version of the W12 standard and it sends that power to the ground through a new eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased (40/60) all-wheel-drive system.

Launching the 5,451-pound sedan from 0-60 miles per hour will take just 4.3 seconds and 100 mph comes in less than 10 seconds and has a top speed of 200 mph. Bentley is still expecting the next-generation Flying Spur to return better EPA fuel economy than the current model with projected (but not certified) estimates will return 12 mpg in city driving and 20 mpg on the highway.

For a car that will surely retain a starting price of just under $195,000 for the base model - we'll get a full look at the Flying Spur at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

Peugeot and Total will showcase the new 208 HYbrid FE (Fun and Efficient) concept at this year's Geneva Auto Show.

Jointly-developed with French oil and gas company Total, providing an enhanced driving experience (0 to 62mph in just 8.0 seconds) and very low CO2 emissions (just 49g/km).

To achieve that they based the project on the 208 1.0-litre VTi 68bhp model that has an EGC gearbox as well as an "electric motor and a battery taken directly from the endurance programs."

The weight reduction will be a major contributor to the performance. In fact, the teams expect to achieve a 200kg (441 lbs) reduction in the weight of the vehicle less than the standard model.

The various stages of this project will be unveiled and can be followed from 5th March 2013.

Source: Peugeot

Students at Turin's European Design Institute (IED) worked with Alfa Romeo Style - has released the first details about the Gloria concept, represents the sports spirit and Italian style of the brand with powerful international appeal.

4700 mm long, 1920 mm wide, 1320 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2900 mm, the Alfa Romeo Gloria is a sports saloon with decisive lines that run down the side to the rear end. As such, it has sleek design with a prominent grille, a long hood and slender LED headlights.

“The possibility of developing a concept car in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style that we were offered was a great opportunity to demonstrate that the IED is, first of all, an Italian school that aims to generate beauty,” states César Mendoza, Director of IED, Turin.

Billed as a “sport sedan with decisive lines,” the Gloria would be powered by a V-6 or biturbo V-8 engine. Its 20-inch wheels come from OZ Racing.

We'll bring you live shots of the Alfa Romeo Gloria concept as part of our 2013 Geneva Auto Show coverage.

Source: Alfa Romeo

First pictures and details of the production-ready Alfa Romeo 4C sports car ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Auto Show next month.

The design, penned by the Alfa Romeo Style Center, draws its inspiration from the classic 33 Stradale of 1967. The car at 4 metres long and 2 metres wide it’s around the same size as the Lotus Elise while the 4C is nearly identical to the award-winning concept that bowed in Geneva two years ago.

Underpinning the Alfa Romeo 4C is a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, this helps cut weight.

It's powered by what Alfa calls “an evolution of the engine in the Quadrifoglio Verde version of the Giulietta” - expect base models to pack about 240 horsepower and more expensive trim levels to bump that number up to 270 hp through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission . A 0-62mph time of around 4.5sec has been mooted, with a top speed limited to 155mph.

The car will be offered in a number of countries around the world, including several European nations and Japan.

The first photo with the 2013 KIA cee'd GT has been officially revealed --- a five-door hot hatch designed to compete against the Volkswagen GTI.

We already know that KIA are planning to launch the 3-door Pro_Cee’d GT which was revealed a few weeks ago and now we have a look at the hatchback version.

Highlights of the cee'd GT model include 18-inch alloy wheels, a plastic mesh grille up front, LED daytime running lights and aggressive bumper design with red accenting.

With the first photo of the new Kia Cee’d GT, we have not seen the same interior upgrades.

Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops 201 hp (150 kW) and 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) which delivers a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 7.9 seconds.

A sport-tuned suspension makes the car more responsive to drive along with a six-speed manual gearbox turning the front wheels.

Following this morning's leak, the new 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo boasts enlarged dimensions, a configurable cargo area, and a questionably styled rear end.

Overall, the hatchback measures wheelbase of 115.0 inches is 4.4 inches greater than that of either current body style. Along with the taller ride height, the seating position of the 3-Series Gran Turismo is also higher: 2.3 inches, to be exact.

The load area also reflects the car's increased dimensions, its 520 litres of boot capacity even outstripping that of the 3-Series Touring by 25 litres. Owners can also expand storage capacity by adjusting folding the 40:20:40-split seat to produce up to 56.5 cubic feet of space.

Key styling highlights include a prominent grille connect still with those headlights, 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels, LED accent lights and a sloping roofline that tapers all the way down to the rear end.

The latest addition to the 3 Series family can be ordered in an entry-level version, with the Sport Line, Luxury Line or Modern Line equipment packages, or with the optional M Sport package, which will already be available from July 2013.

Like the 3-Series Sedan it shares part of its name with, the 3-Series Gran Turismo with three petrol and two diesel engines power the GT off the start line. The car will be offered in the US in both 240-horsepower 328i and 300-horsepower 335i forms. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox as standard while both gearboxes link up with the fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop function.

Source: BMW

Honda has revealed a design sketch with a new Civic Wagon Concept at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show.

The Wagon concept is said to “strongly hint at the design direction of the final production version” of a long-awaited Honda Civic estate.

Based on the sub-compact Fit platform, the new Honda Civic Wagon is likely to retain the hidden rear door handle of the hatchback, a sloping roofline with integrated rear spoiler along with a large LED tail-light assembly.

It will feature the hatchback's range of petrol and diesel engines, including the recently launched 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel. A higher power 2.2-litre diesel, and 1.4 and 1.8-litre petrols will also be offered.

The latest iteration of the Honda NSX concept and the new Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be available in Europe in fall of 2013.

Source: Honda

Official pictures and details of the new KIA Pro_cee’d GT has been officially released, a hot hatch aimed at the iconic Volkswagen GTI.

The 2013 KIA Pro_Cee'd GT sports a more aggressive body kit as well as larger front air intakes and unique 18-inch wheels finish off the look. It also boasts LED headlamps and red accents, while the honeycomb grille sports a "GT" logo.

Although for now photos of the cabin are not available, the interior gets Recaro sports seats with red stitching, which is repeated on the steering wheel and door.

Under the hood lies the same turbocharged 1.6-liter four-banger which makes 200 hp and 265 Nm of torque, that powers the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. The Pro_cee'd GT will be available only with a six-speed manual box, while is good for a 0-100 km/h or 0-62 mph time of 7.9 seconds.

Set to go into production in mid-May, the KIA pro_cee'd GT is expected of around €24,000 - €25,000.

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