The new KIA Cub concept car will make its public debut at the 2013 Seoul Auto Show on March 28.

It is being described as a compact four-door coupe which is less than four meters long. The picture shows off the entire front-end of the new model, while its wide, aggressive stance, and features two-point LED lights that are similar to those found on the Kia Quoris.

A pair of vents can just about be made out on either side of the bonnet while large alloy wheels and flared rear wheel arches.

No technical details or dimensions have been released, but unlike that car the CUB is likely to share its platform with the taller Soul crossover rather than the Rio supermini.

Full details will be available later this week so stay tuned.

Land Rover officially confirmed debut of the new Range Rover Sport will debut at the New York Auto Show.

Land Rover promises that the next-gen Sport will be the fastest, most responsive and showcases the best of British design, engineering and technological innovation.

We expect the car's styling to bridge the gap between the Evoque and the Range Rover, it is expected to be a good 300kg lighter than the outgoing Sport.

Details are still scarce, but rumors indicate that it will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that develops 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft. of torque.

Land Rover's new Sport will also be offered with a hybrid drivetrain and prices are expected to start at around £55,000.

Lexus has released a further teaser image of the 2014 Lexus IS, ahead of a full reveal expected later today. Design will be inspired from the handsome LF-CC concept showed last year in Paris Auto Show.

The cloaked image released by Lexus shows a shortened version of the same platform underpinning the GS.

Two models will be offered to British buyers: a V6 2.5-liter engine in the IS250 and the IS300h that produces 200 hp (149 kW) along with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at about 240 hp (179 kW).

Engineers have targeted CO2 emissions under the 100 g/km mark, estimated to return 60.7 mpg (73 mpg UK or 3.8 liters / 100 km).

 

Renault wished everybody a happy New Year today after release a lone computer-generated teaser image that previews the upcoming 2013 Renault Captur crossover.

They didn't go into detail at all, but the crossover's front end is heavily inspired by the fourth-generation Clio hatchback. We find the new Captur has more in common with another new the Peugeot 2008 revealed yesterday.

The 2013 Renault Captur crossover's precise dimensions are unknown but the idea of this car was that each person could be its hero.

According to a report says the crossover can be equipped with the dCi 130 used by Megan and Nissan Qashqai along with a five-speed manual or the optional six-speed EDC double-clutch automatic.

Renault will present it to the public for the first time at the Geneva Auto Show next March.

 

Toyota will show a new saloon sports sedan concept at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Dubbed the Toyota Furia concept, the four-door up for a redesign is the company's mainstream Corolla.

Described as being "an exciting new sedan concept", we can shows glimpses and close ups of the bodywork.

The Toyota also offers orange paint, trapezoidal headlights, a neat lip spoiler on the bootlid, a front honeycomb grille, stylish taillights and carbonfibre detailing.

Unfortunately, Toyota doesn’t provide much information regarding the Furia Concept. Mark your calendar for 2:25 pm Eastern on January 14, when the concept will be officially revealed in Detroit.

Cadillac has released the first image of its upcoming 2014 ELR, ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The ELR is based on the Converj concept unveiled at the Detroit show in 2009. The 2014 Cadillac ELR combines dramatic design with industry-leading extended range electric vehicle technology in a unique luxury coupe.

There's no word on specifications, but the car will use powertrain combines a T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack and a four-cylinder engine-generator.

The teaser photo shows the production ELR will be keeping most of the concept's striking design elements.

GM previously confirmed that the 2014 Cadillac ELR will be built at the company’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant.

 

The all new 2014 Chevy Corvette has been a first look through a new teaser video - the third of which was released online today.

The latest clip doesn't reveal much about the car, but GM will be packing the interior of the new Corvette with more upscale features.

The exterior excites you, it draws you in, but the interior where you exactly experience the car from - it's literally the connection we have to the car so it has to be perfect," Ryan Vaughan, Performance Car Interior Design Manager.

According to Chevrolet, the car is equipped with a new 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine, and is expected to put out an estimated 450 horsepower with 450 lb-ft of torque.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will be unveiled on January 13th.

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What you see here is an official teaser rendering of the 2014 Acura MDX prototype, which is expected will debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in January.

The new SUV from the Japanese automaker will share “shield” grille bear a strong and headlights resemblance to the latest RDX. We can also see prominen bulging fenders, Aero Sculpture, air intakes and a sloping roofline.

Utilizing "Aero Sculpture" design language affecting both form and function, the MDX Prototype will feature alluring proportions with smooth, arching body lines matched to an efficient architecture.

According to a report, the 2014 Acura MDX will feature a version of the current model's 3.7-liter V6 produces 310 bhp (231 kW) and 272 lb-ft (368 Nm) of torque.

Skoda has released new teaser images of the 2013 Octavia has given us first look at the interior of the third-generation mid-size.

The new photos show the design of the front grille, LED tail-light assembly, C-pillar and side mirrors with built-in turning lights.

The single interior image uncovers a corner of the 2013 Skoda Octavia steering wheel, chrome finish for the instrument gauges, Bluetooth phone connectivity,  buttons for voice control and the infotainment system.

As previously mentioned, quality looks set to take a step forward by offering more equipment, more refined along with higher quality materials inside the cabin.

The new 2013 Skoda Octavia is based on the same MQB platform as the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 - and will be considerably lighter than the outgoing version.

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KIA has released a teaser sketch of the upcoming GT version of the 2013 Pro_Cee'd, expected will arrive at Geneva before going on sale later in March next year.

The carmaker is now offering us a teaser image of the Pro_cee’d GT with a pinch of salt along with a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI engine connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The sketch shows an exaggerated version of the sport-hatch with the LEDs mounted where the fog lights were supposed to be places, a redesigned front bumper with larger vents and bespoke alloy wheels.

Since Hyundai recently announced that the car could be tuned to output as much as 200 hp (149 kW) for an eight-second 0-62 time.

Look for the hot hatch to make its world premiere, with go on sale in the second half of next year, with a price tag of around £22,000.

Toyota Motorsport GmbH has released a few teaser photos with the Lexus LS-based TX-650 ahead of the model’s public debut at the 2012 Essen Motor Show.

According to the Japanese based automaker, TMG has confirmed the TX-650 prototype is based on the 2013 Lexus LS.

The car will feature a carbon fiber roof, several carbon fiber aero parts, widened fenders, carbon ceramic brakes and BBS alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

The Lexus LS-based TX-650 will be powered by a bespoke twin-turbo V8 5.0-liter engine, which will produce a total output of more than 600 HP (447 kW), will be enough for a top speed of about 200 mph (322 km/h).

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Mercedes-Benz has released a short teaser video for its updated 2014 E-Class lineup before the new model launches at the Detroit auto show in January.

The video focuses primarily on the headlights of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class that the brand’s adaptive headlights moving and a full LED treatment.

The new headlights will be accompanied by a redrawn front bumper and adaptive high and low beams. While the hood, fascia and grille will all be redesigned. The E-Class will also get redesigned rear doors and new exterior colors will be part of the package.

Mercedes-Benz did not mention when the new E-Class range will bow, but rumors circulating around the media claim that it will not be the L.A. Auto Show later this month.

 

As expected, the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet will be making its North American under the lights of the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.

Scuderia Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa put the new Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet to the test in Austin, Texas in anticipation of its North American debut at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.

In this video you see the convertible features an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, unique wheels, an aggressive exhaust and revised side skirts.

There's a lot to love about the Fiat 500 Abarth - like the coupe , the convertible will be powered by a 1.4-liter, turbocharged engine that produces 160 bhp (119 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) of torque.

Autoreviewblog have all of the details and live photos for you fresh from the show floor, and stay tuned for the full details as part of the LA Auto Show festivities.

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The German automaker has introduced a new Sport Package for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class that brings a more aggressive look.

Good news for Mercedes-Benz fans over-seas because the C-Class Sport Package available in coupe and sedan forms along with a number of other upgrades inside and out.

Buyers who opt for the kit will get to enjoy 18-inch 7-spoke alloy AMG wheels, a flat-bottom steering wheel and Tex/Dinamica sport seats.

The cabin gets red stitching and matching seat belts, floormat borders and stitching on the doors, additional red stitching on the doors and the seats.

The future buyers of the kit will get some interesting features a tauter front suspension, larger perforated brake discs and an enhanced exhaust system round out the extra kit.

Unfortunately we don't have any more details on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Package aimed towards the United States for the moment. Please tell us: what do you think of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class new sport package with price start at $35,350 (a $905 destination fee)?

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Lexus race car driver Akira Iida tweeted a photo yesterday of a Lexus LFA racer on a rolling road. It's a race car that was teased by Lexus factory racing car driver Akira Iida via Twitter.

Rumors are saying that the Lexus LFA GTE racer photographed which Akira Iida will drive in next year's Le Mans series.

That prediction could be boosted by the Japanese company informing the site Lexus Enthusiast "We have no plan to use the LFA for the 2013 Nürburgring 24 Hours race."

Akira Iida didn't reveal any details on the car but the automaker is expected to step forward to face some serious competition.

 

Fiat has just released a new teaser video of their Cafe Racer, but unlike almost all other car makers at the SEMA auto show. The Fiat 500 Cafe Racer is under wraps until the very last second.

The clip doesn't reveal much about the car, but the Cafe Racer is describe certain types of motorcycles that have been modified to reduce weight and improve performance.

The Fiat 500 Cafe Racer will have a low-profile feel, the door handles have been removed, a lowered suspension, the mechanical are all tweaked, side-exiting exhaust and lightweight Lexan windows.

Check out AutoReviewBlog's coverage of the 2012 SEMA auto show here in next week.