Audi A6: 2012 Model Brings Sharper Design and New Tech
Audi’s 2012 A6 introduces lighter construction, sharper styling and a hybrid option, setting it apart from the outgoing 2010 model in both appearance and engineering.
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Audi’s 2012 A6 introduces lighter construction, sharper styling and a hybrid option, setting it apart from the outgoing 2010 model in both appearance and engineering.
Škoda will unveil a revised logo in 2011, reflecting its 20-year partnership with Volkswagen and shifting focus towards environmental values.
The BIOME, revealed at the 2010 LA Auto Show Design Challenge, proposed a car grown from organic materials and powered by sunlight and synthetic nectar.
The 2011 BMW 6 Series Convertible arrives with a choice of turbocharged engines, a more spacious cabin, and updated chassis technology ahead of its spring 2011 launch.
Turin’s IED design institute produced 33 concept proposals for a McLaren-branded SUV, with three designs selected for quarter-scale modelling as part of a 2020 design study.
Ford’s stealth-inspired Police Interceptor concept, revealed at the 2010 SEMA Show, previews the brand’s next-generation police vehicle with a dramatic design and new powertrains.
Volkswagen is considering a return to the Beetle’s roots with a rear-engined model, following the launch of the next-generation Beetle planned for 2011.
Nissan’s 2011 GT-R arrives in Japanese showrooms with 530PS, improved handling, and expanded model range, including the bespoke EGOIST and track-only Club Track editions.
Volkswagen has released the first undisguised photos of the seventh-generation Passat, showing a sharper design and previewing new safety and comfort technology for both saloon and estate models.
Scania has commissioned Porsche Engineering to design its next-generation truck cab frames, drawing on Porsche’s expertise in styling, structural analysis and production efficiency.
German tuner JMS has developed a subtle exterior package and performance upgrades for the Audi A5 Cabriolet, including bodywork, suspension and wheel options.
Mercedes-Benz prepares to launch the 2012 B-Class with expanded variants, updated engines and a focus on space and technology, aiming to attract younger buyers.
Morgan has revealed the Eva GT, a four-seat grand tourer with a BMW-sourced straight-six and aluminium construction, targeting production for 2012 and a price from £70,000.
Lumma Design has introduced a tuning kit for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, offering increased power, torque and a suite of cosmetic enhancements.
Lumma Design has revealed its take on the BMW 760Li, previewing a concept with a bespoke body kit, carbon fibre details and new alloy wheels.
BMW has announced the M Sport package for its 2011 X3, introducing sportier styling, chassis upgrades and exclusive interior features, with availability set for spring 2011.
BMW has unveiled the 2011 X3, offering new turbocharged and naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines, a larger body, updated suspension and more advanced interior features.
Spyker is developing a longer, wider and more comfortable GT2 model tailored for China, with a debut scheduled for October and a four-door in the pipeline.
German tuner Hofele-Design has launched the Rivage GT 970 kit for the 2010 Porsche Panamera, adding a Cayenne-inspired front end, lowered suspension and uprated brakes.
German tuner Carlsson created the Smart Edition C25, a €50,000 one-off based on the Smart Fortwo Cabrio, featuring bespoke styling and extensive interior upgrades.
The 2011 Mercedes CL-Class brings fresh styling, advanced lighting and a new twin-turbo V8, aiming for more power with lower emissions and improved fuel economy.
The 2010 BMW X6 Interceptor, styled in Moscow by Zaur Khalilov, offers buyers a choice of fibreglass or carbon fibre body kits and bold visual modifications.
A Swiss company linked to Maybach is building Exelero replicas powered by Dodge Viper V10 engines, offering customisation and delivery in four months for $670,000.
British artist Tim Cotterill’s Rocket II trike combines a supercharged Hemi V8 with radical design, delivering over 1,000bhp and a claimed 200mph top speed.