Wednesday, 17 December 2014

BMW X1 Sheds Camo in Latest Spy Photos

BMW X1 Sheds Camo in Latest Spy Photos


BMW X1 Sheds Camo in Latest Spy Photos

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Slowly but surely, BMW is dropping the camouflage from its X1 tester.

In the latest spy photos of the next-generation X1, AutoGuide.com's spy photographers have caught the upcoming crossover testing and this time around, we get a better look at the front end including the headlights and front spoiler.

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The hood and front door handles have also been exposed along with the side skirts, revealing a new look that appears to be influenced by the new BMW X5. There are also photos of the new interior of the X1, which also show of similar styling to the rest of BMW's SUV lineup.

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Infiniti Vision Gran Turismo Concept Revealed

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Infiniti has fully lifted the virtual covers off its Vision Gran Turismo Concept.

Following in the footsteps of multiple automakers that have created wild concepts for the Gran Turismo 6 video game, Infiniti's version will be available for download starting today on the PlayStation 3. According to the Japanese automaker, the concept started off "as an ambitious global Infiniti Design competition to 'design a pure Infiniti GT car.' The winning model was born from the theme put forward by Infiniti's Design team in Beijing."

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The result is a concept that goes beyond just a design exercise, said Infiniti. The company did thorough examinations and calculations of technical features including aerodynamics and engine performance. Sporting a front mid-ship, trans-axle powertrain the Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo has a 45:55 front-to-rear weight balance that will help gamers enjoy actively drifting the rear.

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2016 Toyota Tacoma Front End Revealed in Teaser

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Toyota has released another teaser for its all-new pickup debuting at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

The Japanese automaker previously teased the new pickup's rear end, sporting its nameplate stamped onto the tailgate, and now we have our first look at the pickup's headlights, grille and foglights. Having not received a major update in nearly 10 years, Toyota is looking to take it to the next level with its 2016 Tacoma.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Toyota Tacoma Teased Before Detroit Debut

The company is teasing on its website that the new Tacoma will be "backed by a heritage of unwavering capacity, an unbreakable attitude and new, rugged tech." As a result, expect the Tacoma to be more off-road ready than ever.

The Tacoma has been America's best-selling midsize pickup for the last 10 years, based on industry sales data as of November 2014.

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Lincoln Continental Revival Plans Leaked

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Rock and roll legend Neil Young may have let plans for a new Lincoln Continental slip out to the public. 

In an interview with CNBC, Neil Young says that his new high-quality portable music player and download service, Pono, will be available as an integrated feature in the 2016 Lincoln Continental. Young also says that Tesla plans to offer the music player in its cars.

A replacement for the Lincoln MKS is currently in the works and is the most likely car to sport the Continental nameplate. The car will ride on a stretched version of the MKZ's front-wheel drive platform.

The MKS replacement will likely be revealed sometime in late 2015.

[Source: CNBC]

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‘Track-Ready’ Lexus Teased for Detroit

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Lexus is teasing a new mystery model that will be making its debut at the upcoming 2015 Detroit Auto Show. 

Lexus_F_15NAIAS_002The Japanese company is only letting on that the new model will be part of the 'F' brand, which means it's built to go fast around a racetrack. Currently, the company sells the RC F Coupe, which packs a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 467 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque.

SEE ALSO: Lexus RC F Review – Video

From the look of the photos, the new car in question may be the rebirth of the IS F, which would essentially be an RC F with four doors. However, it may also be a performance version of the company's larger GS, a car that has been rumored for some time.

Whatever it is, AutoGuide will be live at the Detroit Auto Show to get you all the details.

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Honda FCV Concept Making North American Debut in Detroit

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Honda is bringing its new FCV Concept to the Detroit Auto Show to make its North American debut. 

The car is powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell stack that provides 300 miles of range on a single tank. Honda says a full refuel will only take 5 minutes.

On the inside, the new concept will seat five passengers thanks to a significantly smaller fuel-cell stack which fits entirely under the hood, unlike the company's previous fuel-cell car that only had room for four because of a large tunnel that ran down the length of the car. Honda says that this common layout gives the brand the potential to apply, "fuel-cell technology to multiple vehicle models in the future."

SEE ALSO: Honda Reveals FCV Concept

The Detroit Auto Show will be our first chance to see the car in person, but don't expect it to come to the U.S. for a little while. Despite previously saying that its fuel-cell vehicle would be ready for market by 2015, Honda now says the car is slated for launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the U.S. and Europe.

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