The 2014 Lexus IS is almost ready, and the prototype has already been driven by few journalists in the US. According to initial impressions, Lexus is looking to improve the ‘fun-factor’ in the IS and with this next model hope to finally take on the ultimate leader in the compact car segment when it comes to combining luxury and sportiness, the BMW 3-series.
There was a time when the “new” BMW-designed Mini was only available as a 3-door hatchback and a convertible. Then, just like every other premium automaker with a penchant for profits, Mini started to expand the line-up and dilute its brand equity with models like the Countryman. Now there’s a new 5-door model joining the range when the redesigned 2014 Mini arrives next year, to succeed where the Clubman failed.
For the 28th edition of the São Paulo Motor Show the French manufacturer Renault has brought to their stands the DCross concept.
Some detailed computer-generated images of what seems to be the all-new Mazda 3 have cropped up on the internet, well ahead of its debut sometime in 2013.
This here is a Fiat Bravo. We wouldn’t have given it a second look when we spotted it a month ago, except that it had all these weird wires taped onto the exterior. Indeed, it’s possibly a GCC-spec prototype of the 2013 model.
First the trend among German carmakers was to build “four-door coupes”. Now the trend seems to be “four-door coupe station-wagons”, or whatever the marketing people want to call them. Porsche has just unveiled a near-production concept of their upcoming Panamera Sport Turismo wagon.
Porsche personnel have confirmed that a wagon variant of the Panamera will be showcased at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Jeep showcased the Gladiator concept at the North American International Auto Show back in 2005. And although it was received well by the crowds, it didn’t make to the production lines due to Chrysler’s ongoing financial ordeal at that point in time.
The UAE has become a hot-bed for hot-weather testing by many European carmakers, one of which is Land Rover in recent times. So it was only a matter of time before the next-generation 2014 Range Rover surfaced on the streets of Dubai.
The Porsche Macan was announced only a few months ago, in the latest idea by the former sportscar-maker to move downmarket in order to better compete with crossovers like the Audi Q5. Ironically, it was also recently announced that Volkswagen now completely owns Porsche, so essentially the competition for female (and female-like) buyers will be in-house. Here are some photos of the upcoming Macan, caught hot-weather testing in Dubai.