Volkswagen Golf 7 R Battle

Although she gave up the six-cylinder from the previous generation, the Golf has not abandoned the race for power. Surprised by our spies, the R version of its seventh version therefore show more muscular than its predecessor.

To survey the Nürburgring, a Golf does not seem to be the ideal tool. Yet, on the famous circuit, the copy photographed by our spies can remonstrate with more than one sports. It is indeed of two prototypes of the future R version, the most turbulent in the range, which are engaged in a great battle with a Jaguar (see video). A variant that will oversee the traditional GTI, from the next Frankfurt Motor Show. Like its predecessor, this variation will receive a four-cylinder turbo and may benefit from a dual-clutch transmission as an option. However, it should abandon the dual central exhaust outlet, a dash of style appeared on the Golf 5 R32 in 2005. This time, up to four pipes arranged on either side of the shield, as the cousin Audi S3.

A common thread among many others, as both compact also share the same engine, a 2.0 Turbo petrol double injection. Hierarchy requires the Volkswagen should just be satisfied with 290 hp and 380 Nm, while his alter ego the Rings has 300 hp. Not enough to upset the performance, which will remain high fly. Especially as the Golf R 7 promises to be lighter than its predecessor, while maintaining a full transmission. The 4Motion system also evolve elsewhere: he assert greater responsiveness and will be associated with XDS, an extension of the traction control capable of generating Torque Vectoring to improve agility, braking the inside wheel when cornering.

The Future of Mercedes S63 and S65 AMG - Double Ratio of Excess

Sage limousine normally, the S-Class becomes thirsty nasty motorway as it passes into the hands of AMG. The new generation is no exception to this tradition, applied to the V8 as the V12.

"Limousine" and "sportsmanship" are two terms that it is not usual to associate. Yet for Mercedes S-Class has made a habit of attending workshops AMG. It has even become so addicted to doping she swallows a double dose, with two distinct muscular versions. Freshly unveiled the new generation of this large sedan also follow the same regime. From the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November, we discover its variant 63 AMG, always driven by the 5.5 twin-turbo V8. There will still be a clear difference with its predecessor: this time, all-wheel drive will be offered as the "small" Class E (below) and CLS. A small power cure also included in the program, with minimum 557 hp or 585 hp for the declination S.

 But Mercedes now sports two big headlights highlighted diodes instead of four optical ago.

As usual, the E63 AMG is also available as a station wagon. A nice mix between a road, a mover and a dragster.

As for the chassis, it will benefit from the innovative Magic Body Control, probably optional. A camera is then responsible for scrutinizing the road to adjust suspension settings controlled in real time. What hope turn this heavyweight ballerina, without depriving it of any comfort. But for those who prefer straight lines to curves, it will soon be possible to opt for the S65 AMG. Heavier, especially on the front, this variant will continue to have a 6.0 V12 biturbo, rewarded with 630 hp and 1000 Nm to a minimum. However, we do not yet know if she will enjoy all-wheel drive, which would be well worth it to avoid turning his tires up in smoke every time a traffic light turns green.

2014 BMW M3 Video - M3 Increased Tone

Green Hell of the Nürburgring hosts the most satanic of three time series. The future M3 will completes its development and the opportunity to grow some vocals.

With a "modest" six-cylinder in place of the current V8, the future BMW M3 is worrying his fans. They reassure the loss of two bowls does not seem to hamper the beast. With overeating and a strict diet, the next M3 should spray the performance of its predecessor, and his behavior looks pretty player. At least the directors as to the brand do not hesitate and we offer some artistic figures to remind us that the rear axle may well help turn. Their repeated pressure on the accelerator also allow four tailpipes release a hollow sound, but less noble than the naturally aspirated V8.

 The next BMW M3 sedan should enjoy a carbon roof, as that will cut M4 derivative.

From the rear, not to confuse this with a classic M3 Series 3: four tailpipes are talking too.

The hump on the hood, characteristic of the more muscular of Series 3 will be repeated, as the airy shield and spoiler on the trunk lid. Moreover, unlike the BMW M5, available only with a dual-clutch transmission in Europe, the M3 should also propose a conventional mechanical transmission. Presented as very close to the study series, the future M3 will first show the next Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013. Before unveiling his official dress at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. As for the cut, it will now be called M4 and disembark later.

Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE - The 908 in the Veins

After HybridAir PSA working on another type of hybridization. Reusing technology "race" of the 908 Hybrid4, Peugeot Sport is a consumption halved while boosting performance copiously.

A 0 to a 100 km / h available in 8 s, but with a consumption of only 2.2 l/100 km, 49 g / km of CO2, and without resorting to false registration plug-in hybrid ... This cycle very ambitious goals with the Peugeot Sport 208 HYmotion FE. Very ambitious is the word, because it is equivalent to the performance of a 1.6 THP 208 (155 hp), but the two times lower than those of 3-cylinder 1.0 VTi 68 bhp, kept on this study consumption. If this project is carried out by Peugeot Sport, it is because a handful of engineers, we met, chose, after stopping the 908 program, offer the parent to use their knowledge rather hybridization than from the competition. 208 HYmotion FE (for fuel economy, but also Fun & Efficiency) therefore takes the big electric motor 120 kW (163 hp) fire 908. Will grant him the target performance. But much lower consumption of 1.0 VTi even less stressed during acceleration, it is not enough.

Under skin just refined, the 208 Hybrid FE hides the best technology from the race. Enough to boost performance and fuel economy. The Peugeot Sport engineers behind the project much reworked the aerodynamics of the 208, including the back (black).

208 therefore sees its refined aerodynamics, but without touching its trunk volume or its five seats, the project must be conducted with a view to potential commercialization. The back is strong enough to get reworked, with also a refinement of the front, a very low drag coefficient of 0.25 (instead of 0.29). Peugeot Sport has also lighten the 208 200 kg, and track all friction to achieve his goal. For L'Automobile Magazine, engineers kindly lift the veil a little on the proposed solutions. Partner with Total and its subsidiaries (Hutchinson, composite CCP), composite materials will be used to lighten the body panels, glazing, and interior trim. And carbon and aluminum, widely used for the 908, are not excluded. Peugeot Sport assesses even some composite materials for the running gear (crib, triangles ...). The three-cylinders also suffer a deep side cooling optimization, lubrication, reduced friction, combustion cycle (Atkinson?), And reduction of its moving parts and its yoke. Finally, the electric motor sandwiched between the thermal and driven box will be powered by a battery after 908 endurance. The engineers who told us she will be able to power the electric throughout a 1000 m standing start (approx. 30 s), we can deduce that his ability will be around 1 kWh. What roll 100% electric for about 5 km. This project is under development, we will follow closely with the Peugeot Sport team to the final revelation of the result, in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Wiesmann Spyder 180° Turn

Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011, this
concept Wiesmann Spyder proves the least radical

German craftsman Wiesmann is known for his work with a decidedly retro look. With its futuristic design, this concept Spyder may therefore surprise a fan of the brand.

A lightweight, strong engines of horsepower and torque in Nm: Wiesmann a "conventional" is already a sacred promise of driving pleasure. What to say, then, this study Spyder, presented in Geneva? More windshield, hood over, she is also a radical KTM X-Bow.
Except that it is not a question of four-cylinders. The engine is a naturally aspirated 4.0 V8 420 hp, from the BMW M3! With less than 1000 kg claimed, needless to say, the performances will uncap. 0 to 100 km / h is done in 4 seconds and the top speed would amount to 290 km / h.

The futuristic look of this slice tandem with
the usual retro style of the brand

Enticing. But for now, the Wiesmann Spyder is a study. The small German brand has no plans to produce it until 2012. On one condition, however: that visitors to the Geneva Motor Show and potential customers show him enough interest. This tandem uncompromising will have to accept its special look. Despite the small headlights and taillights, as well as the characteristic radiator grille, the design of the slice concept indeed radically with the habits of the brand, more customary neo-retro lines.

If she manages to accept his particular aesthetic, the Wiesmann Spyder could be mass-produced in 2012

Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept - American Cities

With the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, the
American manufacturer shows interest in
the niche of urban luxury

Cadillac is a name that evokes inevitably imposing sedans and 4x4. However, the Urban Luxury Concept study proves that the American manufacturer is also interested in niche urban trendy.

Despite countless attempts, Cadillac has never managed to win in Europe. His last attack was even resulted in a disaster, with the judgment of the distribution of the brand by the importer Kroymans, bankrupt.
Recently returned from the U.S. manufacturer is now low profile. This does not prevent him to present the show in Los Angeles, a novelty likely to appeal to our side of the Atlantic: the Urban Luxury Concept. As the English have understood, this study foreshadows a city of luxury. With 3.84 m long and 1.73 m wide, it is even more compact than the Audi A1, Citroen DS3 and other Alfa Romeo MiTo.

With the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, the American
manufacturer shows interest in the niche of urban luxury

Despite his unusual size, this little three-door four-seater retains a very Cadillac style. In any sharp edges, it leaves its owner a chance to go unnoticed. Leather seats, head-up display, multimedia and voice-activated dual-clutch transmission system: comfort and equipment were also treated. But under the hood, no V6 or V8. The Urban Luxury Concept offers a three-cylinder 1.0 turbo combined with a Stop & Start. Despite its scissor doors and stripped to his desire inside, so this study seems quite realistic. And can therefore lead us to expect tomorrow for more pink Cadillac in Europe.

Despite the scissor doors, the concept is rather realistic

With 3.84 m long and 1.73 m wide, the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept is more compact than the Audi A1, Citroen DS3 and other Alfa Romeo MiTo

Any sharp edges in this city leaves its owner a chance to go unnoticed

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante - Adorned Takeoff

The Volante Vanquish will not wait long: our spies have
already surprise during a winter session development

A coupe Aston Martin without his declination discoverable? It has now become almost unimaginable. The Vanquish is preparing its variant Volante to canvas top, surprised by our spies.

Flagship Aston Martin in the 2000s, the first Vanquish has never agreed to remove the top. Sold recently, its downward was not the same modesty.
Our spies have caught his discoverable version scantily clad during a winter session development. The arrival of such a variant is also hardly surprising, since the DBS, which provided the interlude between the two generations of Vanquish, had also declined in convertible. With similar arguments: four seats, a muscular aspirated V12 and a plastic mixing elegance and sportiness.

Unlikely that future owners of this powerful convertible
often dare face such hostile conditions

Market before the end of the first half, the newcomer will add some additional advantages. As the carbon body, for example, which allow him to lose weight while enhancing its rigidity. At the same time, the twelve-cylinder made ​​a vitamin boost to climb from 517 to 573 hp. However, the arrival of a controlled suspension to three laws that Volante Aston Martin Vanquish does not appear necessarily among the good news: we must hope that the damping effect is more successful than the cut, unfortunately allergic to degraded.

Mercedes CLY - The Star Looks Little

Now that the A-Class has grown a lot, Mercedes
intends to add a smaller model to its range ...
although it will be patient

Return to head of German premium brands: it is the obsession with Mercedes. An objective that passes including an extension of the range down through the development of a city on a shared basis with Renault.

With their length considerably less than 4 meters, the first two generations of Class A could be considered urban. This is clearly not the case in the current model: its 4.29 m rank among the compact.
A choice that he succeeds very well indeed, as order books are full. But at the same time a place is released for a smaller Mercedes. A Star that will approach about 4 m and take the time to land, nothing to look forward to before 2016. It is therefore too early to disclose his name. However, the name CLY recently filed by the brand seems to hold the rope.

With a length of about 3.50 m, the future Smart
Forfour keep a rare compactness. While
surprising with its sliding doors

In designing this new entry-level, Daimler will use its agreement with Renault-Nissan. It is a common platform for both groups, JC1 (Joint Compact 1), which will be used, as the GLB SUV. However, no question of adopting the popular Clio a position, despite a similar template. Not given, the Mercedes CLY want chic, customizable, and it should not be offered in three-door. With in his line of sight, the future Mini, Audi A1, without forgetting the Citroën DS3 and Alfa Romeo MiTo. But this CLY could also give rise to a cousin badged Smart, a larger and ruffed the next Forfour (the cons) tad.

Citroen C1 2014 - New Triplets Batch

The Triplets always offer a choice of two
versions with three and five doors

In a good agreement, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo travel around Europe since 2005. An association to success will be repeated, starting next year, but with triplets deeply journals.

For a city, a commercial career of nine years is a long time. However, taking advantage of the rise of oil first, then the bonus / malus tax in place, the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo have remained in the charts for sales they still occupied respectively third, fourth and eighth in their segment in 2012.
But for next year, Toyota, the prime contractor in this industrial partnership and PSA preparing a highly anticipated series. Not too early to counter future Twingo and VW Up which continues to nibble market share! But if Renault made its revolution, installing the engine in the rear, the Franco-Japanese rather play the card of continuity. The little messes do not pull its architecture, but refines the concept and focuses on a more tangible differentiation benefit the image of the three brands that always share the cost of development as well as the plant in Kolin Czech Republic.

The first images of the future Franco-Japanese
city escaped into the wild

As usual, the body will be available in three and five-door, and the format (3.43 m, now) will only grow moderately. In contrast, specific to each of the three accomplices still competing design should be more marked and customizable with many accessories, like the Fiat 500 and Opel Adam. And under the hood, the end of the monoculture will come. Since the disappearance of the turbodiesel in 2010, only three-cylinder petrol 68 hp work in the city. It will be reviewed and will benefit from a Stop & Start system to reduce its thirst, but a more robust mechanical flesh out the catalog. For now, little information concerning leaked, but it will probably be a three-cylinder turbo, better torque and provided more economical than its naturally aspirated counterpart.

Land Rover Discovery 5 - Time for Diet

Fifth of the name, the next generation of Discovery will have a strong family resemblance to its predecessors. But its weight will be displayed in sharp decline.

Like its cousins ​​Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, the next Discovery will follow a serious diet of aluminum. Without abandoning any of his traditional family vocation.

In its lighter version, the Discovery does not fall below 2.5 tonnes. Suffice to say it does not really play in the featherweight division. Without pretending to adopt the wasp waist of Caterham Super Seven, his successor will therefore not be difficult to do better in this area.

To achieve this, it will take the platform Range Rover Sport and Range, two models that have largely converted to aluminum. Depending on the version, the weight gain should thus be around 300 to 400 kg for the benefit of performance, agility and consumption. Sobriety to be pushed to the limit on the unique diesel hybrid variant, rechargeable mains.

To surf on the success of the Evoque, Range Rover will give him a long version, can accommodate seven passengers.

In 2014, the fifth generation of Disco is not going to renege on its fundamentals. It will retain a cubic desire to look and raised roof in the rear part, unmistakable. A choice at odds with the Evoque and Range Sport, but beneficial to the chest as the livability. Like today, September 1-seater option also included in the program. Increasingly common for the English brand: this feature is also offered by the venerable Defender, Range Rover Sport, not to mention the future Range Rover Evoque and LWB XL (the cons). The Discovery 5 will nevertheless remain the most family model of the British brand. But it also will have a penchant for luxury never more obvious: even if it is still not listed in the Range Rover, the entry price should be around 50.000 euros and a particularly opulent version is also planned.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - Fell from the Truck

Grand Picasso was caught without any camouflage by
a reader of the site Spanish autofacil.es

For now, the new C4 Picasso has agreed to show his short version, the original style. But today, it is the look of the consensus variant seven-seater that unfolds through a leak.

Like its predecessor, the new C4 Picasso looks forward to split. If the short version is the first to land, declination extended follow closely.
It even has just committed an imprudence, which has not escaped the attention of a reader of the site Spanish Autofacil: a totally free copy of camouflage, if we ignore the lack of logo on the tailgate, a and been photographed on a truck. His stern confirms our information, clearly distinguishable from that of Picasso short. Exit lights "3D" strongly evoke the Golf 6: up to optical-shaped horseshoe, more reminiscent of the C3 and C4. The tailgate is steeper here adorned with a chrome strip above the license plate, and a "sword" gray mat is partially surround the side windows, which also serves as the basis for roof bars.

Wiser than the short version, the Grand C4 Picasso
Citroen will still not the most trivial compact MPV

This is especially up front that kinship with the "small" Picasso shines with the same look on three floors. However, the shield shown here wiser. 4.59 m long as its predecessor, this version prefers treat its practical aspects. She will always be able to carry seven passengers, or an impressive amount of luggage five-seat configuration. However, weight reduction of 140 kg on some versions promises more dynamic than before, and a net decrease in consumption. All without skimping on technology, which will be provided today: active cruise control, power liftgate or blind spot monitoring will include proposed, while the interior will stand by its two screens, including a touch .

Future of Mazda 2 - The Spirit of Independence

After three years of career,
the Mazda 2 will offer a makeover

Gone are the (Ford) Fiesta: the next Mazda 2 barters below against its U.S. platform 100% Japanese. Emancipation which continues under the hood and is accompanied by a shift in style.

In the space of two generations, the Mazda 2 has changed.
While the first version evoked a very small cubic break the current model (Fig. 2) is much lower, lighter and more jovial line. A turnaround quite enjoyed ... in some markets: France, the Japanese city remains particularly discreet. She is ranked 37th in his class last year, with less than 1,000 copies sold. Something to smile Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and Citroen C3 others who are at least 60 times disseminated. But the "2" has not said its last word, because the skin will change next year, adopting an inspired SUV CX-5 and the recent family "6" look.

scheduled for 2014, the third generation Mazda 2

The technical changes will be profound. The little Mazda will get rid of its sockets Ford Fiesta, to adopt a platform 100% home. The Japanese firm and will continue to take its independence vis-à-vis the U.S. group, which sold most of its shares in the capital. Like today, the relief appear at the top of the specifications for this city. But to reduce its consumption, it also refine its lifts. In essence, direct injection, high compression ratio and Stop & Start and appear on the menu, as is already the case for the 1.3 to 84 hp SKYACTIV aside, for the moment, the Mazda 2 Japanese.

Facelift VW Polo 2014

Polo facelift was caught by our photographers,
no camouflage ....

In the sales charts, the Polo is securely mounted behind the trio Clio-208-C3. Starting next year, a makeover could allow him to win the bronze medal. While the aesthetic changes are discrete, as evidenced by our spy shots.

In the ultra-competitive supermini segment, the roles seem clearly distributed:
in France, Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 are fighting for top billing, followed by a Citroen C3 aging, despite a recent cooling. As for the Polo, it fails the podium. A cast that displeases makers VW, who would like it in rank. For this, the German city will be entitled to a redesign, next spring, which will be formalized at the Geneva show in 2014. Aesthetics, there will be nothing to report. And for good reason: the Polo unglazed parts remain unchanged, just to limit the cost of the operation. The groom will just beyond the prototype caught by our spies. It will therefore confine itself to optical and timidly restyled taillights, as well as shields and air intakes a little changed from the current Polo.

The stern of the model series evolve a little,
unlike that of the prot ...

Under the hood, however, the small Volkswagen will seriously page. All the engines will comply with Euro 6 emissions standard. Better, the winded air 85 hp 1.4 will give way to an unprecedented three-cylinder 1.0 turbo 90 bhp, which promises more torque and more sober. The catalog also enrich a version 1.4 TSI 122 hp, bridging the gap between the 105 hp 1.2 and the Polo BlueGT, including 1.4 now delivers 140 hp. At the same time, the latter will win 10 hp, approaching some of the GTI and its 180 hp. More good news: as mechanical display a slight decrease in consumption, the next hardening of bonus / malus tax (probably occurring in early 2014) should not penalize buyers of petrol versions. Apart from the GTI, which currently gets a penalty of € 100, all Polo should remain in the neutral zone or be gratified a bonus.

Renault ZOE Convertible Electric Hair Dryer and Utopian

Zoe A Convertible? This image does not come from
Renault, but a fan of the brand even if the
project will probably never true

Of sweetness, no noise or smell: a priori, electric motor and body discovery have nothing incompatible. Thence to imagine Zoe Convertible? This is the idea of an amateur illustrator ... Renault does not seem willing to follow.

Resounding flop for Wind, career cleared for Mégane CC ...
the last convertible Renault does not have an easy life. Before investing again in this small segment of the diamond thus has every reason to be cautious. Yet it is on the Facebook page of the brand that you can find a picture of Zoe discoverable, created by a fan. Users are even questioned whether they would like to see this project become a reality. But not runaway, a realization of this idea seems unlikely. Convertibles in this format have rarely been successful, and Renault has absolutely no plans to remove the roof of the electric city, to our knowledge.

Zoe A Convertible? The image does not come from Renault, but a fan of the marked ...

BMW M235i Video, Squeaks and Growls!

Grind the asphalt of the Nürburgring, bluntly, driving off a six-cylinder turbocharged 320 hp? The job of director at BMW has developed some good. Our spies have witnessed this "recreation".

Grind the asphalt of the Nürburgring, bluntly, driving off a six-cylinder turbocharged 320 hp? The job of director at BMW has developed some good. Our spies have witnessed this "recreation".

It was during a filming session that Series 2 has been
photographed. Flared fenders, larger air inlets,
four tailpipes M2

In its more muscular version, the Series 2 has recently unveiled without camouflage, prematurely. However, its development is not yet finalized, and the M235i has not finished surveying the Nürburgring. This should not displease our cameramen, who can enjoy the growl of its six-cylinder in-line, delivered in stereo dual exhaust. As with Series 1 (bottom), which also lends its foundations and the dashboard, this block will be rewarded here, 320 hp and 450 Nm The performance will be well worthy of a small GT, with, as a bonus, a more pleasant than the compact house style.

Unlike the old 1 Series M Coupe 340 hp, the M235i however retain a real etiquette and a certain discretion. Certainly, it will dispense with locking differential, but in return, it should be able to receive a full transmission. Another advantage is that it will be possible to control it with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which has been proven. As for the more hedonistic, they can turn to the M235i Cabriolet, sold in a second time. Only the athletes will be frustrated, since the arrival of a more radical M2 (bottom) not require a lot of patience.