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British magazine Autocar had the chance to test drive the second-gen Audi R8 and find out all the juicy technical details.

The new R8 is 4444mm long (unchanged), 1944mm wide (+39mm) and 1241mm tall (-9mm) and in Plus guise it weighs 1,454 kg (3,205 lbs) which makes it 66 kg (145 lbs) lighter than its predecessor. The dimensions of the front & rear tracks and wheelbase have remained the same but the new model is 40 percent stiffer. It sits on standard 19-inch wheels wrapped around in 235/35 ZR19 front & 295/30 ZR19 rear tires and can be optionally fitted with 20-inch alloys shod in 245/30 ZR20 front and 305/30 ZR20 rear rubbers.

 
The first official images with the 2015 Volkswagen Sharan facelift have surfaced the web ahead of an imminent full reveal.

VAG has applied the familiar recipe of sharpening up the styling for its people carrier which as you can see isn't that much different compared to its predecessor. It comes with LED taillights, new Jakarat alloy wheels and two additional body hues called Hudson Bay Blue Metallic and Crimson Red Metallic.

 
Dacia has unveiled the Laureate Prime special edition that will be available for the Sandero, Duster and Logan MCV models.

Set to make a premiere during the Geneva Motor Show, the special edition series comes as a celebration for the 10th anniversary since the brand??™s European re-launch in 2005. The company says these special edition vehicles will be ???well-equipped??? while remaining ???simple at heart???.

 

 
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the Golf R Touch concept at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Developed to preview the interior cabin of future models, the concept features an evolution of the company??™s infotainment systems with support for gesture control and a significantly larger touchscreen display. The new system was designed to reduce distractions despite packing a considerable number of functions and most of them are controllable through touchscreens and sensor switches.

 
Toyota is taking a page from the Tesla and announcing plans to offer other automakers and stakeholders the royalty free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related patents.

Designed to spur the "development and introduction of innovative fuel cell technologies around the world," the move will give rival companies access to approximately 1,970 patents related to fuel cell stacks, 290 associated with high-pressure hydrogen tanks, 3,350 related to fuel cell system software control and 70 related to hydrogen production and supply.

 
X-Tomi Design is taking a stab at rendering the already confirmed Audi Q8 expected to arrive within the next three years.

BMW invented the crossover "coupe" niche with the X6 (E71) which went on sale in 2008 and it was only recently when Mercedes-Benz responded with the GLE Coupe. Obviously, Audi wants a piece of the action which is why last month they reconfirmed plans to come out with an Q8 based on the second generation Q7 but "more emotional and more sporty."

Audi's chief designer March Lichte will be in charge of styling the range-topping Q model from Ingolstadt which will be more than five meters long. It could also spawn an e-tron plug-in hybrid derivative as well as a full electric version to tackle the Tesla Model X. There should also be a range-topping RS Q8 model featuring a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 gasoline engine but it's output is unknown at this moment.

 
Mitsubishi has unveiled the Lancer Evolution X Final Concept ahead of its debut scheduled for the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2015.

Back in November a Mitsubishi representative confirmed the Japanese manufacturer is preparing the last hurrah for the Lancer Evolution and now we have the vehicle being introduced. It features a matte black paint, new chrome details and gloss finish on the roof and the rear spoiler.

 
The Kia KX3 has been photographed in production trim without any camouflage in China.

The model has a familiar design that closely echoes the concept, revealed at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. The only visual changes we noticed are the fog lights with different shape and the headlights and taillights with new graphics.

 
Lamborghini has introduced the new Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition.

Designed to celebrate the company's "long and ongoing" partnership with Pirelli, the special edition features a two-tone exterior and "exclusive equipment specifically designed by the Lamborghini Centro Stile."

The first two-tone option features matte black paint on the roof, pillars, mirrors and engine cover. It is contrasted by a glossy body which is available in Giallo Spica, Rosso Mars, Bianco Isis, Nero Aldebaran, Grigio Liqueo or Grigio Ater.

 
Acura has announced the long-awaited 2016 NSX will finally debut in production guise next month at NAIAS in Detroit.

They also provided several teaser images with the vehicle which as you can see will stay true to the concept. Acura promises the second generation NSX is going to provide a "new sports experience" and will be the "ultimate expression of Acura performance that is fueling a reenergized brand." Without going too much into technical details, the company says it will have a three-motor, twin-turbocharged Sport Hybrid power unit mounted inside a "human-centered supercar."

The second-gen NSX was originally announced back in the summer of 2005 and was previewed at the 2012 NAIAS by a concept and then updated a year later for the same show. Now, Acura says the production-ready version will premiere on January 12 at NAIAS in Detroit before entering production at the new Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

 
Russian tuner LARTE Design is presenting in Essen their modified Range Rover Sport entitled "Winner."

For last year's Essen Motor Show, Moscow-based LARTE Design brought an upgraded Range Rover Evoque and now they concentrated on restyling the bigger Range Rover Sport which has oddly been named "Winner." It comes with a redesigned front fascia featuring a different grille with three trapezoidal frames up front and two bigger ones for the lower grille, with all five sporting blue accents.

 
Two independent automotive designers ??“ X-Tomi Design and Theophilus Chin, have imagined different sporty variants of the currently introduced Mazda2 Sedan.

Mazda2 Sedan made its public debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo and is scheduled to go on sale next year. There??™s still nothing official about other modifications of the subcompact vehicle but we can now take a look at how a Mazda2 MPS Sedan and a Mazda2 Coupe could look like.

 
Porsche has disclosed plans to prepare additional high-end limited editions, fueled by the success of the Panamera Exclusive Series.

At the end of last month, Porsche revealed a range-topping Panamera edition labeled "Exclusive Series" and limited to just 100 units. 48 hours later, there weren't any cars left as despite a hefty ?249,877 price tag, 100 customers quickly snatched the high-end Panamera based on the long wheelbase version and featuring a two-tone paint and a vast array of interior cabin tweaks.

 
Infiniti executive design director Alfonso Albaisa has revealed plans to introduce a Q60 Coupe concept at the North American International Auto Show.

Speaking to Motor Trend, Albaisa said the concept will be "very, very, very, very close to the next Q60." He declined to elaborate but Infiniti chief creative officer Shiro Nakamura has previously confirmed the production model will arrive next year and will be "a little bit bigger than a BMW 4-Series but not as big as a 6-Series."

Engine options will likely carryover from the Q50 but Nakamura hinted there could be an Eau Rouge variant - with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine that develops 560 bhp (417 kW) - if the Q50 Eau Rouge concept is approved for production.

 
The Volkswagen Golf R Variant (SportWagen in United States) has been introduced at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Fans of hot wagons in the U.S. are probably pretty upset with Volkswagen since there's no word about stateside availability as VW says the model is set to go on sale only in Europe starting next spring. It looks essentially the same as the Golf R hatchback but obviously with the longer rear end which grants a 605-liter trunk capacity with the seats up and 1,620 liters if you fold them down.

 
Following last week's teaser, Ford has fully revealed the all-new Everest which is programmed to go on sale next year.

The 2015 Everest is based on the Ford Ranger from where it inherits the styling but with a more premium look both inside and out. Noticeable features include LED daytime running lights, aluminum front & rear underbody protection and a large chrome hexagonal front grille. It benefits from a generous 225mm ground clearance and 800mm water-wading capability while the towing capacity stands at 3,000 kg. Ford says it has a best-in-class 750 kg cargo payload (up to 100 kg roof payload) and a 29-degree approach angle and 25-degree departure angle.

 
Following the refreshed Audi A6 and Audi Q3, the German brand has unveiled a facelift for its A1 and A1 Sportback models.

The vehicles have received new front grille and headlights graphics and new paint combinations. Audi also says both models are now two centimeters (0.78 inches) longer at a length of 3.98 meters.

 

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