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Two official images depicting Toyota's C-HR concept have appeared online prior to the crossover's debut early next month at the Paris Motor Show.
At the beginning of the week Toyota published a darkened teaser image showing the concept's profile and now two fully revealing images have hit the web with the C-HR which according to the company "combines a powerful new design language with an engaging driving experience and a hybrid powertrain."
Little else is known about the concept but chances are it previews a compact crossover set to be positioned below the RAV4. Most likely the production version will have something to do with the prototypes spotted undergoing testing by our photographers in the last few months. The model could be a derivative of the Auris hatchback set to be sold with the "Auris Cross" moniker starting sometime next year.
British media has managed to obtain preliminary technical specification regarding the Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid.
Scheduled to go on sale early 2015, the plug-in hybrid C-Class will look virtually the same as the conventional model with the obvious exception of the rear charging port built into the bumper. It will also feature an active shutter grille which improves aerodynamics whenever extra engine cooling is not necessary.
Renault has introduced at home in France the more luxurious "Initiale Paris" trim for the Clio supermini.
Back in May last year, Renault announced plans for an upper-spec Initiale Paris equipment level and now the first model to receive the more premium treatment is the Clio which in France kicks off at ?21,500. The configurator is now online and perhaps the most significant exterior change is the adoption of sleeker LED daytime running lights which have been moved from the center grille into the headlights.
Fiat has announced production of the Panda will be temporarily suspended between October 16 and 27.
Earlier this month we found out Fiat halted production of the 500L for several days and now the company has announced they will do the same with the Panda assembled at the Pomigliano factory located in southern Italy. Production will be suspended between October 16 and 27 due to "the slowdown in the market in view of the end of the year", according to Giuseppe Terracciano, secretary general for the Fim-Cisl union in Naples.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the G-Class 35 Edition.
The 35 Edition comes just in time for the 35th anniversary of the model. The G-Class was first launched in 1979 and is believed to be sold until 2027 with a facelift coming in 2016.
Chrysler has announced plans to introduce the 2015 300 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The company was coy on details but said the model is "thoroughly refreshed" and will go on sale early next year. That's a little vague but previous spy photos have shown the car will feature modified bumpers, a revised grille and restyled headlights. The car will also have a new three-spoke steering wheel and revised instrumentation.
Following a preview earlier this month, Toyota has officially unveiled the facelifted global Camry.
Looking significantly more aggressive than its predecessor, the model adopts a bold front fascia with a slender grille that is flanked by LED-infused headlights. The model also has a massive air intake, rectangular fog lights and a new rear bumper.
Subaru's future lineup is coming into focus as Automotive News is reporting the company will adopt a single platform for their entire lineup.
Little is known about the platform itself but utilizing a single architecture should enable the company to cut costs and speed up development time.
Following a massive leak of photos, Volvo has officially taken the wraps off the highly anticipated second generation XC90.
The all-new XC90 is without any doubt Volvo's most important model in recent years as even the company's CEO said in an interview it's the last chance for the Geely-owned brand. The mid-size luxury SUV adopts an evolutionary design with more refined lines and an overall elegant look which is hard to find in this segment given the usual shape of SUVs.
Kia has taken the wraps off the 2015 Sorento.
Set to debut at the Paris Motor Show, the crossover has an evolutionary design but appears significantly more upscale than its predecessor.
Cadillac has unveiled the range-topping Escalade Platinum.
Designed to appeal to well-heeled buyers, the Platinum features additional chrome trim and 22-inch alloy wheels.
Our friends at IndianAutosBlog have created a render of the 2015 Skoda Fabia based on the official teaser sketch released last week.
The Fabia is almost ready for a third generation which will make the Czech supermini 9cm wider and 3cm lower while the overall length should be of around 4m. Seen here is IAB's interpretation of the car's exterior using as foundation the promising (yet probably deceiving) sketch released last week by Skoda.
We haven't heard much about Skoda's seven-seat crossover lately but a new report is indicating it is about to be green-lighted.
According to company insiders who spoke to Autocar, the model will be launched in late 2016 and be priced to compete with the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Development work continues on the Toyota Auris Cross as our spies have snapped new pictures of the upcoming model.
Toyota has remained tight-lipped about the car but is expected to be off-road inspired variant that will appeal crossover buyers. As a result, the prototype has an increased ride height and larger alloy wheels.
Mitsubishi has introduced the facelifted Pajero in Japan.
Modestly revised, the updated model features a new front fascia with a revised grille. Additional changes are limited but higher-end variants gain LED daytime running lights and a new spare tire cover.
Our spies have sent us a new batch of shots with the next generation Volkswagen Touran caught undergoing testing in Germany.
Making the switch to the MQB platform, Volkswagen's third generation Touran is bound to lose some serious weight (up to 100 kg) even though the model is set to grow in size. Expect a stretched wheelbase granting more interior cabin room as well as a more generous trunk to haul all the family's cargo.
Mercedes' Head of Development for the C-Class Estate has revealed some new details about the C-Class Plug-in Hybrid.
In an interview with Motoring, Ralf Rossmanith said the model is still undergoing testing but has returned a fuel economy rating of approximately 2.0L/100km (117.6 mpg US / 141.2 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of less than 50 g/km. Final specifications are still pending but Rossmanith said the model currently has a 30 km (18.6 miles) electric-only range but that could be increased to 50 km (31 miles) for the Chinese market.
BMW has announced plans to develop a wireless inductive charging system for their plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Set to arrive in the mid-term, the system will consist of a floor-mounted base plate and an extremely lightweight charging coil at the bottom of the car. BMW says the system will have a charging rate of 3.6 kW and an efficiency factor of over 90 percent. While this isn't as good as a conventional charger, the company says a plug-in hybrid vehicle can be fully charged in less than three hours. In the future, the charging rate could increase to 7 kW which would significantly reduce that time.
New details are starting to emerge about the Volvo V40 Polestar.
According to Auto Express, the hot hatch will use the turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the 2015 XC90. It will reportedly produce 315 bhp (234 kW) and enable the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).