Audi A1 Sportback in 2012

Audi has released details of the A1 sportback, a five-door, long-tailed hatch on its smallest platform - and it'll be here in the second quarter of 2012 in three petrol and two diesel variants.

It's the same length as the three-door at 3.95 metres overall on an identical 2.47 metre wheelbase, but is 6mm wider and 6mm taller at 1.75 metres and 1.42 metres respectively, which provides a little extra room for rear-seat passengers, which number two in the standard version, although a three-seater rear bench is a no-cost option.


The front styling is derived directly from the three-door A1, but with a longer, more elegant roofline and sculpted LED tail lights.

The bonnet and rear hatch wrap around the body, the shoulder line encircles the whole car and the flowing roof with its integrated spoiler curves crisply into a steeply sloped C pillar. It's also available with a contrasting roof line in one of three special colours, as well as with a sporty S line exterior package.


The passenger cell is reinforced with very strong hot-shaped steel, to increase rigidity and reduce weight - the base 1.2 TFSI model weighs only 1065kg.


Audi A1 Sportback in 2012

2013 Audi S7

The Audi A7 is probably the only member of the so-called "five-door GT" segment to pass through the Car Tech garage and be universally liked by the editors. So we were interested to see what the automaker would do with the sport-tuned 2013 S7, which was revealed at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Predictably, the automaker didn't stray too far from the A7's formula. You know what they say, "If it ain't broke..."

Externally, the S7 differentiates itself from the A7 with aluminum covers for the side mirrors, 19- or optional 20-inch wheels unique to the S, subtly more aggressive bodywork, a dual exhaust system with quad tips, and, of course, the S7 badges. Sharp-eyed enthusiasts may notice that the S7 sits 10mm lower than the model upon which it's based thanks to a sport air suspension system.

In the cabin, there are new sport seats wrapped in Valcona leather with diamond stitching and the same Audi MMI system with Internet connectivity and Google Maps integration that helped the A7 earn our coveted Editors' Choice award.

2013 Audi S7

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Specifications and Price

Chevrolet has released the official specifications and pricing of their new Chrevrolet Camaro ZL1. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe price will start at $ 54,995, including Performance Traction Management and Magnetic Ride suspension.

The heart of the Camaro ZL1 is a supercharged 6.2 liter engine rated at 580 horsepower and 754Nm of torque making it the most-powerful production Camaro ever. The LSA features a Roots-style blower with an efficient four-lobe rotor set and compact intercooler.

The ZL1 also features a standard dual-mode exhaust system, with vacuum-actuated valves in the exhaust pipes for a refined exhaust note at low speeds as well as a free-flowing system for peak performance. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, only 90 coming to the U.S.

• Key Competitors: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Mercedes SL63 AMG, Ferrari 458 Spider.
• Power: 5.2l V-10 560 hp.
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
• Performance: 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, 197 mph top speed.
• Pricing: $210,000.
• Availability: 333 in total, 90 to the US.

Ingolstadt’s famous, or Audi, has just unveiled its latest iteration of their superb R8 for the North American market here at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show: the 2012 R8 GT Spyder.

As you’d expect from the name and by viewing the pictures, this latest R8 is a drop top. Pegging itself as a step above the standard R8 V10 Spyder, the R8 GT Spyder is powered by the top of the line R8’s Lamborghini-based 5.2L FSI V10 that produces 560hp and 398 lb-ft of torques. Mated to a six-speed R-Tronic sequential semi-automatic gearbox.

Only a small total of 333 R8 GT Spyders will be produced with just 90 hitting our shores.

Details Audi R8 Toxique by TC Concepts

TC Concepts regarding their brand new Toxique aerodynamics kit for the Audi R8. The kit is a plug & play installation, bolting onto the existing structure of the Audi R8 to create a new look without messy welded mounts. This makes installation a speedy process with a reduced likelihood of problems.

The full aerodynamic kit includes body parts in the companies RS design. These include a new front bumper and grille, side skirts, rear side panels to widen and increase air flow to the engine and a rear bumper with integrated diffuser. As we reported before, a set of stainless steel exhaust tips are also included. These measure 165mm and bolt over the top of the existing exhaust system.

2012 Ford Kuga Compact SUV

Ford presents the first official photos of the new Ford Kuga will be unveiled at the Los Angeles. The SUV of the Blue Oval is a global model that adds to the overall strategy aimed One-Ford is marketing the same product worldwide.

The new Kuga gets a new appearance, incorporating the new DNA of the brand and seen in the new Focus and the new Mondeo. It highlights the renewed headlamps, new grille with a chrome bar and trapezoid taillamps and new design also.

Audi A1 Contrast and Black Edition

The Audi A1 is one of the few vehicles that can be defined as the definitive premium utility in its own right. And is that not only its wide range of engines, the quality of finish and equipment but also the possibilities of personalization and distinction, make it an ever more exclusive product and can be measured face to face with its only rival , the Mini from BMW Group, which has the advantage of bringing many years well established in the market.

Volkswagen Beetle R Concept at 2011 LA auto show

Another new Volkswagen showed its stand in Frankfurt Motor Show, was a recreation of the most powerful version of the Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle R Concept. If anyone still seemed like a new car Beetle female and lacking in character, with this concept car will be gone these ideas in the head.

Volkswagen Passat named 'Motor Trend Car of the Year'

We knew as soon as we saw the golden caliber statues standing desks on the Volkwagen stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the Volkswagen Passat is the Motor Trend Car of the Year.


Next to the North American Car of the Year named every year in Detroit, Motor Trend's nod is the most sought-after in the auto industry. And, frankly, we're surprised by the choice -- not because the Passat isn't a great car, which it is, but because it's really difficult to stand out in a segment dominated by titans Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.