Unveiled: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
The car that started 4-door coupe craze is finally seeing an updated version. Gone is the tame look, replaced with extremely aggressive fascia with running LED lights. Expect plenty of refinement in the cabin.
Unveiled: 2011 BMW 5 series
BMW has finally unveiled the latest 6th generation 5 series, and it looks like it is basically a mini-7 series (which is what most people expected anyway). Full press release after the jump:
Unveiled: 2011 Lexus LFA
Lexus (finally) revealed its supercar that has been brewing in the labs for a few years now. Officially a 2011 model, the LFA seeks to compete with the best of the German and Italian supercars. With a rumored price of almost $400,000.00, this V10 powered Lexus will be unlike anything produced by the maker known for its comfortable yet boring vehicles. Specs after the jump:
USAF custom Mustang and Challenger
United States Air Force has commissioned a pair of cars from Galpin Auto Sports, the force behind Pimp my Ride, in order to drive up recruitment (seriously). Dubbed Mustang X-1 and Challenger Vapor, the cars feature actual flight sticks, cockpit seats with ejectors and even stealth body panels. Look at more photos (and videos) on the US Air Force website at http://www.airforce.com/supercar/
Unveiled: 2010 GMC Terrain
Whether GMC survives as a brand with GM’s ongoing struggles didn’t stop them from unveiling a brand new model for 2010 named Terrain. Billed as a compact CUV with a 4 cylinder engine that can get up to 30MPG, this new CUV will be available later this year. Full press release after the jump:
Fiat to own 35% of Chrysler
Cerberus, Chrysler’s majority owner, is giving 35% of Chrysler to Fiat and will not receive any cash in this deal. Instead, Fiat is set to provide Chrysler with its small car platforms, powertrain and other systems in order for Chrysler to produce competitive small cars. Full press release after the jump:
Unveiled: 2010 Toyota Prius
Third generation Prius retains its iconic shape while increasing the engine size and improving the fuel economy, which stands at 50MPG now. Full press release after the jump:
Unveiled: 2010 Lexus HS250h
As rumored, Lexus has unveiled its dedicated hybrid model HS250h. Offering the fuel economy of a Prius in a more luxurious package, Lexus promises car buyers who didn’t want to drive a Toyota a hybrid of their own. Press release after the jump:
Unveiled: 2010 Cadillac SRX
Completely reborn, the next generation SRX is no longer a wagon but a small crossover SUV. Heavily influenced by the Provoq concept from last year, Cadillac has refined its design philosophy both inside and out.Â
Press release after the break.
Unveiled: 2010 BMW Z4
BMW is updating its Z4 with the new hard-top folding roof (instead of the cloth roof of the outgoing model) and an updated iDrive that first debuted on the 7-Series. More details will be unveiled next month with the car’s official unveiling.
