Mazda has just dropped a bunch of new real-world images of the Takeri Concept prior to the studies European debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month.
Mazda TAKERI Concept
The Takeri concept keeps Mazda’s new design language known as ‘Kodo’ (Soul of Motion) and gives us a strong hint as to what the next-generation Mazda6 will look like.
Although not clearly seen here, the 2013 Audi Q5 facelift will feature a revised front fascia and in particular, a revised front grille. It is expected to feature a hexagonal pattern as opposed to the current trapezoidal layout.
The hexagonal mesh will also be carried over to the design of the fog light clusters, while the headlights will feature Audi’s latest design themes, with LED daytime running lights and a squiggle line through the centre.
Inside, the 2013 Audi Q5 is expected to feature the company’s latest MMI mutlimedia interface, with internet functions and Google maps.
BMW says its re-engineered 3-Series sedan sets new standards for performance and handling, but also for luxury, technology and efficiency.
The new, sixth-generation model is rolling into dealerships now. You’ll recognize the redesigned 3 by its elongated headlights, a treatment similar to the larger 5-Series.
The new model, sold in 328i and 335i models, has grown moderately in size, but by using more high-strength steel and aluminum, the curb weight was trimmed by 88 pounds. There is a wider stance (1.46 inches front, 1.85 inches rear), another 3.66 inches in length and almost two inches was added to the wheelbase. Front headroom is outstanding at 40.3 inches.
The BMW i8 hybrid sports car has been caught in close-to-production form by CarAdvice’s European spies.
BMW’s new two-seater coupe has previously been seen testing in the same guise as the Vision EfficientDynamics concept on which the i8 is based.
The sleek silhouette of the concept is retained, though the expansive glass doors inevitably make way for more conventional-looking openings.
The quirky bodywork clearly evident despite BMW’s traditional swirly-patterned camouflage reveals the clever aerodynamics that will aid both downforce and efficiency.
BMW is referring to the rear bodywork, where there’s a noticeable gap between the tailgate and rear bumper, as an ‘air curtain’. The rear tyres are also accommodated in a wheel housing dramatically separated from the main body.
At the front, there’s a layering effect of different overlapping panels that helps air flow over the front wheels and is a feature BMW has told CarAdvice that will “permeate the rest of the BMW range” in future.
Later in the summer, the 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel-drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the line. Prices have not been announced for the V8 models.
Right after the Geneva show, the 640i Gran Coupe will be previewed at the Amelia Island 2012 Concours d'Elegance in Florida in mid-March, then will be displayed in early April at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
The latest incarnation of the system uses a full spectrum of colors to display the information projected onto the windshield. The standard BMW iDrive control system is the operating portal for the navigation, communications and infotainment functions.
The high definition, trans-reflective technology Control Display is centrally mounted high on the sweeping dash and emulates a freestanding flatscreen. Finally, the optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System provides a feast of aural pleasure seldom experienced inside a car.
The BMW 640i Gran Coupe arrives in US BMW Centers early this summer and will be followed by the 650i Gran Coupe and 650i xDrive Gran Coupe in late summer. Retail and option pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
The Audi A7 is the epitome of high style and artistry, with a five-door coupe design that is both sporty and elegant. The Audi A7 can also boast being the first car in the world to feature factory-installed Wi-Fi with Audi connect™ and navigation with 3-D Google Earth. From the groundbreaking MMI® touchpad and its gracefully integrated display screen, to the state-of-the-art head up display, the Audi A7 is the perfect marriage of progressive design and sophisticated engineering. The A7 also sets a high standard for performance, handling and efficiency with an all-aluminum Audi 3.0 liter TFSI® V6 engine, 310hp and 325 lb-ft. of torque.
The new model is, as its name suggests, based on the already rapid TT RS. Both the standard TT RS and the TT RS Plus will be assembled in small numbers at Audi's Gyor factory in Hungary beginning in April, prior to the start of European deliveries.
