2006 Land Rover Freelander Caught Nearly Undisguised (LR2)

Land Rover will unveil this new Freelander at the British Motor Show this summer; it's expected to go on sale in the autumn in time for the 2007 model-year. Longer, wider, taller and with increased ground clearance, it's altogether larger and more luxurious than the current model, as Land Rover intends to steal back some of the ground it has lost to the likes of the BMW X3 and its much-improved soft-roading rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan X-Trail, both selling well. This Freelander is mechanically an all-new model, and not exactly an all-unique Land Rover: it is based on a version of the Ford 'C1' platform, which also underpins the Focus, C-MAX, Volvo S40/V50, Mazda3 and so on, and it will have a sister model, the Volvo XC50. The XC50 and Freelander will share their engines, to include Volvo-supplied 2.8 and 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol units and a 2.3-litre Ford-PSA diesel. A six-cylinder diesel engine is also rumoured. However, much of the exterior design will retain a specific Land Rover flavour. Details such as the clamshell bonnet, air intakes in the front wings and vertical taillight clusters are lifted straight from the latest Range Rover and Discovery models, and the headlights will also bear a strong resemblance to the larger Landies.For all it's built around a car-like monococque structure (as is the Range Rover, these days) the Freelander should have enough off-road ability to suit most buyers - Land Rover is keen not to debase the brand-name's image. The chassis is stiffer than before, with higher ground clearance, and whilst the Freelander will not get the full complement of low-ratio gearbox, locking differentials and suchlike, it will have a selectable part-time four-wheel-drive system and electronic aids such as Hill Descent Control to help out in more challenging situations. There have been rumours that a two-wheel drive only model will be sold in the US, but this seems unlikely. Shots of the interior show a much-upgraded, more modern cabin, with tasteful black upholstery. The Freelander has been criticised for poor quality compared to its more modern rivals, so expect this issue to be addressed: greater attention to detail this time around, we think.

I can't wait untill the new Land Rover Freelander hits the roads. This will be called the LR2 over in the US. Land Rover Defender will be called the LR1, Freelander LR2, Discovery LR3

2006 Kia Carens/Rondo

The seven-seater MPV which will be sold in the US under the name Ronda, is going to make its world premiere at Madrid Motor Show
Kia issued a ‘preview sketch’ of its all-new Carens compact MPV (to be named ‘Rondo’ in North America), and confirmed that this model will make its world premiere at the forthcoming “Salon International del Automovil de Madrid”. The Carens will be revealed to the world for the first time at the bi-annual Spanish motor show, held in the capital’s Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1 exhibition complex from May 25.
Longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces, the all-new Kia Carens will be available with seven seats for the first time in Europe. The rear seats fold down flat into the boot floor when not required.

YAY, at long last we get a 7 seater

2007 Audi R8 "Spotted"

Audi's supercar called the R8 will start from around £70,000. Caught here around Germany's famous Nurburgring racetrack it undergoes high speed testing. First glimpse of this supercar was in Volkswagen own testing grounds in Northern Sweden this winter. As you see fake red camo acting as if it was a part of the lights. It will look very similar to the concept (Le Mans).

Concept Car: Brilliance Hielea

This is Brilliance new concept car. Similar styling to the Nissan 350Z. Its a nice, sporty car with a name called Brilliance...? The chinise car firm plans to build a range of cars starting from superminis ranging to SUV's and executive sedans. I really hope this goes into production and it comes over into Europe

2007 Ford Focus Caught On Camera (US Facelift)

rash of prototype sightings around the streets of Detroit suggests that Ford is preparing a new face for the Focus. Judging by the horizontal grille bars and slim angular headlights residing behind the camouflage, it appears that a Fusion-inspired face may be in the cards for the next freshening of the Focus. Many enthusiast magazines have urged Ford to inject some new life into its U.S. fleet by replacing our warmed-over first-generation Focus with the European model. However, the European market Focus went up-market with its last redesign and Ford has already confirmed it will not be coming here due to cost related to using the C1 platform. Whether Ford can keep Focus sales steady by tweaking the design to match the new Ford family look remains to be seen. It faces some pretty challenging competition, the redesigned Honda Civic and Mazda 3 are tough acts to keep up with when you are getting old in platform years, watch out Ford!

Thats was I thought. It will have the Ford Fusion Sedan grille and possibly front lights too.

2008 Cadillac CTS

This is a old CGI/chop of what could be the next CTS from Cadillac. The CTS isn't on sale yet in Europe and already a redesign is in the Cadillac line-up. The chop pretty much looks like the CTS but with a more curvier look. This should be promising.

2007 Hyundai "EN"

This Hyundai SUV (4x4) will be slightly bigger than the Hyundai Santa Fe. Rumours are flying about this vehicle that this will replace the Terracan in 2007. It will be longer, wider and taller than its young brother. Toyota Highlander could be playing a part in this too, it could share similar dismessions to the Highlander. But its too small to compete with the Nissan Armada, Ford Expedititon, Chevrolet Tahoe etc. I personally think it will rival with the Cadillac SRX etc.