Spy shots: 2011 Mercedes ML prototype fails in snow

Mercedes is cold weather testing their future models in the Northern Scandinavia to make sure that their luxury vehicles work in every possible weather condition.

One of the cars that they are testing there is a next-generation ML-Class, which features all wheel drive and tons of high tech goodies to make it safe in snow.

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Spy photos: 2012 BMW 3-Series full body prototype

BMW is upgrading its entire line-up. Earlier this year we saw a new 7-Series, new Z4 and also an-all new 5-Series GT and X5M/X6M. We also know that the next generation 5-Series will come very soon as well.

We can also expect a new 3-Series as well to replace the current model that has been on the market since 2005.

Spotted on a trailer in Germany this full body prototype gives us a first look at the next generation 3-Series sedan internally known as F30.

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Spy photos: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows more of its new design

Last time we talked about the next-generation CLS it was covered with temporary body panels to hide the new design. Now Mercedes-Benz has taken the testing to a new phase and the car is covered with just black tape.

As we can see the overall design has not changed much, though it looks like the car is a bit bigger than the current CLS. Rumor is that it is based on the S-Class not the extended E-Class like the current CLS.

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Spy shots: 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

According to insiders facelifted Santa Fe will be out in September. As we can see from these spy photos it will get new rear lights, new exhaust tips, new grille and new front lights. Of course both bumpers will be new as well.

For better fuel economy Hyundai will add new engines to the new Santa Fe.

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2010 BMW 5 Series Touring spotted in new testing phase

BMW has taken the next-generation 5 Series Touring testing to a new phase. All the temporary body panels are lost and and the car is covered with the new camouflage to hide all the little details.

New five series has a longer wheelbase and a wider track compared to the current generation.

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Spy shots: 2011 Opel Meriva SUV prototype

Next-generation Opel Meriva with new flexdoor system(Opel’s version of suicide doors) will debut in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Now we have proof that Opel engineers are also working on a SUV version of the Meriva.

This prototype was spotted in Germany and should go on sale beginning of 2011.

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New spy photos reveal Kia cee’d Plus MPV interior and front

This time the production version of the Kia No 3 concept called Kia cee’d Plus MPV was spotted on a trailer in Germany. Rear of the car is still heavily disguised, but we can see more of the front and also we can show you the interior of this new small MPV.

Kia will target this small C-segment MPV against the Volkswagen Golf Plus and Ford Focus C-Max.

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Video: Opel Insignia OPC on the Nüburgring

Almost production ready Opel Insignia OPC was first spotted on the Nürburgin end of March.

New Opel Insignia OPC/Vauxhall Insignia VXR uses a modified twin-turbo 2.8-liter V6 that offers between 300-320 horsepower.

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Spy shots: 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R20T

Earlier this morning the hottest version of the Scirocco was spotted outside of the Nürburgring. We saw the concept version already at last year’s Bologna Motor Show. Now VW engineers are performing final tests on this 265 horsepower hot hatch.

On this test mule we can already see the new front bumper and side skirts.

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Next generation 911 Cabrio hits the Nürburgring

Next generation 911 (998) Coupe was first seen on the Nürburgring last week. Today the convertible version of the next-generation 911 made it to the extreme Nürburgring.

On these new photos we can see that this prototype has a small spoiler above the rear window right below the canvas.

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Volkswagen Robust Pickup spotted in Germany

During the cold snowy winter we saw the upcoming VW Pickup prototype on test drives in Sweden. Now near production ready model with alloy wheels and less camouflage has been spotted in Germany.

Code-named Robust, it will be produced in Pacheco, Argentina - not in Hannover, Germany as originally planned.

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Next generation Mercedes-Benz SLK prototype not ready for the extreme Nürburgring

We brought you first spy photos of the next generation Mercedes-Benz SLK back in February. Today early morning SLK prototype was heading to the Nürburgring.

For some reasons the car was not able to finish even one lap around the 20 km course because of a smoking engine.

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2010 Mini Crossman spied on the Nürburgring

Mini Crossman was first shown as a concept at last year’s Paris Motor Show. We have brought you different spy photos from Germany to snowy Sweden. This time the Crossman has been spotted first time on the famous Nürburgring.

Mini Crossman rides on a new chassis that will be shared with the upcoming BMW X1.

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Audi Q7 facelift spotted near Nürburgring

Audi Q7 has been in production since 2006 and soon it is time for the facelift, before a new generation model will be revealed sometimes in 2012/2013.

What we have here is a refreshed Q7 wearing S-Line trim that was spotted last night outside the Nürburgring race track.

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Supercar alert: McLaren F1 successor in development

We have already seen spy shots of the McLaren P11 prototype that will compete with the upcoming Ferrari F450, Porsche 911 Turbo and Lamborghini Gallardo.

P11 will be priced around $200,000, with power coming from a mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8 AMG engine producing around 550 horsepower.

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