Ferrari F450 mule spotted on track

Ferrari’s F430 replacement has been spotted doing its thing like a dirty chicken wing around Ferrari’s Fiorano race track.

It was spotted sporting a plain, dull yellow Scuderia body shell. But, you can tell this is no Scudy… Just wait till you hear the 4.5 liter V8 roar.

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Spy shots: 2010 Audi A7 prototype

We have seen the Audi A7 prototype before with a very heavy disguise. Even though photographer was quite far from the prototype and the photos are not in best quality, we can see a lot more than last time. This Mercedes CLS and Porsche Panamera fighter will hit the road in 2010.

This four-door coupe from Ingolstadt will follow Audi’s typical design philosophy and will be just as exclusively equipped as the A8.

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Hot on the ring: 2010 Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3

In addition to yesterdays spy shots of the all new Mazda3 MPS, we have new photos of the car on the Nürburgring – which is probably where it fits best. It’s the first sight of the hot Golf R32- and Astra OPC-competitor on the famous Nürburgring.

We can confirm the car will powered again by the current model’s 4 cylinder engine aided by a turbo and petrol direct injection. We reckon the output of the engine will remain at the impressive 260 hp that today’s model delivers.

Click here to see the new Mazda3 MPS spy shots from the Nürburgring

Audi S5 Cabrio spotted

While these photos are grainy, spy photographers still got a great look at the 2010 Audi S5 convertible during a sunrise photo shoot.

In what appears to be Audi’s Ibis White, this brochure-ready, convertible two door will pack all the same engines as the current S5 coupe. Though we aren’t sure if the convertible will carry the coupe’s 354-hp rating.

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2010 Acura Crossover prototype spied near Nürbugring

We saw the Acura’s X6 fighter first time in Death Valley back in August. This is the first time the car has been spotted in the daylight. When you look at the images closely you can see that Acura is trying to hide the rear which goes down similarly to X6.

Rumor is that Acura is working on a new V8, that will also power the new Crossover/SAV. We still have no information on the name. As Acura already has MDX, then this one might me called MSX.

Click here to see the spy photos of the new Acura Crossover/SAV

2009 Mini Cooper Convertible spotted with no disguise

We have already brought you the first official images of the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible that were “leaked” to the web. Here we have the new (R57) MINI Convertible in white with a brown top, that was spotted in Germany with almost no disguise.

New Mini Cooper Convertible will be revealed ot the public at the next Detroit Auto Show. Making it’s debut is a pop-up roll-bar system that will take the place of the current vision robbing set-up. The system will be similar to the one found in the 1 and 3 Series BMWs.

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2010 BMW Z4 spotted with less disguise including the interior

We have seen the new Z4 with its hard top in a closed position and also open position. Now we have new images of the new Z4 with less disguise including shots of the interior. New interior looks to be less minimalistic and much more functional than the current E85 generation’s.

The Z4’s twin-kidney grille takes inspiration from CS concept, as well as the new 7-series. The rear styling shows that the current Z4’s hump is gone. It is replaced with a rear deck similar to the one found on the 6-series.

Enjoy the new images!

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Nissan 370Z interior spied with no disguise

In addition to yesterday’s exterior spy shots of the all new Nissan 370Z, we now have the inside shots with no disguise. We love the strong lines and the way instruments are positioned in the dashboard. 370Z with its 3.7-liter engine that makes around 330 hp (246 kW) and 270lb-ft torque will be a good alternative to TT and Cayman.

Take a look at the new photos below and let us know what do you think about the interior.

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2010 Audi TT RS Cabrio prototype spotted

Yesterday we brought you latest spy photos of the Audi TT RS. Today we have the TT RS Cabrio spy photos.

The car has TTS badges, but it is quit obvious it is the RS version as it has larger air intakes and two oval exhaust pipes we did see on the coupe. Also it had the same double spoked wheels and bigger brakes. Engine will be the same as on the coupe, with around 350 hp from twin sequential turbochargers (TTS has 272 hp). All this power will be put to the road via permanent 4WD Quattro system.

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2009 / 2010 Audi TT RS spotted in its final look

First time we saw the Audi TT RS test mule, was in June. The car was wearing TTS badge, but it was obvious that it was a test mule for the upcoming TT RS.

Now here we have the upcoming Audi TT RS spied early this morning in his final look heading to the Nürburgring.

Major external changes to the TTS are two oval exhaust pipes at the rear(TTS has four), double spoked wheels and bigger air intakes.

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2010 Audi RS5 test mule spied on the Nürburgring

The car looks just like a normal S5, but according to photographer it did not sound like S5. Also the front bumper is different with bigger air intakes giving it away that is a test mule for the RS5.

RS5 will be competing with BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63. RS5 just like other RS models is developed by Quattro, Audi’s in house performance team.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS test mule spied in Germany

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is based on the W211 E-Class model. It is marketed as a “four door coupe” offering a smaller, but more powerful selection of engines than E-Class. CLS was first offered in Europe in autumn 2004.

CLS-Class faces some small competition from the new Passat CC, but more rivals are on the way: Porsche Panamera, Audi A7 and Aston Martin Rapide. Even the upcoming 4-door Lamborghini and Koenigsegg will offer competition though they will be built in a very limited series.

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Spy shots: Renault Clio facelift

Current third generation Clio has been on the market since 2005, and it’s about time for a facelift. Clio is one of the best selling small cars in Europe. It uses a platform co-developed with Nissan that is shared with the Renault Modus, the current Nissan Micra and the Nissan Note.

As the prototype spotted has heavy disguise on the front and rear, we expect to see there bigger changes, that most likely include redesigned bumpers and lights. Interior will receive a number of changes including silver accents.

Click here to see the 2009 Clio spy photos

2009 / 2010 Hyundai i20 and Kia Magnetis spotted by our reader

Here’s a good example that you should always carry your camera with you. Our reader Johan M. from Holland was on a holiday trip to Croatia driving on the highway to Salzburg when he spotted the upcoming Hyundai i20 and Kia Magnetis.

Hyundai i20 will be revealed in full at the Paris Motor Show.

Facelifted Kia Magentis spotted should go on sale end of this year.

Thanks for the update to Himi and GH Pixx!

Click here to see the photos our reader Johan sent us

2010 BMW X1 spy shots

We first showed you the X1 prototype in June with very heavy disguise on the Nürburgring.

X1 is the fourth model in the X-series after the X6, X5 and X3. It is more of a crossover than SUV. X1 is based on the 1-series and shares its platform with the upcoming Mini Crossman.

X1 is most likely to debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with sales beginning in 2010.

Click here to see the 2010 BMW X1