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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Google Streetview spots Porsche engineers in Colorado

Its a well known fact that car manufacturers test new models on public roads. In Europe most of the tests are done at the famous Nürburgring and during winter in Sweden. In the States, Death Valley is known for hot weather tests and Colorado for high altitude testing.

Taking spy photos has come a full time job for many people, and thanks to them we get to see future models sometimes years before the manufacturers officially introduce them.

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Spy shots: Ferrari working on Dino or..?

Could it be that Ferrari is working on another small sports car in addition to the recently introduced 460 hp California?

At first it looks like 599 GTB, but as Bernhard pointed out it has a shortened wheelbase. It can be the California mule again, but why would Ferrari still have it driving around if the car has been introduced months ago already?

Perhaps there is another small Ferrari in works?

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Spy shots: 2010 Jaguar XJ prototype

Current Jaguar XJ(X350) went on sale in 2007. It has not sold as well as the new XF, and is already getting a major facelift. This heavily disguised prototype spied on British roads earlier today is the next XJ.

New XJ looks sportier and lower, on the front you can see headlights that are in similar design to the Jaguar XF. On the rear you can already see LED lights.  We expect to see many features borrowed from the XF, like JaguarDrive, multimedia system and navi.

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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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2010 Kia Sorento interior spied

First time we saw the next-generation Kia Sorento was back in August, in Death Valley. In addition to all the previous exterior shots we now have the first interior images as well.

New Sorento features unibody architecture instead if a separate body-on-frame chassis that’s been used in the previous Sorento vehicles. This mean better handling and improved fuel economy.

Kia Sorento will be first offered with a 2.4-liter gasoline or 2.0 and 2.2 liter diesel engines. No information will the diesel be offered in the states as well. 3.8-liter V6 that produces 260 hp will also be available soon after the launch.

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Reader pics: Rolls-Royce RR4 spotted in Sierra Nevada

We brought you first spy pictures of the Rolls-Royce RR4 / Baby Rolls back in August. This new Rolls is sharing its platform with the new 7-series. Our reader Adam Creed spotted this RR4 test mule on the A44 in Sierra Nevada and sent these pics to us so we can share them with you.

These new pictures reveal more of the front and what’s probably most interesting is that this prototype does not have the hinges on the rear like we saw on the prototype back in August.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK(E-Class Coupe) spotted with the current CLK

First time we saw the next generation CLK was in June. Last week we showed you first spy shots of the new CLK Cabrio. Today we have new spy shots with less camouflage of the new CLK together with the current CLK.

Yet bigger and yet a bit more elegant than the outgoing model, the new CLK (and CLK convertible likewise) will be based on the C-class saloon. It goes without saying, however, that refinement will be done to the chassis to meet expectations of the somewhat more ambitious coupé-drivers.

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Spy shots: Lamborghini Murcielago replacement test-mule

Vehicle seen here is not Murcielago that gets a facelift, it is very likely test-mule for the Murcielago replacement. Lamborghini has not confirmed the Murcielago replacement nor its name, though it is speculated that it will be called Jota.

New car will retain Murcielago’s mid-engine layout with a new wider track(look at the extended fender flares).

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More details and new spy shots: Mercedes E63 AMG Estate

We brought you first spy shots of the new E63 AMG Estate last week. Now we have more details and spy shots of the new E63 AMG Estate. Under the bonnet, we’ll get the usual, normally aspirated, 500-plus-hp. 6.3-liter V8. Rumor is that the engine gets an increase in power so the total output is at 550 hp.

Mercedes will abandon SBC in favor of conventional brakes, although they will boast features such as wet-weather disc wiping and wheel-selective cornering brake control. Optional ceramic-composite discs could be introduced top-down, starting with the AMG models.

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Next generation Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio spotted

Here’s proof that Mercedes is hard working on the next generation CLK Cabrio – and of the fact that the coupé’s beautiful sister will get a retractable hardtop. Clearly visible is the joint between the windshield frame and the front edge of the roof.

The wider disguise of the c-post and the longer boot lid are other details that give away the secret of this prototype.

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2010 Mazda3 MPS spotted

We have already seen the first official images of the 2010 Mazda3 Sedan. what we have here are the first spy shots of the upcoming Mazda3 MPS.

This high-performance version is based on the five-door hatchback body of the Mazda3 Sport and is marketed in North America as Mazdaspeed3 and in Europe Mazda3 MPS.

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Spy shots: 2010 BMW PAS Crossover (V5)

BMW’s new model PAS (Progressive Activity Sedan) will be sized between 5-series and 7 series.

The car will most likely be called V5 and is expected to be the first car in the V-series range. Once introduced more cars in the V-series should follow(V3, V1).

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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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2010 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS facelift spotted

Current 911 (997) has already got the facelift on Carrera and Carrera S (including AWD 4 and 4S). Facelift is still in the works for Turbo, GT3, GT2 and track oriented GT3 RS. Here we have the latest spy photos of the 2010 GT3 RS. Facelifted 911 GT3 RS is expected to make its world debut next spring as a 2010 model.

Facelifted GT3 RS is based on the Carrera 4 body featuring the same widened track and carbon fiber interior as the current GT3 RS, main changes are not very big when you compare it with the current model.

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