2012 Peugeot 208 GTi CONCEPT

Further to the spy shots posted last month Peugeot have now taken the wraps off a concept car that gives a firm indication of how the finished 208 GTi will look when its launched early 2013. The car you see here will only differ in it minor details when it reaches showrooms and aims to recapture the appeal of the iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s. Styling changes over the standard 208 include a larger, lower front bumper with LED headlight units and a front grill textured with silver highlights and a retro England flag featuring on the lower section. The GTi boasts stylish 18" alloy wheels with wider 36mm wider tracks all round and a lowered ride height giving the car a squat stance. Red "GTi" badging on the c-pillar is a further nod to the original 205 GTi and at the rear a subtle spoiler and prominent exhaust set the GTi apart. Under the bonnet the proved 1.6 16x 200 THP engine found in the RCZ will feature giving the car an impressive 0-60mph time of around 7 seconds. Inside the concept features red and black detailing and a dashboard clad with alcantara, some of these details are likely to make production but the basic architecture is shared with the rest of the 208 range.

2013 Fiat 500L

Today Fiat have released first pictures of the upcoming 500L.Although its not entirely clear the car is most likely based on a stretched Panda Platform. Essentially a mini-mpv based around styling cues from the hatchback 500 the 500L will rival the Citroen C3 Picasso and Vauxhall Meriva. The car is said to offer competitive room in the cabin for 5 passengers and is rumoured to eventually be available in a 7 seat format. Further details should be revealed in the coming months along with interior pictures.

2013 Peugeot 208 GTi SPIED

Here we get the first look at the upcoming 208 GTi which is set to got on sale in early 2013. The GTi differs from the standard car in the finer details such as larger wheels, a lowered ride height, twin exhausts and a subtle rear spoiler. Its not yet clear if the appearance of the car here is how the final GTi will look as it may simply be a drivetrain prototype. Interestingly the GTi is spied parked next to a 207 and its clear to see the more athletic proportions of the 208 and its classier styling.

2012 Peugeot 4008 REVEALED

Peugeot have revealed pictures of its new 4008 compact SUV. Based on the Mitsubishi ASX the 4008 will sit in the current line-up above the 3008. The 4008 is the second model to feature the companies bold new styling direction first seen on the 508. The front is dominated by the companies new corporate grill that sits between angular headlights with led daytime running lights.The rear has simple clear lines with distinctive rear light clusters. Interior images have not yet been released but it is expected to use the same basic architecture as its Mitsubishi cousin.

2012 Peugeot 208 REVEALED

Today the first Pictures of the upcoming Peugeot 208 have been released in both 3 and 5 door form. The 208 replaces the popular 207 and is the third model to feature the companies new styling direction first seen on the 508. At the front the 208 features angular headlights with daytime running leds and the companies new signature grill. The side of the 208 features deep creases leading from the wrap around rear light clusters and chrome details. The rear of the car follows on from the 207 with distinctive led light clusters and a centrally mounted fog light. Overall the 208 isn't any larger than its predecessor but promises to offer superior interior space and is likely to weight less. The interior of the 208 features a centrally mounted touch screen information system and unusual instrument binnacle mounted about the small steering wheel, quality appears to be far superior.

2012 Mercedes B-Class FIRST PICTURE

 

Here we have the first leaked exterior image of the upcoming 202 Mercedes B-Class. The new car has similar dimensions to the current model but features a much lower front end with smoother lights, grill and bumper aiding aerodynamics. The side of the car looks similar to the current car but has interesting panel creases aimed at reducing the visual bulk of the car. The biggest departure has to be the interior which is much more stylish with SLS inspired air vents. More pics coming soon

2012 Vauxhall Insignia FACELIFT RENDERING

 

Mid 2012 Vauxhalls largest model, the Insignia is due to receive a midlife facelift which will bring its front end styling in line with the recently unveiled Zafira Tourer by featuring the soon-to-be signature boomerang headlamps. This rengering clearly shows how the car could look, changes towards the rear will be minimal with minor changes to the rear light clusters and bumper.

2012 Renault Scenic FACELIFT

Renault's highly successful Scenic and Grand Scenic are now nearing their mid-life refresh and are set to gain Renault's new corporate identity. This image could be an accurate representation of how the finish car could look. Its front end styling follows similae themes set by the recently revealed Twingo with a pronounced Renault badge and sporty lower air intakes. Revised cabin materials and rear end styling are also on the cards

2012 Ford Fiesta CC | Theophilus Chin

 

 There have been rumours floating around for a while now that Ford will create an open top CC version of the highly successful Fiesta, these images give us an idea of how that car could turn out. Currently Ford are lacking an alternative to the highly successful Peugeot 207CC.

2011 Fiat 500C FULL ROAD TEST