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A German automag tried to improvise on Teknikensvarld’s (try pronouncing it) 2012 BMW 3 series renderings released a couple of months back and this is what they came up with – Der Neue BMW 3er.

Firstly its sharp. Then you might notice the large kidney grille like in the new 7 Series (Germans pronounce it 7 Serious, I don’t know why) and 5 Series renderings, you can blame Adrian van Hooydonk for that. The large grille is said to render the new Beemers some family resemblance.

Even though it was built on the same platform of the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, the VW Touareg has seldom found many a customer in India. With that said, we can only expect the new model to more appealing. This car comes with several modifications over the current model, with an upgraded front fascia and a slightly redesigned rear end.

Earlier reports suggested that the next Touareg will be a lot different under the bonnet than in exterior styling when compared with its predecessor, with the German manufacturer struggling to make the SUV a bit more appropriate at times of struggle.

We came away impressed after driving the BMW X3, what we missed, we knew very clearly. The interiors could have been a touch better. The car also needs to be more capable off-road and let’s not leave out the lack of generosity in knee room at the back. This should be fixed in the 2010 version as it grows a little bigger in size.

Promotor speculates the 2010 BMW X3 would borrow elements from the X1 concept. The flat nose is in the interest of better pedestrian safety ranking while the larger kidney grill is keeping with the modern design language.

The 2010 X3 has earned titles like the most popular car in Germany, so BMW will not try too many things with this model. The basic stuff has to remain, while only the shortfalls listed in the beginning needs to be addressed to unleash a killer car.

Yet again, some Japanese car magazine’s published a computer-generated rendering of what they say could possibly be the 2010 Toyota Prado. We’re just hoping Toyota has nothing to do with this!

The current version of the Toyota Prado has been around for six years. With the new 2010 version, the company planned to give some tough competition to Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mitsubishi Montero. Sadly, the rendered Prado shown here doesn’t look even half as good as the Mitsubishi Montero (no point comparing it with Audi Q5), and you wouldn’t be wrong if you call it a Tata Sumo Grande with an uglier Toyota Innova grille.

But then, one can never say, given the Prado’s superior off-road capabilities, looks wouldn’t matter that much to the Sheiks!

We’ve already shown you a rendering of the Ferrari F450 before, if you did not know.

The Ferrari F430‘s production has been halted in Maranello to leave way to its successor, the F450, which is rendered here. The Ferrari F450 will have a marginally bigger 4.5-liter engine providing it with more power and torque ratings to compensate for the increase in length and track. This Ferrari unlike the California is performance-oriented one and a bit on the madder side. The production car will be shown at Frankfurt in September this year and might come with KERS technology borrowed from its F1 racing team.

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We have spoken enough of the 2010 Fiat Uno and the possibility of Fiat making use of the Ranjangoan facility to manufacture it. Fiat could follow Maruti’s footsteps by selling this car with a different name despite it being a modern Fiat Uno.

Fiat‘s trying to get a hold in the Indian market and with the positive response it received with the Linea, it is definitely getting there. The Grande Punto should accelerate progress and small cars such as this Uno will reach India eventually.

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The Ferrari F450 will be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year, but not before all the hype, renderings and speculations contribute heavily to the build-up.

The Ferrari F450 rendered here, replaces the aging F430, is bigger in dimension and carries a larger 4.5-liter engine good for 580bhp.

The Ferrari California shares similarities but is pitched at the customer who desires a calmer and more laid back transport which must dance only when necessary. The F450 is the flat opposite. The suspension will be stiffer as can be inferred, it’s more of a performance Ferrari unlike the California.

The F450 will also bear a lighter body essentially due to the nature of its construction which uses light weight recyclable material, inspired by the Mile Chile concept of 2007.

A 7-speed dual clutch mechanism is shared between this car and the California. Insiders say this is the most beautiful Ferrari of them all.

Hey, they always say that.

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Source – AutoUA and Auto Motor and Sport

If you have payed attention to our sidebar news, you would be aware of Audi’s decision to introduce the R8 convertible in the year 2011.

A full-length soft top will be offered on the mid-ship supercar with V8 and V10 engine options. The V12 TDI engine, which rumors insisted to have made the cut, has been scrapped.

Porsche confirmed it will fit a light bulb inside the glass casing mounted over the engine bay, so at night fellow drivers won’t be confused whether it is the V8 or V10 version (why can’t Audi just provide a badge ? )

It’s an Audi, it’s a supercar so it’ll not be cheap. It can’t be fuel efficient either. The basic V8 version will set you back by as much as £90,000.

Source- Auto Express