The model that was captured on camera by our scoop photographers is the more dynamic looking and handling F-Sport edition, which in its refreshed form, features the Lexus brand's now signature pinched grille flowing above the redesigned bumper with a large plastic honeycomb insert and satin silver trim.
The only other noticeable styling changes on this car are the new alloy wheels and the reworked rear bumper with a different diffuser. Similar cosmetic updates should be applied to the regular CT 200h hatchback.
Whether Lexus has also altered the compact model's interior and hybrid powertrain remains unknown at this time.
Look for the 2014MY to make its debut in one of the international motor shows in the following months.
Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoopS
This design take is for the as-of-yet, unconfirmed, but for a longtime speculated, M2 Coupe, with the artist, Khalil Bouguerra, applying the lessons learned from the forthcoming M4 Coupe and M3 Sedan on the 2-Series body, with bespoke bumpers, skirts, wider fenders, quad tailpipes and a tricked out boot.
If BMW gives the M2 the green light in the near future, what kind of engine do you think it should use?
Some options that quickly come to mind include a high revving and larger displacement four-cylinder (think something like the original M3 E30's 2.3- / 2.5-liter units), a turbocharged 2.0-liter (or with a larger displacement) turbocharged four, and a straight-six turbo – either a modified version of the M235i's 322hp 3.0-liter or perhaps, a smaller displacement variant of the M3/M4's 3.0-liter six.
Whichever engine it chooses, it's almost a given that it will produce much less power than the 424hp (430PS) unit in the M4 and M3. Perhaps BMW should place the emphasis elsewhere creating a limited production CSL version of sorts for the M2, with a smaller displacement engine (preferably a four-cylinder) that takes advantage of significant weight saving measures to create a driver's handling delight. What do you say?
Story References: Virtuel-Car
A member of the Nissan Arabia forums scooped these photos of what appears to be next year's updated version of the Patrol loaded on a transport truck in Dubai.
We only see the parts of the profile and rear end of the large SUV, in which we detected newly designed tail lamps, alloy wheels and possibly side trims.
If this is indeed the lightly revised Patrol, we wouldn't be surprised if Nissan unveils the car at next week's Dubai Motor Show (November 5 to 9).
We tip our hats to Saif for the heads up!
In fact, since the car is not particularly long, being exactly 20 cm / 7.9 in, shorter than a 4-Series (in both wheelbase and overall span), yet standing a bit taller, and having a less steeply raked windscreen, it's not as sleek as the larger model.
However, once the top is stowed away, I think it harks back to the old E30 3-Series (from the rear, at least), and as a prospect promises to be a small, fun drop-top BMW that you’d also want to be seen in - the previous model had the same basic qualities, but it was not visually appealing in any way.
Looking at this picture, which kind of roof would you think would work best for it: a cloth-or a retractable hard-top?
By Andrei Nedelea
Story References: Xtomi Design
Smart will utilize a shorter version of the platform for its third generation ForTwo, which while marginally longer and wider than the current model, will continue to be a minicar offering with seating for two people.
The new Fortwo will be instantly recognizable as a Smart, albeit with new styling details and a boxier looking snout resembling that of the ForVision, FourStars and FourJoy concepts.
While we do know that the engine will be positioned at the back driving the rear wheels, neither Smart nor Renault has divulged any information yet on the available (common) powertrains for the next Fortwo and Twingo models. We have heard, however, that there will be a new and smoother operating dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The new Fortwo will break cover next year.
Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoopS
But, we're also no strangers to photoshops (minor touch ups or not) being passed on as leaked images (Car&Driver's "We Leak the 2015 Mustang" is the most recent example that comes to mind…), so we're not ready to pop the debut champagne on the Macan just yet.
Until we find more information regarding these scans, feel free to give them a good look in the gallery after the break after we remind you that the Macan's debut is scheduled to take place at next month's LA Auto Show.
Story References: AMS via ClubMulholland and Worldcarfans
Unfortunately, the car is heavily camouflaged so we don’t get to decrypt its styling. However, Nissan says that in the process of developing the second-generation Qashqai, it has left “no stone unturned”.
According to Nissan, the new model will set "new benchmarks for active safety technologies, driver comfort and refinement, and will rewrite the crossover rulebook"..
It won’t be long before we see what exactly Nissan is talking about, as the all-new Qashqai will be revealed on November 7.
By Dan Mihalascu
As noted by our spy photographers, what it is, is a mule for the redesigned XF that's scheduled for a late 2015 or early 2016 introduction.
The styling at this point remains a mystery, but Jaguar officials have hinted at the use of more aluminum on the next XF (chassis and body panels) to bring down the weight and gain in performance as well as fuel economy numbers and handling.
It is also said that the mid-size luxury model will adopt the Jaguar-Land Rover group's range of four-cylinder engines known as the Hotfire, offered alongside the bigger, more powerful and thirstier V6 and V8 units, in both rear- and all-wheel drive arrangements.
Photo Credits: CarPix for CarScoopS
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