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German automaker Opel is secretly moving forward with development of the all-new Astra family of compact cars. The 5-door hatchback will be the first one to make its debut, probably a little more than a year from now. Our team of spies is closely watching the work of the engineers to see how they're progressing. It seems at least two slightly different prototypes are simultaneously being put through their paces around the famous Nurburgring track. ...

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Just a couple of days after the smart fortwo tuned by Brabus took to the road for the first time, Renault is also getting ready to put some spice into the new Twingo. Since the two models share platforms, engines and tech, it's reasonable to believe this is no coincidence. Although this is just a test mule with a few extra parts put together in a hurry, we have reason to believe that Renault are testing the next Twingo RS.

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The fact that Honda and its premium division Acura are preparing something special shouldn't be a surprise to anybody by now. The all-new NSX was revealed as a concept well over a year ago and it's edging closer and closer to production with every passing day. Like most automakers these days, Honda is combining hybrid technology to deliver not only better fuel economy, but also a groundbreaking package. Despite being expected to...

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The futuristic-looking NSX has been with us for so long that we can hardly believe it's not actually in production yet. After a cameo appearance in the first Avengers movie as a roadster, it showed up as a concept in Detroit, Tokyo and eventually the Geneva Motor Show. Through all that, the concept evolved steadily until, today, Honda is ready to put a production prototype on the track. A prototype wearing moderate camouflage was sen...

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Two new videos taken just a couple of days ago show Mercedes-Benz's first Sports Activity Coupe undergoing testing in a small German town near Stuttgart. The suburban setting of this town is in stark contrast with the heavy camouflage of the car, made up of black and white patterns meant to confuse cameras. And yet the proximity to Mercedes-Benz's factory and development center in Stuttgart means the ML Coupe is a relatively com...

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Our latest spy images show the interior of Land Rover's next SUV in great detail. We can clearly see the all-new steering wheel and the dashboard of the car. Even though this is their baby SUV, Land Rover are going for a luxury look and have even adopted the sexy round control knob for the gear selector, most likely linked to a new 9-speed automatic. The British company's test engineer wasn't at all amused to see we'd ...

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Just a coupe of weeks after the first sighting of the i40 facelift, Hyundai's busy test schedule takes the same model to the track, where it undergoes even more rigorous testing, where else but the famous Nurburgring, the Green Hell. After the Korean automaker opened a test center near the track, almost all their prototypes are now tested there with the same rigor as any German car. Watch out Opel Insignia, the i40 is coming for you! ...

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A group of Hyundai engineers were caught hot weather testing the all-new Hyundai Tucson SUV in the United States. These are the best photos yet of the brand new model which will also be sold in Europe as the ix35. The third generation Tucson will make its official debut next year as a 2016 MY vehicle. An all-new design language is clearly peaking from under the camouflage of the spied prototype, made even more obvious by the older mode th...

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The current generation Volkswagen Touran was launched in August 2010, but shares a number of components with the first generation. The German automaker wants to stay competitive in the compact MPV segment and is getting ready for an all-new Touran to battle Citroen's C4 Picasso. These are the latest spy photos of the 3rd-generation model, taken while it was undergoing road testing somewhere in Germany. It's still fully covered, ...

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Sports Activity Coupes (SUCs) are big business right now. Following an initial barrage of criticism from car reviewers, BMW's X6 actually sold quite well and now other automakers are getting in on the act. After showing us a cool concept of a ML-Class coupe earlier this year, Mercedes are inching closer to the launch of their very own SUC, capture on video by a Initially presumed to be called the MLC, this new Mercedes model is now ...

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After the European-specification Honda HR-V small crossover's first sighting, yet another new Honda model is getting ready to launch on the old continent. This is the new Jazz, the smallest car Honda sells to its European customers. The Jaz...

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Hyundai's next generation i20 is coming hot on the heels of the i10's successful launch and could make its official debut during this year's Paris Motor Show, in October. Just like its little brother, the i20 will rely on looks and practicality to attract more European customers and we have detailed information about this future mode. Our spies have once again spotted the i20 prototype undergoing testing somewhere in Spain....

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