Posted by Shrawan Raja on October 8, 2011 ·
By the end of 2013 or early 2014, Audi’s next generation Q7, lighter by four hundred kilograms, replaces the existing model. Audi’s standardized design language for its full portfolio gives us very little to expect. The new Q7 will have new siblings in the form the Q4 and the Q6, if reports on German media are to be believed.
There is no surprise element in the new Q7 which sits on the [...]
Posted by siva on September 26, 2011 ·
The new generation Renault Clio is all set to take the spotlight in the small car segment. The 2013 Renault Clio, expected to a threat in the small car segment being just around the 4 metres length mark and a wheel base of 2.6- 3 metres.
The new Clio is run by a three and four cylinder petrol engine which also seems to be the current trend in the industry having different no. of cylinders for the low-end [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 26, 2011 ·
Here we have images from a Japanese magazine Holiday Auto claiming that this is how the 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid will look like. There is a generous garnish of chrome on the front grill and the fog lamps. The styling at the front is very aggressive and sporty as expected.
The rear reveals chunkier taillights, a thick chrome bar and a heavily redesigned bumper. In relation to the current model, the [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 25, 2011 ·
The next generation version of Europe’s best selling hatchback is coming together in Volkswagen’s design studio. The Golf is a spacious hatchback that doubles up as the Jetta with new body panels and a boot. Based on the company’s new MQB kit architecture, test mules have been spotted wearing the current Golf model’s body work and doing test rounds in Europe.
Designed under [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 19, 2011 ·
Thankfully, not everything in the world is growing, increasing and getting out of hand. The world which is already quite troubled with increasing pollution, population, inflation, etc needs some kind of a breather and automotive companies are planning just that, eh well, almost.
Smaller engine seems to be the way to go for many car manufacturers today. Not very long ago companies started announcing [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 11, 2011 ·
The Dacia Popster (code – Dacia J92) has been under the spotlight constantly over the last few weeks here on Steering News. The next Dacia model is not a jaw-dropping vehicle, as unlike a coupe or a convertible, Popster puts function over form like a MPV should. Expect nothing slippery or aerodynamic in its design.
Going by the spyshots that have recently surfaced on the internet, one is able [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 11, 2011 ·
The Volkswagen Golf is like the next James Bond movie – Hopes and expectations are sky high on this dual-nature hatchback that plays the role of a perfect family car in the weekdays the adventure seeking husband’s perfect companion over weekends.
The Golf has attained legendary status in the VW family. It is Europe’s best selling hatchback and the successor is designed by Walter de [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 3, 2011 ·
The next generation Audi TT (Tourist Trophy) has been rendered by AutoBILD. Expected in mid 2013, thematic inspiration of the successor will come from the E-tron concept car shown last year. The next gen TT will be an evolution of the current model and will not a complete revamp as several compact sports cars are taking shape among the VW group companies.
What we will see is a sportier and aggressive [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on July 3, 2011 ·
Steering News illustrator Shoeb R Kalania has brought to life Porsche’s Cayenne Junior (Cajun). Through CAR Magazine’s report we understood the Cajun will be 30mm shorter, 20mm lower and 15mm wider compared to the Audi Q5. The car will stand on 19 inch wheels and the interiors will be close to the Panamera’s. Except for the windscreen angle, firewall and roof pillar, the interiors [...]
Posted by Shrawan Raja on June 17, 2011 ·
Porsche Cajun, short form for Cayenne junior, could begin life in a production line as soon as 2013, CAR Magazine reports. Its sharp looks and (somewhat) car-like drivability will be borrowed the senior Cayenne. The Cajun will be to the Panamera what Q5 is to the Q7.
Is Porsche is moving away from producing sports cars?
Porsche’s new boss Mathias Muller believes that this car is capable of printing [...]