Subaru has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2023 XV (also called the Crosstrek in some markets), which could be revealed some time late in 2022. The current model has been around since 2017. Although the current model is based on Subaru’s latest global platform, the […]
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2022 Honda Civic Type R spotted again; sounds good, manual, does jumps (video)
Honda’s highly-anticipated 11th generation Honda Civic Type R has been spotted on the Nurburgring, ahead of its 2022 market debut. And by the looks of it, Honda engineers are taking testing very seriously, pushing prototypes to the limits. This, we feel, is an important one for Honda as its current […]
2022 BMW X1 spotted, M35i M Performance variant confirmed? (video)
A prototype example of the next-generation 2022 BMW X1 has been spotted testing on the Nurburgring, with strong clues suggesting there is an ‘M35i’ M Performance version joining the model line for the first time. BMW has been offering its X2 coupe-like SUV with an M Performance option for some […]
2022 Honda Civic Type R prototype spotted, finally sounds good (video)
Honda has been spotted testing a heavily-clad prototype versions of its 11th-generation Civic Type R on the roads in Germany. And joy of joys, we can hear it has an actual exhaust note. If you’ve driven the current/outgoing Civic Type R, we’re sure you’ll agree, the exhaust sound is less-than-appetising. […]
2022 Mercedes-AMG C63 2.0T hybrid spotted, looks extremely quick (video)
Some prototype versions of the next-gen, W206 2022-2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 have been spotted, absolutely flogging around the Nurburgring in Germany, featuring the controversial new 2.0T hybrid powertrain. Yes, the next-gen C 63 S will loose its famous V8 sound and instead feature a silent-able hybrid system. Mercedes-AMG confirmed the powertrain […]
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 spotted on twisty road, looks fast & grippy (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the sleek new IONIQ 6 around some curvy roads in Germany. And, first impressions, it looks quick. The test driver appears to be having fun trying out the car’s cornering and grip levels on regular road surfaces, and it seems […]
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL spotted at Nurburgring, looks very sleek (video)
The all-new 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL has been spotted testing in and around the Nurburgring in Germany, revealing more of its sleek design. Although it is still in prototype form as development continues, the spy video confirms some very sharp details. The angular, almost triangular headlights are a fresh look, with […]
Video: BMW M8 ‘CSL’ prototype? Or test bed for future M hybrid 6CYL powertrain?
Check out this crazy Batmobile-looking thing. It’s a mutant prototype based on the BMW 8 Series coupe, featuring all kinds of crazy aero parts and what sounds like a hypo inline-six engine, potentially backed by hybrid tech. Now, there are a number of possibilities here. The first and most obvious […]