2012 New Sonata Sedan Surprise from Hyundai

This car began as a concept car at Hyundai Russelsheim Design Studio in Germany that brought the concept of fluidic sculpture. With a completeness that pampers passengers as Engine Start Button, 3D Onboard Computer and Paddle Shifter for up and drop off gear with the touch of a finger and Organ-Type Acceleration Pedal, Sonata will certainly offer something different.

While in the machine, stored energy 2.4-liter, with Theta MPI Engine which is then combined with shiftronic six-speed automatic transmission.

2012 BMW M5 Concept Revealed!

BMW had a private showing for journalists in Munich,giving a sneak peek at the new BMW M5 sedan concept, and now those photos have leaked onto the web thanks to Russian website Transmissia.net. We already know the M5 will be powered by a version of the Twin Turbo V8 found in the X5M and X6M models, with either a DCT or manual transmission. For now just sit back and enjoy the photos.

via Jon Sibal

Hybrid Porsche 911?

Jalopnik reported today that someone had taken pictures of a possible hybrid Porsche 911 being tested in California. This would make sense as it seems Porsche is trying to incorporate Hybrid technology wherever it can to improve its fleet-wide fuel economy and emissions. According to the Jalopnik's source, the Porsche made no sound as it drove away, and had fake side vent stickers, which could be indicative of a gas-electric powertrain. For pictures of the suspected hybrid 911, check out Jalopnik's Gallery.

Source: Jalopnik

Pictured: Porsche 911 Turbo

2012 BMW M5 Concept - Official Press Release.

BMW released Monday a huge set of official photos and videos of the new BMW M5 Concept. This concept is supposed to be representative of the 2012 BMW M5 production model due out next year. The new F10 M5 features more subdued, yet aggressive, styling that brings back memories of the much loved E39 M5. While BMW is still keeping engine output quiet, the new M5's powerplant is confirmed to be a twin-turbo V8, which will make more power than the outgoing S85 V10 as well as achieve up to 25% better fuel economy numbers. Transmission is expected to be a 7-speed M-DCT, with no word on a 6 speed manual option. The new M5 also gets BMW M's new 'Active M-Differential' which is an advanced, variable limited-slip differential. Bimmerpost has made available a gallery of over 85 pictures and videos of the new M5 concept, as well as the official press release, you can check that out here.

Source: Bimmerpost

Pictured: 2012 BMW M5 Concept

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Bright Future for Tesla Motors

As you have probably heard by now, Tesla Motors is suing widely popular BBC program Top Gear. Telsa claims that the episode of Top Gear featuring the Tesla Roadster misrepresented the car and "contained lies and misinformation about the Roadster’s performance, behaviour and reliability," according to Tesla's website on the subject. If Top Gear's test results are really fraudulent it could prove to be very good for Tesla's image as a successful automaker. Now, Morgan Stanley has predicted Tesla's stock to grow to $70- a 200% upside. As of 11:39 AM EST, Tesla (TSLA) stood at $28.30 per share. Morgan Stanley also goes on to predict that Tesla will become America's fourth big automaker behind GM, Ford, and Chrysler, citing the growing demand for electric vehicles amid rising oil prices. They also predict a market penetration of greater than 15% by 2025- with internal combustion engines remaining the majority seller. Considering the amount of EVs on the road today, this could be a monumental growth. Needless to say, the world's roads will look much different in the next 20 years than they do today.

Tesla vs Top Gear Website

Source: Street Insider

Pictured: Tesla Roadster. Image courtesy of Tesla Motors.

Toyota Stops Prius Production - New Supra Spied

In a daring move, Toyota has halted all production of the popular Prius model line of cars. That includes all new Prius models Toyota recently unveiled. "We want to take the company in a completely new direction. The Prius does not represent that direction," said Toyota President Akio Toyoda at a press conference on April 1st. Toyota is also expected to cut all hybrids from its lineup in favor of a greater focus on performance development. TRD has recently only been known for Scion tC modifications or off-road Toyota trucks. "TRD will bring competition to the [Nissan GT-R]" said Toyoda. Spys spotted a new Supra being tested on the Nurburgring today, with its powerplant confirmed to be a twin-turbo straight six with upwards of 450 horsepower. It seems to be based on the LF-A platform. We can also expect to see a detuned version of this powerplant in the new Camry TRD edition, which will also feature a new RWD powertrain and Dual-Clutch automatic transmission. Toyota is back, and they mean business.

2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe configurator goes live, causes momentary consideration of kidney sale

The 2011 BMW 1M is a highly anticipated two-door said to be created to remind drivers of the 1988 M3. Though it weighs nearly 400 pounds more than the E30 M3, the new 1M does get 340 horsepower courtesy of a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. If those numbers are intriguing, you may want to head to BMW and see how much it will cost you to own one.

We tested out the configurator for ourselves, and our Alpine White 1M is going to add $53,735 to our AmEx balance. The wife may throw a fit, but we’ll probably never see her again anyway… Time to start writing from the road.

Source:Autoblog