2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The May 15 world premiere date for the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is nearing, and the first official photo showing the exterior of the car has broken cover, courtesy of the German firm itself. To explain, Mercedes-Benz uploaded the picture on its mobile consumer website in Austria earlier this morning but has since removed it.
The single picture shows the front-quarter end of Mercedes’ new flagship luxury sedan, which is dominated by a larger grille than on the current model and teardrop-shaped headlights.

We’re not absolutely sure about this, but the model shown here may be the one sporting an AMG package or at least a sportier trim line, as the bumper looks too aggressive with its creases and large air intakes.

Codenamed W222, the all-new S-Class features a similar side profile with the CLA below the waist line, albeit with different proportions, obviously. Compared with the current model, the wheel arches are no longer exaggerated.

Besides this official image, a fan site named "Humster3d" also posted 3D-renderings of the S-Class that you can check out in the gallery and video posted below.

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BMW M2 Convertible

BMW M seems open to creating an M2 model, possibly powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine instead of the M135.s hatchback's 3.0-liter force-fed straight-six, which would mark a first for the brand since the demise of the original M3 E30 back in the early 1990s.

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2013 Audi A3 Sportback

The artist shortened the front doors to create space for a second set of doors behind while also making the necessary changes to the roofline and the side windows, the styling of which is similar to the outgoing Sportback.

It is possible that, like the previous model, the new A3 Sportback will be slightly longer than the base three-door body to improve rear cabin space and the luggage compartment.

Other than that, the Sportback won't differ from the regular A3 sharing the same range of turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines with full details to be released within the next few weeks.

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2014 Renault Megane Coupé IV

The designs are for a replacement of the sportier looking Megane Coupe, which is essentially a three-door hatchback with a coupe-ish roofline, much in the likes of the VW Scirocco and Opel / Vauxhall Astra GTC.

Judging by the wheels, the lowered stance and the rear diffuser, Thomas was looking to emulate the look of the range-topping RenaultSport edition.

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2013 Renault Clio Sports Tourer

From what we have seen up until now, the Clio Estate appears to be as stylish as its five-door sibling offering the added bonus of a larger and possibly more practical cargo area.

Look for the new Sports Tourer model either at the Paris Motor Show in September this year or at the Geneva Salon in 2013.

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2014 Mazda 6 Station Wagon

Nevertheless, if your imagination isn't cutting it for you, the photoshop-happy folks over at PS-Garage have put together a realistic looking rendering of the 2014 Mazda6 in a Station Wagon body style.

The Japanese brand's new contender in the admittedly crowded mid-size car segment will compete with rivals like the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion in North America, and VW Passat, Opel Insignia and Toyota Avensis in Europe and other parts of the world.

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Citroen DS9 Concept

The French magazine tells us that the concept will most likely carry the DS9 moniker and that it will be revealed in a few days ahead of its world premiere at next month's 2012 Beijing Motor Show.

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Lamborghini Aventador J Speedster

The Aventador J is an over-the-top speedster-like model that not only does away with the roof, but the windshield as well. Other modifications include an aggressive aero package that includes a front spoiler, side sills, rear diffuser and a rear wing, all finished in black that add an even more dramatic tone to the supercar's design.

It is believed that Lamborghini has further reduced the car's weight by stripping out the interior of any luxury amenities.

We still don't know of the Aventador J uses the same 691bhp (700PS) 6.5-liter V12 as the regular model or if Lamborghini's engineers have further honed the engine, but we guess it won't be long before we find out.

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2013 Volvo V40 Hatchback

 The first cropped picture shows the front end of the compact model while the second grainy image gives us an unobstructed view of its rear end and profile.

We can’t vouch for its authenticity but it does look to be the real deal if you want our opinion.

The new V40 is expected to launch in Europe this summer rivaling the likes of the BMW 1-Series, Audi A3 and even the Volkswagen Golf.

The Swedish automaker has said that the V40 will be the first production Volvo to benefit from the company's new modular Volvo Evironmental Architecture (VEA) four-cylinder engine lineup featuring direct injection for its gasoline and common rail for its diesel variants.

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2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 / V8

The opening picture shows the Land Cruiser 100 kitted out with original Toyota accessories, but it appears that the headlights and the chrome grille have been tweaked.

The other exterior image suggests that the front bumper has been re-sculptured. As for the interior, we didn't notice any changes compared to the current Japanese market model.

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