2014 BMW 5-Series facelift caught on the open road

BMW seems to take less time to reveal the facelifts of their cars. This time we get to see pictures of the BMW 5-Series (F10) in what seems to be a photo shoot for the new model. Changes are small but includes the look of the car and some mechanical parts. We could even see it at the New York International Auto Show.

From what we can in these spy pictures the headlights seem to be narrower giving it a more aggressive look, with LED lighting and an "angel eyes" with a more squared shape.

The front bumper, which is the only one we get to see, has larger openings with a new chrome piece that could mean it my be different depending on the version. The "kidney grille" has also been redesigned.

Source: chris doane automotive via bimmerpost

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2014 Jeep Cherokee revealed, looks weird.

Looks like a Jeep worker decided to make good use of the his mobile phone and took several pictures of the upcoming Jeep Cherokee. While the name Cherokee isn't confirmed yet (it should be the Liberty), Jalopnik says that's what it will be called.

But if this is the new Cherokee we already know something about it. The platform is the same used in the Dodge Dart and Alfa Giulietta with many changes, of course.

But in the end its a weird car, that looks weird and doesn't look as tough as the older model, and in the end i don't like it.

Source: jalopnik

 

Range Rover Sport II (code named L494) loses some camouflage. Spied again.

And every time it loses a little bit of camouflage it looks even more like the Evoque. As you can see from the pictures the front bumper is clearly inspired by the one in the Evoque and so are the taillights but that isn't a bad thing, the Evoque is a good looking vehicle.

One of the most important things about the new Range Rover Sport is the weight loss due to the new platform, and together with the improved V6 and V8 both diesel and gasoline engines that will have more power, this will be a mean machine with a lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Not all engines will be available at start but all of them will come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Source: kgp spy photography

2014 Mazda 3 spied testing in the USA

The Mazda 3 hatchback is one of those cars many of us likes but it just didn't have that much success, still it is a car that we are curious about, and with these pictures taken in the U.S.A. we get to see the overall shape of the car even if it is covered in camouflage.

It will use the KODOS design language premiered on the Mazda 6 meaning we already have a good idea how it will look like, but has a more inclined rear glass giving it a weird shape in comparison with the current model.

if rumors turn out true that will use the platform of the CX-5, it can mean a big reduction in weight which in turn means a reduction in fuel consumption and better performance.

Source: gmotors

More pictures of the Citroen C4 Picasso in Vigo

It seems that everyday we get new pictures of the new Citroen C4 Picasso. This were also taken in Vigo, Spain, near the factory where they will be produced and i assume in this color the car doesn't look that bad. The angle and quality of the pictures also help.

The car is schedule to have its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. It will be both lighter, thanks to the use of the new EMP2 platform, and more efficient because Citroen did a lot of work to reduce friction in the drivetrain. On the inside we will have a new infotainment system.

Source: autocar

2014 Citroen C4 Picasso caught naked in the road

French magazine Autoplus showed images of the new Citroen C4 Picasso in its weekly magazine which goes on sale next week. We already saw the back of the car, but now we can see the front in a blurry screen shot taken from the magazines website.

And the front looks weird. It has the DRL positioned were the lights normally are, and the headlamps in a lower position. On the side we can see a C-shaped chrome piece and the back looks a little bit like an Audi. Presentation should take place in the Geneva Motor Show.

Source: autoplus

2014 Mercedes S-Class gets his interior reavealed!

Everyone knows carmakers like to tease their upcoming cars and this is one of those pretty obvious examples. The car was left in an exterior parking lot and someone let them take pictures of the car inside and outside. They even opened the doors for the photographer. Oh well, now you can see the interior and the all digital tachometer and speedometer.

The new S-Class will have many new safety features, including traffic sign recognition, cross-traffic brake assistance, drowsiness detection, a rib airbag, Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control with Steering Assist, lane keeping assistance, among several others safety systems.

Those two large LCD screens are a little dubious, we will to wait and see those in real person, but they do look weird. On the outside we don't get to see much more but that front grille is rather large, with the optics looking like those used in the A-Class and CLA.

Source: autospies

Short News: Ferrari California spied, will probably get a turbocharged engine

Autocar obtained photographs of the future generation of the Ferrari California and according to those who heard the car said it sounded like it had a turbocharged engine, possibly a version of the new V8 family which was premiered in the Maserati Quattroporte and had 3.8liters.

From the pictures we still can not get a good idea of the aspect of the California's future generation since this test mule has the bodywork of the current model and is only testing the mechanical part. But the raised bonnet indicates it needs more room in the engine bay possibly for a turbocharger.

Don't be afraid of the crazy exhaust, that is there to lower the sound coming from the engine because it is a test-car requirement in the Fiorano test circuit, in order to calm local residents.

Rumors point to a presentation in 2014, with sales to begin in the following year.

Source: autocar

2014 Range Rover Sport spied again in England!

Two weeks ago you saw here pictures of the upcoming Range Rover Sport, now we have some more images of the car while testing in England. This time we get to see the back a little better.

It has a rather large rear spoiler and a lower roof line in comparison with the "normal" Range Rover. In the front we are able to see that the front bumper is very similar to the one in the Evoque. We might even see the presentation in just a few weeks, so stay tuned.

Source: GMotors