Range Rover Evoque Sport Coupe

Codenamed L560, the new model is expected to be dubbed Range Rover Evoque Sport Coupe. Quoting sources within the company, Autocar states that while most of its details remain a secret, the new addition to the Range Rover family is expected next year.

It will reportedly use the same chassis and suspension as the Jaguar F-Pace, coming with a lightweight aluminum body. With a length of approximately 4.7 meters long, it will be slightly shorter than BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (4.9 m), slotting between the Evoque, which is 4.4 meters long, and the 4.85 meters Range Rover Evoque Sport.

While its size will put it close to the BMW X4 (4.6 m), its price tag, stylish exterior and an interior benefiting from the newest materials and finishes, will position it closer to the bigger German competitors. Its cabin is expected to offer seating for four, but a 2+1 rear seat, with a fifth seatbelt, should make its way to the options list.

The British magazine believes an all-electric powertrain might eventually join the lineup, made out of six and 8-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. It's not known at the time whether the four-pot mills available on the Jaguar F-Pace will make it to he new Range Rover. A hybrid powertrain is also in the cards, possibly based on the SDV6 HEV in the Range Rover Evoque Sport, while the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 is available for a range-topping SVR.

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Jeep Renegade Night Eagle

Prospective buyers of the limited edition small Jeep will have to pay £21,595 (equivalent to $30,750) OTR for the entry-level 2WD 120PS (118hp) 1.6-liter MultiJet II, while the 4WD 140PS (138hp) 2.0-liter MultiJet starts from £24,095 ($34,300). Both are combined with a six-speed manual.

The Jeep Renegade Night Eagle is based on the Longitude mid-range level and adds satin grey Jeep logos, unique Night Eagle badge, and satin grey rings on black front grille, colored roof bars and side mirrors. 17-inch black alloy wheels and rear parking sensors are includes as well.

Inside, the vehicle received exclusive seats in bark brown fabric with electric lumbar support for the driver, leather wrapped steering wheel, satellite navigation system, dual-zone climate control, DAB UConnect with 5-inch touchscreen and cruise control. The options list is short and includes electric panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and steering wheel and a regular size spare tire.

Jeep's new Renegade Night Eagle follows the tracks of its larger brother, the Cherokee Night Eagle Edition, which was launched in the United Kingdom last November.

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Infiniti QX Sport Concept SUV

"The Infiniti QX Sport expresses power and purpose through what we describe as its 'proportional clarity', with an elegance that is uniquely Infiniti," said Infiniti design boss, Alfonso Albaisa. "The exterior design will appeal to an artistic sensibility. It has a more flowing, natural aesthetic than that evident in traditional premium SUVs."

The Infiniti QX Sport is a continuation of what we saw on the 2014 Q80 Hybrid Luxury saloon concept showing us how Infiniti's contemporary design language can and will be applied on a SUV. It has a flowing roofline that incorporates a crescent-cut pillar that's quickly becoming a staple of the brand's models these days, together with muscular and taut profile lines and a sharper front end.

While the restrained exterior design doesn't seem too far away from production, the interior is more exaggerated with the goal here being to give us a general idea of the lines and shapes of Infiniti's future SUVs. The Japanese company says the cabin "follows Infiniti's driver-centric, passenger-minded approach to advanced cabin architecture". A couple of things we'd hold on to would be the digitalized instrument panel and the standalone touchscreen for the infotainment system.

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2016 Audi RS Q3 Performance Version

Audi's powerful compact crossover just became more interesting with a new Performance addition, which brings a power boost and exclusive equipment. The 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine has had its cooling capacity increased in the main radiator and fuel pump optimized in order to squeeze an extra 27PS (27hp), to a total of 367PS (362hp) and 465Nm (343lb-ft) of torque.

Thanks to the extra oomph, the Audi RS Q3 Performance needs 0.4 seconds less for the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint, at 4.4 seconds, while top speed has also increased from the previous electronically limited 250km/h (155mph) to 270km/h (168mph). Audi's engineers have tuned the standard 7-speed S tronic transmission too, which sends power to both axles. The automaker offers the RS sport suspension plus with damper control as an option, for this models.

Exterior features include updated bumpers with large air inlets up front and "heavily profiled diffuser insert" at the rear, honeycomb grilles, matt titanium-look finish for the add-on parts, Quattro logo, roof edge spoiler, roof rails, RS-specific 20-inch wheels with five twin-spoke V design and the Ascari Blue metallic paint.

Inside, the four-ring brand offers sport seats in black and blue, blue contrast stitching on the RS sport leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear lever, center armrest and floor mats, gray faces for the dial instruments, white dials and red needles.

The Audi RS Q3 Performance is already available for order in Germany, where costs €61,000 ($66,900), while the "regular" RS Q3 starts from €56,600 ($62,000). In the UK, it's expected to open for order later this month priced from £49,175 OTR. Customer deliveries will begin in the second quarter of this year, but the vehicle will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, in March.

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VW Tiguan 7-Seat and Coupe Models

Volkswagen will be able to offer a number of Tiguan models thanks to its versatile MQB chassis underpinnings already found in modified form beneath the skin of the Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia. The first of these new cars will be a seven-seater, likely dubbed the Tiguan XL and with a wheelbase stretched by 110 mm. It'll also include a wider track to increase cabin space further and come standard with all-wheel drive.

As for the five-door coupe, Bohle confirmed that it's already been designed and is "looking fantastic". The British publication says that its wheelbase will be the same as the standard Tiguan and be more catered to road use than off-road applications.

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New Citroen E-Mehari Electric Vehicles

The electric powertrain of the new E-Mehari comes from the collaboration between Citroen and the Bollore Group, featuring a 30kWh Lithium Metal Polymer battery pack which makes it, according the company, immune to weather conditions while giving the vehicle a longer range. This by the way is rated at 124 miles (200km) in city conditions while top speed sits at 68mph (110km/h). The new E-Mehari can be fully recharged in eight hours on a 16A socket or in 13 hours on a domestic 10A socket. The soft top can be folded away to release more space.

The French company went for a simple, clean look for the new E-Mehari, paying tribute to the original 2CV-based 1968 model which was loved for its simplicity and ruggedness. Citroen previewed its intentions with the similarly-minded Cactus M Concept showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Citroen plans to offer an extensive list of customization options to its customers, including four body colors (blue-orange-yellow-beige), two roof colors (black and orange-red), two cabin trim colors (beige and orange-red) which are also completely waterproof as they are made out of plastic-coated fabric. Citroen will give the option to create your own combination freely with the above options. The new Citroen E-Mehari will be launched in France during the spring of 2016 and will reach other European markets by the end of 2016.

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New Chevrolet Trax Compact SUV

The New Chevrolet Trax will be offered exclusively with a 138hp 1.4-liter turbo engine paired to a 6-speed automatic in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels, with all-wheel drive available at an extra cost of $1,500. Standard kit across the range will include 10 air bags, GM's MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, rearview camera, remote keyless entry and a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat and fold-down front passenger seat, while among other options are a remote starter and OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. According to GM, the Chevy Trax returns an EPA estimated 26 city and 34 highway mpg.

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