Spy Shots

  • 2014 Ford Fiesta facelift spy shots

    Ford’s Fiesta hatchback and sedan has only been on sale in the U.S. for a bit over two years but Europeans have been buying it up since the middle of 2008. Now that it’s 2012 the car is due for a mid-cycle facelift and right on cue prototypes have been spotted undergoing testing around Europe. The lack of camouflage gear on most of the prototype suggests that this will only be a mild update, with only the front-end expected to receive significant changes. We can clearly see a new headlight design incorporating LED detailing and a much sharper look. They will most likely resemble...

  • Toyota GT 86 with factory aero kit testing in Europe
    Toyota GT 86 Aero Kit Spotted In Europe, Is the U.S. Next?

    The Scion FR-S' cousin, the Toyota GT 86, has been spotted in Europe wearing a new factory aero kit that may eventually be offered to U.S. customers.

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo spy shots
    2013 BMW 3-Series GT Spy Video

    A prototype for the all-new 3-Series Gran Turismo has been spotted testing in Germany.

  • 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe spy shots
    2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe Spy Video

    The coupe version of the sixth-generation F30 BMW 3-Series sedan has been spotted once again in prototype form at the Nürburgring, and we have a new spy video of it running some hot laps around the German race track. The new two-door, code-named the F32, is due for a reveal late this year...

  • 2014 BMW X5 spy shots
    2014 BMW X5 Spy Video

    BMW’s third-generation X5 SUV has been spotted testing in prototype form and we now have an exclusive spy video of it completing some high-speed runs on Germany's Nürburgring race track. Code-named F15, the new X5 will bring sleeker looks, lighter weight, more efficient engines, and more...

  • 2013 MINI Paceman spy shots
    2013 MINI Paceman Spy Shots

    The MINI Paceman Concept, first displayed at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, came off as a bit of an oddball, even compared to its four-door Countryman inspiration, but even so, something about it piqued our interest. Now we have new spy shots of the production version, likely to be called the...

  • 2014 MINI Cooper S spy shots

    A brand new generation of the MINI Cooper is just around the corner, and that means replacements for all the different variants including the sportier S and John Cooper Works trims, as well as new versions of the Clubman, Countryman and all the other bodystyles MINI is now offering. The first will be a new version of the regular MINI Cooper, prototypes of which we’ve been seeing for the good part of a year. It’s due to be revealed in the first half of next year as a 2014 model. The second model, a prototype of which we’ve also spotted testing, will be the sportier MINI...

  • 2014 Jaguar F-Type R spy shots
    2014 Jaguar F-Type R Spy Shots

    Jaguar is currently testing prototypes for its new F-Type sports car, which has been confirmed for launch in the middle of next year, initially as a convertible. So far, all the spy shots of prototypes we’ve seen, including those released by Jaguar (pictured below), have shown cars with a...

  • Track-focused 2013 Jaguar XKR-S spy shots
    Track-Focused 2013 Jaguar XKR-S Spy Shots

    To most, the 550-horsepower Jaguar XKR-S is about as hardcore as you’d ever want a Jaguar to be. However, for buyers that like to take their cars to the track, race them, and then drive them home again, even the XKR-S may not be focused enough. This has led management at Jaguar to develop a...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Golf (MkVII) spy shots
    2014 Volkswagen Golf (MkVII) Spy Video

    One of the most important debuts at this September’s 2012 Paris Auto Show will be the new MkVII Volkswagen Golf, a prototype of which recently took to Germany’s Nürburgring for some high-speed testing. Our exclusive spy video shows the prototype as it is leaving one of...

  • Ferrari Enzo Successor (F70) spy shots
    Ferrari Enzo Successor (F70) Spy Shots

    Ferrari’s replacement for the Enzo supercar is due out towards the end of this year and we now have new spy shots of a prototype, revealing much greater detail than we’ve ever seen before, including elements that may make it to the final version. The new car, internally referred to as...

  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG spy shots
    2015 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG Spy Shots

    Talk of a new sports car built along the lines of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG dates back several years and has yet to lead to any tangible evidence that such a car is even in the works. At least, that was until today. One of our spy photographers has managed to scoop a test mule for this new sports...

  • 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible spy shots

    The convertible version of the sixth-generation BMW 3-Series sedan was spotted recently in prototype form testing on Germany's Nürburgring race track, and we managed to scoop some video footage. The new drop-top, internally referenced as the F33, is due for a sales launch late in 2013. What’s not clear is whether the car will be labeled a 3-Series or if it will pick up a new 4-Series badge. To help further differentiate its two-door models from its four-door lineup, as well as allow for the introduction of a range of new models and bodystyles, BMW is believed to be adopting a new...

  • 2014 Acura MDX spy shots
    2014 Acura MDX Spy Video

    Acura is out testing its next-generation MDX luxury crossover on public roads and we’ve managed to scoop a prototype running around the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track’s surrounding streets. The new MDX is expected to land in showrooms in the second half of 2013...

  • 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabrio spy shots
    2013 Audi RS 5 Cabrio Spy Shots

    The 2013 Audi RS 5 will be landing in U.S. showrooms very soon, bringing with it one of the last naturally-aspirated performance V-8s from a German automaker and one sexy coupe body to house it in. A convertible version is also due, as revealed in numerous sightings of prototypes and even a leaked...

  • 2013 Audi R8 e-tron test mule spy shots
    2013 Audi R8 e-tron Spy Video

    Audi’s first e-tron electric car, the high-performance R8 e-tron, is in the final stages of development ahead of its sales debut towards the end of the year. Here we have an exclusive spy video of a prototype conducting some high-speed runs at Germany’s Nürburgring race track. Audi...

  • 2013 Aston Martin DBS replacement spy shots
    2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Spy Video

    Next year Aston Martin celebrates its centenary and to mark the milestone the automaker will be launching a new model, one that’s both forward looking yet still hints at the past. That new model has been spied testing in prototype form for over a year and is now just a few months away from...

  • 2013 Porsche Cayman spy shots
    2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Video

    The 2013 Porsche Cayman is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year but until then enjoy our exclusive spy video of a prototype.

  • 2013 Honda Accord sedan spy shots

    While many think the Honda Accord has lost its way since the 1990s, the car continues to sell very well, finding a sweet spot of style, performance, and function for many drivers. The 2013 model looks to update the car with a fresher, more dramatic take on the Accord's proportions and theme. Previewed by the Accord Coupe Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the new car looks rather similar to the current Accord, but at the same time, blends its elements more harmoniously, presenting a more refined, modern look. The spy shots show a car that's still heavily clad in camouflage, however...

  • 2014 Ford Fiesta Sedan spy shots
    2014 Ford Fiesta Sedan Spy Shots

    The 2014 Ford Fiesta is already well on its way, bringing mild updates to both the hatchback and sedan alike. These are the first spy shots of the updates to the 2014 Fiesta sedan, and they show a similar path of progress to the hatchback caught on camera earlier this year. You might be wondering...

  • 2013 Aston Martin DBS replacement spy shots
    2013 Aston Martin DBS Replacement Spy Shots

    These are the best shots yet of Aston Martin's replacement for the DBS, the next generation of the British sports car manufacturer's super tourer. While some of the car is still obscured by camouflage, we can clearly see new lights similar to those found on the Rapide and Virage. The side profile...

  • 2013 Audi R8 facelift spy shots
    2013 Audi R8 Spy Shots

    We've previously shown you spy shots of Audi's planned facelift for the 2013 R8, including in the Spyder bodystyle, but these latest shots show the car virtually undisguised. The facelifted R8 range, both in coupe and convertible bodystyles, is expected to be unveiled later this year. We’re...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Golf (MkVII) spy shots
    2014 Volkswagen Golf (MkVII) Spy Shots

    This 2014 Volkswagen Golf MkVII will feature a clear emphasis on environmental cleanliness, a theme that will carry throughout the Golf lineup.

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring (Sport Wagon) with M Sport package spy shots
    2013 BMW 3-Series Touring With M Sport Package Spy Shots

    The new BMW 3-Series sedan has been a known quantity for months now. But its wagon-shaped Touring (or Sports Wagon here in the U.S.) counterpart hasn't, beyond spy shots and spy videos, and certainly not in M Sport Package configuration. Now, things are a bit clearer. Not that we didn't already...

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