Spy Shots

Renault Clio GT spy shot
By Paul Gover · 21 Nov 2012
...another upcoming addition to the fourth-generation Clio lineup. It won't be as hot as the Clio RenaultSport, but the GT is expected with a 1.2-litre turbo engine and perhaps a Gordini badge.
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Range Rover spy shots
By Paul Gover · 20 Nov 2012
Carparazzi has caught the car testing with an extended wheelbase and much bigger back doors, pointing both to a more-luxurious Chinese model and the potential for a seven-seater family version for the first time. Here sometime in 2014 for more than $150,000.
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Volkswagen Golf VII R spy shots
By Paul Gover · 15 Nov 2012
The hotrod Golf looks surprisingly understated despite big wheels and lowered suspension, but expect plenty of performance with 210 kiloWatts from a turbocharged engine including a 0-100km/h time better than 6.0 seconds. 
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Renault Clio Estate spy shots
By Paul Gover · 14 Nov 2012
"We've very interested," says Emily Ambrosy of the car, which was caught during European testing and is expected to be called the Sports Tourer in showrooms. 
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Mercedes-Benz C Class spy shots
By Paul Gover · 13 Nov 2012
...under giant plastic camouflage panels.The new C Class is expected to follow the styling direction of the CLS, with more aggression and attitude, but with a four-door body that's much the same as today in size despite increases to cabin space. 
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Mini 5-door spy shots
By Paul Gover · 12 Nov 2012
This car, caught by Carparazzi, is regular Mini but with extra rear doors to make it more family friendly. European sources say it is part of the third-generation Mini family and should be ready for showrooms in the second half of next year at around $50,000. 
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Mercedes-Benz GLA spy shot
By Paul Gover · 08 Nov 2012
The compact high-rider joins a range already spearheaded by the B and A-Class compacts already seen in Australia, with local deliveries likely in the final months of next year. It's a crucial car in a growing segment but is aimed more at the Range Rover Evoque than the Nissan Dualis. Here very late 2013 for less than $40,000.
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Lexus IS spy shot
By Paul Gover · 07 Nov 2012
It's hard to see what's happening under the camouflage, but Lexus is aiming for Audi-style quality and BMW-style driving dynamics with a car that's definitely going to be much more adventurous in design. 
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BMW 5 series spy shot
By Paul Gover · 06 Nov 2012
The 5 Series picks up the new front on a mild mid-life facelift next year, but there are no details - yet - of any other changes. 
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BMW X3 spy shot
By Paul Gover · 05 Nov 2012
Once again, not much to see but it will be an excuse for a value boost......and probably some extra technology and economy improvement. 
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