Spy Shots

Ford Galaxy spy shot
By Paul Pottinger · 22 Sep 2012
...We wouldn't bet against this big people mover making a local debut. Here's the test mule of the fourth generation version expected to appear in Europe in the second half of next year.  
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Volkswagen XL1 spy shot
By Paul Pottinger · 21 Sep 2012
The latest version moves beyond the much-vaunted concepts into near production form. VW posit combined fuel consumption of 0.9L/100km and emissions of 24 g/km from its 800cc two-cylinder turbo-diesel augmented by an electric motor. About the size of a Polo, the design features gullwing doors and staggered seats. Here possibly in 2013 at -- wild guess -- $40k. Note VW Oz: please try hard.  
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Smart ForTwo spy shot
By Paul Gover · 14 Sep 2012
... and this test mule points to a potential +2 model with a bigger cabin. The new ForTwo stays as a tiny two-seater but the +2 is expected to add back seats for two more.
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Peugeot 308 spy shot
By Paul Gover · 13 Sep 2012
... so Peugeot is adding a family version of the 308 in addition to a 008 crossover. Carparazzi caught it in hot-weather testing in southern Europe with pictures that show a considerable increase in length and width.  
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Range Rover Sport spy shot
By Paul Gover · 12 Sep 2012
... but that's just the start of the $1.6 billion development program at Land Rover, and the Sport is next in line. Unlike the current Sport, which is based on the Discovery, this one shares its basic styling and alloy construction with the new flagship. Here early in 2014 for around $100,000.    
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Peugeot 2008 spy shot
By Paul Gover · 11 Sep 2012
... and this is the spin-off crossover that will follow. It looks like a wagon but it picks up the naming game from the existing SUVs to ensure the 2008 is roomier and more versatile than a straight wagon.    
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Porsche 911 Targa spy shot
By Paul Gover · 30 Aug 2012
... and also set for a 2013 reveal as the latest 911 range continues to grow. The highlight for the newcomer is a clever new retractable centre roof section.
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BMW X5 spy shot
By Paul Gover · 29 Aug 2012
The German SUV hero is also being forced upmarket by the latest X3, which is the same size as the original X5, and there a strong rumours it will be available for the first time as a seven-seater.  
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Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe spy shot
By Paul Gover · 29 Aug 2012
The newcomer extends the Ghost range in the same pattern as the larger Phantom, which points - eventually - to a new convertible with a similar low-line roof to the car caught testing new BMW HQ in Germany.  
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BMW M6 Gran Coupe spy shot
By Paul Gover · 29 Aug 2012
...and now Carparazzi has caught it during development tests. The looks are largely unchanged but the stylish four-door picks up the twin-turbo V8 mechanical package from the latest M5 sedan and M6 coupe and convertible twins.  
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