Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has made the formal announcement that the new MG6 Concept will make its first official debut at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. Sporting an angular front-end with large air intakes, aggressive side sills, and a striking character line which runs from the front headlights to the rear taillights, this five-door hatchback will get the aggressive styling and flowing design of a four-door coupe. Speculated to be powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine from the Roewe 550, one will have to wait till the curtain rises to find out more on what lies under the hood of MG6 exactly. Considering this is a stop priority for the company, expect this to be quite an event indeed, when it does happen!

Land Rover’s latest vehicle— the 2010 Range Rover Sport, seems to be quite a treat with plenty of power coming from underneath its hood (not the diamonds). Powered by a 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo diesel produces 245PS and maximum torque of 600Nm and the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine it will dish out 510PS and 625Nm of torque. This means that the 2010 Range Rover Sport could end up with a performance that matches the likes of Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG, but the final figures on that one are yet to be announced.

There are loads of other changes on the inside and the outside as well with new front bumper with redesigned wings, LED headlights, two-stripe LED indicators, color-coded door mirrors, a new two-bar grille and new rear light clusters giving it a brand new exterior. With plush leather interiors, fewer switches to deal with, new radio/CDMP3 player with a 5-inch screen, USB connectivity and an exclusive iPod jack even the interiors get a step up. Let’s just wait for the final figures though before we get all excited on this one!

It was just a mere matter of time before the Nissan 370Z Coupe got its NISMO update like all the performance cars from the company that came ahead of it. While most of the tuning up has been done outside the hood and on the body of the car, the 3.7-litre V6 engine under the NISMO 307Z’s hood unleashes 350 hp at a torque of 5200 rpm; a step up from the 332 hp output of the same engine in the Coupe version.

With aerodynamics taking precedence the body structure is very tight and rigid and is shaped to give the best possible handling. With extended front nose, chin spoiler, special side sills, vertical door handles, rear spoiler and wide fenders and a profound aerodynamic wind at the back, you are most likely to either like or hate this one.

The interiors though are surely appealing with include a radio/CD audio system with four speakers, Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and automatic climate control… Now, let’s wait for the unveiling and the price tag!

The Razor GTR was initially unveiled at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, but the new PPI R8 Razor GTR will be a step up from what we have seen earlier. Set to make its grand appearance at the Top Marques Show in Monaco, the car will be taken for a test drive on the Monaco Racing Track and one sure hopes that its 580hp engine with maximum torque of 600Nm and a top speed of 332km/h puts on an impressive show out there. The changes on the R8 include a carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium in order to reduce weight and improve performance, better aerodynamics and new interiors prepped up using Onyx Nubuck leather highlighted in orange. With a sprint time from 0-100 km/hr of just 3.7 seconds, cool look, plush interiors and great aerodynamics this could steal the show when the curtain lifts at Monaco! [via WCF]

Still sporting the 3.7-litre naturally aspirated engine from the coupe that dishes out 332 hp, the latest couple of versions of the 370Z Roadster from Nissan are all about style, accessorizing and luxury rather than power under the hood. Available in Roadster and Touring Roadster versions, the first one will be available in late summer with a folding soft roof which operates either through a button at the centre console or buttons on the doors.

The Touring Roadster will have the folding roof and also heated and cooled leather seats for open-top driving in any weather, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, an 8-speaker Bose sound system and XM satellite radio as additional options.  The Touring range will also come in a couple of trim packages depending on what you can spend and your choice of accessories and will be available in 7 different color options.

At this point it is the Touring version that seems to offer more value for money rather than just the plain Roadster. But we will have to wait for the prices to pass final judgment on that. [via DeviceMag]

If what is going around on the inside lanes of the auto world is supposed to be true, then this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show could be a very significant stop for every car lover in general and Bugatti lovers in particular. Apparently the company is planning on launching a new ultra-luxurious and evolutionary step ahead for the Veyron in the form of what is being called the Bugatti Royale. It is not just the grand Royale though that is doing rounds as even a car named “Lydia”, is apparently being chalked up by the makers for the future. Lydia is slated to be a super supercar that will top the Veyron in every aspect (including the price tag) with a turned-up version of the current 8-liter quad-turbo W16 engine powering it. We will have to wait on both of them for now! [autoblog.com and autoweb.cz]

It seems that Renault has decided to launch a Coupe Black Editions following the success of the Hatch and the Estate Black Editions. But the latest from the French automaker’s stable— Laguna Coupe Black Edition, comes with nothing except for a few simple cosmetic changes that slightly alter the looks of the car. Available with three metallic paints, including Pearlescent Black, Cassiopee Grey and Platine Grey, 17-inch Talisman aluminum alloys, twin chrome exhaust pipes, hands-free Renault Card automatic door lock/unlock and engine start-up system and also a few entertainment options in the form of 40W 3D sound system built by Arkamys,  the car is pretty smart and includes Bluetooth, CD, MP3, and an audio connection box.

But no changes under the hood mean that you still need to live with the 2.0-liter dCi engine with 150 hp (and that seems to be a bit of a dampener). With 0-100 km/h in a leisurely time of 9.5 seconds, the €29,500 spent on the Coupe Black Edition is more for the looks than performance… Let’s see how well the latest special version from Renault fairs!

With flying cars and pod-like vehicles already in test phases across the planet, it seems that the world is racing towards that uber-cool and ultra-futuristic Jetsons-styled tomorrow with ease. Here is another addition to that list as both General Motors and Segway decided to bring the urban commuter of tomorrow into the New York Auto Show of this year. Dubbed as Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), this is a two-seater, two-wheel electric vehicle that is designed to transport people around an urban space quickly, safely, quietly and cleanly. With a top speed of 35 mph and a range of 35 miles on a single charge, PUMA comes with integrated Dynamic Stabilization for balance and a Smart Battery management system for the lithium-ion power pack. Glorified and doubled-up Segway or cool commuting alternate. We’ll let you decide!