The outline for 3 new BMW upcoming front-wheel drive models is out. The manufacturer is expected to market these in the next few years. The new front-wheel drive range, as mentioned in the site is likely to be a Compact, a Compactive Sport Gran Tourer and a Family Activity Sports Tourer. This will mark a new segment or series of the company.

A mysterious 612 Scaglietti replacement prototype was spotted outside Maranello, the home place of Ferrari S.p.A and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team, in northern Italy. It was caught by a member of the Ferrari Chat forums.

The Ferrari 458 Challenge has been spotted doing some testing on the Fiorano track and around the Ferrari headquarters. A video that has emerged online via YouTube brings in not many details except for the noise it makes, and we love that growl.

In a bid to take on competition posed by BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Mercedes BLK / GLC, Volvo is all geared up and is in the process of developing an XC30. Expected to be a cross over vehicle, the Volvo XC30 will have size specs less than the earlier XC60. The measurements read 4350mm in length, which is 280mm shorter than the XC60.

The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is seen conquering the Italian race track on a recently uploaded video. The video, an amateur one, features a yellow Murcielago LP640 ascending the Italian tracks, taking few laps around the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in the north of Italy.

Smart ForTwo is all set to develop a new roadster. As per the renderings listed on the application for patent filed with the European Patent Office, the new venture will feature an aerodynamic design. It will have a low windscreen and a prominent roll bar

Ford has released the first teaser image of the 2012 Focus EV. The vehicle will be unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas and not at the Detroit Motor Show supposed to be held next week.

Toyota and Subaru will launch their jointly-developed sport coupe in late 2011. Fuji Heavy Industries is the parent company of Subaru. Testing is almost complete and the design team is making their final adjustments. The vehicle is expected to be “very comfortable and fuel-efficient”. It features a low center of gravity that will instill driver confidence.
