Ahead of its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, Mazda has released the first images of its Takeri concept car 2011.
The swooping mid-sized saloon is the latest recipient of the Japanese marque’s Kodo design language, that made its debut in production form on the all-new CX-5 compact crossover. Translated as “soul of motion” the Takeri reveals some details about the possible styling of the upcoming Mazda 6 range, expected in 2012.
Images show a three box saloon with voluptuous curves augmenting its bodywork and while the nose resembles that of a recent Mercedes concept, the design presented is distinctive.
According to rumours, Lexus will be launching a special super LFA Tokyo edition which will be revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota, who manufacture the vehicle are also expected to manufacture additional Lexus/Toyota performance cars in the next few years.
This Lexus LFA Tokyo edition, which follows the Nurburgring special, will bring an M3-esque exposed carbon roof and a hydraulically adjustable carbon rear spoiler.
The car is set to cost an additional $54,500 (about R418, 000) of the regular Lexus LFA.
While the Lexus LFA Tokyo edition is on its way, Toyota have decided to cancel the open-top version of the Lexus LFA due to the current uncertain economic climate. Instead, the Japanese auto manufacturer have been rumoured to be creating two additional vehicles: a successor to the Supra coupe as well as a front-wheel drive performance car.
Japanese car manufacturer Subaru introduced a teaser sketch of its XV model just ahead of the unveiling of its Impreza-based XV crossover/SUV at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Ford looks set to surprise us at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The auto giant has revealed plans for unveiling four new vehicles this September.

We are closing in on the Frankfurt Motor Show and are hearing about many a beauty waiting to drive down the ramp. Even before the even is set to begin, the spies have snapped images of the 2012 Porsche 911 – sans any camouflage.

The official unveiling of the Audi Limited Edition TT-RS is likely at the Australian International Motor Show. Audi had made about 45 units of this automobile for Australian customers.

Looks like the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show is up for some serious surprise! A teaser video filmed in the Brabus factory in Bottrop, Germany, hints that we may be viewing the fastest Smart in the world.

Honda has announced that the Civic Tour will be headlined by rock bands blink-182 and My Chemical Romance. All set to commence on August 5th, the concert series aims at promoting the redesigned Honda Civic. As you know, Honda unveiled the 2012 Honda Civic at the New York Auto Show.
