Toyota is eyeing the European MPV market with the new hatchback that has been spruced up with IQ-inspired styling and flexible interiors.

The company is sticking to its philosophy of going green too with two new hybrid models set to be launched alongside the Verso. It will introduce the Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) as part of this initiative.

Toyota has also lined up a few other treats for the show, including an updated iQ, an interactive Hybrid Synergy Drive Gallery and the FT-CH concept, which as you all know, originally made its debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

The letter thanks the attendees for their “first feedback” on this “upcoming limited edition product”. We believe that the car that is being talked about is the Roadster. There’s no way to verify the authenticity of this letter, but it looks legit.

The car was revealed during the Concours d’Elegance at Quail Meadows outside of Pebble Beach. Earlier, there had been a lot of rumors related to the unveiling of the V12 powered Roadster.

It is now expected that the model will roll out as a limited edition product. We wouldn’t be surprised if it shows up at a future auto show too.

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Courtesy of  Expression Motorsport, we bring to you a YouTube video of the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 Tuned Wide Body kit. Check out what’s new in here. Don’t forget to tell us what you feel. Video after the jump:

Previous reports had said the 458 Spyder will have a folding hardtop like the one used on the California model, or will have a traditional soft top. Either way it’s too soon to confirm which it will be.

What can be almost confirmed is that the car will feature a 4.5-liter V8 with 570 PS (562 hp / 419 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.

The 458 Spyder GTS will be connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which should allow it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.6 seconds. More pictures (artist’s rendering) below:

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The Euro version is almost identical to the Japanese i-MiEV –  and features revised bumpers, a modified center stack, and better interior comfort, says the company.  Mitsubishi has added Active Stability Control (ASC) and side / curtain airbags to improve occupant safety.
The EV has a lithium-ion battery powering a small electric motor with 47 kW (63 hp / 64 PS) and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to have a range of 160 km (100 miles).Mitsubishi says the i-MiEV will be on sale in December and will be launched in 14 countries including France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Prices will range from €33,000 – €35,000 (or equivalent), but government incentives will lower it to €30,000 in most countries.

The photo reveals that the headlights have changed – no more bulging headlights as are seen on the current Passat. The lenses also look a little different from the earlier sneak picture  we all saw.

The grille is flat horizontal, fog lights are redesigned, the bumper looks like it’s been remodeled, as do the sidesills and side panels.

Speculation is rife that there will definitely be interior changes that will use upgraded materials, give the vehicle a different instrument cluster, and also a new multifunction steering wheel.

The car is expected to come out as a sedan and a station wagon, and will possibly be out in the European market by November. The run up to the Paris Motor Show, which begins on September 30, will definitely bring out more details.

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Thanks to the new body styling done on the BMW 5-Series F10m, the new look comprises a redone front bumper with integrated LED side markers, rear bumper with diffuser, vented hood, front and rear wheel arch extensions, side skirts, rear spoiler, fitted quad exhaust system and M-style R20, R19 Lumma Design wheels.  What more do you want in the car?

The new decked up car is called the CLR 500 RS2 and comes with body components made up of vacuum formed Kevlar and carbon fiber.
The stylists have also revamped the interiors throwing in Nappa leather and carbon fiber trim inserts.  The CLR 500 RS2 gets shown at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show. More pictures below:

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This is the successor of “Nagare” styling theme, which stood for “flow”. The design language was created through a collaboration involving Mazda’s design studios in Germany, the United States and Japan.

The car shows the future face of Mazda’s family of vehicles, an aluminum signature wing, as well as the overall styling trend for future production models.

Mazda said that they wanted to play in the same group as BMW and Audi, and that they were working to improve the quality level of its interiors for future vehicles.

The Mazda Shinari will make its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in September.

Features that we can clearly make out from the latest video are the new wheels with that typical BBS-like design, quad exhaust tailpipes typical of modern BMW M cars, and of course the car also gets its own M styling.

As previous reports suggest, power will likely be provided by a twin-turbo N54 inline-six with at least 350 PS (257 kW / 345 bhp). It will be mated exclusively to a six-speed manual gearbox, which should allow the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately 4.5 seconds.

One interesting aspect about these pictures is that one of them is a shot of the interiors caught on cam for the first time.

The BMW M5F10 is likely to be offered with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 from the X5 M / X6 M. What we get to learn is that it will be tuned to produce up to 592 hp (441 kW / 600 PS) instead of 547 hp (408 kW / 555 PS).

Going by the pictures, the car will sport a key fob perched in the space on the center console, between the two cup holders.  BMW is likely to bring the car for show at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, where it will make its debut. More pictures below:

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