Audi has recently unveiled the interior of its next-generation 2013 Audi A3 at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. While the car will only be officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, there are some details about the new car’s interior that are now available.

The main feature of the Audi’s interior is its simple design and clean layout. Design and layout features include a gesture-recognizing touchpad that is integrated in the round rotary pushbutton making it a touch-wheel, an electrically deploying 7-inch display at just 11mm in thickness, a dash-mounted monitor that generates 3D graphics and the Audi Phone Box – a universal interface between the car and mobile phone.

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Ford has officially revealed its all-new Mondeo sedan at the Detroit Motor Show. Unveiled as the Ford Fusion, the new model will be badged as the Mondeo for the European and Australian market as part of the auto manufacturer’s One Ford policy for designing an engineering vehicles to be distributed to the global market.

The first noticeable styling tweak, is the similarity of the Ford/Mondeo’s bold and broad grille to that of the Aston Martin. The new design of the Mondeo is carried over from the Evos Concept car revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011 as well as the more recently revealed EcoSport in Delhi.

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Ford’s chief executive officer Alan Mulally has recently revealed the automaker’s new EcoSport concept car at the 2012 Delhi Motor Show.

The eco-friendly SUV launched alongside seven other new Ford models in India by the middle of the decade. Based on Fiesta running gear, the B-platform is destined to underpin more than two million vehicles a year by 2015.

Under the hood, the vehicle is fitted with Ford’s smallest engine  - a 118bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine that will churn out 120PS of max torque. A 1.5-litre diesel powerplant is to follow.

The production EcoSport is being built in South America under the One Ford strategy so while Delhi will be the first to receive the new model, sales will follow in South America, China, North America and possibly Europe at a later stage.

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Peugeot’s new 2012 107, that was shown at the Brussels Motor Show, has been given a facelift that brings it in line with Peugeot’s new aesthetic. The new model is the first major change to the Franco-Japanese city triplets for the 107 that was jointly developed with Citroen and Toyota.

Exterior modifications include a tight-fitting look with a sculpted-out area of the bonnet with the combative lion badge. The grille and bumper graphics are lightly retouched too, while the nose has been fitted with LED day-running lights. The model is available as a three or five door.

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Based on the Carminat trim package, Renault has unveiled its 2012 Koleos Bose Edition, that is distinguished by faux aluminium mirrors, tinted rear windows and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The interior showcases special seat upholstery with black lacquer trim and aluminium sill plates. Of course, there is the obligatory Bose sound system that has been fitted inside the vehicle equipped with seven speakers and a subwoofer. The Bose badging on the side of the vehicle signifies the special edition.

Power is provided by a 2.0 dCi 150 engine that produces 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. Customers will be able to choose between three power delivery configurations: six-speed manual/front-wheel drive, six-speed manual/4×4 or six-speed automatic/4×4.

The new model, that starts at a price of 29, 400 Euros in France, is expected to launch in March 2012.

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In addition to the 2013 Dodge Dart that is being showcased at the Detroit Motor Show, Chrysler’s Mopar tuning arm will also display two new vehicles namely the the Chrysler 200 Super S and Dodge Charger Redline.

While no great achievement in design innovation, The Super S Stage One kit, as seen in the image above, adds visual flare in the form of a front chin spoiler, satin chrome fog light trim, satin chrome grille surround, a new mesh grille design and bespoke 18-inch “S” alloy wheels. While there aren’t any drastic power upgrades with the new look for the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine, the Stage Two kit adds a coil-over suspension, cold air intake and cat-back exhaust.

In the formal press release, Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand said that “The Super S is Mopar’s interpretation of the Chrysler 200 and the extensive list of high-quality Mopar parts enhances the performance and appearance of our Chrysler 200.”

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Thanks to Chinese portal site sohu.com, the images above and below of the new BMW 1-Series as a 3-door hatchback, has been exposed with patent/trademark designs. With the knowledge of a BMW 1-Series 5-door hatchback on the way, the images provide a good idea of what to expect next from BMW.

Looking elongated, the B-pillar is pulled back and angled towards the rear and the effect is enhanced even more by the arcing of the roof combined with arcing side glass.

BMW will be offering the 1-Series in a total of six different body variants divided into two different build architectures. The 1-Series 3-door hatchback is expected to arrive in the U.S. Summer time in 2012.

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These shots reveal Land Rover testing their new Range Rover 2012, in full camouflage, in the deserts of Dubai that is being developed at Land Rover’s global headquarters in Warwickshire, UK. These photos will put any enthusiasts at ease who may be concerned that Land Rover could be loosing their off-road focus because if there is any place that tests the toughness and resilience of an out-door vehicle its the desert.

The new Range Rover is likely to showcase all the latest in engineering from the Tata owned 4X4 specialist. The new architecture will be aluminium intensive, increased interior space, a focus on upmarket cabin appointments and a suite of upgraded V6 and V8 engines that will provide the power, with a hybrid electrified powertrain to follow.

This new Range Rover is expected to be revealed in about six months time for the UK summer of 2012.

Source: Car Magazine