Here are some official pictures of the new 2012 Mini Paceman, a coupe version of the Countryman SUV, released by the BMW Group.

According to Car Magazine “It’s the seventh model in the Mini range, and will be available with the familiar range of petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines, as well as a hot turbocharged Cooper S model. Power outputs across the range vary from 111bhp to 181bhp.”

The exterior, that gives the vehicle somewhat of a distinctive look, features a sloped roof that BMW calls a ‘helmet’ roof. It offers the same width as the Countryman with an additional 20mm in length. Potential buyers can spec the wheels 16 to 19 inches in diameter.

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Aston Martin has released quite a large number of images including high resolution pictures and videos of the Aston Martin Vanquish that are showcased on the website. 

Unveiled to the public in June 2012, Aston Martin describes the Vanquish as “the ultimate expression of art and technology, a new class defined: the super grand tourer.”

The vehicle recently spent a lot of time in Italy with photographer Rene Staud who produced some magnificent images (like the one above) of the Vanquish in the streets and countryside of Tuscany.

In addition, the company has put together a three-part video series of behind the scenes footage to show how all those images came together.

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Finally, Volkswagen has officially revealed the new Golf 7 that is expected to arrive in early 2013, in a seven minute video that showcases the various angles of the new model.

The Goflf 7 has dimensions that measure 4 255 mm in length, 1 799 mm in width and 1 452 mm in height that go towards increasing the vehicle’s interior space and also improves crash safety characteristics.

The interior will also be offered with the choice of three different-sized monitors linked to an array of navigation, entertainment and information systems.

Watch the video below:

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Mazda will be revealing its mid-sized sedan 2014 Mazda6 Atenza at the Moscow Motor Show next week.

The new model will be powered by the aut0 manufacturer’s Skyactiv technology and draws its design from the Kodo “Soul of Motion” language. The Mazda6 is the second of a new generation of vehicles to adopt this following the CX-5.

The powertrain has also been incorporated with Mazda’s regenerative breaking “i-Eloop” system which includes stop/start technology, contributing to an improvement in fuel efficiency.

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A. Kahn Design, a British based customization shop, is preparing a brand new tuning kit for the Land Rover Defender. The vehicle, that will be equipped ready for the battle field, is known as the 2012 Concept 17 Defender.

The customisation sees the Defender bestowed with mud flaps, a spare wheel cover, a bespoke paint job, custom exhaust system and a four piece arch kit. For the dangerous territory of a war zone, A.Kahn will make the off-road vehicle bullet-proof.

According to the company, the new tuning kit ”will ensure the vehicle remains more agile in the war zone, enhancing the chances of survival.”

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Rolls Royce has launched a brand new app that lets enthusiasts and prospective buyers find their ideal used Rolls Royce as well as make direct car-by-car comparisons.

The new app is called the Provenance Pre-owned Stock Locator and is available for the iPad, most smartphones and PCs and Macs. Other features of the app include easy to navigate search filters and email and SMS alerts so a user is notified when the search criteria they have specified have been met. These specifications could include age, mileage, colour or model. Users can also search for a car by country.

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The French may be famed for their artisanship when it comes to wine and cheese, but we often overlook their prowess on the car front. The new Peugeot 208 looks set to change all that, reinvigorating the French company’s brand core and breathing new life into the industry with its sleek design. The car, heralded as a ‘supermini’ (bigger than a city car but smaller than a small family car), has us very excited, so without further ado let’s have a look at the machine!

The 208 chops off another 173kg from the 207′s already featherweight bulk whilst upping the available legroom by 5cm. A big plus for the green-minded and those taller fans of Peugeot alike. The green aspect being increasingly important to its customers, Peugeot has ensured that the 208 emits under 100g/km of CO2. This is a cool move for the company as it knows it was treading in dangerous water with its previous models.

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 Lamborghini has announced that it will be showcasing both its new Sesto Elemento (above) and Urus SUV concepts at the 2012 Monterey Classic Car week in California.

The Sesto Elemento first made an appearance back in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show with Lamborghini having confirmed that it will be producing 20 units of the luxury vehicle accompanied by a price tag of $2.2 million.

The vehicle borrows its engine from the LP 570-4 and will retain most of its body work from the concept.

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