The pictures reveal a better interior and infotainment system and earlier teasers suggested the car would boast a new sharp edged tail lamp. Video footage of the vehicle revealed that the new Camry 2012 would come in three versions: the sport-oriented Camry SE, a range-topping Camry XLE and the eco-friendly Camry Hybrid. The footage showed the Camry XLE in black, the Camry SE in red and the Camry Hybrid in Silver.

The magazine also revealed that the car is expected to come with three different engines. The first,  is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder that produces a power of 169 hp (126 kW/ 171 PS) and a torque of 167 lb-ft (226 Nm). This will enable the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100 Km/hr in 9.8 seconds before hitting a top speed of 118 mph.

The second is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder Hybrid engine will return an output of 187 hp (139 kW/190 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm0 torque. The car races from 0-100 Km/hr in 8.9 seconds

Finally, the 3.5-liter V6 produces 268 hp (200 kW/ 272 PS) with a torque of 335 Nm. This engine accelerates the car from 0-100 Km/hour in just 7.2 seconds.

Take a look at the detailing of the vehicle here.

There is no likelihood that the production model could look similar to the prototype snapped up on spy camera. We tend to think the alternative body is just a cover up to the design of the car’s aluminum monocoque chassis, supposedly derived from the Ferrari FF.

If you remember, the car was said to be the F152 earlier and will come with a 6.3-liter V12 engine of approximately 700 hp (522 kW / 710 PS). It has been reported that power will be send evenly to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Expectations are that the car could come in for real by late 2012 or early 2013. Watch this space for more details.

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VW CEO Martin Winterkorn has been quoted as saying that though he doesn’t believe that prevailing hybrid technologies were not set for playing on the roads with IC engine cars, he is “firmly convinced” that plug-in hybrids will be feasible during the next decade.

So that might mean that the company is hopeful of their future pointing at a scene where lithium-sulphur batteries would having three times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries.

Noteworthy will be the fact that upcoming lithium-air batteries, expected in 2025, would have four to five times the current energy density. Let’s wait.

As if in a bid to push up sales of the limited edition beauty, the car maker will also look at bundling the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid with the special edition 911 Turbo S. That could mean that buyers who would place their orders for 918 Spyder can also look at buying the limited series 911 Turbo S too as a coupe or cabriolet.

The 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid will be offered at prices starting at $845,000 in the US. Potential; buyers in Europe may have to part with around €645,000.

The 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid is expected to be incorporated with a mid-rear mounted V8 displacing more than 4.0 liters producing around 500 PS (368 kW / 493 bhp).The car will come with dual electric motors – on each axle – and that will return 160 kW / 218 PS to the total output total.

If so, the vehicle definitely will travel 10 to 15 miles that is 16 to 24 km on electricity alone, offering speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h). The battery which is expected to feature will be a 6 kWh lithium-ion battery.

The time required to get the battery full charged is 2 to 2.5 hours with a conventional 120 volt household outlet or 1 to 1.5 hours with a 240 volt rapid charger. We will get you more details on 2012 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid as soon as they are out.

Here’s a video that explains it.

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It has got exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels as well as chrome exhaust pipes. The vehicle features plenty of hybrid badging as well.

To talk about the power source, the auto features a 155 kW (211 PS / 208 hp) 2.0-liter TFSI petrol engine and a 33 kW (45 PS / 44 hp) electric motor.

The engine churns out a combined output of 180 kW (245 PS / 241 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. The Q5 Hybrid takes 7.1 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km/h. It boasts of a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

Above all, the unparalleled vehicle exhibits average fuel consumption of less than 6.9 L/100km (33.60 US mpg) and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km.

It is perhaps one of the most fuel-efficient crossovers. The vehicle also makes the lightest hybrid SUV in the world.

The EV gets the same all-electric drive as in Toyota iQ. With zero emissions and feeble running sound the car is sure sighting Toyota’s future plans.

The newly stacked up ultra flat and compact Lithium-Ion battery provides a range of 105 Kilometers (65 miles) while taking up minimal space, so that the car can seat four comfortably and still provide space for cargo.

The EV will undergo testing in Europe this year and will be on a lease-out program in Europe from 2012. Also headed from Toyota to Geneva are the Yaris HSD Concept concept car, the seven-seater hybrid Prius Van + and the sports car concept FT-86 II. The Toyota press conference will be held on the 1^st of March.

Any further information wasn’t given, although we suspect the new model to be larger than the existing one. A hybrid version could also be on the offering, but no official reports on that.

The company is currently facing a crisis, but has climbed on to the recovery path of late. Globally the company’s profits nose-dived in 3Q with 7% decline in sales. Furthermore net income dropped 40% to ¥81.1 billion, or about $994.6 million, in the period, while operating profit fell 29 percent to $1.54 billion.

Increasing demand for light trucks will improve Honda’s U.S. sales to about 1.28 million vehicles in the fiscal year ending March 31, Kondo predicts. He sees the total U.S. market coming in around 12.6 million units in the fiscal year that starts April 1.

Honda officials are expecting sales to bounce back seeing the US economy recover.

Whatever Honda comes up with the CRV will be quintessential for Honda’s upbeat in the market after they took off Element from the lineup.

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This design will provide more interior and luggage space in the compact body of the vehicle.

The new Fit Shuttle will be available in Japan with a similar engine lineup to the hatchback version including a conventional 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a hybrid variant that features the compact and lightweight IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system.

It will be the first wagon-type hybrid model in its class and the company is planning to launch the vehicle during this March. We don’t have any words about the vehicle’s availability in the world market. Do have a look at the leaked magazine scans that we have added with this post.

Via: Worldcarfans

The larger grille and headlights borrowed from CLS with LED indicators were visible though. To add, from the pictures the car looks bigger compared to its older sibling. The powertrain could be from the S 500 vision concept.

Right now, the only gasoline-electric hybrid on offer by Mercedes is the S400, which combines a 3.5 liter V6 engine with an electric motor. The S400 is selling well in the US market, particularly in Hollywood, as celebrities look to dump their Priuses for something more in line with their social status.

Although not sure, the design element for the S-class must be from F700 and may have only hybrid engines apart from AMG variants. This would make sure that Mercedes helps the cause global fuel economy and emission norms. It should return at least 78 mpg (3 L/100Km) and CO2 emissions well under 100g/Km.

If only the hybrid version will be out, we have to wait and see. The car should be out some time in 2012.

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