2011 BMW 5-Series F10 sedan is ready for the grabs in the next couple of months across the globe, while an impressive new concept featuring the ActiveHybrid 5 system is ready to make to make its public debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Sales for the ActiveHybrid 5 laden bimmers will begin right after the concept preview, but, as weird as it may sound, it’s still a mystery when the F10 sedan will make it to US dealerships.

The future of the station wagon in the US is also under the cloud after BMW has managed to sell less than 1,000 E60 (generation 5) touring models and the company has been clear why they’re pulling out the station wagon from the market. The addition of the ActiveHybrid 5 system will up the price quotient but BMW will try to keep the increase to minimum keeping in view the current market state. Initially, it will be the 535i and the 550i that will go on sale in June while the other models will follow later.

Note: pictured above is a 2011 BMW 5-series F10 Sedan

Renault is ready for the New Year with the 2010 version of the SM5 Sedan which happens to be the third generation model. The sales for the model in South Korea will begin in late January but Renault Samsung wants people to anticipate the release and hence the first official pictures of the third generation model have been released. The 2010 model houses the 2.0L petrol engine from Nissan which is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. A turbo diesel option will also be added to the SM5 line-up that has been developed at a cost of $340 million over a period of 36 months. Geared with some great advanced features like adaptive xenon headlights and massage front seats, the new model is expected to be an international success right away. What’s your take?

The 2010 Mercedes E-Class W212 Sedan has just got better looks thanks to a new styling kit by German tuners Autotechnik + Tuning (ATT) that promises to bring the “pleasant original deluxe-sportster” looks that would take your eyes away with its aerodynamic changes. Speaking of changes it brings new spoilers at the front and back, front grill (that we don’t buy in, with the empty circle), and side skirts, with exhaust pipes hidden under the rear spoiler, for €6,452. On top of that, for another €3,869 you’re getting new 9×20″ or 10.5×20″ alloy wheels (that we don’t buy in) and Hankook S1 EVO high performance tires. A bit too much, don’t you think …

Do you remember the concept teaser image of the new Volvo S60 that has left us drooling about a year ago? What about the spaceship-like teasing interior of the new Volvo S60 that we laid our eyes ahead of the Detroit show, last December? Well folks we can finally got our hands on the first official photos with the 2011 Volvo S60 Luxury Sedan, before its public debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show. “The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you,” says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. “It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car’s technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel.” Not much else to tell you about it, except for the fact that it sure has what it takes to win a man’s heart.

Those looking for a smaller Buick baby in the States may have a surprise up their sleeve with a smaller Buick Sedan spotted by photo-ninjas. The snapped commuter is currently headed to China where GM wants to thrive furthermore on the success of the Buick moniker.

The Buick Sedan will be placed under the Lacrosse model of the Buick range. As far as the architecture goes the current model will be based on the Delta II structure from the GM territory. The front wheel driven car will share the platform with Chevrolet Cruz that replaces the cobalt. The engine has not been confirmed but the options include a 1.8 liter petrol engine which will produce 141hp with 176Nm of torque.

Another speculation is that the Chevy Cruze 1.6L 113hp churning engine might alos find a place under the hood. It will arrive in China in 2012 and the americans will have to wait a tad longer.

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With the success of the Nano, the Indians from Tata are planning to “infest” the auto industry with their cheap vehicles. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying these are low quality cars, lacking in security or design. No, you can really see that Tata is progessing. And to be honest somehow, I really like their new PR1MA concept. With a little bit of help from the Italians from Pinifarina, the four-door sedan has a fluid design with roudned forms. Trying to take on leaders like Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, we can’t see it succeed because it has a niche of its own. No price range or assurance that PR1MA will ever make into production, but we still like it. And although I love the stylish exhaust, a piece of advice for Tata. How about bigger wheels (wider, too) and a some redesigned front lights? Make it a bit more futuristic guys … [via AutoMotto]

It’s obvious that the South Koreans from Kia are doing their best to make it the right way. After the great success with Kia Ceed, the guys are going to release a new model dubbed the 2009 Kia Forte.

Main focus is on fuel efficiency considering the high gas (oil) prices, but I’ll have to be honest though it’s not for the racetrack, they really did a good job with the design. As for what’s under the hood, the 124 hp 1.6 liter engine will be offered as standard while the 2.0L versions will come later.

Kia also has great expectations. They estimated (more like .. wish) to sell some 30,000 units this year and up to 250,000 units in 2010. The biggest factor to these figures are the prices which start at ~$11,300 and top up at $18,300. Main competitors for the 2009 Kia Forte are Hyundai Avante, the Renault SM3 or the GM Daewoo Lacetti.

It should go on sale this week.

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In a couple of spyshots taken today in Romania, a new Dacia mid-sized sedan was caught under a black clad camoflage. We already knew they’re planning a SUV but never expected something above the Logan in the sedan class. Apparently it’s built on the new Dacia Sanderro platform, is 4.6 meters long and not very much different from the facelifted Logan hatchback, and should be announced next year. The new model will be built in Renault’s renovated factory in Oyak-Bursa in Turkey.

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We have trawled the web and managed to scoop the freshly releashed BMW CS sedan photos for your enjoyment. You can find our review of the BMW CS Concept here.

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