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Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant plays in the snow

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Audi

Audi A6 Avant spy shots

Audi A6 Avant spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ve just had out first stint behind the wheel of the new-for-2012 Audi A6 sedan, destined to arrive on North American soil this fall. And while Audi is moving forward on the hybrid version of its stylish new four-door, the German automaker has been spotted testing the trusty wagon variant that will likely be revealed later this year (Frankfurt Motor Show sounds about right).

We’re eager to see how the new A6’s new styling works with the larger hind quarters, though it appears that Audi is using a more rakish rear hatch design (limiting the cargo area’s usefulness?). Expect interior and powertrain fittings to be carried over unchanged from the sedan.

Audi has always offered the A6 Avant here in the United States, so we don’t have much reason to doubt that this new iteration will also be sold Stateside. Granted, the wagon hasn’t exactly sold in great volumes here in the U.S., but if there wasn’t a business case for it on our shores, the automaker would have likely canned the current model by now.

Scroll through our high-res gallery below to see the A6 Avant prototype frolicking in the snow.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant spy shots

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Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant plays in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series frolics in the snow

Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchback, BMW

BMW 1 Series spy shots

BMW 1 Series spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

The BMW 1 Series may have undergone a very slight refresh for the 2012 model year, but it appears that engineers are already hard at work for the next-generation of BMW’s current entry-level machine. Here, we see a five-door hatchback version out testing in the snow-laden cold, complete with a set of chains on its rear tires.

Though it appears that the size of the 1 Series hasn’t changed much, we can see that the front fascia has been slightly redesigned, probably taking on a shape more akin to what’s been done to the larger 5 Series sedan. This prototype is still pretty heavily camouflaged, so it’s hard to tell exactly what design tweaks are in store.

As for what’s under the hood, your guess is as good as ours. However, BMW’s latest commitment to four-cylinder turbocharged engines leads us to believe that the base car will have four-pot power, while the top-end 135i will still likely use the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that we currently enjoy.

Gallery: Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series

BMW 1 Series spy shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series frolics in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audi A1 quattro works it out in the snow

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Audi A1 quattro in the snow

The Audi A1 quattro finally gets to play in the snow – Click above for high-res image gallery

The diminutive Audi A1 hatchback has had to watch as it’s older siblings enjoyed all-weather fun thanks to their quattro all-wheel drive system. Now the previously front-drive-only three-door is set to join in on that fun. Audi wants to make sure every model is offered with the quattro system and testing has begun on a quattro-equipped A1.

The Audi A1 quattro is packed with technology akin to its TT and A3 siblings. An electronically-controlled, hydraulically-actuated clutch sits in front of the rear axle. This unit sends most of the power to the front wheels but can transfer torque to the rear should the front lose traction. get all the details in the press blast after the jump.

Gallery: Audi A1 quattro

Audi A1 quattro

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Audi A1 quattro works it out in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible playing in the snow

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Spy Shot of the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible

Spied: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible – Click above for high-res image gallery

The 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible is set to debut at the 2011 New York Auto show later this year. Thanks to the lens work of one particularly wily spy photographer, we get a clear look at the drop-top ahead of schedule. This two-door, soft-top example was caught running around with a surprising lack of camo-cladding.

Though we see a soft-top here, we can’t rule out the inclusion of a retracting hardtop since the outgoing Sebring employed a variety of disappearing roofs over its lifetime. See for yourself in our high-res image gallery below.

Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible

Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible

[Source: Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible playing in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: How not to clean up from the NYC snow storm

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Tow truck and loader vs. parked Ford Explorer – Click above to watch the video after the jump

First, we’d like to go on the record as saying that we appreciate the people who keep our streets clean as much as the next guy. But let’s face it: working for a sanitation department doesn’t always require a finely honed intellect. Still, the incident caught in this video footage sinks to new lows.

With storms ravaging New York City and its surrounding areas, one rather large front-end loader somehow managed to get stuck in the snow and had to be pulled out by a tow truck, so city workers got to it. Just one problem: it was on a city street in between parked cars. But as you can see from the video, that didn’t seem to concern the sanitation department personnel on the scene, to the unfortunate destruction of one snow-covered Ford Explorer parked adjacent. Follow the jump to watch the cringe-inducing footage for yourself, just be mindful of the explicit language. Thanks for the tip, Stan!

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Video: How not to clean up from the NYC snow storm originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ferrari lets the new 458 GTC stretch its legs in the snow

Filed under: Coupe, Ferrari, Racing

Ferrari 458 GTC undergoes winter testing at Fiorano – Click above for high-res image gallery

There’s no point, to paraphrase the old adage, in closing the door after the horses have already left the stable. The same could be said of Prancing Horses – the red variety that hail from Maranello, specifically. So after the first image of Ferrari’s latest sports racer leaked out a few days ago, the Italian automaker and racing team have now released a quartet of additional shots.

The successor to the F430 GT2, the new 458 GTC will take on all comers in sports and endurance racing series around the world – most of them with the name “Le Mans” in the title. The new challenger is currently undergoing track testing at the hands of former FIA GT class champion and two-time Le Mans class winner Jaime Melo over the course of the winter in advance of its scheduled debut at the Sebring 12 Hours race in the American Le Mans Series. So stay tuned, and in the meantime, check out the images in the gallery below and the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Ferrari 458 GTC shakedown at Fiorano

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Ferrari lets the new 458 GTC stretch its legs in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Audi Q3 caught frolicking in the snow

Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossover, Audi

Audi Q3 spy shot

Audi Q3 spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

The details on Audi’s forthcoming Q3 crossover are slim, and while we still have yet to see a clear set of spy photos (this latest set certainly isn’t the greatest, but beggars can’t be choosers), there’s no doubt that the automaker is prepping its smallest-yet CUV for a debut sometime in 2011. We do understand that the majority of the Q3’s groundwork will be based on the Volkswagen Tiguan, though the styling will be more akin to that of Audi’s Cross Coupe concept from 2007.

Various reports have stated that the Tiguan’s engines and transmissions will carry over to the Q3, so we can expect the Audi to be powered by the automaker’s 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, producing somewhere around 200 horsepower. A diesel version is more than likely planned for European markets, though there’s no word about whether or not an oil-burning Q3 will make its way Stateside.

Our spies suggest that the Q3 will debut in the second half of 2011 (Frankfurt Motor Show?) with the first models going on sale later that year. Until then, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for clearer views of Q3 prototypes out on the road.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Audi Q3

Audi Q3 spy shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Audi Q3 caught frolicking in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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