The German luxury carmaker's executives also noted that the CLC (the name has not yet been confirmed) will not be a "stripped down", inexpensive model with few features, stating that "this [the CLC] will be a real Mercedes-Benz".
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The facelift model will receive a makeover that includes a new front fascia with new lights, a redesigned front grille and reshaped bumper, which oddly enough, bring it closer to the original C-XF Concept that previewed the car. The XF will also benefit from tweaks to the interior and the overall quality, the introduction of new tech systems and an upgraded suspension for improved ride and handling.
Perhaps the biggest news for buyers across the pond is the introduction of a new 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The oil-burner is a development of the Ford unit found in the Land Rover Freelander and the European-market Ford Mondeo, however, given that the XF is rear wheel drive, it sits in a north-south configuration so Jaguar had to make several changes to the engine.
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What remains questionable is the Kia's C-pillar, which is reminiscent of an upside-down Hofmeister kink. Looks like we're going to have to see that in person; otherwise, looking pretty crisp.
The crew over at 'Kicking Tires' were quick enough to snap this picture of the next-generation Chrysler 300's interior that was shown during the media presentation of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the New York Auto Show. The image hints at a more upscale look - hopefully, along with higher quality materials- for the new 300s cabin with a 'swoopier' dashboard design and plenty of decorative wood inserts. Earlier this year, Chrysler had also shown a computer generated image of the new 300C that is expected sometime in 2010.Source: Kicking Tires , Via: Jalopnik
Current-Gen Chrysler 300C
Unless this is some sort of extremely well executed April Fool's Day chop, these are the first photos of the Scion-badged iQ Concept that is bound to break cover at next week's New York Auto Show. The spy shots reveal a dramatic interpretation of Toyota's iQ minicar with a wide bodykit and cool multipsoke alloy wheels in dark finish. For more details we'll have to wait for the opening of the NY Show.Photo Courtesy: Brenda Priddy , Via: LLN
As a rule, scoops come from professionals but once in a while, the goddess of luck smiles to ordinary readers such as Aaron who was fortunate enough to be in the right place, at the right time. The Autoblog reader snapped what is said to be a new Hyundai prototype model, parked on the road. In two of the shots, we get the chance to see the concept study's gullwing doors in action. We don't have any information on the prototype other than it will most likely make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show that runs from April 10 to 19.Via: Autoblog.com
In a couple of weeks time, Subaru will end all guesswork for the 2010 Legacy with the unveiling of the model at the New York Auto Show. Still, this has not deterred Japanese car magazines such from continuing to release speculative renderings of the new Legacy even as we speak. In their latest issue, Carmode's artists have come up with a new set of CGIs for both the sedan and station wagon variants of the Legacy. As with all previous renderings, these too are based on the near-production Legacy concept that was shown in Detroit earlier this year. Pics: Carmode - Thanks for the photos Alan!
