2013 Toyota GT86 Modellista by Gazoo Racing

On top of the performance-oriented Toyota GT86 concepts which Gazoo Racing was involved in launching at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013, the company also played a role in creating the follow Modellista concept which is all about appearances.

As a result of Gazoo Racing’s objective of creating a “futuristic sophisticated” concept, the engine has been left untouched, meaning the 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine still produces 200hp.

Fortunately however, the visual upgrades more than adequately make up for this lack of performance upgrades.

Featuring a completely redesigned front bumper which incorporates illuminated accents, and a new front grille, the GT 86 Modellista takes on a completely different design approach compared to the stock car.

Similarly, the Modellista features new side skirts, rear bumper and diffuser as well as a special lip spoiler. Concluding the exterior changes are a set of 18 inch matte chrome “Wing Dancer II” wheels mated to 225/40 Toyo tires.

In the cabin, the Modellista features a two-tone black and red interior while the instrument cluster and interior panels are completed in a red metal finish.

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2013 North American Car of the Year: Cadillac ATS

Cadillac spent a lot of time to make sure its compact sports saloon is every bit as German as the BMW 3-Series. A brand new chassis was developed specifically for this car, and then it was honed for month on the Nurburgring test track in Germany.

The end result is their pride and joy. Even though its their smallest model, it’s getting so much attention that it might as well be a flagship.

The prize-winning 2013 Cadillac ATS today was named the North American Car of the Year award for 2013. A jury o 49 automotive journalists looked at every car launched within the last year and found the Caddy was better than all of them.

The award was announced at a press conference opening the North American International Auto Show.

"This is a very meaningful honor for the entire Cadillac team, especially the men and women who build the ATS in Lansing, Michigan, and our dedicated and talented designers and engineers,” said Bob Ferguson, GM vice president, global Cadillac. “A car like ATS is the result of incredible commitment and focus. That’s the only method for creating a great performing luxury car."

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2013 Range Rover Tuning: AR9 by Arden

Nothing will get you more respect with your fellow “Chelsea tractor” owners than owning the first tuned 2013 Range Rover in your neighborhood. If you already have the new SUV in your garage, we suggest you give the Arden’s package a quick look.

The makeover they are proposing included the usual custom wheel and body kit combo that still leaves some of original character.

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2013 Toyota Yaris Updates for UK Market

The Toyota Yaris was launched back in 2011 and is among the newest superminis available in Europe. Yet because of the strong competition, the Japanese car company has decided the best thing to do was to update the car with what supermini buyers actually want: more features instead of new styling.

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Audi SQ5 Gets 3.0-Liter Supercharged V6 Engine for Detroit

When Audi introduced the SQ5 SUV last year, they did so by offering it only with their latest twin-turbo diesel engine, the 3-liter TDI which produces 313 PS (308 hp) and peak torque of 650 Nm (479 lb-ft).

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VW Routan Continuing As Fleet-Only Vehicle in 2013

Following the announcement that production of the Routan had been halted, rumors began to surface that the van was being killed off for good. However, VW has since confirmed that production will resume in 2013.

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China to Build 23.8% of the World’s Automobiles in 2013

The Chinese automotive industry is on a bit of a tour-de-force, at the moment, and with a projected growth of around 10% in 2013, they don’t show any signs of stopping any time soon.

Now, according to the Financial Times, it has become clear that China will surpass Europe, in terms of automotive production, by the end of the year, with a projected total output figure of 19.6-million cars. That equates to 1.3-million more than the 18.3-million cars which are projected to be built on the Old Continent, this year.

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