Detailed information and images about the exterior styling of the new MINI, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, including some new sketches.

At the Miami Auto Show Gm has unveiled the Panel version of the Chevrolet HHR, which combines the rétro style of the original model with windowless side panels and rear cargo doors.

Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the R8 combines the Audi Space Frame aluminium construction with a 420-hp V8 engine and the quattro four wheel drive system. With a top speed of 300 km/h it is the fastest production car ever produced by Audi.

After the CrossPolo, VW unveils the CrossGolf, a crossover vehicle positioned between a SUV and a MPV. These segments represent an important niche in the European market: in 2005 they sold in total nearly 2 million units.

An extensive gallery of images from the design development process of the new Bmw 3 Series Coupé, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show.

Smart has released some previously unpublished design sketches of the new fortwo model, that will be launched in the spring of 2007, and will not be displayed at Paris.

Kia has released pictures of the sport wagon version of its new C-segment model, the cee’d. It will debut together with the hatchback model at the Paris Motor Show.

Volkswagen has revealed the first photographs of its restyled Touareg: the facelift includes a new fron-end, revised rear styling, updated interior and seats. It will go on sale in January 2007.

Hyundai USA has unveiled an official image of the 2007 version of its Tiburon Coupé. Among the differences are the new headlights, front spoiler, rear wing and the removal of the typical side vents.

Details about the design development process of the Freelander 2, released by software company ICEM, which provided the surface modeling and visualization software.