These latest spy photos gives us a better idea of what to expect for the production 918. The interior even though mostly covered show round gauges, gear selector with indicator, center console with a LCD touch screen, carbon fiber trim, and branded race seats. It appears this new Spyder is keeping true to the concept.

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Audi has officially revealed the facelifted R8 for 2013. They will display it in September at the Paris Autoshow.

The updated front features new LED headlights, six-point grille, and refreshed bumper. The rear has new LED taillights, new 'R8' logo in "S" fashion, and diffuser in "GT" style with round tailpipes.
The two engine options have not changed and still develop 424hp from the 4.2L V8 and 518hp from the 5.2L V10. A 6-speed manual gearbox is still available, but the new 7-speed transmission has improved acceleration times by 3/10 of a second.

A new "V10 Plus" version is replacing the "GT" producing 542hp and is only 22 pounds over the V8 model thanks to excessive use of carbon fiber. 0-100 km/h (62mph) only takes 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 197 mph.

It will go on sale at the end of this year, and early next year for North America. Prices start at ($136,891 US) €113,500 for the V8, ($186,481 US) €154,600 for the V10, and ($208,894 US) €173,200 for the R8 V10 Plus.







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We have previously reported (here & here) about the possible Golf CC (4-door) coming for 2014. With the rumors gaining strength and possibility we now now have the latest renderings. However, since we have yet to see the new Mk7 these are only speculation and not based on intel.



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Volkswagen has officially announced that the all new Mk7 Golf will be available next spring 2013. It will go on sale in North America 6 months later in the fall. As we all know, this MQB chassis Golf is not based on any previous model and thus highly anticipated. Some other great news for Americans is the rumor VW is considering to import the GTD (diesel version GTI). It is important for more Americans to embrace the diesel powerplant since VW is said to be developing a diesel sport R version.

September 2012: New Golf debuts
March 2013: Golf available in Europe
September (late) 2013: GTI available in Europe
October 2013: GTD available in Europe
October 2013: Golf and GTI available in North America as 2014 model

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The upcoming 918 Spyder was recently spotted on the Nürburgring wearing a new face. The Martini style graphics offer a great distraction that this 918 has a slightly more aggressive body kit and wing. Can this perhaps be the rumored race track performance package? Checkout the video below to hear it in action. Also, the drive is Walter Röhrl.



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New details have emerged that Porsche is planning a Panamera wagon.

With the success of the Mercedes CLS, it appears Porsche wants a piece of that market. The idea doesn't make a whole lot of sense since the added roof and hatch wouldn't add much more cargo space.

We reported some time back that the joint venture with Bentley would provide a good platform, and perhaps this is the bases for such model. It is said that the "shooting brake" Panamera could be shown this October at the Paris Motor Show, however it would not go on sale until late 2014 as a 2015 model.
These renderings give us a good idea of what could be.



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Not Porsche, Audi, or VW focused but worth watching for any fan of racing.

For those lucky enough to purchase the upcoming 918 for $845,000 (U.S.), Porsche is offering an option. Simply being dubbed the Race Track Package. It includes a stripped out interior and unpainted body for a total weight saving of 30 kg (66 lbs). Porsche is expecting around 20% of customers to choose the option. Production will begin mid September with only 918 examples being built.

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Here is the latest rendering of the 991 Targa, with its fishbowl rear window and B-Pillar crossbeam. It's clear the targa is returning to its roots.

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All available Audi R8s -- including the lightweight GT road car and the Grand-AM race car -- take to the track for instrumented testing.

This new rendering for the next A8 shows updated headlights, grille, and sharper styling. The dynamic lines bring individuality for the facelift flagship.

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It has been rumored that Audi wants to produce a Superavant MiniVan based on the A4 (original story). Here we have a rendering from AutoBild based on the A3 for the same base of car. There has been no word from Ingolstadt if a "high roof" A3 (minivan) is in the works, but intel is starting to circulate.

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We reported awhile back (original story) that Porsche enthusiast and comedian Jerry Seinfeld was developing a new car show. Today we get the first teaser trailer released for the show titled "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee". It will premier (in the U.S.) July 19th.

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VW has finally completed the sale of Porsche for €4.46 billion ($5.6 billion US). Volkswagen now owns 50.1% of Porsche SE and can add them to the growing VW family including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Seat, and Skoda.

VW CEO Martin Winterkorn was quoted saying: "The unique Porsche brand will now become an integral part of the Volkswagen Group. That is good for Volkswagen, good for Porsche and good for Germany as an industrial location".

It would now appear more likely for a joint model to exist, but whether that is a roadster, 914 return, or new model entirely remains unknown.

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TechArt has released a new power kit for the 3.0L V6 turbodiesel bumping the horsepower from 250 to 280hp, and torque from 550 to 600Nm. 0 to 100 km/h is also improved to 6.6 seconds and top speed of 247 km/h. Enabled by pushing the "Sport" button, the upgrade makes the Panamera Diesel more responsive and fun to drive. The total cost for the kit is around €2,500 and guaranteed for two years.



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This is the latest rendering of the upcoming facelifted Audi R8. The image features all LED headlamps, new grilles, and sharper styling. Also, the iconic colored side-blades behind the doors are removed as it is rumored to not return.

Image rendered by Larson from Road & Track