Official Photos of the 2013 Audi Q5 Facelift Hit the Web

These are the first official images of the ever so lightly facelifted Audi Q5 that will go on sale later this year. The 2013 model bundles some minor styling tweaks on the outside and new interior appointments with changes to the chassis and engine lineup.

Visually, the 2013 Q5 sports Audi's new six-point front grille accompanied by revised headlamp fixtures and a slightly redesigned front bumper, while at the back we find tweaked tail lamp graphics and a modified rear apron.

The changes on the inside are even more discrete and concern the more premium trim and the new steering wheel designs.

From what we know, under the skin, the Q5 will benefit from a refined chassis with changes to the suspension and a renewed and more fuel-efficient engine lineup that will include Audi's supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI which is offered in various states of tune.

It won't be long before Audi comes out with all the official details on the updated Q5, so stay with us as we will pass on any information we get.

New Subaru BRZ Coupe Priced from $27,295 to $30,495 in Canad

Subaru has just announced pricing for the new BRZ Coupe in Canada ahead of its market launch in June, and as expected, Canadians will pay a premium over U.S. buyers.

The rear-wheel drive sports car is available in two trim levels. The base model starts at CA$27,295 for the six-speed manual and CA$28,495 for the six-speed automatic version, while the Sport-tech package has an MSRP of CA$29,295 when equipped with a manual transmission and CA$30,495 for the automatic version.

In the States, pricing for the BRZ ranges from US$25,495 for the base manual model to US$28,595 for the Limited automatic version (US$1=CA$0.9984).

In Canada, the Base BRZ gets standard HID headlights, a touchscreen navigation system with Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming, plus smartphone integration.

The Sport-tech Package adds a number of comfort features and amenities such as a rear spoiler, fog lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and seat upholstered with Alcantara inserts and leather bolsters.

We'll remind you that the regardless of where it is sold, the BRZ is powered by a 2.0-liter flat four producing 200-horsepower.

Bentley Launches Limited Edition 'Royal Diamond Jubilee' Mul

Bentley Launches Limited Edition 'Royal Diamond Jubilee' Mul

by translator » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:14 am

Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday was a perfect occasion for Bentley to launch a new bespoke edition of its Mulsanne luxury sedan at the Beijing Auto Show. Named the Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee, it was developed by the Mulliner division and will be made in just 60 examples, one for every year of Her Majesty's reign.

Picking Beijing for the car’s launch was an easy choice for Bentley as China is the brand's largest market in the world, having overtaken the US. The British luxury carmaker has sold 1,664 units in the first quarter of 2012 in the country.

This equals to a staggering 84.66 percent increase over the same period of 2011 – and it’s more impressive if you consider that last year’s deliveries totaled 1,839 cars.

The Diamond Jubilee Edition Mulsanne sports unique paint and hide colors in various combinations the Union Jack colors, i.e. red, white and blue and two distinctive Bentley ‘B’ badges on each ‘D’ pillar, along with an extensive list of equipment and the obligatory “Diamond Jubilee” embroidered in gold thread.

“The respect and genuine interest shown towards so many aspects of British life and most especially the Royal Family has made China a unique experience for our marque, as well as many other UK businesses”, said Bentley’s Director of Royal and VIP Relations Richard Charlesworth.

No changes were made to the mechanical parts, which means that the Mulliner Diamond Jubilee Edition is powered by the twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 that churns out 505HP and 1,020Nm (752 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,750 rpm. It’s more than enough to propel the uber-luxury sedan from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 296 km/h (184 mph).

2012 Beijing Motor Show: Super Gallery with 305 Photos

There's no denying the growing importance of the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition or Auto China, as over the years, the show has transformed from a regional spectacle to one of the top global events in the automotive industry.

This year's edition of the Auto China hosted a variety of world premieres from both local manufactures and international brands that chose Beijing to show off tens of dozens of new production and concept cars of all sorts and sizes.

If you hop over the break, you can feast your eyes on a comprehensive gallery with high-resolution photos of many of the vehicles that broke cover at the show.

Eterniti's 'Super SUV' Appears as the Artemis at the 2012 Be

Trading one Greek mythology name for another, London-based boutique luxury carmaker Eterniti has renamed the Hemera to Artemis, but that's not the only change for the coachbuilt Porsche Cayenne, which was presented at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing.

The British firm says that the vehicle exhibited in Beijing is a 'running prototype' and is very close to the final production model that will go sale this summer.

Compared to the Hemera concept displayed at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, the Artemis features a completely new front end with a very Jaguar-like grille and reshaped headlamps, while the SUV also sports different wheels and a decorative emblem on the sides.

Eterniti makes a point to note that the body panels of the Artemis are made out of carbon composite materials and are hand-built.

The Beijing model also affords us our first view of the interior that has been overly luxed-up with top-notch materials including fine leathers, quilted undercarpets and boot trim, lambswool rugs, and wood veneers or real carbon fiber trims.

In addition, Eterniti has made changes to the Porsche's rear passenger compartment adding up to 100mm of additional legroom by pushing back the twin reclining rear seats that come with heating and cooling, iPad-ready holders with electronic reveal, and a drinks chiller.

The Artemis is powered by a Porsche Cayenne-sourced 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 engine spitting out 591hp (600PS) and 750Nm (553 lb ft) torque, good enough for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 290km/h (180mph +).

The SUV rides on 23-inch wheels shod in high-performance tires size 315/25.

Eterniti claims that the Artemis will compete against the top offerings in the luxury SUV segment including the future Bentley SUV and Maserati Kubang.

The company said that the model displayed at the Beijing show is priced at the local currency equivalent of £210,000 (US$335,000 or €255,000) plus local taxes in all markets except China.