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2009 BMW 7-Series
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Owners of the next, aesthetically relaxed 7-series might not have to spend half their time defending their cars' looks, but they'll still be kept busy deciphering the big car's electronic doodads. The future BMW supersedan will include a head-up display, four-... more
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2008 Dodge Avenger - Spy Shot
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Get ready for the new Dodge Avenger with this preview.... more
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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-class
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Mercedes-Benz is quite aware that its current E-class, although a relative success, has been the poster child for the company's well-publicized quality problems. With the car nearing the halfway point of its life cycle, engineers are working with suppliers to... more
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2009 Hyundai Equus
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A large, luxurious rear-wheel-drive sedan available with either V-6 or V-8 power arriving in 2008. An Audi MMI-like system for the car's electronics is under consideration, as is a base price of less than $30,000. This car will be the successor to a Korean mod... more
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2008 Lexus ISF
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A V-8 version of the current IS sedanthat will go head-to-head with the next-generation V-8-powered BMW M3. The ISF will use the 4.6-liter V-8 from the new LS460 and should also feature that car's new, eight-speed transmission, probably with paddle shifters. N... more
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2009 Audi A4
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The new A4 takes aim at BMW's 3-series, beating it in size and electronic gadgetry. Whether it'll beat it in driving dynamics is a question we'll have to wait to answer.... more
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2009 Jaguar XJ
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A new generation will bring a welcome shift in design for the next XJ, which desperately needs a more muscular look to match its athletic moves. The present iteration has an extremely capable chassis, but its interior and exterior designs are stuck in the past... more
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2008 Jaguar S-type
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Jaguar is dumping retro design for the new S-type in exchange for a contemporary feel inside and out. The four-door sedan will be a reskin of the current car and offer a roomier interior and more cargo space. The styling may be different, but the targets--the... more
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2009 Rolls-Royce Small Sedan
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Shown above is a smaller, more affordable member of the Roller family based on the next BMW 7-series. The $250,000 sedan will use a modified and possibly twin-turbocharged version of the 6.0-liter BMW V-12 rated at nearly 550 hp. According to Rolls-Royce, the... more
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2008 Cadillac CTS
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Playing to what's popular, the next CTS will sport Escalade-style chrome grille slats and wheels as well as a Chrysler 300-like, high-beltline, low-cut greenhouse. A coupe will follow a year after the sedan. The CTS-V will swap its Corvette engine for a more p... more
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2008 Buick Lacrosse Super
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Next spring, Buick will release the LaCrosse Super. It will feature taller fascias, a redesigned waterfall grille, fender portholes, bigger wheels, and leather seats with woven-cowhide inserts. The LaCrosse Super will use the same 5.3-liter V-8 and archaic fou... more
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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A totally redesigned Chevrolet Malibu will hit showrooms in late 2007, but it won't be rear-wheel drive. The 'Bu will remain a front driver for now, and Chevy will forego trying to cram in a V-8.... more
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2009 Audi A8
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The next iteration of Audi's luxoflagship won't boast any radical styling or interior changes. Audi instead will concentrate on performance and take a serious stab at eliminating some longtime A8 complaints--namely, mediocre handling and ho-hum steering feel.... more
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2006 Future Shock!
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Here they are, the 59 hottest cars, trucks, SUVs, and concepts headed your way in 2006 and beyond.... more
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Future: Lincoln MKS
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Lincoln replacement breaks cover: Forget the Town Car, this is the new look of Lincoln... more
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Future Vehicle: The New CTS Near
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Spy shots of a pumped-looking Cadillac CTS-v are not of the much-rumored Super-v version, say Cadillac insiders. Instead, we understand this car's a limited-edition high-performance model under development by a tuner company.... more
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Future: Aston Martin Rapide Concept
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Ulrich Bez has thrown down the gauntlet to his former employer Porsche with this gorgeous four door concept, the Aston Martin Rapide.... more
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Future: General Motors Epsilon Goes Global
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General Motors is planning its next generation of Epsilon cars, which will use a reengineered version of the current platform.... more
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First Look: Dodge Challenger & Chrysler Imperial
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No manufacturer has played the concept-car game better than Chrysler. It reinvigorated the notion of dream machines with the late-1980s Portofino design study and hasn't stopped since.... more
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Future Spied: 2007 Infiniti G35
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The 2007 The 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan might be all new, but it looks awfully familiar.... more
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