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Spies at the Nurburgring captured an unexpected moment earlier this week when they spotted the next-generation 2012 BMW M5 (F10) with its hood up.  In lifting up the bonnet, the automaker's engineers revealed some of the high performance equipment BMW fans can anticipate.

BMW M5 F10 spied lifting its lid

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 Jeep has introduced a new line of off-road trailer campers, which can go just about anywhere.

Jeep reveals first off-road camper trailers

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What does BMW hope to accomplish by debuting the Megacity at the Olympics?

BMW Megacity Vehicle to be on display during 2012 London Olympics

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Toyota is being forced to turn over documents focusing on steering problems in their vehicles to a U.S. grand jury in New York.  The grand jury is seeking documents that outline issues the company has had with connecting rods (tie) used to link steering systems and front wheels, and has subpoenaed Toyota.

What does the latest subpoena against Toyota mean for the troubled automaker? 

Toyota subpoenaed by U.S. federal grand jury

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According to a recent report, Volkswagen will introduce a Jetta hybrid in 2012 and an Up EV (or Golf EV) in 2013.

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VW Jetta hybrid due in 2012, Up EV in 2013 [videos]

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The Audi RS6 is being phased out, but that hasn't stopped Cargraphic from offering a new performance package for the super sedan and wagon. 

Audi RS6 with 665 PS by Cargraphic

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RSL has unveiled a new styling package for the facelifted Volkswagen T5.

To give the van an aggressive appearance, the company offers a front spoiler (€299), aerodynamic side skirts (€358 to €429) and rear bumper trim (€170). Other goodies include a roof-mounted spoiler (€295), 20-inch alloy wheels (€400), LED daytime running lights, chrome mirror caps, a sport exhaust system, and lowering springs (€298) which reduce the ride height 50mm.

Volkswagen T5 facelift body styling by RSL

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Check out the first official shot of the fifth-gen Hyundai Elantra (Avante) interior, set for release in Korea next month.

Hyundai has released the first official interior photo of the all-new 2011 Hyundai Elantra.  Called the Avante in South Korea, the fifth-generation car will get a few nicer options not seen in spy photos we previously showed you.

Hyundai releases first interior shot of all-new 2011 Elantra / Avante

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The two-seat sports car being prepared by Abarth as its first self-branded car  in almost 40 years could actually be a two-seat coupe and convertible based on the Fiat 500.  The car may draw inspiration from the legendary 1959 Zagato Abarth 750 GT, according to Autocar.

How will Abarth adapt the Fiat 500 for its own uses?

Abarth 500 Speedster more details surface

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German tuning firm Novitec Tridente has released a new tuning package for the Maserati Quattroporte.  Modifications to the eight-cylinder 4.7-liter engine boost power by over 37 percent.

Find out what new pieces of tuning equipment Novitec Tridente has added to the Maserati Quattroporte. 

Maserati Quattroporte S and Sport GT S by Novitec Tridente tuned up to 590 HP