Toyota Goes Into Depth with the All-New Auris and Auris Hybrid Compact Hatchbacks

About month ago, Toyota unveiled its brand-new 2013 MY Auris ahead of its Paris Auto Show world premiere on September 27.

Now, Japan’s biggest carmaker has shed more light on the latest iteration of what it claims to be the most popular C-segment model series (including the Corolla nameplate) in the world, having sold 39 million units in more than 140 countries since the introduction of the Corolla in 1966.

Toyota says that the second generation of the Auris was specifically designed for Europe, which will be its biggest market. It will be manufactured alongside the Avensis in Toyota’s UK plant in Burnaston, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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Diesel , Galleries , Hybrids , New Cars , Paris Auto Show , Toyota , Toyota Auris

New Audi A3 Sportback Grows in Size, Shrinks in Weight [50 Photos and Video]

Audi will showcase a new addition to its redesigned A3 series at the 2012 Paris motor show from 27 September. The 2013 A3 Sportback is the more practical and versatile five-door version of Audi's premium compact model.

The evolutionary (according to Audi, stale according to others) styling language of the A3 can be found on the Sportback variant as well, with the five-door variant employing the use of three side windows and a sloping tailgate design. For a sportier look, buyers will be able to opt for Audi's S-Line package that adds different bumpers, spoilers and larger alloy wheels.

While the car's exterior dimensions at 4,310mm (169.7 inches) long, 1,780mm (70.1 inches) and 1,425mm (56.1 inches) tall are only slightly greater than on the previous Sportback, the new model now rides on a 2,636 millimeters (103.8 inches), an increase of 58 millimeters (2.28 in).

The five-door model is also 35 millimeters (1.38 in) longer between the axles than the three-door version, resulting in an increase in rear passenger legroom. The luggage compartment offers 380 liters (13.42 cu ft) of space in the basic configuration and can be expanded to 1,220 liters (43.08 cu ft) with the rear seats (60:40 split) folded down.

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2013 Toyota Verso Compact MPV Facelift Sports More Revisions Than You Think

If you take a quick look through our image gallery of the 2013 Toyota Verso, you will be forgiven to think that the only differentiating factor between the facelifted and the outgoing model is the sharper design of the minivan's front end that has been brought in line with the revamped Auris, Yaris and Avensis models.

The truth is, though, that Toyota has actually changed 470 parts on the 2013 model year Verso and claims that it represents "a comprehensive mid-lifecycle model upgrade".

Beginning with the exterior cosmetic tweaks, the biggest change is up front with the newly styled bumper, fenders, grille and headlamps that now incorporate LED daytime running lights.

Upon closer inspection, you may notice the smaller foldable door mirrors featuring integrated turn signal lights, a choice of two new alloy wheels, while to the rear, there's a new bumper design that houses an integral low level diffuser and different colors for the tail lamp clusters.

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Diesel , Galleries , New Cars , Paris Auto Show , Toyota , Toyota Verso

Volkswagen Introduces Production Version of Amarok Canyon Edition at IAA

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, Volkswagen's commercial vehicle division previewed a concept model of the Amarok named Canyon Edition, styled and configured for customers who enjoy outdoor sports and activities.

Volkswagen has now decided to offer a production version of the Amarok Canyon that was introduced at this week's IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany.

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New BMW M Performance Accessories Including Power Kit for 2.0-liter Diesel

The 2012 Paris Motor Show at the end of the month will see the very first presentation of several new products from the BMW M Performance Accessories division including parts for the recently launched 1-Series 3-door hatchback and 3-Series Touring, plus a power kit for models fitted with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder common rail diesel engine. Read more »

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Jeep to Display Special Edition Versions of Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Compass in Paris

In view of the lack of any new production or concept models, Jeep's stand at this year's Paris Motor Show will be occupied by the European premieres of three special edition versions, all of which have already been presented in North America.

The most impressive of the three is no doubt the Grand Cherokee SRT Limited Edition available exclusively in a Bright White finish with blacked-out exterior details and Gloss-Black and chromed 20-inch alloy wheels.

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Diesel , Galleries , JEEP , Jeep Compass , Jeep Grand Cherokee , Jeep Wrangler , New Cars , Paris Auto Show

BMW to Debut All-Wheel Drive 1-Series Hatchbacks and New Base Diesel Model at the Paris Motor Show

We first heard about the availability of BMW's intelligent all-wheel drive system (xDrive) on the 1-Series during the presentation of the three-door hatchback model back in May, and at this month's Paris Motor Show, the Bavarian automaker will hold the world premiere of these variants together with a new entry-level diesel option for the range.

BMW's all-wheel drive system will currently be offered on two 1-Series hatchback models, the 120d xDrive and the sporty M135i xDrive.

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Honda to Debut New 1.6-liter Diesel-Powered Civic Hatchback in Paris

After making the announcement on the development of a new 1.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine at the Geneva Salon, Honda is now ready to show its smaller displacement oil burner on the latest Civic hatchback.

The 1.6-liter i-DTEC is the first engine in Europe to feature Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series (in North America, the automaker introduced the series with the new Accord's 2.4-liter petrol unit).

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