New Chevy "Nubira" Spy Pics

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This is a spyshot of all new nubira/lacetti/optra/cobalt of GMDAT from Korea. It will debut late this year in Korea. No doubt this is the "tamer" Daewoo version - the Chevy version will have a different front end when it debuts and probably be closer in "feel" to the WTCC concept car from awhile back. That car had a much more aggressive appearance.



Also, keep in mind that this car will spawn a Buick variant for China (and maybe the US as well) - and there is still a question as to what direction Pontiac will take in the coming years, which doesn't rule out a G5 replacement either. This platform and it's products will certainly be diffused throughout GM.
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2011 Chevrolet Cobalt: Spied!

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The new 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt will utilize GM's new global compact vehicle architecture, and will be shared globally--reportedly being sold abroad in similar form as the Chevrolet Nubira and and the Daewoo Lacetti abroad. The platform is also pegged to underpin the next-generation Saturn Astra and even the Chevrolet Volt.



These latest shots give us a great taste of the further evolution of Chevrolet's two-tiered grille treatment, and the new Cobalt's chunky profile. The first-ever look at the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt's largely undisguised tail treatment also reminds us of the recently revealed Opel Insignia, with its BMW-inspired raised trunk line and side sculpting.
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Spy Shots: Next-gen Chevy Cobalt!

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Up front we find a new interpretation of Chevy's split grille that looks great on the smaller Cobalt flanked by sharp headlights that appear to crawl up the front fenders a bit. Meanwhile, the front bumper is occupied by three traditional air intakes and a pair of fog lamps. Notice the character line that runs the length of the vehicle right above the door handles where the sheetmetal begins to cut dramatically up towards the greenhouse in a concave shape.



The same effect has been used by Volvo in the past to give its passenger vehicles the broad shoulder look. The profile shot reveals a short rear decklid and a coupe-like roofline that may compromise rear seat headroom a touch but looks smooth from end to end.
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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt spied without disguise

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Based on what was once called the Delta 2 platform, the all-new Cobalt will ride on GM’s Global Compact Vehicle Architecture. The primary engineering and development will come from GMDAT — General Motor’s Korean partner (although there has been strong input from the North American and European planning groups).



Codenamed GMX071, the next Cobalt will begin production in July or August of 2009 at the Lordstown plant. The coupe and sedan will carry the same name, but the coupe is expected to carry a sportier look with a turbo option.
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Spycam: 2011 Chevrolet (don't call it a Cobalt) compact

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Combine the now-signature Chevrolet horizontally split grille with "fierce eye" headlamps and a rakish, coupe-like four-door roofline, and you've got the replacement for the Cobalt, coming in two years. Last week, Rick Wagoner dropped all kinds of hints about the car at General Motors' annual meeting, including the likelihood that it won't be called "Cobalt," making that car a one-generation model nameplate.



The Volt and post-Cobalt will ride on the new global Delta platform, shared with the next Opel/Vauxhall/Saturn Astra and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira MPV. The new Chevy compact's 1.4L turbo will come from Flint, Michigan, which is scheduled to produce 1.0L to 1.4L fours..
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2010 Shelby GT500 Mustang Spy Shots!

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Better lighting and a reduced costume covering up details show us the best look at the next Shelby GT500 yet. If you’ll note, as in past imagery, the Cobra badge adorns the mesh grille, but it might be hard to track for the untrained eye. The tightened front camouflage also allows us to scope out the front bumper and fully exposes the fog lamps, showing another fine detail slated for the Shelby’s menacing mask.



Some newer rims are sitting underneath this time around; open-spoke rims with some wider rubber in the rear are cushioning the pony car’s ride. Boy, wouldn’t a raked look be sweet in stock form!?!
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2010 Shelby GT500

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We caught this prototype for Ford's redesigned 2010 Shelby GT500 running the streets of Detroit...This interior on this prototype was the first one we have seen free from the heavy fabric covers, providing our first unobscured look at the new Mustang's dashboard design. We can finally confirm that the current Mustang's dual-cowl dash top will be carried over in the redesign.



We've also gotten our first look at a portion of the new 'Stangs center console, and we can make out a much more graceful transition from the dash face to the center stack—a small detail, but one that will certainly help to give the Mustang's interior a more refined look. Finally, we can clearly see that the steering wheel will once again be adorned with a large Cobra badge, this time finished completely in bright brushed metal.
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Spy Shots: 2010 Shelby GT500 snapped again, more revealed

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..we can see a much clearer view of the next GT500's front fascia, including copious amounts of mesh for the grilles, as well as a pair of inboard, pie-shaped lights mounted on each side of the main grille. KGP spies also noticed that the wheels worn by this prototype sporting five split-spokes are new, and that the rear rubber appeared noticeably wider than the front.



This car also sported a roll cage, which doesn't necessarily tell us anything, but the seats are some serious performance thrones from Sparco. Unfortunately, there's no telling from spy shots whether Ford is planning on using these Sparco EVO2 seats on the production model.
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Spied: 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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The Shelby GT500 is a relatively new addition to the Mustang family, launched a little over two years ago. But with a redesigned Mustang around the corner, Ford engineers are naturally preparing a new GT500 based on the facelifted bodystyle.



Our photographers spotted the Shelby GT500 undergoing testing this afternoon — marking the first day the car has been on public roads. We've got crystal-sharp images showing the grille with mesh detailing under the camouflage.
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First drive: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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With its high-revving engine, excellent four-wheel drive system, improved down force and powerful brakes, the LP560 is more confident around a track than the Gallardo. The suspension has also been tuned and lightened, and is adept at keeping the car stable during high-speed cornering. Body roll is now almost non-existent. Steering the car through the pedals was necessary more than a few times, especially when understeer reared its ugly head. However, these were rare occasions and generally the car was responsive to our steering inputs.



The LP560-4 isn’t brilliant in all areas though. The carbon-ceramic brakes still lack proper feel for stop-and-go traffic...The extremely low front spoiler also makes the car hard to take around town...The LP560-4 takes Lamborghini’s biggest success and changes the formula - as a driver’s car, it is devastatingly quick and a delight to throw around a track but as just a car, a daily driver, the old Gallardo made more sense.
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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 - First Drive Review

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Naturally, we spent most of our track time in Corsa mode, which allowed the 30/70 front-to-rear torque split of the VT (viscous traction) all-wheel-drive system to do its thing, and the LP560-4 to slide around a good bit with some easy-to-catch tail-out fun before reining it in. Steering is quick, light, and precise, with good feedback through the Alcantara-covered wheel. The feeling of porkiness of the Gallardo has been mitigated somewhat, and body roll, if there is any, is absolutely undetectable.



Its freshened interior is a decent step up in terms of refinement, with classier secondary switchgear and Audi-level fit and finish. The Lambo still suffers from horrendous rearward vision, windshield glare, and a paucity of interior storage space, although there is a nice shelf behind the seats that can fit a purse or gym bag. But it now even comes with a cup holder. Summarily, the Gallardo is all grown up, feeling every bit as solid and sophisticated as the Audi R8, only louder and faster.
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First Drive: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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The V10 engine roars to life and rumbles patiently while it waits for us to shift the reworked e-gear six-speed automated manual transmission out of Neutral. As before, there's no console-mounted shift lever in sight: just a trio of flat buttons labeled "Sport," "A" (for automatic) and "Corsa," plus a pair of shift paddles on the steering wheel and just two pedals.



The Sport setting tightens up the shifting and liberalizes the electronic stability control. Corsa, newly added to the LP560, takes both a step further toward the full-race mode by making shifts 40 percent quicker than last year. Thrust launch control can be enabled for demon standing starts, and a stability control defeat switch exists for the highly skilled (or highly stupid). After selecting 1st gear by tugging the "+" paddle, the car doesn't move until we squeeze the throttle gently.
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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Test Drive: Part Murciélago, Part R8, Part Aircraft—All Power

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Climb inside the LP560-4, and you'll enjoy a purposeful cabin that can be outfitted with leather, Alcantara or carbon-fiber accents. The familiar Audi-sourced nav system and A/C controls are easy to use, and the tach's 8500 rpm redline is one of the few clues to the outrageous side of this Lambo's personality. Off the line, the new Gallardo feels more eager than the outgoing model, with a power curve that's smoother and more robust at the lower end of the powerband.



Plant the throttle, and the engine sounds a bit less husky than the prior version; this V10 is more aircraft-like, and while open-window cruising reveals more bass notes from the exhaust, cabin noise is generally less boomy than in the 2008 Gallardo. Acceleration gets more ferocious at higher rpms, but the buildup of power is smooth and manageable—hardly as high-strung as earlier iterations.
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First drive: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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Just as it had done with the Murcielago and the more extreme LP640 variant, designers also tinkered with the Gallardo and added some extra kit to make it a much more vicious machine. Put on a diet, the brand new LP560-4 loses 20kg over the standard model and is given another 30kW for extra bite. The most significant changes come in the form of a new aerodynamic package that improves downforce considerably and makes the car a far more formidable track weapon than the standard Gallardo.



Named for its 560hp (418kW) output and 4WD powertrain, the latest incarnation of the Gallardo impresses on several fronts. With its highly-strung 5.2-litre V10 the LP560-4 has stunning performance, accelerating to 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and going on to reach a top speed in excess of 320km/h.
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