Shock sighting of CS, after BMW confirmed it wouldn't become a production reality.

Text: Jack Rix / Photos: Automedia



Could BMW's low-slung Quattroporte rival, make it to the showrooms after all? Little more than two weeks ago, BMW bosses confirmed that the luxury four-door saloon, previewed by the CS concept, wouldn't be built because of financial concerns But our exclusive pictures would suggest otherwise!

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New Audi R8 V10 features 5.2 liter, 528 hp engine found in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

by Alex Ricciuti

VW Group is finally achieving synergies between Audi and Lamborghini.

At the Detroit Motor Show next month, Audi will debut the R8 V10, the fastest production R8 yet. The R8 V10 will come with a 5.2 liter V10 engine producing 528 hp, the same as in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. This power plant has also previously appeared in the R8 LMS GT3 racer.

Unique to the R8 V10 are the LED headlights for the main and dipped beams, a first, and daytime running lights. A new rear diffuser creating more down force is also special to this model and twin oval tailpipes tag the rear of the V10, as opposed to the quad chrome exhaust of the V8 version.

What is it?

Renault has been teasing us with its sleek Laguna Coupe Concept for long enough and now we finally have the road-going car. In transition from concept to reality, little has been lost of the Coupe's swooping lines and distinctive lights. The French firm has timed the arrival of its coupe well, as the mid-sized saloon, hatch and coupe markets are experiencing a revival in fortunes as many buyers abandon their SUVs in favour of more economical - but still stylish - ways to drive. Renault claims the Audi A5, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes CLK are among its rivals, but in reality the Laguna Coupe is up against the Mazda RX-8, Peugeot 407 and Volkswagen Scirocco.