First Official Photos of Maserati Kubang SUV

Here's our first look at the Maserati Kubang SUV that will be making its world debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We'll soon bring you more details and live pictures from the reveal, but read on to see what we know so far.

The Kubang is believed to use the same platform architecture as the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, and which itself is based on the underpinnings of the new Mercedes-Benz ML.

The Italian company said that all major system components will "unmistakably be Maserati", without however, going into any further details.

Stay tuned as we'll soon bring you more information and photos.

 

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We Heard: Changes to Frankfurt-Bound Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Limited to a New Hue

We've already shared with you the information that Alfa Romeo plans to bring an updated version of its 4C sports car concept featuring a "new exclusive look" to the 64th International Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Well, now we can tell you that, according to our sources, the "new exclusive look" will be a bespoke gray/silver color for the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive coupe that we first had the chance to see in a flat, washed out red finish at this year's Geneva Salon. Nothing more, nothing less…

Alfa Romeo has said that the 4C will go into production sometime in the first half of 2012, with European sales to start before summer while Fiat and Chrysler Group CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has revealed that he would also like some examples of the sports car to make their way to North America before the end of 2012.

It is expected that the production version of the 4C will keep the study's 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that sends 200-ponies towards the rear axle via a twin dry clutch automatic transmission.

 

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BMW's i3 EV Hatch and i8 Hybrid Sports Coupe Live and in the Flesh

We got our first look at BMW's eco-friendly i3 and i8 concept cars during a presentation in Germany at the end of July, but while the Bavarian firm released a bevy of videos showing off the two cars and their technological highlights, all films were the product of computer manipulation.

Lucky for us (and you), a Youtube user was in the right place at the right time filming both the BMW i3 pure electric hatchback and the i8 hybrid sports coupe during a photo shoot in Chicago.

To recap, the first two representatives of BMW's new i sub-brand will receive their world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month with the final production models to follow sometime in late 2012 or early 2013, before they go on sale in worldwide in late 2013.

Source: Youtube

 

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