BMW plans to officially unveil the more 7 Series-like 2011 5 Series at 2 PM EST / 11 AM PST on November 23. For the moment, however, we're left with the plethora of spy photos and this much-less-revealing but very artistic side profile teaser of the new 5 Series. So how'd they BMW make it?

Easy. BMW designers made use of their kinetic sculpture exhibit located at the automaker's Museum in Munich. Take a look at the artsy-fartsy video below:

While the MV-1 doesn't quite have the fug factor of the VW-Thing-meets-NYC-Taxi look of the Standard Taxi, VPG's planned mobility van isn't going to be winning any beauty contests. It will ride on the same chassis and the low load floor which is roomy in the taxi will be useful in enabling an automatic ramp for wheelchair access in the MV-1.

We're assuming the MV-1 will utilize the same GM 4.3-liter V6 driving the rear wheels, though calls to the company have gone unreturned. Amusingly, the vehicle will use a de Dion rear suspension, similar to what's found in the Caterham 7. (Hat tip to Matt for the pics!)

After building up your hopes and dreams about a Chevy Cruze wagon, we're now here to crush them into little bits. The picture circulated this morning was nothing more than a well executed fraud. Doesn't mean GM isn't working on a Cruze wagon, just that this isn't it.

[Original sources: IndianAutoblog via WCF]

The vehicle was spotted by user Adrey at the NAGTROC forums. We've seen plenty of versions tarted-up versions, but this person appears to be driving what seems like a full production version, as opposed to those camo'd LF-As running around the 'Ring earlier this year. We'll learn more soon, but we at least now know it'll carry over the RemoteTouch system that debuted on the Lexus HS this year.

UPDATE: Now there's video of it, the dam of LF-A news is breaking.

(Hat tip to Chuck!)
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Expect the Convertible to share Coupe's V6 and 388 HP V8 engines and its uninspiring driving dynamics. While the new E-Class Sedan is a welcome return to Mercedes values of old, the Coupe feels and, inside at least, looks cheap. Still desperate to own one? You'll have to wait till early 2010 for the privilege. [via CarScoop]

By the way, try saying that headline ten times fast.

Co-developed with the Toyota FT-86, the Subaru should be mechanically very similar yet beneath the camo appears to depart radically from the FT-86's handsome proportions.

Like the FT-86, the Subaru coupe will be rear-wheel drive and use a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine putting out something between 200 and 250 HP through a six-speed transmission. Expect both cars to be smaller in length, width, height and weight than the Nissan 370Z, yet feature a longer wheelbase of 101.2 inches. [via DiabloMotor]

With an extended kidney grille and headlamps (which are certain to feature BMW's now signature eyebrows) sweeping around the front wings the 5's face looks to resemble its Z4 and 7 Series relatives the closest, the bonnet in particular looking similar to the multi-contoured item that features on BMW's latest Z4 Roadster.

Expected to be on sale in 2010, the new 5-Series should debut at a motor show soon, with a late November web unveil and a live unveil at the LA Auto Show the most likely candidate for the new model reveal.[CarEnthusiast]

When the Crosstour was revealed on Facebook it drew the ire of many Honda fans. The company's lame excuse was to blame the photos. Now that you're seeing it without automaker interference what do you think? Does it look better or worse?


Wert will be back soon to report on whether or not there's an upside to match the prodigious backside.

The 2011 Subaru Coupe is the fruit of cooperation between Toyota Motor Company and Subaru, and as such will wear a common chassis and some degree of engine commonality, at the least a 2.0 liter, four cylinder boxer engine dubbed the "C-45 Boxer" and making between 200 and 250 HP will power the rear wheels through a manual six speed transmission.

Perhaps most telling are the car's overall dimensions. At 163.7 inches long, 69.3 inches, a wheelbase of 101.2 inches, and 49.6 inches high, it's thankfully compact, smaller in length, width and height than the Nissan 370Z, and slightly longer in wheelbase. [via Speedlux]

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