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We knew it would come, and finally it is here: the 2016 Lexus GS-F.

Today Lexus released two teaser photos of a new high performance F models, which is to be debuted in next month’s Detroit Auto Show. Although Lexus did not say what model it is, but judging from the exterior styling and also the distance between the front axle and the engine bay’s firewall, we are almost certain that it is the long-rumored GS-F sedan.

Teaser

The GS-F is said to be equipped with a 500hp 5.0L V8 engine. We will know the exact number on Jan. 13, 2015, when Lexus hold the press conference during the auto show.

Below is the short press release.

Today, Acura has announced that its long-waited, second-generation NSX, will be unveiled in the 2015 Detroit Auto Show next month.

Acura even published a teaser video to show-off its flagship sports car. If you have followed our blog in the past, you should have seen how the NSX looks from its prototype. Check it out if you haven’t.

Get more information from the press release below.

Audi RS3 Sportback

Audi has put a lot of hope in its compact car products. For example, the A3. Audi not only provides all kinds of variants of the A3 product line, it also builds the hotter S3.

Audi dropped some exciting news about the even-hotter RS3, which will first be released as a hatchback version. The RS3 will keep using Audi’s long-time 2.5L 5-cylinder engine, turbocharged to output 367hp and 343 lb-ft of torque.

While this 5-cylinder engine does provide benefits that Audi wants, however it does have some shortcomings...

Where 3-Cylinder Meets Luxury

Have you ever thought of a luxury car having a 3-cylinder engine?

Simply speaking, BMW is bringing the 1.5L twin-turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, from the latest Mini Cooper, to the 2-series coupe.

BMW’s New Family Member:

The new member with the 3-cylinder engine in the 2-series family will be named “218i”. The 1.5L three-banger will produce 134hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. BMW claimed the 218i can hit 100 kmh in 8.8 seconds (6-speed manual) or 8.9 seconds (8-speed auto). It is pretty slow for a BMW, you can probably beat it using a Corolla or Civic. But the small 218i can reach a respectable top speed of 132 mph.

Besides the better fuel eff...

Today, Audi unveiled the completely redesigned next-gen 2016 Audi Q7 SUV. Besides the all-new exterior/interior styling, major changes are in its smaller exterior dimension than the previous generation, and it is also significantly lighter too.

Q7 Highlights

– Shorter wheelbase: 117.7in (2016) v.s 118.2in (2015); Shorter total length: 198.8in (2016) v.s 200.3in (2015); Narrower: 77.6in (2016) v.s 78.1in (2015)

– Significantly lighter curb weight: 4,398 (2016 Q7 3.0 TDI), 717lb lighter than previous generation (note from YouWheel...