This time a year is usually when manufacturers start revealing some of their future projects. Predominantly though, this will be the likes of concept cars, that are likely to make it into production. That does not seem to be the case with BMW, as they are slowing drip feeding car enthusiasts with information and pictures relating to their latest sports car prototype.

BMW has already created a website using reverse psychology, which is called Don’t Blog About This. This website is essentially dedicated to the information and updates that surround the vehicle and is only likely to increase in popularity over the coming months.

Some spy shots have already been released and it is quite obvious that the vehicle is using the rear end of the current 6-series, giving an extremely sporty, yet aggressive look. It has also taken some features from the Vision EfficientDynamics concept car, which had its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. It will be using the front end of this vehicle.

All enthusiasts can really go on is the pictures that are slowly being circulated. Essentially it is a vehicle that will be based on the 6 series, and little more than that has been explained.

There are actually some spy videos circulating the web which suggest that it will be using an electric motor. What enthusiasts can assume from this is that it uses a similar setup to the concept car, which including a 1.5 L diesel, which was accompanied by a 60kW electric motor. This would obviously make it be a silent runner, which is what most of the videos suggest.

The above concept of using a small engine and then an electric motor is something that BMW do not expect to introduce until 2012. That being said, they are already developing a range of vehicles that are to be released sooner, which would be perfect candidates.

With the dedicated website and the amount of spy shots and footage circulating the web, there is no doubt that BMW have plans for this vehicle. The chances are they are hoping to create a lot of hype around the vehicle before its official concept debut, which is not likely to be for at least another year.

Spot the difference: Peugeot Paris Show Concept

Whats the difference between a Peugeot and a Lamborghini?

In the case of motor show teaser shots… not a lot.

Manufacturers are clambering over each other to get concept teasers out to the media and public to promote their attendance to the Paris Motor Show in October.

These one’s come from our friends over at Peugeot and Lamborghini’s marketing departments and what can we say… well not much. As usual the teasers are less of an exciting mouthwatering look at what will be revealed at the show, and much more an abstract shot of something that looks like it might be cool, but there is so little of it you end up less interested then if they hadn’t of bothered with it in the first place.

A whole bunch of concepts from various manufacturers are set to be unveiled in Paris, with the Lamborghini being one of the most anticipated.

Still, if ever you were going to mistake a Peugeot for a Lamborghini, or vice versa, then these shots are it, still, you can be sure these cars will look pretty different when the covers come off when the show opens in earnest, and our guess is it wont be the Peugeot getting most of the attention.

Spot the difference: Lamborghini Paris Show Concept

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford has certainly produced some wonderful cars over its manufacturing years. Among one of the favourites for a lot of people, us included, is the Mustang Boss 302 that was produced in a short stint from 1969-1970. In fact, the vehicle actually had a great deal of success for a car of a 2 year life span, winning the Trans Am series in 1970.

Ford has finally made it official that the Mustang Boss 302 will have a new lease of life. They are developing a new version of the model, which will be based on the foundations currently set by the 2011 Ford Mustang GT.

Now, many Mustang enthusiasts already knew that the company would be producing a new 302. The difference is, the model that was already in the pipeline, was the 302R, which was being developed for racing only.

With that in mind, the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 will be much more of a day to day car. It will use some similar mechanical parts as the 302R and will actually look similar, but the differences are fairly substantial. For example, the emissions count and fuel consumption are much more reasonable on the 302, when directly compared to the 302R.

So what is so good about the new Boss special edition? Well, for a start, Ford has decided to incorporate a huge 5 liter engine, which has the help of 8 cylinders. This V8 muscle car engine is effectively an upgrade to the one used in the 2011 Mustang GT, and  GT produces well over 400bhp.

The mechanics are some what spectacular. It features the likes of a fully re-designed intake system, which allows the engine to run a lot better when it is being revved high. This is also helped along by the fact that it incorporates a new camshaft timing setup, which keeps the car producing the power where it should, even when it is being driven aggressively around a track!

The combination of the re-designed interior components of the engine and some minor modifications means that this is much faster. In fact, the new engine produces of 29bhp more than the GT version, which means much more speed and better throttle response!

Unfortunately for Mustang enthusiasts, it is unlikely that this vehicle will hit dealerships before 2012.

New Hyundai Tiburon Coupe design

Whilst the majority of concept cars never mange to reach it to production, or even to a point where they “might” go to production, that does not mean they are lost for ever. Hyundai and many other manufacturers use a lot of the design and mechanical features from their concepts in their newer vehicles.

Hyundai has been promising that they will replace the Tiburon with a new, updated vehicle. It was considered as an extremely sporty coupe model, so it is expected that the new model will be the same. According to the car manufacturing giant, they will be launching the new vehicle at the North American International Auto Show. The show takes place in January in Detroit.

By the looks of things so far, it looks like a lot of the design and mechanical aspects of the vehicle have been taken from the concept range at Hyundai. The likes of the Veloster concept car looks to have been a great inspiration for this vehicle, so expect the specs to be something similar.

The Tiburon has been labelled as a slightly budget vehicle. The only thing that suggests that this vehicle is a budget one is the price. Apart from that it offers users something that is extremely appealing to the naked eye, alongside a vehicle that has some extremely high specs. Of course, many of these features have come directly from the concept.

So what can people expect when the Tiburon by Hyundai eventually comes out? Well, to start with, we think that they have done the right thing by incorporating a front wheel drive system. The car is not really suited to a rear wheel drive system and certainly not to a four wheel drive system.

The structure of the drive along side the impressive engine specifications means that Hyundai has produced a vehicle designed for the city runs. It is comfortable, yet also eco friendly, which makes it the perfect car for every day use!

Full specifications for the vehicle have not yet been confirmed. Like many new releases, it is likely that closer to its debut, more facts and figures will be released.

Mazda Shinari Concept

Mazda is constantly improved their range of vehicles, most of which started out as concepts in a previous life. The new Shinari concept from the manufacturing giant is proof of this and is an exciting concept for people looking to purchase a new car in the future.

Mazda has already suggested that the first sighting for the public will be available at the Paris Motor Show, which will take place at the end of September. Mazda has promised that the four door coupe will be on display for all to see and it is likely that the majority of the technical specifications will be released here too.

Essentially, the Shinari concept will show the route that the company will be taking in the future. While the focus is to produce an eco-friendly range of cars, Mazda will be mixing this up with their next generation design and style.

There are a lot of features in the Shinari that can be seen in the rest of the Mazda range. The likes of aggressive styling help to keep the brand different from the rest of the manufacturers that are fighting for their market share.

Mazda has managed to create a new look by including the likes of wide wheel arches and a uniquely designed front grille, giving it that extra bit of style. This is coupled by the fact that the styling of the bumper and headlights has a tint of both Audi and Aston Martin inside them.

Although the Shinari looks like a completely new vehicle from the exterior, it is likely that the interior and the mechanics behind it have been taken from elsewhere. They have taken inspiration from the likes of BMW and Jaguar, but in reality, it will probably end up taking the place of the current Mazda6, or at least running in a similar category.

It seems Mazda has certainly taken the right route here. They either needed to go for an eco-friendly vehicle, or a luxury one. They have obviously chosen the later, with the new concept featuring the likes of leather and aluminium throughout, simply adding to the class that it already possesses.

At the present time, the Mazda Shinari is a concept and nothing else. Mazda has not suggested that it will be released as a production model any time soon – or in fact, at all!

2011 HumanCar Imagine PS PHEV

Now when people hear muscle car, they think of an aggressive looking vehicle, fitted with a more than adequate engine. They expect to hear the roar of a booming V8 and chunky tires, but this is certainly not the case with the concept we are talking about today. Instead, the muscle in this car, relates to the people that power it!

The new vehicle in question is the HumanCar Imagine PS. On first glance, it comes across as extremely bizarre, a theme which will stay with the person interested as they find out more.

It seems a lot of manufacturers are looking to do something different these days, which has certainly been achieved here. HumanCar has certainly pulled out all the stops when developing the Imagine PS, although the uptake if it was ever released is not likely to be huge.

So where did the idea begin? Charles Greenwood, an engineer based in the US was the person who had the original idea for the vehicle. His idea worked on the basis of both the driver and passengers working together to power the vehicle. They would use a range of push and pull levers to get up to speed. Now I’m not sure about others, but this certainly does not appeal to me and takes being eco-friendly to another level!

Although the details of the HumanCar Imagine PS have not been confirmed as of yet, there are many rumours. One of the most recent rumours has suggested that passengers and the driver can push the car along thanks to wholes in the floor – much like what we used to see in the Fred Flintstone cartoons!

The unique design of the HumanCar Imagine PS means that it only takes one person to power it. That being said, we can go as far as to assume this is not the ideal candidate for long journeys, or maybe even for journeys that have many hills included. The likelihood is that the people powering the vehicle are likely to get extremely tired – very quickly, but then who said saving the planet, and $$$, was ever going to be easy!

So let’s hear something positive about the HumanCar Imagine PS! Luckily for the people on board, there is a small electric motor that can be used when they finally run out of steam!