SEMA News—June 2015
INDUSTRY NEWS
SPY PHOTOS
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’16 Ford Fusion | ’16 Chevrolet Camaro | |
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This less-disguised prototype ’16 Ford Fusion provides a good look at what’s in store for the model’s facelift. The new grille design shows a mesh treatment instead of the horizontal bars of the current model. The front bumper gets redesigned with a new lower intake and new outer fog lights that utilize a thin, angular light strip compared to the circular fog lamp on the current model.
In the back, new taillights mark the biggest change, showing a smoother, red-biased lens with a thin white stripe extending from the center of the rear deck. There are also signs of a redesigned rear valance with a new exhaust treatment. | These photos of a ’16 Camaro prototype—caught while Chevrolet’s famous musclecar was slowed by construction traffic—offer a peek at some of the styling nuances in store for the all-new pony car. The new headlight shape and the interplay with the new grille design are pretty visible. The front air dam is also nicely revealed, with a good look at the curves that lead into the chiseled chin spoiler.
With the official debut less than a month ago, chances are enthusiasts have already seen some of the 2016 Camaro’s design tweaks firsthand on local streets.
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Porsche Panamera | BMW X3 | |
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The Porsche Panamera hit the Nürburgring for some hot laps and showed off some new details for this next-generation model. The latest prototype sports a huge rear wing that deploys at higher speeds. The new retractable wing looks much larger than those found on any current Panamera models.
A look inside the next Panamera reveals a revised center console, with a single armrest for the driver and a redesigned tunnel with an extra cup holder. The HVAC controls look similar to those of the current Panamera, although changes are expected throughout the interior. | A prototype for the next-generation BMW X3 has broken cover, hitting a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle. The prototype was caught testing with a current X3, and a check into German records has confirmed that this vehicle is registered as an X3. The next X3 is expected to use a version of the rear-wheel-drive BMW F30 3-Series platform, with an all-wheel-drive version obviously part of the package.
The X3 will continue with a diesel powertrain, along with the addition of a hybrid-drive system and the familiar lineup of BMW engines available in the 3-Series range. |