Beijing- MG5

The MG5 has been revealed at the Beijing motor show, just under 18 months ahead of its UK debut. The five-door hatchback will go on sale in China by the summer.The C-segment-sized hatchback gets angular headlights and pronounced creases along the bonnet and front wings.The Chinese market model will be powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine producing around 105bhp.

Beijing- Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Rolls-Royce Six Senses concept at the Beijing motor show. The bespoke luxury model “ignites the senses for sight, taste, touch, sound and aroma”, as well as the sense of “surprise and delight”, according to the firm.Interior features of the car include a Walnut Burr veneer, soft grain leather seats and headlining and deep pile lambswool rugs. Standard equipment on the Six Senses comprises an upgraded audio system, panoramic sunroof, a drinks cooler with etched drinks flutes and a luxury bespoke luggage set.

Beijing- Audi A6 e-Tron

The Audi A6 e-Tron has been revealed at this week's Beijing Motor Show. A6 L e-tron is a parallel hybrid which mates a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine, developing 208bhp with an electric motor with peak power rated at 95bhp. In electric mode, it can travel at up to 37mph.Audi refers to the plug-in hybrid technology showcased today as the next step in its e-tron programme.The A6 L e-tron is fitted with MMI navigation-plus, which has been modified to recognise 29,000 Chinese characters.

Beijing Motor Show- Seat Ibiza Cupra

The new Seat Ibiza Cupra has been revealed at this week's Beijing Motor Show in China. The new front-end features a new design for the grille, air intakes and bumper. Seat says the result is a lower, wider stance. The Ibiza Cupra also boasts new LED daytime running lights, bi-xenon headlights and cornering lights integrated into the large fog lamps. The three-door concept rides on 17in wheels. It is finished in bold Crono Yellow paintwork and gloss black is used for trim. The production Ibiza Cupra will be on sale before the end of the year.

LA Motor Show- Ford Flex

Ford US’s seven-seat, three-row Flex crossover is also the world’s first production car to get inflatable, airbag, rear seat belts. There are two 3.5-litre V6 engines: 285bhp and a 355bhp Ecoboost, both connected to a six-speed Selectshift transmission that offers manual or automatic operation.



LA Motor Show- Fiat 500 Abarth US Version

 The 500 Abarth has a turbocharged, twin-intercooled 1.4-litre MultiAir engine that delivers about 158bhp at 5500rpm and 170lb ft at 2500-4000rpm and is connected to a five-speed manual transmission. Exterior styling includes a rear splitter and new nose section.

LA Motor Show- Ford Kuga

The new SUV’s styling closely follows the European-designed Vertrek concept unveiled in Detroit at the beginning of the year. Although a new Mondeo is due next year, the Kuga will probably be Ford’s most important launch of 2012. It replaces the Escape in the US.

Facelifted- VW Passat CC

The new VW Passat will be revealed later this month at the LA motor show. A choice of petrol engines will be offered in the VW, producing 158bhp, 208bhp and 295bhp. The first two will have an option of a dual clutch gearbox. The diesel options include 138 and 168hp engines. The first will do 61mpg and 53 with the DSG gearbox. The car will go on sale in Germany in January and the rest of the world a few months later.

Facelifted- The new Audi A4

The front of the new A4 is slightly altered to make it look like the A5 and A6. New engines include a 1.8 170bhp 4cyl TFSI. also in the engine line-up is the base 1.8 four cinder unit with 118bhp. The 2.0 four cinder TDI engine comes with 118bhp, 134bhp, 141bhp, 161bhp and 175bhp options. Prices have gone up between £100 and £1400.