ASRE KHODRO: Toyota has released details and an image of its 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ahead of the car’s debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15th. With the latest in the company’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, Toyota looks to position the Prius PHEV as the flagship of the Prius range.

ASRE KHODRO: Lotus has announced it will be unveiling a new Evora-based concept at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Dubbed the Evora GTE Road Car Concept, the show car is essentially a street-legal version of the Evora GTE racecar.

ASRE KHODRO: A three-door version of the Kia Picanto will soon hit the streets of Europe, the Korean automaker announced today. Set to go on sale at the beginning of next month, the Kia Picanto three-door will add a sportier style to Kia’s minicar lineup.

ASRE KHODRO:The Toyota Yaris gets a remake for 2012, and a sports version that will tide us over until the Scion FR-S comes.

asrekhodro: Looking to broaden its European appeal, Mercedes-Benz has announced it will be launching a diesel-powered version of its SLK roadster. The diesel version of the SLK will make its world debt at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer has been revised to make it “suitable for an even wider range of endurance racing”, according to Porsche.

American car-safety regulations have blocked Pagani’s one million euro Huayra hypercar from going on sale in its current form, delaying the launch until 2013.

Mazda will reveal its new CX-5 model at the Frankfurt Motor Show, adding a third crossover to its lineup. The compact softroader will be the first of a new line of Mazdas to use the brand’s new Kodo design language and make use of the complete suite of SkyActiv technology innovations.

Completing its new i-range, BMW has taken the wraps off its i8 Concept eco-supercar. The production version of the i8 Concept is expected to stand as BMW’s flagship offering.

Following an official announcement earlier this year, BMW has unveiled a concept version of its long-awaited i3 electric city car at an event in Germany.