With the recently announced 2013 DBS Ultimate Edition, Aston Martin is now hard at work preparing its next generation flagship model. Most recently, out shooters have captured these spy photos of the 2014 Aston Martin DBS running hot laps on the Nurburgring.

While covered up in some custom form-hiding bodywork, don’t expect the new DBS to change dramatically in terms of styling, although do look for inspiration from the One-77 supercar.

There’s an obvious new headlight design on this prototype, and what Aston Martin appears to be working so hard to hide is a much wider grille.

Power will continue to come from the brand’s 5.9-liter V12 engine with somewhere between 550 and 600 hp. Added performance will come through light weight, with increased use of carbon fiber – a material Aston Martin already uses for the hood and trunk lid on the current DBS.

GALLERY: 2014 Aston Martin DBS Spy Photos

Providing the best look yet at the baby CLS, our photographers have snapped these spy photos of the upcoming Mercedes CLA.

First referred to as the CLC, the coupe-styled sedan is actually based on the new A-Class architecture that will find its way to North America. With a Mercedes hatchback an odd proposition for our shores, expect the CLA to make up the bulk of sales, especially with the dramatic styling that’s becoming more clear in the photos.

Expected to be available in both front and all-wheel drive versions, the CLA is likely to come standard with the new 201 hp turbocharged 1.8-liter found in the current C-Class. Transmission choices could include a 6-speed manual (a rarity for Mercedes) as well as the brand’s new 7-speed dual clutch automatic.

There’s also the strong likelihood of a CLA 25 AMG model making over 300 hp.

GALLERY: Mercedes CLA Spy Photos

GALLERY: Mercedes A25 AMG

The last couple days have been a storm of spy photos with the latest to come our way picturing the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Last time we saw pictures of the two-door hatchback it was going through winter testing. When it arrives, the 2013 model will be the first car built on VW’s new MQB architecture. The new GTI is shaping up to be the hottest hatch to come from the German automaker yet. With a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine making 260 hp it will already be the more powerful version to date.

That paired with the fact that it will lose weight thanks to being build on the MQB platform means it’s shaping up to be a real rocket. In the latest batch of photos we see the car’s actual headlights and what appears to be its production side mirrors.

We received spy photos of the next generation Audi R8 earlier today, but this newest batch of pictures is what we really wanted to see; the new R8 in the flesh, free of design-hiding camouflage. 

The front grille is the most prominent style change on the new R8, although overall it is not that significant. Besides a new look, the facelifted R8 gets new LED headlights, plus exhaust pipes similar to those on the R8 GT.

The 4.2-liter V8 engine that at present runs the car is rated at 430 hp, which could get bumped up to around 450 on the new model. Watch for a transmission change as well, as the current R8 runs with Audi’s R-tronic single-clutch automated manual, where as the new one could receive the brand’s S-tronic gearbox. A dual-clutch unit, that transmission would retain the ultra fast gearshifts while adding a touch more civility to the drive.

Watch for the new Audi R8 to debut at the Paris Auto Show in September, although we can expect more details to leak as the date draws closer.

GALLERY: 2013 Audi R8

It’s hard to believe that the R8 has already been in production since 2006 and so the Audi flagship sports car is long overdue for a makeover.

Caught in full camo, these latest spy photos show the updated 2013 R8 sporting a new grille similar to that found on the recent R8 e-tron we spied. In addition, the facelifted R8 gets new LED headlights, plus exhaust pipes similar to those on the R8 GT.

With the current 4.2-liter V8 engine still rated at 430 hp, look for a slight bump in performance to 450 hp. With the current R8 having just Audi’s R-tronic single-clutch automated manual, past reports have suggested we could see the addition of the brand’s S-tronic gearbox. A dual-clutch unit, that transmission would retain the ultra fast gearshifts while adding a touch more civility to the drive.

We expect more spy photos to follow, with the R8 shedding more of its camo in the lead-up to a possible debut at the Paris Motor Show this Fall.

GALLERY: 2013 Audi R8 Spy Photos

Our photographers caught pictures of the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 today, and in the spy photos you can see an unmasked version of the front spoiler.

The same outlet we’ve seen on the front of the car in previous glimpses is present to push air over the car and increase downforce at high speeds. This time we also see the car wearing a large rear wing missing in previous shots. With nothing actually covered, this is probably the closest version to the actual production model before pictures of a fully finished version start to circulate.

With an expected 450 hp coming from its naturally aspirated flat six, the new GT3 will be more athletic than its predecesor and certainly the best 911 to date.

GALLERY: 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 spy photos

Acura‘s all-new MDX crossover was caught on camera by our spy photographer, giving us a preview of the iconic car-based utility vehicle, albeit in a heavy layer of clothing. 

Unfortunately, there wasn’t any skin showing, but the new Acura is expected to hit showrooms in 2013 as a 2014 model. Still, we can see that the new model will probably have a refreshed shape, and doubtless styling updates to boot. Despite not being able to actually see the new version, it’s a reasonable assumption that it will share traits with the 2013 RLX.

Aside from a new look, the upcoming car is expected to share a powertrain with the RLX, meaning there will two engine options in the lineup. The standard V6 will remain, but a hybrid model is also coming that will feature the new electric Super Handling all-wheel drive we’re looking forward to in the new NSX supercar.

GALLERY: 2014 Acura MDX spy photos

Wearing what would barely pass as anti-photo camouflage, our auto paparazzi snapped spy photos of the upcoming 2013 Land Rover Range Rover on the road.

Fuel economy is expected to improve on the upcoming model thanks to an all-aluminum structure shedding weight and a new eight-speed transmission. Along with the more conservative trans, roughly the same engine line is expected to make it into the newest version. A big 5.0-liter V8, along with a supercharged version for increased performance are expected to be available. Despite saving fuel, the new transmission should also help acceleration too.

Don’t be surprised if a hybrid model debuts as well. The automaker already showcased a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, though the fuel and engine are more likely to burn gas for production.

Our latest pictures show the SUV in minimally busy camo, allowing the camera to pick more details out than ever before. What you see above is almost certainly just a dressed up version of the production model rather than a test mule.

GALLERY: 2013 Range Rover spy photos

Caught testing several months back in the European arctic, our latest spy photos show the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet out for some top down fun.

Based on the all-new 991 platform the newest Porsche Turbo will be 4-inches longer than its predecessor and make for an even more comfortable ride with a more spacious cabin. With this elongated platform there was some hope that the newest Porsche Cab would lose the bubble-butt stigma, but based on these photos that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Rumors have suggested the new Porsche 911 Turbo will get a tri-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six setup, using one smaller turbocharger and two larger ones. Not only would this setup produce plenty of power, but it would be more responsive than ever before. Look for engine output of at least 530 hp and acceleration times in the supercar level.

Look for the new 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo to bow later this year at the Paris Motor Show, if not sooner.

GALLERY: 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Porsche released official photos of the 918 Spyder prototype testing, but we now have spy photos to show you, with a few more angles of the hybrid supercar.

The 918 will use an all-new hybrid setup from the German company with a mid-mounted V8 engine and two small electric motors that will produce around 770 hp.

Believe it or not, that isn’t the best part. It’s also expected to get around 74 mpg. A carbon-fiber monocoque body and aluminum frame will be used in the car to keep the weight under 3, 700 lbs. making it a true supercar. It’s is also slotted to get adaptive rear steering, adaptive aerodynamics and a unique exhaust system that has its tips pointed upwards.

The 918 Spyder will begin production in the beginning of 2013, and should be available for delivery by late 2013 or early 2014. Expect the car to cost somewhere around $850,000.

GALLERY: Porsche 918 Spyder

Forgoing its sometimes confusing naming structure, BMW decided to move its coupes away from the 3 Series badge, referring to future versions as a 4 Series instead. 

Last month our spy photographer caught one of the 4 Series test mules taking its top off in a parking lot, but the pictures were taken through a fence and didn’t really show much. As our mothers were fond of saying, all good things come to those who wait. The same is true in the autos world and this time we’re getting a look inside the new 4 Series.

In the pictures, we see the 4 Series wearing BMW split five-spoke wheels and an awful lot of swirly camouflage. The same headlights reminiscent of the gun ports for a WWII German fighter plane are also intact but inside most of the car is covered in a black cloth wrap. We can, however, pick a few things out. There’s an LCD screen mounted mid dash showing the predictable iDrive system as well as a mostly black interior with silver accents.

When it debuts, the new 4 Series Bimmer line is expected to source power from the BMW 328i and 335i with a 240-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and turbo 302-hp 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder respectively.

2013 BMW 4 Series Spy Photos:

What is it about European wagons that gets us glowing? Even if you’re not normally a fan, you have to stop and stare at what Mercedes-Benz is flaunting with its CLS Shooting Brake that our spy photographer captured.

This wagon is much less camo’d up than we’ve ever seen before, and that gives us a chance to appreciate the detail that Mercedes-Benz has gone into making this car really flow into its wagon look.

The car we see before us isn’t sporting the same quad-exhaust pipes that we saw last time, so that must mean we’re looking at a non-AMG version of the CLS.

This car is supposed to be available sometime near the end of this year, and you can expect it to come with the same engine and drive-train options as the regular CLS.

The original Mercedes-Benz Shooting Brake Concept debuted back in 2010 at the Bejing Auto Show. The model we see in our photos look very similar to the original concept, so its clear Mercedes’ designers have been hard at work.

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake spy photos