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http://www.worldcarfans.com/113112666754/2014-audi-s1-spied-virtually-undisguised 2014 Audi S1 spy photo 26.11.2013 / Automedia Could have approximately 220 HP (161 kW) The 2014 Audi S1 has been spied virtually undisguised. Caught undergoing testing at night, the S1 features an aggressive front bumper and a stylish rear diffuser which is flanked by a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. Since the S1 will likely be introduced alongside the facelifted A1, the model has also been equipped with a new head- and taillights. Audi has been relatively quiet about specifications but previous reports have indicated the S1 could have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops approximately 220 HP (161 kW). It will presumably be offered with automatic and manual transmissions that are connected to a quattro all-wheel drive system. The 2014 Audi A1 and S1 could be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, so expect to learn more in the coming months.

The completely redesigned Kia Optima K5 sedan made its debut back at the 2010 New York Motor Show. Now, the K5 is getting ready to receive a cosmetic update. Photos of the heavily-camouflaged Optima facelift have been captured in its home town of South Korea. Thanks to the extensive cladding, the styling updates on the Optima are well hidden. However, from one of the front angle, one can spot the modified head light combination which features two individual circular housing units. In addition, there appears to be a new LED strip above the head lights. The covered-up boot may mean that there could be some modifications made to the boot and taillight combination. The design of the alloy rims looks identical to the current model. With the facelift, one of the items in my wish list is for the 274bhp 2.0-litre turbo version to make it to the Asian market. Photo Credit: carscoop.blogspot.com

The digital age and the internet it has brought with, is truly an amazing tool for auto fanatics like you and me but I miss the old days for some reason.. I remember the days when I'm back from school and I'll see the latest Autocar magazine on my desk - my only source at that time where I can get a glimpse of the latest scoops and little hints. I don't remember reading much 'leaked' news or spy shots back then. Till today nothing beats the feeling of an all new model that is released on print and I get to see it up close on the nicely minted glossy magazine. Yes, the internet is a lot faster and usually has a better colour reproduction than print but the 'excitement' level is surely different. Anyway coming back to what I initially wanted to talk about, spyshots of what seems to be a 90% production ready 4 series have made its way to the widest web of the world. While there is a substantial amount of camouflage present on the car, you get a good preview of what the production ready version would look like. It has a minimal resemblance to the 4 Series coupe concept that was unveiled weeks ago but it looks inline with the current 3 series just without the two rear doors. Picture Source: WorldCarFans, Google Images

You've all seen how car manufacturers do teaser shots before the launch of a new model where they sort of drape some kind of cloth over the entire car leaving just the headlights visible in a cloud of darkness, giving you the sense of irritation and urge to find out more about how the car looks. And when its finally revealed, sometimes it just doesn't look as good as it did in your head. Apart from that, there are always spy photographers who stalk new models as if they were Hollywood paparazzi, and they do a good job at getting the latest pictures to your favourite motoring website/blog. You even see some of those pictures here! But what really is the purpose of all that black tape and weird looking patterns on the car? Well, read on to find out. As you would already know, car manufacturers keep trying to keep those pesky spy photographers from snapping shots of their latest creations to as to inject some sense of mystery as to what the new car will look like. Well Opel has revealed what they have done to camouflage the Insignia before it was released. It starts once the model is completed on the computer in 3D and the clay models are done. The designers actually create a 'facelift' of the new car to confuse the general public about the upcoming model's design, like adding a fake spoiler or adding a special adhesive foam onto the car's body to change the body contours of the car. Details of the lights for example are covered by black plastic. Its also quite common for the developers of the cars to affix a fake badge onto the prototype to make everyone think its a new car from another manufacturer. And that black tape is positioned in a random and disorderly manner to create a flickering effect to blur the images on amateur photographers' cameras. And, the drivers themselves are part of the camouflage. They have been specially trained to avoid spy photographers, (or so they say) and one of their golden rules is never to stop in a public place unless its covered. I doubt that last tactic has proven much use since we're always getting images of prototypes at a petrol station.. These are just some of the official images of the Insignia prototype which weren't intended to be spy shots. Source of images: MotorAuthority.com