Yesterday, we reported that Suzuki's Kizashi might never see dealer lots, but a new report suggests otherwise. After the automotive press went up in arms about the possible cancellation of Suzuki's entry into the mid-size sedan segment, the folks at Automotive News made a few phone calls, and now Suzuki spokesperson Jeff Holland says that, "The production version will debut at this year's New York Auto Show in April."

This comes as a relief to us at NextAutos, since we've long been anticipating the Kizashi and hope it really boosts Suzuki's sales in America. Stay tuned for the live reveal from New York this April.

+ Autoblog: Reports of Suzuki Kizashi's demise highly exaggerated, coming to NY

Spy photographers are a bit on the unpredictable side by their very natures, foregoing time clock and schedule in favor of waiting out the newest and freshest in unseen automobilia. Sometimes that mutable lifestyle can lead to interesting results, such as this recent submission of totally unexplained Mercedes-Benz E-Class images.

The three trim level seen here—labeled Classic, Elegance, and Avantgarde—would seem to be an early finished look at the next generation E-Class. The overall look is a more sculpted and edgy package than the current car, something that has certainly been hinted at in the camouflaged spy images we’ve seen to date. Have a closer look in our gallery above.

Update: We’ve gotten some interior shots to go along with the initial three images of the new E-Class this morning, with a few added details as well. As best we can make out, even the standard interior will come with the buyer’s choice of Nappa leathers, while a spat of chrome accents and eucalyptus trim come into play on the more premium trim levels. You’ll see this in more in the new photos above.

After Mitsubishi unveiled the Lancer Sportback for Europe, the automaker announced that we'd be getting our own version in America at some point in 2009. Well, Mitsubishi wasn't lying, judging by this nearly production-ready Lancer Ralliart Sportback that was caught traveling up US-23 outside of Ann Arbor this morning.

While these prototypes don't have the stylish wheels and clear taillights of the Prototype S show car, we won't necessarily rule them out as options. Instead, these Sportback models were using the same wheels from the Lancer Ralliart and GTS sedans, and the standard red-enclosed taillights don't look too bad, either. As for power, we highly doubt that Mitsubishi will be tweaking with any of its engine choices. Additionally, we like that Mitsubishi opted to nix any sort of window between the C- and D-pillars, though we're sure how bad of a blind spot that will create until we get some actual seat time in the little Mitsu.

Us? We're looking forward to a seeing how this Mitsu stacks up to the Subaru WRX five-door, and we might even be hoping that the all-mighty Evo takes this body style someday, too.

We recently posted a video of BMW engineers testing the new X5 M prototype around the Nürburgring, but a new video has surfaced starring the upcoming X6 M. In this video, ride along with some of BMW's development team and learn about some of the aspects that this high-performance X6 will bring to the road.

+ YouTube: BMW X6 M Testing

In a somewhat odd turn of events, reports have popped up claiming that Suzuki may be stopping its development of the new Kizashi mid-size sedan, even though we've seen a number of prototypes running around in almost dealer-ready specification. While the Global economy may not be favorable to the automotive scene, it seems weird that Suzuki would completely nix the development of what could be a very important car for its brand.

The automaker has flaunted its line of Kizashi concept cars for quite some time now, and we were really hoping to see Suzuki pull through with a stylish mid-size vehicle. And while Suzuki does have a few attractive products in its showcase, the Kizashi could only have furthered Suzuki's quest to become a leading Japanese automaker.

As of this writing, the Kizashi's death is not set in stone, and we'll be sure to keep you updated with any breaking news on this front.

+ Reuters: Suzuki to shelve plans for large car (via Autoblog)

Jaguar’s XF sedan has enjoyed heaps of praise from the public and the motoring press since its introduction, something that’s not likely to change when this “R” version hits the ground running.

This lightly dolled up Jaguar mule shows an XF-R that should be able to take the measure of even the sternest of the German competition, especially with a 500 horsepower supercharged V-8 churning away under the hood. The 5.0-liter eight is an all new direct injection engine as well, meaning that it’s likely cleaner and more frugal than big Jag engines of the past.

The XF-R will have a few subtle clues about its performance potential as well (if one can call 20-inch wheels subtle), with bigger shoes, a small rear lip spoiler, chromed quad exhaust tips, and revised bumpers. Take a look above.

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Ford has already announced the debut of the 2010 Taurus at the Detroit auto show, but nothing has been mentioned about a SHO edition.

New photos show us a glimpse of a dashboard badged with “SHO”. The interior, with the suave new look of the Taurus, gives us an idea of what to expect from Ford’s Super High Output machine. Jalopnik shows us their photos of dash clad in silver and black tones, suggestive of carbon fiber, a speedometer that goes up to 140 miles per hour, and a Microsoft SYNC badge. It’s not much to go on, but at least we can expect a little excitement from Ford in the near future.

Follow the link below to view more SHO spy shots.

+ Jalopnik: 2010 Taurus SHO Prototype

juts when we are waiting for the V-spec version of the amazing GTR, whe just find on internet the fia gt-1 GTR to start racing the next year against the corvette, Mc12,db9r and the contendors of the fia GT1 championship.

We can see that the windows are plastic, modified vody work, and some impressive brembo racing brakes. the car is expected to use the rumored  naturally-aspirated 4.5L VK45DE V8 engine instead of the  twin-turbo 3.8L V6 that come from the stock version.

Not long after Ford unveiled the Lincoln MKT concept, prototypes of the Flex-based Lincoln crossover started appearing. One year later, the production MKT will be making its debut in Detroit next month, and our friends at The Car Connection have received some shots of nearly ride-ready MKTs out testing.

At first glance, it's clear that the MKT and Flex do not share a whole lot in the way of styling, and that Lincoln's new corporate face is expanding across the model line. (We're not sure if we like the oversized grille, though.) Other subtle design quirks like the upwards slant just after the rear door and a more sloped roof also do the job of separating the MKT from its Flex and MKX siblings.

The Car Connection also shows an interior shot of the MKT, showing a clean and upscale dash design surrounded by what should be some pretty nice materials. Ford's interiors have gotten much better lately, and if this shares anything with the materials in the new Flex or MKS, it will be a hit. Look for the MKT to get Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 at some point, too. Head over to TCC for the full shots and stay tuned for our coverage of the MKT at the Detroit Show next month.

+ The Car Connection: Spy Shots: 2010 Lincoln MKT

GM has already showed us the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox which will make its official launch at the Detroit Auto Show, but they've now released this teaser video of the 2010 Cadillac SRX doing it's thing in the snow. In this "grown up snow day" video, the GM engineers are clearly showing us that the SRX won't just be about comfort and versatility this time around. Maybe it'll be somewhat fun to drive, too? In any case, have a look at the video and stand by for our full details when the car is launched next month.

+ YouTube: Sneak Peak: 2010 Cadillac SRX