Ford has released more details and images for the seven-seater Edge crossover that debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show last November.

The Edge Limited is being built specifically for China, where both the standard five-seater and the new extended wheelbase three-row version will be offered. The Edge Limited also sports a traditional long roof, vertical tailgate and redesigned rear end as compared to the two-row. Ford however, did not provide dimensions to reveal exactly how much longer than the US-market Edge it would be.

Ford will offer two engine options, both EcoBoosts. The first is a 2.0L inline-four, generating 240hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. A 2.7L V6 will generate 322hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, which will be similar to the US version, which produces 325hp and the same torque figures in its 2015 F-150 application.

Either engine can be paired with front- or all-wheel-drive. The sole transmission will be a six-speed automatic. The naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 found on American Edges will not be available in China.

The Edge Limited will also offer a host of safety features such as a 360-degree panoramic camera system, active cruise control, blind spot monitoring, an active parking assist. A panoramic sunroof, dual-LED headlamps, and electronic folding rear seats round out the options list.

The Edge Limited will go on sale in China in May.

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu has unveiled its show cars for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, consisting largely of modified Copen roadsters. There will be at least 14 Copens on display, three of which have been revealed ahead of the live debut at the show on January 9.

The Copen is a small, front-drive kei-class roadster whose second-generation went on sale in June 2014 after a two-year hiatus. Its closest competitor in the Japanese marketplace is the recently leaked Honda S660. However, the Copen uses an innovative skeleton frame that acts as part of the body. Composite panels can then be interchanged around the frame to create entirely new looks for the car.

The Copen Robe TamonDesign is a sportified version that features an enlarged grille, a single, wider, blackedout hood bulge rather than the standard dual thin body-colored ones, Recaro seats and 6-spoke Rays racing wheels.

The Copen Robe Seico reimagines the grille yet again, and gives the rear deck of the race-themed roadster an integrated ducktail and a bespoke, blacked out rear panel. Interestingly, the stock teardrop motif for the foglight bezels in front and reflectors in the rear have been deleted for a cleaner design all around on both show cars.

A third design simply attaches a small trailer to the Copen that packs a folding table, chairs, tent and enough gear for two people to camp. Remaining versions that have not been revealed in high-resolution images include a rally racer and a retro design that incorporates the round head and tail lights and grille of the previous generation Copen.

Kia has fully detailed a limited-edition version of the Soul dubbed Red Zone 2.0.
Designed as a follow-up to the Soul Red Zone, the Red Zone 2.0 model stands out thanks to a Shadow Black paint job with Inferno Red accents on the radiator grille, the lower bumper and the rocker panels. The sporty treatment continues with a model-specific body kit that includes a roof-mounted spoiler, LED tail lamps and split five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels.

The two-tone look also applies to the interior with seats upholstered in black cloth with red contrast stitching as well as red accents on the center console, the shift knob and the steering wheel. The Red Zone 2.0 comes standard with a set of sport pedals, a rear-view camera, an eight-inch touch screen with navigation and a 350-watt Infinity sound system. A panoramic sunroof is available at an extra cost.

Kia has not made any changes under the hood, meaning the Soul Red Zone 2.0 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. The four-banger is bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 2015 Soul Red Zone 2.0 will arrive at Kia dealers in a couple of months. Pricing information and availability will be published in the weeks leading up to its on-sale date.

Mercedes-Benz has published additional teaser images that preview an autonomous driving concept. The yet-unnamed show car will be introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that will open its doors next week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The teaser image reveals that the concept eschews the traditional two- or three-box styling in favor of a monobox design that looks like it comes straight out of a science fiction flick. The otherworldly look is accented by design cues such as an unusually long wheelbase and tiny overhangs on both ends.

The discreet bulge located on the rear portion of the roof presumably hides a variety of sensors and cameras that help the concept scope out the road ahead. Mercedes is keeping technical details under wraps but we wouldn’t be surprised to see the car use an eco-friendly hydrogen or full-electric drivetrain.

A full set of details about Mercedes’ next concept will emerge online over the coming days, and the concept is scheduled to make its official debut during a press conference that will be held tomorrow. Although it is highly unlikely that the show car will reach production as-is, it will serve as a preview of the autonomous technology that will be available on regular-production Mercedes cars in the next few years.