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BYD (HKEX: 1211) will debut a new model at the Guangzhou Auto Show later this month, likely the next-generation Han, refreshing a sedan lineup whose sales remain under pressure. Lu Tian, general manager of BYD's Dynasty sales division, said on Weibo…
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Long before a car is officially revealed, it is out there in public, wrapped in swirling camouflage, padded with fake panels and driven hard on public roads and test tracks. Spy photographers wait outside proving grounds, at the Nurburgring and on frozen lakes and desert highways where automakers test in extreme conditions. Their pictures offer the first real hints of a new model's shape, size and purpose, and decoding them has become a hobby in its own right among enthusiasts.
Spy shots are only part of the picture. Leaked brochures, patent and trademark filings, registration documents, supplier slip-ups and comments from executives all add to the rumor mill. Some rumors turn out to be accurate in every detail; others describe models that are delayed, reshaped or quietly cancelled. Automakers have learned to play along, sometimes releasing official photos of camouflaged prototypes themselves, turning the cat-and-mouse game into a marketing tool that builds anticipation for months.
This page collects spy photos, leaks and rumors from across the industry, from next-generation trucks and family crossovers to sports cars, electric newcomers and motorcycles. It is the place to see what is coming before the official reveal, with the caveat that rumors are rumors. Readers will find early glimpses of new designs, test mules wearing borrowed bodies and the informed speculation that fills the gap between first sighting and debut.
Cars in disguise: camouflaged prototypes caught testing, leaked images and patent drawings, and the rumors about what each brand is building next.
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