The first photos of the new Audi A7 Sportback have already appeared on the Internet, although the Germans tried to keep them secret until this evening when the model is scheduled for its official launch.

A former employee of General Motors was accused of stealing information about hybrid technology developed by the U.S. manufacturer. The stolen information’s value was estimated at 40 million dollars.

Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich will host the presentation ceremony of the new Audi A7. The Germans coupe sedan will be unveiled on Monday, July 26.

Mercedes is preparing to launch two hybrid models in 2011. The S400 Hybrid and ML450 Hybrid will have the first lithium-ion battery designed specifically for automobiles.

Two electric Piaggio Porter have traveled a journey of 13,000 kilometers in three months. One of these vehicles went without a driver, being led automatically by computers on board.