Watch: Clip From The Legend of Mor'du

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Disney UK may suck at releasing films in decent time, but their YouTube channel is top notch. Today, Walt Disney Studios UK brings us the above clip of the new short film that's on the Brave DVD and Blu Ray, The Legend of Mor'du.

We got our first look at the feature-based short a couple of weeks ago, and you can really see the distinctively different visual style mentioned then in this clip. The short, which is directed by long-time Pixar storyboard artist Brian Larsen, (Ratatouille, Brave) is narrated by Julie Walters' Witch and follows the story of demon bear Mor'du more closely. It looks great and I can't wait to check it out with the fantastic Brave very soon!

The Legend of Mor'du arrives in the UK on DVD and Blu Ray with Brave this coming Monday - and is already out in the US. You can pre-order below.

2014 MY Nissan GT-R Bows at LA Auto Show, Goes on Sale in January [w/Video]

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After the major upgrade it received for the 2013 model year, it would be logical to assume that Nissan’s GT-R would remain mostly unchanged this year.

Nissan’s dedicated Team GT-R, though, led by Kazutoshi Mizuno, has a philosophy of constant improvement. Therefore, the 2014MY GT-R, which will make its world debut today at the LA Auto Show, may look identical to the previous model but it features a number of significant changes dictated by the data Team GT-R collected after entering a stock car in this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race.

"With the entry into an actual 24-hour racing competition, GT-R's unique development process not only took an incredible step into a new dimension, it did so under the eyes of 100,000-plus spectators", said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager of Nissan North America.

"The development of a super high performance vehicle demands testing your own limits as well as the vehicle's, as was the case at Nürburgring, and will certainly pay off in our GT-R customers' enhanced driving enjoyment," he added.

Power and torque output remains the same, at 545HP and 463 lb-ft respectively, but new fuel injectors allow for enhanced torque between 4,500-6,000 rpm and improved throttle response in mid and high revs while a baffle in the oil pan stabilizes oil behavior and pressure and new relief valves for the turbochargers’ bypass helps sustain instant throttle response.

Moreover, Nissan decided to add an aluminum nameplate with the name of the specially trained engineered who, as has been the case since the current GT-R’s inception, single-handedly assembled that unit.

In the chassis department, the 2014 GT-R features reinforcements to the dash panel bar and instrument panel member in order to improve rigidity. Additionally, the front suspension has been thoroughly revised with changes to the dampers, springs and anti-roll bar lowering the center of gravity and improving stability when cornering.

All those changes enabled Nissan’s revamped supercar to post a 7’18’’6 lap time at the Nürburgring, improving upon the 2013MY car’s 7’21’’.

The new GT-R will be available in the U.S. from January in two versions: the GT-R Premium, which will feature a navigation system, a custom-designed Bose audio system with 11 speakers, premium near-black finish wheels and heated front seats, and the GT-R Black Edition that adds black Rays forged alloys, a two-tone interior in red and black with Recaro leather seats and a dark headliner and a dry carbon fiber rear wing.

Customers will be able to choose between Deep Blue Pearl, Jet Black, Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Pearl White and a limited production 4-stage metallic Super Silver paint, and two optional packages.

The Cold Weather package includes Dunlop all-season tires and a unique coolant/water ratio and the Premium Interior package sports semi-aniline leather, hand-stitching on the front seates and red accents on the steering wheel, gear lever and instruments and door panels.

You can watch Road & Track’s preview of the 2014 Nissan GT-R in the video that follows right after the break.

By Andrew Tsaousis

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2013 Toyota RAV4: Check it Out in Detail in These High-Resolution Images

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We've been following the upcoming 2013 Toyota RAV4 closely over the past few months and now, after the spy pictures, our own speculative rendering, and several official, but low resolution, images, we can finally show you what you've been waiting for: high resolution imagery of the new model.

Toyota's designers have modernized the looks of the popular on both sides of the Atlantic RAV4, applying familiar styling cues from their more recent models like the Auris hatchback and estate giving the SUV a sharper appearance.

The new compact crossover looks like it also features a larger footprint, which if true, should improve passenger and possibly luggage space, while the interior boasts more upscale materials, such as the leather trim on the dashboard of the display vehicle.

We have nothing official yet on the 2013 RAV4's specifications, but it has been rumored for a while now that the North American model may drop the V6 option and follow the example of the rivaling Honda CR-V offering a single four-cylinder engine.

In other regions like Europe, the new RAV4 will be available with diesel units as well, possibly sourced from the BMW Group as part of an agreement signed between the two automakers.

Stay tuned for more as the 2013 RAV4 will make its global debut later today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Story References: Toyota via Autowp

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All-New Porsche Cayman Coupe Mk2: The First Official Photos

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Porsche will push the covers off its brand new, second-generation Cayman at the Los Angeles Auto Show later today, but if you're in the mood for some official imagery ahead of the unveiling, here are three high-resolution pictures of the coupe.

There's no hiding the fact that the new Cayman is the hardtop sibling of the fourth-gen Boxster roadster (981) revealed in the beginning of 2012. The same, of course, holds true for the outgoing model, only this time, Porsche's designers seem to have done a much better job in integrating the roof onto the Boxster's body.

The sleeker looking new Cayman also sports a redesigned front bumper and a reworked boot lid, but other than that, it's the same car as the roadster.

Yesterday, we learned from a leaked French magazine cover that the new Cayman will continue to be available in two trims.

The base model is fitted with a 2.7-liter flat six producing 275hp or 10hp more than it does on the Boxster, and the 'S' variant powered by a 3.4.liter boxer engine with 325hp, again, a 10hp increase over its roadster counterpart.

Full details will be released later today.

Story References: Porsche via VWVortex

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Jeep Says New 2013 Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition is Toughest Yet

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Every once in a while for the past 10 years, Jeep unleashes a "Rubicon" version of its Wrangler 4x4, named after one of the world's most challenging off-road trails.

The time for a new Rubicon-flavored Wrangler has arrived, with Jeep to officially reveal the special edition off-road model created to celebrate its 10th anniversary at today's first press day of the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Jeep says the new 2013 Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition is "the most capable Wrangler ever produced".

“The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to 10 years of Wrangler Rubicon history, and to the Jeep brand’s most passionate enthusiasts,” said Mike Manley, head of Jeep.

He continues: “This Wrangler Rubicon is for them. It is a unique vehicle that we expect will long be sought after, a Wrangler that offers an unprecedented level of capability once only attainable by long hours of custom aftermarket preparation crafted in the garages of the most avid Jeep enthusiasts in the world.

Set to arrive in showrooms in the spring of 2013, the special edition will be available as a two-door Wrangler or four-door Wrangler Unlimited, with both models powered by a 3.6-liter V6 rated for 285hp and 260 ft.-lbs. of torque, linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optionally available five-speed automatic.

The transmission works with a part-time four-wheel-drive system featuring an electronic-locking front and rear Dana 44 axles that receive power through a Rock-Trac transfer case with a “4-Low” ratio of 4:1. In addition, a 4.10 axle ratio front and rear is also standard as are Tru-Lok locking differentials.

Other exclusive features include a one-half inch increase in ride height versus the standard Rubicon model, new BF Goodrich KM2 265/70R17 tires mounted on 17-alloy wheels, dual-intake Power Dome hood, black bumpers with removable end caps, red tow hooks on both ends, and Mopar rock rails, black fuel filler door and tail lamp guards.

Inside, among other treats, the special edition Rubicon model gets red leather seats with 10th anniversary emblems, red stitching for the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the center console, and Quick Silver accents for the vent rings, steering wheel spokes and door pulls.

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