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Swiss tuner Mansory has reworked the Porsche Panamera Turbo with a 690bhp engine, carbonfibre bodywork and a striking blue and yellow finish.
A Swiss company linked to Maybach is building Exelero replicas powered by Dodge Viper V10 engines, offering customisation and delivery in four months for $670,000.
The 2010 BMW X6 Interceptor, styled in Moscow by Zaur Khalilov, offers buyers a choice of fibreglass or carbon fibre body kits and bold visual modifications.
Canadian firm Conquest Vehicles is hand-building 100 examples of the Knight XV, a military-inspired SUV with full armouring, a 6.8-litre V10 and a £350,000 price tag.
Ford, Nissan, Infiniti and BMW models offer sub-five-second 0–60mph times and top speeds over 150mph, all while keeping below the $50,000 mark.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been voted Germany’s most attractive new car in a major public poll, with the E-Class Cabriolet and F 800 Style concept also recognised.
BMW will launch a production 5 Series ActiveHybrid in 2011 and is planning to expand its hybrid technology to the 3 Series in the coming years.
Kia launched the Ghost Soul as a 2010 special edition in the US, offering unique styling, upgraded equipment and a production run capped at just 1,100 cars.
Harley-Davidson’s Chinese sales doubled in 2009, making China the company’s fastest-growing market and prompting plans for four more dealerships and new models tailored to local demand.
One of only two Bertone Mantides built was seen in Dubai, highlighting the city’s status as a magnet for rare and ultra-exclusive supercars.
Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi accelerates from 0 to 240 km/h in under five seconds, using a hydraulic launch system inspired by Formula One technology.
Lexus scaled back annual sales targets for the HS 250h after demand fell well short of expectations in the US, with just 14,000 units forecast for 2010.
Chevrolet’s 2011 Corvette Z06 receives a new Z07 performance package, carbon ceramic brakes, upgraded tyres and revised exhaust, aiming to sharpen the track-focused model for keen drivers.
From the Transfagarasan in Romania to the Pacific Coast Highway, these roads offer a blend of technical challenge, scenery and pure driving satisfaction for enthusiasts.
BMW is considering a new X4 coupe-SUV, using X3 underpinnings, after the X6 outsold expectations with 80,000 units globally since launch.
General Motors has finished building the first Opel Ampera manufacturing-validation car at its Warren facility, with more pre-production vehicles to follow for testing ahead of the European launch.
Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf TDI lead Kelley Blue Book’s annual ranking of the most eco-friendly cars available in 2010.
Daimler’s Maybach brand has refreshed its 57 and 62 luxury saloons for 2011, adding subtle exterior changes, new interior options and a modest increase in power for the S models.
BMW’s next-generation 3 Series emerges with styling cues from the 5 Series GT and Concept CS, plus new three-cylinder engine options for 2011.
US firm ZAP has introduced a freeway-capable electric taxi at the Beijing Motor Show, targeting Asian taxi fleets and corporate campuses through its Hangzhou joint venture.
Audi adds a long-wheelbase A8 and a new 6.3-litre W12 engine, pushing its luxury saloon to 500hp and introducing a suite of advanced comfort and safety features.
Geely has begun developing a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission based on DSI technology, with most of the engineering handled by its own teams following the Australian acquisition.
Ferrari’s 599 GTO, limited to 599 units, brings race-derived technology and a 670hp V12 to the road, eclipsing previous models as the marque’s quickest production car.
Renault-Nissan and Daimler’s alliance will see the next Infiniti G adopt a Mercedes-supplied four-cylinder, with petrol and possibly diesel options under discussion.