BMW M3 GTS goes to the ‘Ring 24hr

There were mullets aplenty, dodgy tattoos - including an otherwise attractive young lady who had Opel's ‘blitzen' logo on her back - and if you stood far enough away the drifting smoke made the place look like something from (I)Apocalypse Now(I). No doubt about it, the Nürburgring is not for the faint of heart. Or the faint of hair.

Porsche 911 (2011) first official pictures of new 991

At last, the new Porsche 911 is here. This all-new, 991-spec Porsche 911 will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show next month, and although you may feel like you've seen it already, that's only because a few pictures leaked out last week.

Ferrari 458 Spider (2012) first official pictures

The new Ferrari 458 Spider is an obvious, and inevitable, extension of the 458 Italia sports car range. Ferrari has always offered a fresh-air alternative to the junior V8 and we all knew it was coming.

But the lack of surprise didn't stop the tongues drooling and eyes goggling when we clapped eyes on the new 458 Spider ahead of its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show.

Mercedes B-class (2012) first official pictures

  This is the new 2012 Mercedes B-class, the first in a new family of small Mercs. It presages the new A-class – due later in 2012 – and a suite of new compact models, including a coupe and an off-roader.

So take note of the new B-class. The hardware you see here will pop up across future small Mercedes.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI

The Evo-loving world was in shambles after Mitsubishi Global Product Director, Gayu Eusegi, announced that the company would be killing off the all-wheel-drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution. The Evo is one of the best models Mitsubishi has ever offered and fans everywhere were shocked that the company would take such extreme measures.

2011 Mercedes "SLR 707 Edition" by Wheelsandmore

The king is dead, long live the king! Mercedes SLR is out of production for quite some time now, but the fact it was a great car is beyond doubt. As a proof is the fact that even now, when Mercedes stopped producing it, tuners are still offering lots of attention

2013 Mercedes A-Class AMG

Mercedes has gone to great lengths to improve their washed up hatchback model and although we are still waiting for the debut of the next generation A-Class, our spy photographers have already captured images of what looks to be its AMG version. This car is no SLK55 AMG, but certain AMG modifications have found their way to the compact A-Class to make it bigger and better.

Hyundai Announces 2012 Veloster Pricing

Earlier today we reported that John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, tweeted that the base price of the 2012 Veloster will be $17,300. At the time we didn't know whether that price included destination or not. Now all our questions have been answered as Hyundai has just released full pricing details for its funky new hatchback.

2012 Toyota Camry Shaping Up To Have Highest American Content

The most American vehicle for 2012 probably isn't going to be a Ford, or General Motors product, or even a Chrysler or Jeep. It's most likely going to be the 2012 Toyota Camry.

That's according to the federal government's annual U.S./Canadian parts-content figures, as posted on new-car window stickers and required by theAmerican Automobile Labeling Act (AALA).

Cadillac Escalade: A Magnet For Thieves, Report Insurers

The Cadillac Escalade is perhaps a little too successful in its mission of flaunting wealth.

Cadillac's big SUV is a magnet for thieves; it has ten times the overall theft losses of the typical 2008 to 2010 model-year vehicle, and it's more than six times as likely to be targeted by thieves.

Aston Martin

A few months ago, Aston Martin introduced the V12 Zagato Concept to the world, a supercar that was born from the creative minds of Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder, Zagato. The overwhelming popularity of the concept prompted the folks over at Aston to expedite the release of the production car and lo and behold, we’re a few weeks away from seeing the road-ready version of the supercar at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Rendering: 2013 Maserati Baby Quattroporte

After seven years of high end luxury and sales, the Quattroporte is changing it up just a bit to please a greater chunk of the luxury sedan market. One of the major changes befalling Maserati’s flagship model is the addition of a younger brother. The baby Quattroporte will be arriving in the middle of 2012 and is rumored to be priced at $68,000.

2012 BMW 5-Series M Diesel

Exterior

Aesthetically, you won’t see a whole lot of difference between this diesel-powered M5 and the gas version, but in the interest of fairness, it’s only right to talk about what’s in store if you make this purchase. Suffice to say, the new M5 appears a lot more dynamic and stylish than its 5-Series counterpart, thanks to the addition of M-specific design features.

New Renault Clio revealed

Daring to look at, better to drive and cheaper to run – that’s the newRenault Clio. And Auto Express has all the details on the supermini that’s got the FordFiestain its sights.

The Clio isRenault’s best-selling model, and this fourth generation will be the first production car developed from the ground up by new design director, Laurens van den Acker.

Audi A6

Those hoping for the new Audi A6 to usher in a design revolution for the brand – a role the model

 has been tasked with since the badge on its trunklid read '100' – will be disappointed. However, those who are beguiled by exquisite design resolution will find solace in this E-segment sedan.

Mini Paceman Concept

While news of the latest Mini variant – a cross-coupe based on the Countryman – may have been met with skepticism, viewing the Paceman Concept first hand proves it to be one of the more impressive cars unveiled in Detroit.

BMW 6 Series

The production-ready BMW 6-Series makes its world debut in convertible form, following on from the 6-Series Coupe Concept displayed last year in Paris.

Cadillac Ciel Concept - 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Cadillac unveiled its Ciel concept—a 4-seat convertible powered by a turbocharged V-6 engine coupled to a hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery pack—today at Pebble Beach. The setting is no accident. According to Cadillac, the beauty of the California coastline inspired the design of the Ciel.

2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design - First Drive

Just ask Porsche, Audi or BMW…it’s great to have your production cars bask in the warm afterglow of a successful competition effort. And Volvo’s feeling downright toasty recently, with Randy Pobst, Alex Figge and Andy Pilgrim starting to make a real dent in the SCCA Pirelli World Challenge Series, driving the K-PAX S60 that, as of the Mid-Ohio round, is clad with the new S60 bodywork. Or a reasonable facsimile thereof; it’s a race car, after all.

2013 Dodge Viper

The 2013 Dodge Viper is about to become a little more civilized, though not at the expense of tire-smoking performance and testosterone-fueled design. If anything, the next-gen Viper is going to pack an even bigger punch than the models that have come before. Our spy photographers recently captured Viper prototypes with what appears to be a production-ready front fascia, grille and hood.