There's an updated S-Class on the way for 2010, but as you can see from this spy shot, the cosmetic change is expected to be minimal. New bumpers, new LED side lamps, and facia design inspired by the Ocean Drive Concept. Although the engines won't change aside from the addition of a hybrid model, there could possibly be more under the skin. We haven't heard any firm rumors yet, but the S-Class is Mercedes' test bed for new technology. So hopefully this one will have an few fun new toys. (...)

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We first saw Jaeger-LeCoultre's watch for the Aston Martin DBS back in August, but we don't mind showing it again now that we have video because it's just so damn cool. There might be higher-tech products out there, like proximity transponders that will unlock a car just by approaching it, but that doesn't matter. Every kid who grew up with James Bond's gadgets will drool for this watch. Just remember dribble does not look good on your tux. (...)

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9ff decided a while a go that it didn't need to have its hands on a Porsche Panamera to start customizing it. Even without an official debut of the car, plans seem to be moving forward to tune the Porsche's sedan. According to a Russian website called Cardesign, tuner 9ff is teaming up with Top Car and Cardi to modify the Porsche Panamera. The chain seems to start with Top Car designing two kits: one that replaces all the body panels except for the roof and a tamer package that just adds (...)

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Rolls-Royce seems to be out testing its new smallest car in the state most likely to buy it, California. But the RR4 wasn't making its way trough Hollywood, instead it was out for testing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains area. Although not much of the car can be seen, it doesn't appear to be highlighting the suicide doors that were seen on other test mules. This may signal a design change to the car, or just simply a disguise over the rear-hinged rear doors. Either way, the full truth (...)

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The Ford Mustang has always covered a wide territory. The base model was first introduced as a "secretary's car" - something that would appeal to young professionals who didn't have a lot to spend. When the engine and other mechanical bits were upgraded with optional performance parts, it also found a home with muscle car folks. The same holds true for today. $21,845 is the entry fee for a ride in a 2010 Mustang. That's the secretary's car with a V6 engine and a few creature comforts. (...)

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Motor Trend was able to be the first to get its hands on the Nissan 370Z to put it through the paces. The big number to come from the actual testing is that the 370Z officially made the the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.7 seconds (predictions had it around five seconds.) Other key figures include, quarter mile: 13.3 seconds @ 105.7 mph and 60 to 0 mph: 106 ft. What makes this special is the Motor Trend also put the 334 hp, $34,000 Nissan up against the 510 hp, $278,000 Aston Martin DBS. (...)

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Good news for hatchback fans, sorta. The long awaited by few Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will only come in top of the line Ralliart and GTS trim levels in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has only certified the top two engine choices of the five-tier Lancer family to be dropped into the five-door car. This is not a bad idea considering hatchback are not always popular in the U.S., especially cheap/slow ones. Just like the sedan, the Sportback GTS will get a DOHC 2.4-liter (...)

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Fisker is feeling a real kinship to The U.S. The Karma may be produced in Finland, but it premiered at last January's North American International Auto Show and it plans to use a General Motors engine. Now Fisker is showing its American fever again by returning to the Detroit Auto Show next month. "We are very excited to be bringing the Fisker Karma back to NAIAS," said Fisker Automotive CEO Henrik Fisker. "In the year since we debuted the Karma, the reception we've received has been (...)

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Isn't product placement wonderful? Even though BMW won't officially show the new Z4 until December 15th, a sharp eye caught the car out in the open as it's being shot in a new Michael Douglas movie called Solitary Man. In true spy shot form, there is an obstacle (person) in the way of the full car, but all the key element can be seen - including the new retractable hardtop. If you happen to miss the reveal of the Z4 later this month (fat chance considering how much coverage we'll give (...)

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The Maserati GranTurismo is more elegant than aggressive. The engine may sound like it could blow the doors off the competition, but the smooth bodywork looks like it would rather caress other's doors off. Now customizer Elite Carbon seems to trying to change come of that with their kit for Maserati's GT. The body kit itself features a new front bumper with a clear-painted exposed carbon lip and brake intake surrounds. The kit also has new side skirts with an exposed carbon-fiber lip, new (...)

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It's been over two years since Audi unveiled the R8 sportscar the Paris Auto Show. Since then its been a hot seller, but in the idea of ‘if it ain't new, it through' Audi is going debut some awaited versions of the R8 in 2009. Although some car companies are pulling away from January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Audi will use that venue to debut the V10 version. The new engine is expected to make 520 horsepower (up 100 hp from the V8). The rumor is that the arrival (...)

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The Porsche Carrera GT may be out of production for over two years now, but that still doesn't make it any less desirable. It also doesn't meant the tuners don't need to stop upgrading the car. 9ff, the tuning house that has made some earth-shattering cars from Poreches like the GT9, has gotten its hands on a Carrera GT. It's called the GTT 900 pack, and it was showcased at the Essen Motor Show in Germany this weekend. The standard V10 unit was upgraded by about 50 percent to give the (...)

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Bentley owners usually sit on two very opposite sides of the rich people spectrum. They are conservative people who want to keep a low profile but still ride in luxury, or recording artists (or wannabes) who are out to show the whole world how wealthy they can appear. This kit is for the latter. The Black Bisson Edition of the Continental GT by Wald takes the graceful lines of the Bentley and bolts on some attention. The edges of the body kit are rounded off with louvered styling (...)

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This may be an opportunity to own one the most exclusive Lamborghini Miura's ever made. The only roadster built with a true factory connection is up for sale, again. This car has a bit of interesting history. It was not actually commissioned or built by Lamborghini, but instead by the Miura's design house Bertone. Small details from the regular Miura were changed including the roof-mounted switch were relocated, the rear engine cover was removed, and a new slope for the windshield. (...)

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The last time we saw images of the Nissan's 370 Z Nismo S-Tune, they were obviously shot from a studio, and we were not sure how much could be believed. After all, the Nismo car came close on the heels of the regular 370 Z's introduction. Now we can see it's a fully-baked package as the in-house tuner car sees the light of day. There are two different packages: Nismo S-Tune Aero Package and Nismo S-Tune Performance Package. Nismo S-Tune Aero Package it is focused on improving the (...)

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