2014 BMW M3

Leaked long before its debut later this year, the four door M3 (the coupe will now be called the M4) shows off its new duds with agressive new looks and a lower, meaner profile. Word is the car will be powered by a 3.0L six-cylinder, 450-hp twin turbo that takes the car from 0-62 in 4.3 seconds and will top out at 155 mph or 180 mph without the limiter. The new M3 is expected to hit showrooms next summer.

Scouring the the globe for vintage Defenders, West Coast Defender is a new company out of Los Angeles, CA who thoroughly restore Land Rover's gloriously boxy four-wheelers with all the modern essentials while staying true to the Defender DNA. Upgrades include stitched leather interiors, navigation, Bluetooth, premium sound systems, and LED front and rear light packages. The company currently offers the D90 two-door and D110 four-door in left or right hand drive with gas or diesel engines, soft or hard top roofs, and 5, 7, and 9 seat configurations. $95,000-$110,000, West Coast Defender

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Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Aston Martin marks its 100th Anniversary with a new concept that pays tribute to both its past and potential future with the CC100 Speedster Concept. The open air racer takes its influence from the legendary Stirling Moss-piloted DBR1 and is powered by a 6.0L V12 and has a body and interior constructed from carbon fiber. The CC100 can propel itself from 0-60 in just over four seconds and its top speed is limited to 180 mph. Images after the jump. Aston Martin

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Porsche 918 Spyder | More Details

Porsche has let loose more official details on the long awaited 918 Spyder and its impressive Hybrid drive system. The car uses technology taken straight from their racing division including a monocoque load-bearing structure made of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer for stiffness and it contributes to the car's speedy, athletic build. The car will feature five driving modes from a purely electric "E-Power" mode that'll get you up to 18 miles on a battery power alone to Race Hybrid mode that unleashes the full performance potential of the 918. All that power comes from a 4.6L, 608 hp V8 and a hybrid module that contains a 115 kW electric motor. Other details include a plug-in charging system, a new cockpit design that features a multi-touch control panel, and a optional Weissach performance package that adds special colorways and designs based on historic Porsche race cars and visible carbon components, magnesium wheels, an optional film-coating instead of paint, six-point seat belts, and a reduction in gross weight. Porsche

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2014 Mercedes S-Class

Merc's grandest four-door gets a big update with a brand new S-Class for the 2014 model year. New to the S-Class is a pair of 12.3 screens that display the instrument cluster and infotainment, an interior dripping in LEDs (300 to be exact), and they've even created an LED brake light system that dims at night so its not beaming a beacon of red light into the driver behind you. Other bleeding edge features include "Magic Body Control" that uses stereo cameras to read the road and adjust the suspension accordingly, a comprehensive front and rear seat massage system, an "Air Balance" package that filters the air pumps your choice of five scents into the cabin, and improved versions of the company's Driver Assist programs. The car will launch this fall with a V8-powered, 449 hp S550 model and a S550 4Matic to follow in the months after. Mercedes

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Lamborghini Egoista Concept Video

Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a concept that is equal parts hypercar, fighter jet, and Japanese mech. Designed by Walter de Silva, head of design for Volkswagen, the car is definitely the best (and most extreme) interpretation of the Lamborghini design language. Inspired by the Apache Helicopter, the car is powered by a 5.2L V10 that produces 600 hp and much like a fighter jet, the car has a single seat cockpit which is made from aluminum and carbon fiber. Images after the jump. Lamborghini

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Bentley Le Mans Limted Editions

Bentley is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Le Mans and the 10th anniversary of their win in 2003 in grand fashion with a limited edition spec package in the Continental GT and their top of the line Mulsanne. The company will be paying tribute to six of their Le Mans wins with 48 limited editions in six specifications across the Continental GT and Mulsanne lineup which are equipped with numbered Le Mans Edition badging, a Le Mans Edition clock face, headrest stitching, tread plates, Le Mans Edition Wheels, and special interior veneers and exterior paint options exclusive to the line. Bentley

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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo + Video

On the 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche announces not just one, but two new models of one of its most powerful models. Available in a Turbo and Turbo S model, the 2014 911 Turbo will feature a new all-wheel-drive system with electro-hydraulic control, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED lamps, a longer body, and the widest body in the 911 range. Power comes in the form of a 3.8L six-cylinder bi-turbo that produces 520 hp in the Turbo and 560 hp in the Turbo S. 0-62 is achieved in 3.2 seconds in the Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono package, 3.1 in the S model, and can reach a top speed of 197 mph. Video after the jump. Porsche

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Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept

The already athletic Audi TT gets even leaner for their latest concept, the TT Ultra Quattro. Weighing in at 2,449 lbs, the car packs a 310 hp 2.0 TFSI engine which gets the TT from 0-62 in 4.2 seconds. A comprehensive recipe of aluminum, fiberglass, titanium, and various other tweaks helped Audi create a car that's 661 lbs lighter than the production model, a lean figure that helps the TT Ultra Quattro reach a top speed of 174 mph. Audi

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Mercedes GLA Concept Video

Mercedes delivers a deeper look at the GLA Concept and its beginning to look like their most exciting SUV entry yet. If you didn't catch our last post, the company is in Shanghai this week to preview what's to come with the production GLA model, a compact crossover based on the new A-Class platform. Mercedes

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