Video shows the import Z06 hitting the 333 km/h mark (207 mph) on roads made for domestic muscle like the M5

When an automaker's resources are limited, logic suggests they be diverted to the product that will deliver the greatest return. So it's not surprising that the all-new Grand Cherokee has gotten the lion's share of Jeep's attention, and its vastly improved sales results speak for themselves. For those models farther down the ladder, such as the 2011 Jeep Liberty, the changes are far less dramatic.

Hits the lake sometime next year

"Now with less ugly!" isn't the greatest selling point, but revised styling really is the most significant change to the refreshed 2012 Acura TL. Although Acura is marking 25 years in the United States, there's not much new product beside the TL and the recently arrived TSX wagon to help the brand celebrate. That's okay, because Acura expects TL sales to jump 20 percent this year on the strength of its improved efficiency, quieter cabin, and of course, its new duds.

Yet another premiere is being celebrated by the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL. Hitting the streets outside of Germany is the first van with an electromotive drive system to be produced by a car manufacturer ex factory. As of today the first five vehicles are out and about on Spanish streets. The vehicles were handed over to the customer during a special ceremony at the Mercedes-Benz production location for the Vito E-CELL in Vitoria. In the presence of Basque Prime Minister López, the Head of Production for Mercedes-Benz Vans, Dr Heinrich Weiss and Jose Luis Lopez-Schummer Trevino, President of Mercedes-Benz Spain, presented the five Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vehicles to Augustine Markaide, President of the supermarket chain Eroski. “The Vito E-CELL, which is now fully integrated in our series production, represents a completely new phenomenon. As far as process management is concerned, all the hurdles were overcome in record time!”, commented Dr Heinrich Weiss as the official hand-over of the keys took place.

Fresh off its East Coast patrol during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, Brad Goreski and a team of Fashion Enforcers are taking to the streets of Los Angeles in the new 2012 CLS 63 AMG Fashion Force vehicle looking for stylesetters and red carpet hits during Oscar Week.

Now that Saab has finally gotten the new 9-5 into production, Trollhattan is turning its full attention to the next big challenge: a new 9-3 for model year 2013. At least it should look good -- Saab has just employed one of the world's hottest designers.

The last time a Corvette raced in the Super GT no one knew who Justin Bieber was and Jersey Shore was just a geographical location. Yes, it was back in 2008 and A&S

For the most elite and wealthy people, there access to the greatest, exotic vehicles is available thanks to loaded bank accounts. However, as much as some well-regarded individuals would rather pilot a Lamborghini or Ferrari, the extraordinary dangers which could result in their lives demand specific transportation options. Realizing the need to protect the world’s dignitaries many luxury car makers have their own in-house divisions devoted for high-security preparations. A continuous leap for optimum safeguarding is the goal behind the upcoming Audi A8 L Security model.

The original Dodge Charger had been somewhat of a failure for Chrysler. It sold in large numbers to the public, but remained without a win in racing.

Sitting in the shadows of its more-esteemed sister - or in this case, brother - brand has long been one of Maserati’s shortcomings.

German coachbuilder, Xenatec, gets its kicks from making short cars long, long cars short, and long cars even longer. This is evident in their many zany interpretations, including their transformations for the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911.

The SLS AMG GT3 will shortly be embarking on its first racing season, when Saturday, 2 April 2011 sees the start of the new VLN season (Nürburgring Endurance Championships). Six customer teams will be competing on the North Loop with the racing version of the gull-wing model. The SLS AMG GT3 is perfectly prepared for use on the racetrack, as its safety concept transfers the exemplary safety level of Mercedes-Benz on209;road models to the racetrack. Extensive, sophisticated crash tests and trials have confirmed these high standards.

What has been dubbed the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force, is taking to the streets of New York City in the new 2012 CLS 63 AMG to spot “stylesetters” with fresh, creative design looks and arresting appeal. Stylist Brad Goreski and a team of Fashion Enforcers are on duty for five days during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week carrying out its mission.

Dodge is serious about taking on the European market. Its new C-segment Caliber five-door is designed for the Old and New Worlds, and now it has unveiled the Mini Cooperesque B-segment 2006 Dodge Hornet concept at Geneva. Strip away the concept-car excess, and you can figure a production version of the Hornet would be similar in execution to the just-launched Caliber. Aimed at Europe's hottest market segment, it's designed to go wheel-to-wheel with the Ford Fiesta, GM Corsa, and {{{Toyota Yaris}}} as well as the VW Polo, Renault Clio, and the new Peugeot 207.