Could set a new world record

Gooding & Company has announced plans to auction a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa prototype at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Based on the 290MM, the 250 TR originally debuted at the Nürburgring 1000km race where it finished in 10th. It would eventually enter competition at the Venezuelan Grand Prix and 1000km race of Buenos Aires, before being restored to its current condition.

Priced from ?14,490

Smart has unveiled the ForTwo PearlGrey special edition.

Available as a coupe or convertible, the model is distinguished by graphite metallic paint, a silver tridion safety cell and unique 15-inch alloy wheels.

The iQ gets an early launch in October on the West Coast and then becomes available in the rest of the US in early 2012

First revealed in New York earlier this year, Toyota USA has announced the market launch and pricing for the new 2012 Scion iQ.

Based on the global Toyota iQ, the Scion iQ comes with a 1.3 liter, four-cylinder unit delivering an output of 94 bhp (70 kW / 95 PS) and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) of torque.

Company is still investigating the matter

As a follow up to Friday's story, Chrysler has suspended nine employees from the Trenton engine plant for smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol during their lunch break.

Big numbers, small package

If you thought the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro concept was impressive, take a look at MTM's Nardo Edition.

Brabus today unveiled new tuning programs for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class AMG models.

Brabus design updates include a revised styling package with a front lip spoiler, a rear diffuser and a trunk-mounted spoiler on both models. Brabus also offers a carbon fiber version which includes all the previously stated components in addition to a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two different modes.

Changes are meant to add make the driving experience more exciting after critics charge the MP4-12C lacks characters

McLaren will be making some modifications to the MP4-12C in response to critiques in the automotive press that the car's 'fun factor' doesn't match its specs.

According to an Autocar report, the main changes will be to make the throttle response more exciting and give a "fruitier" sound to the exhaust. The changes will only apply, though, to the car's Track mode settings.

Have you ever considered the possibility that on those 100 degree days when you are stuck in traffic that your car might overheat or when you’re in a -20 degree blizzard that your car might also run into trouble? Luckily, if you’re driving a Mercedes, you don’t have to worry about such trivial things like weather. Mercedes’ new testing facility at the Sindelfingen site is specifically designed to run prototypes through a myriad of weather conditions.

Minor tweaks, bespoke interiors

Brabus has unveiled a new tuning program for the Mercedes E- and S-Class AMG.

On the design front, both models have a revised styling package with a front lip spoiler, a rear diffuser and a trunk-mounted spoiler. There's also a carbon fiber version which includes all the aforementioned components as well as a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two different modes.

Tire-shredding joy

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 won't hit dealerships until later this year, but an unnamed tuner has already created a revised ECU allowing for the high-performance model to produce a nice smoke screens as seen in the video.