For the launch of the new Aston Martin Cignet city car, the luxury car maker has gotten together with Parisian concept store colette on a bespoke version. Limited to only 14 cars, the design was commissioned by colette and handcrafted by Aston Martin Works Tailored.

Special features of this version includ engraved door handles, quilted alcantara accents through out the entire interior, special branding on the navigation unit, and a special key ring for the collaboration. Priced at around 49′000 Euros, the car can now be ordered through the store, with delivery scheduled for end of 2011.

Detailed images of the car follow after the jump.

We already gave you a first look at the upcoming 2012 MINI Coupé a couple of weeks ago. Today BMW released another set of images of the fun city racer, as well as the first film on the car, entitled ‘Another Day. Another Adventure.”

“The reveal film, shot in the style of a movie trailer, previews three new MINI commercials set to air from September on. César Charlone, the Oscar-nominated cameraman behind “City of God”, gave the Rio spot a unique feel and highlighted the brand-typical premium characteristics of the MINI Coupé in a particularly striking manner.”

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BMW premieres the new 5th generation of the incredible M5. A first in the car is the all new twin-turbo V8 engine with 560 horsepower. Of course the design has also been updated, providing the perfect balance between comfort, design and performance. All in all an incredible every day car that will get you from 0 to 100 kph in just 4.4 seconds.

Take a further look at the car after the jump.

Volkswagen today announced the launch of the Vehicle Pre-Order (VPO) program, an easy-to-use online reservation process. The first model available for pre-order (and ONLY available through pre-order) is the turbocharged Beetle 2.0L TSI, in a limited run of 600 Black Turbo launch edition models.

The Black Turbo launch edition is fitted with Volkswagen’s DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission and the acclaimed 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft. of torque. In addition to the turbocharged performance features, the four-cylinder engine offers an EPA fuel economy rating of 30 mpg on the highway when outfitted with the automatic transmission.

The Amazon E-Commerce platform is used by VW to run the order program, a first for the automotive industry. Visit preorder.vw.com to secure yours.

Just over the weekend we presented the upcoming Mini Coupe, and here is now a look at the 2012 Mini Cooper Goodwood. The brand teamed up with the Rolls-Royce designers to add the luxury look and feel of the iconic car to the small Mini. Everything from the wheels, to the leathers, woods and overall the materials has been changed on this version of the Mini, which is due to come out next year, limited to 1000.

Take a detailed look at the car after the jump.

BMW of North America announced a production run of twenty identically equipped 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes for the United States. The 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe features BMW Individual Frozen Black exterior paint with a deep metallic luster, extended Novillo Leather with unique red-contrast stitching, M3 GTS black wheels, red brake calipers, and gloss black exterior trim elements. With the Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe, BMW is celebrating the availability of its exotic Frozen paint colors under the custom-tailored BMW Individual program.

Each 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe will be powered by the 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower M V8 engine, equipped with BMW’s M Double Clutch Transmission, which lowers the 0-60mph acceleration time of the M3 to 4.5 seconds from 4.7.

Once again BMW is expanding their popular MINI product family. After adding a station wagon version, a lifted all wheel drive variant, the brand is going back to its motor sport roots and will be releasing next the the MINI Coupé.

First images of the final car have now turned up and everything from the engines to the chassis is built to offer a fun and young sports car. The biggest engine will have 211 horsepower, which should be more than enough to make the small car push you into your seats.

The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV has been unveiled. Across the range, they’re highlighting fuel consumption as an area of improvement with up to 1500 kilometres on a single tank of fuel. But of course, for us, it’s mostly about the looks. The characteristic Benz body design (look at those curves!) together with a handsome interior pushes the new M-Class to a higher level. Looks aside, the M-Class is also very agile and comfortable in all conditions with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive.

The new 2012 M-Class will make its U.S. retail debut in September 2011.

BMW has put together a video of their upcoming 1 Series M Coupé going through concrete walls. The car and the driver’s skills are rather impressive. Check it out!

In 2007 Shelby Supercars (SSC) released the Aero, becoming at the time the fastest car to be allowed on streets, featuring a stunning 1250 horsepower and going over 250 mph. For 2012 Shelby presents their ‘Next-Generation’ supercar, beating their own records.

The new model features a 1350 horsepower engine, going up to 275 mph. The design is both modern, innovative and classic in its inspiration and approach.

“The supercar’s overall form, which beautifully balances soft, sensual yet tight volumes, takes its inspiration from prototype race cars’ mechanical layout and proportions, and the innovative spirit of the American aerospace industry. The teardrop-shaped canopy suspended atop the fuselage-like body and vertical, stabilizing fins at the rear reflect the jet fighter influence.”

Take a further look at this incredible car after the jump.