On the road since May of 2006, and after about 30.000 kms of tests, Simbol reached speeds of about 320 kms/h with excellent stability and braking in every condition. This result, combined with the overwhelming interest achieved throughout the world, has led to development of the GTX with modified design and improved performance. It will be equipped with a V12 6.0 cc. Engine achieves 100 hp/litre (this permits a perfect connection between power and reliability) and a speed of 360 kms/h. reaching 620 hp.

Ford's all-new Ka - the first all-new Ka in 12 years, in fact - is heading to the Paris show in early October. And the big news - apart from the fact that Ford has actually got round to replacing its perennial little city car - is that it'll come with diesel power.

Rumours of a Mini SUV have been knocking around for, ooh, years now. It may be anathema to some, but if you had any doubt that a 4x4 Mini was in the pipeline, here's proof - the Mini Crossover Concept set to debut in Paris early next month. Before we take a look around the standard concept trickery, here's the big news: This is going to reach production. Definitely. OK, some of the glitzier bits might not make it, but - like it or not - a four-door, four-wheel drive Mini is happening.