Awesome Cars

We previewed the 2010 Mazda3 sedan here, but we think the second-gen’s lines (and yes, that ridiculous grin) suit the hatchback better; it’ll premiere on 12/3 at the Bologna Auto Show.

If Jaguar’s upcoming XF Coupe looks anything like these Auto Express renders, we’ll be first in line to snap up one of these 3-Series fighters; it’ll sport a 5.0L V8 that pumps out 500 bhp.

Going retro has been hit-or-miss for recent muscle cars, but this concept C3R Corvette Stingray is undeniably sexy: it sports hideaway head lights and aggressive front fender peaks.

Porsche’s much anticipated four-door Panamera sedan has been laid bare for the world to see; it’s a bit odd-looking, but with a 500hp V8 and hybrid on the way, we can deal with odd.

Can’t stand the thought of your Lambo parked in the garage while you slave away in your office? RaceChairs sells actual chairs from supercars for your lowly cubicle corner office.

Lamborghini’s Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder shares the same mechanicals as the coupe, albeit with a soft-top that opens in 20 seconds–vital when you’ve got a 560 ponies under the hood.

Formally called the Ecological Drive Assist System, the 2010 Honda Insight’s dash is basically a big one-up on the Prius; it glows green and grows leaves when you’re driving efficiently.

Fresh from the LA Auto Show, the 2009 Porsche Cayman and Boxster get minor facelifts, but the real news is under the hood: direct injection adds 10-25 ponies and improves fuel economy.

If you can ignore the fugtastic rear on Honda’s FC Sport concept, the Vader-esque frontend, McLaren-style three seat layout and fuel cell powertrain are pretty intriguing.

It’s by no means an official race, but check out this video of a Dodge EV concept beating a Challenger; the EV is actually an ell-electric, Dodge-branded Lotus Europa.

Ford’s 2010 Mustang is an evolutionary update, with tighter bodywork, a more upscale interior and improved aerodynamics; the GT will also get a power bump to 315hp and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Bentley’s premium luxo-boat gets an upgrade with the 2010 Azure T; it gets “Le Mans” air vents, tinted front grills, diamond quilted seats and goes 0-60 in 5.5s with its 6.7L twin-turbo V8.

In stores today, Need for Speed: Undercover has a cinematic intro up to entice undecided racing fans; this one features Nissan’s new 370z tearing things up with red and blues in pursuit.

It doesn’t get much better than this for car enthusiasts: watch this drag race between a Chevy ZR1, Ferrari 599, Nissan GT-R and a Porsche GT2. Hint: the Axis powers lose.

The GT4 Supersport is an amped-up version of Lotus Sport’s 2-Eleven club racer, with a full roll cage, sequential gearbox and 270 hp/181 lb-ft of torque; only ten will be built initially in 2009.

Tesla competitor Fisker is getting set to produce the Karma, a plug-in hybrid sedan which will go 0-60 in 5.8s and an all-electric range of 50 miles; it should be available in late 2009.

Forget coach class: the SkyCar is a bio-fueled flying car that will go from London to Timbuktu in January 2009. Above is the next gen sport model, which will be available in 2010.

Ferrari’s Scuderia Spider 16M has a bit of an identity crisis, as it’s designed for the track but is a drop top with a built-in iPod Touch in its center console; it’s limited to a run of 499.

Luxury carpeting, boardroom seating and a PS3: believe it or not, we’re desribing the Knight XV, a fully armored, badass man-tastic SUV with 40″ tires and a bio-fuel powered 6.8L V10.

Ernesto Carrillo has taken LEGO’s Technics to the next level with real-life and fictional supercars, modeling everything from the frame down to the suspension and engine block.

Chevy is bringing a quartet of custom Camaros to SEMA; these rides range from nostalgic (the 60s inspired LS7) to the environmentally friendly (the E85 sipping Dale Earnhardt Jr.).

There are RVs and then there’s the Nike 6.0 ill Mobile Truck; this skate ramp on wheels comes with a BBQ and camper shell; it’s also armor plated and based off an Adam Haynes design.

Official pics of the 2009 Nissan 370z are out; we’re hard pressed to see any changes, but we’ve always dug the original 350z. It’s powered by a 3.7L engine, the same one in the Infiniti G37.