Porsche gives a clear look at the Panamera

After enduring a year of spy photos, factory teaser photos and at least one “viral” Internet video, Porsche has given us some clean looks at the exterior of the new Panamera sedan and some technical details–four months before the car makes its debut at the next Geneva motor show.

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A German Spin on Ferrari’s 599

If the stock 620 hp isn’t enough in your 599 GTB Fiorano, then you might want to visit a Novitec Rosso dealer to give your prancing horse a healthy boost in performance.

The German Ferrari-tuning firm has released a Bi-Kompressor kit for the 599’s 6.0-liter V12, boosting power to 808 hp and raising peak torque from 448 lb-ft to 607 lb-ft. Upgraded injectors, intake, a custom ECU and exhaust manifolds for the dual-superchargers and a stainless-steel exhaust system complete the output improvements.

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McLaren F1 supercar fetches $4.1 million at auction

The McLaren F1 supercar is spectacular–and now it has an eye-popping sticker to match: $4.1 million.

One of the cars sold for the gaudy price at an auction this week in London, and it’s thought to have set a world record. The final tally more than doubled the expected price, and the supercar was the highlight of the seven-hour sale that featured frenzied bidding for many cars from the standing-room-only crowd.

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Hyundai reveals second custom Genesis coupe

Another customized coupe from Hyundai is on the way to a SEMA showing in November.

The tuners at HKS are outfitting the two-door Genesis with a slew of performance parts, including a GT turbo upgrade that boosts horsepower and torque, adjustable suspension, turbo exhaust and a bolstered flow intake system.

HKS also will add functional ground effects and a number of electronics upgrades for the interior, including a feature that calculates fuel consumption and efficiency in real time. Outside, the car has a low-slung appearance, and it’s painted a dark shade of red.

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Honda rolls out improved ‘09 Fit

The new Honda Fit has been on sale in Japan since the end of last year, but don’t complain about the United States having to wait until next month to get the new car. After all, the first Fit was in production for the better part of five years before it hit our shores in 2006.

Of course, it didn’t matter that it was really “old” because it was new to us and its arrival couldn’t have come at a better time, with fuel prices punching toward $3 per gallon.

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Ford to build Lincoln MKT crossover

The sleek Lincoln MKT crossover concept is going to become reality in 2009.

Ford said Friday the eye-catching show car, which was unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January, will go into production next year.

The MKT will have three rows of seats and room for seven passengers. Power will come from a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes an estimated 340 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, or a normally aspirated, 3.7-liter V6. A six-speed transmission will also be offered.

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