At the Paris Motor Show 2012 Aston Martin took the opportunity to celebrate the brand's 100th anniversary. Other featured cars included the Maserati GranCabrio, Bentley's GT3, Peugeot's sports car concept Onyx, and McLaren's P1.
Several years ago, BMW celebrated the 40th anniversary of their successful M GmbH subsidiary. It all began in 1972 with the introduction of the BMW M1. Still today, the M models are the go-to for car enthusiasts.
The year 1962 saw the release of the first ever James Bond movie. This episode features the most beloved and most beautiful cars used by 007 and takes a look behind the scenes of the James Bond anniversary movie 'Skyfall'.
The Lexus IS-F, Nissan's GTR and Juke R and the Infiniti FX 50 are rather exotic models. Not only the futuristic design but also the performance of these Asian power packs made European car manufacturers quiver in their boots.
Sant'Agata Bolognese, the home of the iconic Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini, is the perfect place to take a look under the hood of the different Gallardo models. Also: cruising through Rome in an Aventador LP700-4.
Racing driver Patrick Simon presents a few of his personal highlights, like the Ferrari FF, McLaren's British super car MP4 12C, the Lamborghinis Gallardo Performante and Superleggera and the versatile Lexus IS-F.
The Techart Grand GT by Porsche's house tuner is a souped-up Panamera. But the off-the-shelf GTS model also has its treats. Patrick Simon took this monster to the track. In addition: Ruf's anniversary model RT 35. And: the 911 Carrera 4.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit's bigger brother SRT8 delivers when it comes to an even more luxurious interior and better performance. In addition: the powerful, yet luxurious fourth-generation Range Rover. And: Bentley's EXP 9F, an SUV of superlatives.
To sports car fans the name Pagani is connected with the manufacturer's thunderous 12-cylinder high-performance engine. Their Huayra model isn't comparable to any other sports car, it’s one of the most exclusive cars available.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsche 918 Spyder, Bentley Mulsanne, Audi R8 V10 or Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Super Vitesse. These cars aren't really comparable as each vehicle is unique in its elegance and performance.
With the A8, Audi didn't exactly follow the concept of downsizing. Same goes for the large executive cars by BMW, like the 750i. And it was the same song and dance with Volkswagen, who developed the luxury version of their Phaeton.
The elegance of an Aston Martin Vanquish met the brute force of a Lamborghini Veneno at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. There is one thing that united all the super cars at this international event: exclusivity.
Modern vehicles like the BMW X6 M, the Mercedes-AMG E 63, Chrysler's Grand Cherokee SRT and the Audi S6 still rely on the classic concept of the V8 engine. We took a look at these examples of modern V8 power.
We took a look over the English Channel at exciting creations like the Bentley Flying Spur and Mulsanne, Aston Martin's Vanquish, One-77, V12 Zagato and Rapide S and the Rolls Royce Wraith, Phantom and Ghost models.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is an SUV that combines luxury and a sporty, competitive character. In addition: the Audi RS6 Avant is pure understatement, wrapped in a station wagon package. And: an Italian legend, the history of Lamborghini.
The Audi R8 V10 Spyder's design and sophisticated technology was meant to set an example for what a car manufacturer is capable of. In addition: the Wiesmann Roadster MF5. And: Porsche's house tuner Ruf turned up the volume with their RT 35 model.
Episode 117 - Million-Dollar Toys from the Middle East
20 Min 24 Sec
The McLaren MP4 12C Spider, one of many high-performance sports cars featured at the Doha Motor Show in Qatar. Also: the creations of manufacturers like Lamborghini, Bertone or Porsche but also the first Arab super sports car, the Lykan HyperSport.
The clash of the convertibles, the Nissan 370 Z in comparison to Porsche's Boxster S. Also: the exclusive one-off high-performance sports car Maybach Exelero. And: a dream of a sports car, a vehicle of superlatives, the Bugatti Veyron Vitesse.
A cruise over the Alps to Italy in a Maserati GranCabrio MC. In addition: a Brit with a fiery temperament, the Jaguar XK-RS convertible with 550 hp. And: Mercedes AMG's SL models, uncompromising performance.
Luxury class grand tourers with four doors. Porsche introduced their Panamera as a Plugin Hybrid or equipped with new turbo engines. BMW responded with their M6 Gran Coupe. German engineering at its finest.
Episode 121 - On Patrol with the Dubai Police Supercars
25 Min 47 Sec
The Dubai police's fleet of patrol cars includes a Chevrolet Camaro, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Bentley GT, a Ferrari FF and more. For the first time ever, their Special Cars Unit allowed a TV crew a glimpse behind the curtain.
We took the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the BMW M6 convertible and the Kelleners 330d to the test and explored the influence of different wings and spoilers in a wind tunnel as well as the approach and solutions these manufacturers and car tuners found.
The Maserati Quattroporte, the Kelleners BMW GranCoupe and Porsche's 911 4S embody the perfect melange of elegance and outstanding performance. We took a closer look at these prime examples of power combined with style.
Two weeks before the start of the 24 hours of Le Mans, all teams are busy testing their cars on the traditional long distance track in France. Bad weather, accidents and a lot of tension, we documented the official test days in 2013.
The Porsche 911 shows stylistic modesty like no other sports car in the world. We explored the history behind this iconic sports car. In addition: Porsche's Turbo S model, the traditional top model of the brand's 911 production series.
Episode 126 - International Motor Show Frankfurt 2013
26 Min 51 Sec
The stars of the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt were the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, Porsche's 918 and 911 turbo models and the Jaguar F-Type coupe. Maserati introduced the Ghibli as a competition to Mercedes' E-Class and BMW's 5 series.
Audi's coupe RS7 Sportback skillfully combines luxury and power whereas Mercedes' S-Class has always been regarded as a benchmark in the luxury segment. In addition: Abt Sportsline took four of their models to the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, England.
We took the Mercedes AMG SLS GT to an airfield and the Porsche 911 Turbo S to the racetrack in order to see these driving machines in action and test their performance. In addition: the Audi R8 4.0 TFSI's innovative lighting technology.
Jaguar found their way back to the world of sports cars. The F-Type is able to take on the competition like the BMW Z4. We also took a closer look at two other competitors, the Porsche Boxster S and Nissan's 370 Z.
For more than 60 years the Corvette has been the embodiment of the American sports car. Also: the Ford Mustang GT, an iconic model with a V8 engine at the price of a Volkswagen Passat. And: the Chevrolet Camaro, another classic from the US.
The Bentley New Flying Spur and the Rolls Royce Wraith both make for an almost transcendental driving experience and deliver the perfect combination of elegance and performance, for those who can afford such extravagant luxury.
The Mc Laren MP4 12C, the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Mercedes SLS AMG GT are super sports cars that are second to none. We put the pedal to the metal in these exciting and powerful driving machines.
The Blancpain Endurance Series is a racing event for grand tourers like the Ferrari 458 Italia, the McLaren MP4-12 C or the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. We took a look at all the action, the drivers, their cars at the 2013 competition.
Porsche presented their Panamera 4 S with a 6-cylinder instead of a V8. Jaguar reinvented itself with the XJ, offering modern technology in a fancy dress. And: the first all-electric luxury sedan that redefined electric mobility, Tesla's Model S.
Alfa Romeo and Rolls Royce, two brands that don't seem to share to many common features. We took a look at the Italian sports car manufacturer's 4C model and the British luxury brand's Ghost. What divides them, and what do they have in common?
The Geneva International Motor Show features the highlights of the automotive world. Ferrari, McLaren, Königsegg, Porsche and Mercedes are among the manufacturers introducing their newest creations for the road and race track.
Porsche decided to introduce an updated model of their iconic 911 Targa. In addition: it's pure open-top joy to drive Maserati's Gran Cabrio MC. And: the BMW M6 convertible in Munich.
Jaguar succeeded in finding new confidence and challenging their competitors with models like the XF-RS, XK-RS and F-Type. We took a look at the iconic British brand's latest developments.
In Morocco, you can find the dream landscapes from 1001 nights. We took the Porsche Macan Turbo through the city of Marrakesh and its beautiful countryside. In addition: the BMW X 6M, one of the pioneers in the SUV coupe segment.
On the sunny island of Mallorca we made the Porsche Cayman GTS climb hills and take on a race track. In addition: the state-of-the-art Corvette C7 in a Wild West theme park. And: the Nissan 370 Z Nismo, an affordable sportscar with individual style.
We took a Bentley GTC on a cruise through the most rugged and most elegant quarters of Berlin and drove the most exclusive convertible in the world, the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead coupe, to an English country house in the Bavarian Alps.
The E 63 S AMG T with its V8 biturbo engine is as fast as a sportscar can be and takes you and your family wherever you want. In addition: the Audi RS6. And: the G-Power Hurrican with 750 hp.
The Subaru BRZ provides a great feel for the road. In addition: the BMW 235i RS has a great rear wheel performance. And: the Porsche Cayman GTS is a car that makes you smile from the moment you step on the gas.
The Nissan GTR is a more affordable direct competitor to Porsche's 911 Turbo S or the Audi R8 GT. In addition: one of the ultimate super cars, the Techart 911 Turbo S. And: the Pagani Huayra, presented by Formula 1 Pilot Adrian Sutil.
Only few sports cars are able to match the fascination that surrounds the McLaren brand. In addition: in France we encountered the British convertible Bentley GTC V8 S and watched its GT racing relative perform at the Blancpain Endurance Series.
Jaguar's supercharged V8 XF RS Sportbreak, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S and the Audi S8 combine space and comfort with the performance of a sports car. We compare these three contenders.
