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Just 24 examples of the Aston Martin Vulcan hypercar are going to be produced. Intended for circuit use only, the exclusive ownership experience is set to involve driver training and special events.

A van-based MPV with enhanced all-terrain ability might seem very niche, but that's exactly what the new Fiat Doblò Trekking is.

Compact MPVs aren't the most exciting things, but plenty of families value their versatility. Consequently the arrival of an all-new Volkswagen Touran is a significant event for a sizeable contingent of real-world car buyers.

If the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG or S 65 AMG Coupés simply aren't powerful enough, then Brabus now has a solution. Its latest creation, called the 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupé, takes an all-wheel drive S 63 AMG 4Matic and applies a comprehensive makeover.

Porsche's recently-announced Cayman GT4 already has another rival. The Lotus Evora 400, which is claimed to be the brand's fastest ever road-going car, gains an upgraded engine and a mild facelift.

Buyers of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck can now order it in Black Out guise.

Officially, Mercedes-Benz is describing its G 500 4x4² as a “near-series show car”. That basically means production will begin if pubic reaction is favourable enough.

As facelifts go, the one that Citroën has just applied to its Berlingo is very subtle. Indeed, the styling changes are restricted to a redesigned bumper and front grille.

Following last year's concept, McLaren has revealed the finalised version of its ultra-extreme – and ultra-exclusive – P1 GTR.

Nissan has teamed up with outdoor sports brand Salomon to create the suitably-named Navara Salomon limited edition pick-up.

Just 100 examples of Aston Martin's new motorsport-inspired, street-legal Vantage GT3 special edition are going to be built.

A new range-topping trim grade for the Hilux pick-up has been launched by Toyota. Named Invincible X, it basically takes the existing Invincible model and adds some extra equipment.

Ahead of a planned début at March's Geneva Motor Show, Toyota has released some images of its refreshed Avensis.

Matte black paintwork and an almost complete lack of chrome give the Indian Chief Dark Horse a distinctly sinister look. The new cruiser also features cast wheels, unique tank graphics, a single vinyl-covered seat and blacked-out components.

Citroën says its Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept previews a new Berlingo Multispace that's set to début at next month's Geneva Motor Show.

Ram has revealed an updated Laramie Limited trim grade, which it’s calling “the benchmark in truck opulence”.

Nissan is calling its 370Z Nismo Roadster Concept a “one-off design study created to gauge market interest”, but the chances of a production version appearing soon must be extremely high.

Buyers of the recently-launched Mercedes-Benz Vito mid-size van can now opt for a permanent four-wheel drive transmission.

Ford’s Police Interceptor Utility - the USA’s best.-selling law enforcement vehicle - has been given an update.

Chevrolet has unveiled the Colorado GearOn Special Edition pick-up, which is based on the current LT trim grade.

In creating the 2 Series Gran Tourer, BMW has followed a fairly simple process: take a 2 Series Active Tourer , give its wheelbase a slight stretch, add some extra bodywork at the rear and then make the roofline a few centimetres higher.

A jury of 75 international motoring journalists has decided the ten finalists for this year’s World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car and World Performance Car awards.

In 1985 Yamaha introduced the V-Max, so this year marks its 30th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, a special version of the VMAX (as the V4-powered cruiser is now known) has been created.

Rolls-Royce has once again turned to its Bespoke division to create a limited edition. The latest, called Nighthawk, is based on the Phantom Drophead Coupé and it’ll be offered in North America only.

Vauxhall has unveiled a revamped Corsa VXR. The new model, which will be sold across the rest of Europe as the Opel Corsa OPC, is set to make its public debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

BMW Motorsport has given the M6 GT3 its first track run. The new racer, which is due to begin competing in 2016, was driven by Jörg Müller.

Eleven years after the current model was launched, Volkswagen’s Caddy is getting a comprehensive overhaul. Indeed, the new version is being described as ‘fourth-generation’ to reflect how extensive the changes are.

Porsche has introduced the GT4, a more extreme version of its Cayman two-seat coupé which has been developed by the firm’s motorsport department.

Unlike its predecessors, the third-generation Ford Focus RS is going to benefit from an all-wheel drive system. That’s a wise move because the newcomer will boast more than 320 horsepower (235 kW).

Renault’s new Kadjar is a C-segment crossover. Based on the same CMF architecture that already underpins the second-generation Nissan Qashqai , it’ll be manufactured in Palencia, Spain and Wuhan, China.

Nissan’s new GT-R LM Nismo completely ignores conventional race car design norms. Due to compete in the top-flight LMP1 class of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship , its appearance alone bespeaks avant-garde thinking.

Currently the most expensive car offered by Hyundai in the UK is the seven-seat Santa Fe Premium SE, which costs £36,705. However, that’s set to change this April with the arrival of the £47,995 Genesis.