There were two different Panameras to wow us this week; one was the facelifted version of the flagship of the current Panamera range, the 2014 Panamera Turbo S, and the other was a test mule for the next-generation of the car, the 2017 Porsche Panamera. Yes, Porsche has already started work on its next Panamera and our photos of the test mule provide some clues as to what it might be like.

2014 Magnum MK5

2014 Magnum MK5

You no longer need to look across the Atlantic for a serious track machine. Canada’s Magnum Cars has launched its first model designed both for road and track, the MK5. The car’s engine revs all the way to 11,000 rpm and produces a peak 250 horsepower, which isn’t bad considering it has a dry weight of only 1,200 pounds to carry.

2014 Land Rover Defender Challenge by Bowler

2014 Land Rover Defender Challenge by Bowler

Land Rover has launched what looks like one of the most fun one-make racing series in the world, the Land Rover Defender Challenge. It’s a rally raid-style event and is being run together with Land Rover performance partner Bowler.

2015 Ford Mustang Convertible spy shots

2015 Ford Mustang Convertible spy shots

Another vehicle we spied this week is a prototype for the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible. Like the coupe, this convertible version of the sixth-generation pony car is due next year, and we got a good look at its interior.

GReddy Performance x Scion Racing Drift FR-S, SEMA 2013

GReddy Performance x Scion Racing Drift FR-S, SEMA 2013

This is a 750-horsepower Scion FR-S built by GReddy for the upcoming SEMA show. Not only does it have an awesome wide-body kit, it’s also powered by a turbocharged straight-six borrowed from a Toyota Supra.

J.Ruiter Reboot Buggy

J.Ruiter Reboot Buggy

The Reboot Buggy probably won't be very good for the average grocery-store run, but it's pretty competent off-road and in situations that involve jumping over things. It was built by a Michigan man who thought regular cars were just getting too complicated.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Our latest mega gallery shows the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, from the base Camaro V-6 to the new range-topper, the Camaro Z/28. The Camaro ZL1 is missing but unlike the rest of the 2014 Camaro range this car sees no major styling changes due to its complex cooling structures at the front.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with possible AMG sports pack leaked - Image via Diariomotor

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with possible AMG sports pack leaked - Image via Diariomotor

This week saw the first photos of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class hit the web. The car pictured here is just one of a trio of leaked C-Class models and looks to have its new AMG sports pack fitted.

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