BMW this week revealed the Idea XM as a preview of a standalone mannequin from BMW M coming subsequent yr, the primary from the corporate for the reason that M1 supercar launched half a century in the past. Beforehand regarded as referred to as an X8, the XM shall be a high-performance crossover packing as much as 750 hp from a V-8-based hybrid powertrain.

Aston Martin confirmed it is going to launch a brand new V12 Vantage subsequent yr, a automotive destined to be the final Vantage geared up with a 12-cylinder engine. Sure, Aston Martin plans to launch hybrids and electrical automobiles sooner or later, and this electrification technique can even prolong to its sports activities automotive lineup.

Genesis revealed the redesigned G90 sedan headed to showrooms subsequent yr. Genesis is holding again particulars till nearer to the market launch, however we are able to anticipate the automotive to boast a brand new platform and certain an accessible electrical powertrain.

Polestar’s subsequent mannequin launch would be the 3, a mid-size crossover twinned with Volvo’s alternative for the XC90. The Polestar would be the extra efficiency oriented of the 2, and this week we acquired a superb look within the type of a teaser shot.

Ferrari’s Purosangue crossover was additionally noticed testing this week, this time with a production-bound physique and never the makeshift Maserati Levante physique utilized by earlier testers. Purists should not be too involved because the spy pictures level to the Purosangue extra intently resembling the GTC4 Lusso it replaces, fairly than your typical grocery getter.

A prototype for a redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class due round 2023 was additionally noticed this week. The brand new mid-size sedan seems to be to be taking over a sleeker design for its subsequent era, which provides to rumors that the modern CLS-Class and GT 4-Door Coupe could also be phased out after their present life cycles finish.

One of many automobiles we examined this week was the 2022 Honda Civic Si. It provides 200 hp and comes solely with a 6-speed handbook transmission, and is a good platform for tuning.

One other automobile we examined was the Rolls-Royce Ghost, in Black Badge guise. The mannequin will get darkened trim, somewhat extra energy, and barely firming suspension tuning, nevertheless it principally appeals for the edgier picture it creates.