Take the case of Chad Harrison, for example, who went from simply driving a truck while disqualified to failing to stop for police, and crashing into a total of eight vehicles, including a literally brand new BMW X5 patrol car with just 400 miles (644 kilometers) on the odometer!

They argue that this would put it up against the Nissan GT-R, as well as an entire new set of faster rivals, and make room for more models to sit underneath it in the range.

The first step consists of a performance kit for the V8 Biturbo models that deliver up to 720 hp (730 PS) and 1,065 Nm (785 lb-ft) of torque, allowing the modified S-Class to reach a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Australian cops pulled him over as he was suspected of having been involved in a hit-and-run incident minutes earlier, yet the discovery of a pair of pliers/vice grips fastened around the steering spindle took center stage…

Besides that, the BMW 435i Coupe Harris drove is described as ordinary looking and too accomplished for its own good, with the word "boring" coming up once.

Because of the rutted nature of roads in its native parts, around the time of its conception, the 2CV has soft suspension, no body control at all in corners, plus, and this is its party piece, lots of wheel travel. That's one of the reasons why it actually did well in rallies – it could absorb the bumps at speed and just keep on moving (not quickly…but moving nonetheless).

More compact, lighter, nimbler, and let's not forget, substantially less expensive than the more luxury-orientated, but also new Quattroporte, the Ghibli aims to give the Fiat and Chrysler Alliance a first foothold in the lucrative, but hugely competitive and diverse executive sedan segment.

Unveiled by Anders Warming, head of Mini Design, the Vision also features interactive gadgets such as the Driving Experience Control, which allows the entire interior "to be transformed into a variety of different color and experience worlds in the blink of an eye."

Still, that wasn't satisfactory enough for the tuning crew at Vath who have come out with a comprehensive suite of upgrades improving the car's performance, while also adding a dab of styling individuality to the mix.

In particular, Detroit's third biggest carmaker is said to have decided to extend production of the Dodge Avenger sedan, originally earmarked to be replaced in early 2014, until the end of 2015, the Wrangler that was due for a replacement in 2016 until the middle of 2018, and the Dodge Grand Caravan until late 2017.

Under the proposed deal, Aston Martin will get access to "significant Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Mercedes-Benz Cars' resources," more specifically the development of bespoke V8 powertrains and the use of certain components of electric and electronic architecture.