Lamborghini Aventador spy photos: The Roadster in the Snow!

Lamborghini is set to crack the top off the Aventador supercar, and the V12-powered speed demon spyder has been captured in cold-weather testing in Sweden. Obviously, this Dancing Bull is adept in the snow, as these shots show the all-wheel-drive system conquering the wet and wild of the far north. It's expected to run a 6.5-liter, 691-hp V12 paired with a seven-speed automated-manual gearbox.

2012 Volkswagen Passat priced at $20,765

The all-new 2012 Volkswagen Passat, looking to be a big player in the highly competitive midsize segment and the first car to be built at a new Chattanooga, Tenn., assembly plant, will come to market this fall with a base sticker price of $19,995, plus $770 destination charge. The 2012 Passat will be sold with three powertrains and a variety of equipment levels. “The 2012 Passat is a true Volkswagen, offering German engineering, class-leading standard features and superior fuel economy, all for a remarkable value,” said Jonathan Browning, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America.

Ferrari World Design Contest 2011 enters second phase

The Ferrari World Design Contest, launched in collaboration with Autodesk, has just completed the first phase of its selection process. With entries from over 50 international design schools, the contest saw more than 200 projects arrive at the supercar manufacturer's studios in Maranello. Seven design schools have now been selected as finalists.