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Bentley brings even faster Continental V8 S to Detroit

Bentley first showed the Continental V8 S at the Frankfurt Motor Show a few months ago, but the slightly more powerful V8 Continental makes its North American debut in Detroit. More horsepower is always welcome, and the handsome new grand tourer delivers precisely 21 more. While Bentley has been concentrating on W12-powered Speed models -- even suggesting that it might be an entertaining drive on a racetrack -- the V8 range has been bolstered by its own modest performance enhancements: 21 more horsepower and 15 more lb-ft of torque bring the 4.0-liter engine's figures up to 521 and 502, respectively.

Toyota teases new 2014 Aygo city car

This is the initial teaser image of the new 2014 Toyota Aygo, set to make its first public appearance at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next month. The Japanese firm is yet to reveal any details on its new city car, but we do know that it has once again been developed in conjunction with Peugeot and the French firm’s latest 108 compact urban hatchback. On Bing: see pictures of the 2014 Toyota Aygo Find out how much a used Toyota Aygo costs on Auto Trader Just like the previous Aygo, the new car will share its chassis and engine line-up with the latest Peugeot.

Audi A8 (2014) at Frankfurt motor show

In the wake of an all-new Mercedes S-class, the facelifted Audi A8 will be shown at Frankfurt motor show as the luxury saloon celebrates its twentieth birthday. The A8’s body has been given a nip and tuck, with more power and improved fuel efficiency, too, as it battles the new S-class and the BMW 7-series. How is it different to the current A8?