As if the Lexus LFA wasn’t hardcore enough, the company has now produced a more focused LFA Nurburgring Edition. Power is up by 10bhp, but critically, it now weighs 100kg less than standard. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Lexus-LF-A-4.8-Nurburgring-package/258962/

Autocar’s video round-up of the Frankfurt stars

New British car maker, Briggs Automotive Company, launches with the BAC Mono – a high-tech single-seater. Powered by a 2.3-litre 230bhp Cosworth engine, the £80k BAC Mono is the first serious attempt to produce a single-seater driving experience for the public road. Read the full review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/BAC-Mono-Mono-2.3/259023/

The new Bentley Mulsanne is the first all-new Bentley in around 80 years. And the details on the new car are stunning. Inside, 170 hours are dedicated to making the cockpit as sumptuous as possible. On the road, the 2.6-tonne Mulsanne makes steady progress. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Bentley-Mulsanne-6.75-V8/259258/

Official Ferrari 458 Spider teaser

The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a lot going for it. It’s based on the next-generation Mercedes M-class platform, looks rugged and undercuts its rivals by thousands. But is it a good enough alternative to them? Here, Alex Kersten finds out in our quick fire review.

British manufacturer Ginetta is making a comeback with the new Ginetta G40R, a 2.0-litre 175bhp rear-wheel drive sports car. At £30k its closest rival is the more powerful Nissan 370Z, but the lightweight Ginetta offers a very different, club sport experience. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Ginetta-G40-R/259421/

The sublime Maserati GranCabrio Sport packs 444bhp from its 4.7-litre V8 engine. Find out how the stunning Italian drop-top supercar fares on the road. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Maserati-Grancabrio-4.7-V8-Sport/258308/

The Fisker Karma is the world’s first luxury plug-in hybrid. It gets a 270bhp petrol engine combined with two powerful electric motors, which can propel it to 62mph in 6.3sec and return over 60mpg. Read the review at http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Fisker-Karma-Range-extender/261498/