The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving.

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the convertible version of its very rare SLR McLaren 722 S Coupe late last month, all it had for us were ethereal renderings of what the car would look like. This week the German automaker has given unto us a gallery's worth of high-res photography showing what is likely to become the world's fastest convertible.

Car buying these days isn’t easy. Lenders are tightening their belts and offering fewer loans, not to mention offering fewer leases. Some automakers such as Chrysler have even cut out leasing programs completely. To make matters worse, trade-in values have also plummeted, particularly for trucks and sport utility vehicles.

As you'd expect from a wide body kit, the main highlights include new front and rear aprons, widened fenders in both the front and back, new side skirts, a roof and trunk spoiler and a new vented hood. Another notable change is the presence of the always popular 20-inch wheels with performance tires, while a new stainless exhaust system completes Vitt's CL package.

Rumor has her that bmw is again accomplishment accidental an rectilinear lower roadster dubbed the z2. Them commandment be in existence a compact soft-top roadster that will be extant based on bmw’s 1-series platform.

The new body kit from Carlsson may be ordered for almost the whole range of the luxury Mercedes S-Class sedan, including even the mightiest S 63 AMG supercar.

This is such a wickedly sick 18 minute video. Turn up the volume to watch the new e92 BMW M3 vs Mercedes C63 AMG vs Lexus IS-F VIDEO!!

These spy shots of the 2009 BMW 5 Series represent the clearest look yet at the future design direction of this luxury sedan.

Great comparison test about two great cars, see who won it and why. Lots of pictures included

This is a goofy game by the folks at Mercedes-Benz. Pilot your MB AMG CLS63 on a snow course, and try to throw snow up against the drift boards. What's the highest score you can get?

The new Performance Studio special edition model successfully eliminates 2009 ML 63 AMG's one and only weak point: lack of luxury touches in its otherwise gorgeous interior.