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Legendary Chevrolet Corvette 427 returns as convertible for anniversary celebration

More than 40 years have passed since Chevrolet labeled a Corvette with a 427 badge. But beginning this summer for a limited run, the legendary nameplate will return on a convertible model commemorating the marque's 60th anniversary. The car was unveiled to the public for the first time on Friday night at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., where the rights to purchase the first car with serial No.

BMW Gran Coupé

BMW has announced its interpretation of the four-door coupé. Following in the footsteps of the Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz's CLS and the Porsche Panamera, the Gran Coupé is said to offer a level of practicality missing from its premium rivals. First unveiled in concept format, back at the 2007 Shanghai motor show as the Concept CS, the concept fell foul of the global recession before resurfacing at Beijing last year – again, in concept format.

Ford resurrects Vignale name in an attempt to add premiumness to mainstream models

Ford is resurrecting the name of renowned Italian design house Vignale in an attempt to bring its mainstream models up market in Europe. Of course this isn't Ford's first experience of using a defunct carrozzeria for its range-topping models – remember Ghia? The first of these new models will be the Mondeo, which will appear with Vignale badging, lashings of chrome and quilted leather in Frankfurt next week.