The new 911 Porsche GT2 RS, the car they're calling the new "widowmaker", has reportedly lapped Germany's Nurburgring circuit in 7 minutes 18 seconds - or 19 seconds quicker than the 911 Turbo S.

Bentley's stunning new Mulsanne will cost well-heeled Kiwis in the "low $600,000s" range when it goes on sale here.

Put aside all the frustrations of the marque's turbulent history – this is the best Alfa in years