Nissan has released images of the new 370Z ahead of its scheduled debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The successor to the 350Z designed by Alfonso Albaisa (now Vice President of Nissan Design Europe), the new car is an evolution of the design themes first seen six years ago.

The front end design features new headlamps, which mimic those of the new Maxima unveiled in New York earlier this year - a theme repeated in the taillamps. A more pronounced raked air dam feeds air to the larger 3.7-liter powerplant and the lower section of the DLO has also been tweaked, gently trailing downward toward the rear before following an upward sweep to the B-pillar.

Little is known about the new car’s overall dimensions, though we have been told that the wheelbase has been shortened to improve maneuverability. We’ll find out more when we see the 370Z at the LA show.

Aston Martin One-77

The wraps have come off the ultimate Aston Martin. This stunning machine is an all-new supercar from the famous British firm that will go on sale late next year, taking the company into uncharted territory carrying a £1.2million price tag and power from a 7.0-litre V12 engine.

More expensive than the Bugatti Veyron, the newcomer will be limited to a production run of just 77 cars – hence its current codename, One-77. A real bolt from the blue, Aston has managed to keep the entire project under wraps until now. It will be inviting a select group of customers to see a finished model before the end of the year.

Details are scarce but the One-77 will be powered by a 7.0-litre V12 – boasting around 650bhp – get a handcrafted aluminium body and a carbonfibre chassis. As a result it is likely to do 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds and have a top speed to 220mph. Aston says potential owners will be able to personalise virtually every aspect of the car.