Nissan's revamped 370Z has just shown up in Germany, perhaps in preparation for some testing on the Nürburgring. Despite the black paint and the heavy rains, the Z's new shape is clearly apparent here. The Maxima-inspired boomerang headlight design appears to be in play, and a similar treatment has been given to the Z-car's tail-lights, as well.

We'll continue to monitor the Z's testing regimen, in case some 'Ring hot laps are also on the agenda.

A prototype for BMW's Progressive Activity Sedan—once known as the V5—made another appearance in Death Valley, showing a bit more of its face beneath its heavy camouflage. The large twin-kidney design seems to be inspired by the new 7-series, while the inspiration for the rest of the body is a complete mystery. The genre-bending BMW has in mind is apparent by the stance and overall shape, but our first-hand impression leaves us very curious how the styling will register once the awkward camouflage comes off. We admit to being puzzled by its looks and packaging, and more than a little intrigued as to how (if?) BMW stylings can actually pull off a compelling, salable design.

"Progressive Activity vehicle?" When will they just give up and call it a dang wagon. Cadillac seems to have the balls to do it.

Dean Attew, who The Times describes as a "London-based business intelligence consultant", uncovered the plot. Attew formerly assisted Ecclestone with "a wide variety of issues concerning...business and family affairs," and still feels some loyalty to the Formula One owner. Now employed by Titon International, the company that was employing ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko when he was poisoned and in whose office traces of Polonium-210 were found, Attew was approached to assist in the plot to bring down Mosley by unnamed parties. Fearing that the plot could harm his former boss as well, he then brought that information to Ecclestone.

"Dean, you are not going to find anything because there's nothing there - he's Mr Boring in that sense," Ecclestone told Attew upon learning of the plot. Since the release of the Max Mosley sex video, Mosley has done nothing to address suggestions that Ecclestone was involved with the attempt to publicly discredit him, leaving Attew to feel under-appreciated for his efforts. [via The Times]

If the 2010 Acura NSX's Nürburgring lap didn't hit the right spot, take a look at this new shot showing off the interior for the first time. We're a little disappointed that the stylish Zubaz-esque exterior camo isn't reflected on the inside of the cockpit, but then again, who cares, those gauges look so purdy we want to bring them home to Momma. And check out the paddle shifters.

[CarTribe]

The final (and to many, the most desirable) variant of the latest-generation Porsche 911 (997), the everything bagel of the Porsche universe, the Swiss Army Knife sports car, the Porsche Turbo cabrio, is likely at least a fiscal quarter away from official viewing. While we're expecting Porsche's whole droptop fleet to appear at the Detroit auto show early next year, MPH has some shots of the new, AWD Turbo cab in its element right now. No waiting. Shoo.

Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet Spy Photos [MPH]

Related:
Porsche Reveals All-Wheel-Drive 911 Cabrios; Spy Photos: Porsche 911 Targa; Spy Shots: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, the Best Yet; Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Porsche Carrera 4, Part 1 [internal]

The most nattily dressed of Lotus fans (or those who sweat their pinstriped gabardine) will bust a seam over this one-off Exige coupe, created with a Savile Row tailor, Gieves and Hawkes. Built as a promotional vehicle for Harrods' "Truly British" show, the Lotus Exige Espionage features a navy-blue exterior and an interior fitted with pinstripe wool cloth — seat upholstery, door inserts and dashboard — silk for the backs of the seats and tailor-made leather floormats that mimic James Bond's shoes. Alas, poison darts and slinky ingenue have been left off the options list. The car will be available for sale after the show for $70,000.

More at Dubspeed Driven

Related:
Lotus Releases Details on US-bound Exige [internal]

Mitsubishi is developing a new, more refined generation of its turnip-headed Outlander, according to a new spy shot in The Car Connection that was taken in the southwestern US. The company's redesigned midsize SUV is a major player in its three-year comeback plan, which involves the current Eclipse model and a Dodge Dakota-based Raider pickup coming for 2006. This particular test mule is right-drive, indicating it's the Japanese version, which will beat the US version — expected to get a 3.0-liter V6 with six-speed automatic — to market by at least one season of "According to Jim."

Spy Shots: 07 Mitsubishi Outlander [The Car Connection]

Related:
Mitsubishi s Three-Year Product Plan; Dodge's World Beat: The 2007 Caliber's Global Powertrain; Mitsubishi Releases Image of Sportback Concept; Spy Photos: Mitsubishi Evo Sport Wagon [internal]