We’re not genuinely concerned… yet. Though these latest spy photos show the latest version of Ferrari’s next top-of-the-line machine out in the Italian public wearing embarrassingly ugly bodywork, we’re still taking a wait-and-see attitude and holding out hope that the upcoming Prancing Horse hypercar is a stunner. If it ends up looking more like the F40 or F50 than the Enzo… well, that would be just fine by us, too. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Facelifted Kia Sorento even getting in on the ‘Ring thing
It looks as if Kia is hard at work sorting out some of the suspension woes in the company’s Sorento. Photographers spotted this camouflaged version thrashing around the Nürburgring recently. More often than not, manufacturers use the track for suspension development, and while the Sorento debuted to generally strong reviews, its stiff-legged ride came in for criticism. That complaint was addressed with the uplevel SX trim and its dual-flow dampers, which were subsequently retrofitted to the rest of the line. We’re not sure if the prototype seen here is rocking that same technology, but the ‘Ring is as good a place as any to sort out dynamics and ride. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Next Renault Clio RS spotted nearly ready to hatch
A new Renault Clio is due to be revealed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, and based on these spy shots, it appears that also means a reveal of the Clio RS. Caught by the lenses at CarPix, several changes to this model versus the standard Clio seem to identify it as the hot hatch: larger front intakes, wheels and brakes, front LEDs relocated to the bumper, and a diffuser between twin pipes out back. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Aston Martin AM 310 Concept shows up in Italy… could it be the Vanquish?
Aston Martin recently took a right-hand drive version of the company’s AM 310 Concept for a spin in Italy. The coupe was on hand for a brief photo shoot, and sported a few different details from the model we saw debut at Villa d’Este. Marked by a more sane set of wheels and a more demure grille, this machine looks almost ready for production. Aston Martin has already made it clear the concept could give us an idea of the successor to the DB9 and DBS, and some voices are indicating this could be the next-generation Vanquish. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Mercedes-Benz SLC may not be a gullwing after all
Spy photographers clicked off a few images of the newest member of the AMG clan in training. We’ve already heard Mercedes-Benz is planning a new sports coupe positioned just under the SLS AMG. Designed to take on the Porsche 911, the model will be smaller than its older brother in every way, but it may differ in one other important aspect as well. While the SLS AMG is known for the model’s iconic gullwing doors, the SLC hardtop may actually get its wings clipped, bowing with traditional pillar-mounted hinges instead. A convertible model is expected to follow suit sometime later. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Porsche 911 prototype caught sporting real Targa roof
No, that’s not a Type 991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet – look closely and you’ll see the first true Targa since the model variant disappeared from the Porsche 911 line in 1995. Oh yes, we know Porsche has been selling one in the interim, but to purists, the giant sunroof models of the past 17 years have been Targas in name only. Funk Flex
