Mini has officially released images and basic details about its upcoming Countryman, a four-door, all-wheel-drive, ruggedly-styled version based on the basic Mini Cooper theme.

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Lamborghini has announced its new Lamborghini Academy dates for 2009. With courses open to all sports car enthusiasts as well as Lamborghini owners, the track driving schools provide an extraordinary opportunity to experience the full potential of Lamborghini cars, alongside the Italian super sports car manufacturer’s professional instructors.

Courses start from 3,900.00 euro, including accommodation, cars at the race track and all driving instruction, but excluding travel. For full details, go to www.lamborghiniacademy.com, or contact your local Lamborghini dealer.

There is ONLY ONE Obsidian SG-One Mustang and YOU can own it. With well over 15,000 billable hours of the finest coach level craftsmanship PLUS the finest automotive components and materials available, this is the custom Mustang by which all others are measured.

To duplicate the Obsidian SG-One would require approximately $1.3 million U.S. dollars and several years to complete (the builder and the owner have signed documentation stating they will not duplicate the vehicle).

Check it out: www.obsidiansg1.com

Italian manufacturer Piaggio, renowned for revolutionary ideas in personal transportation, announces the U.S. debut of the 2009 Vespa GTS 300 Super, the newest evolution of its best-selling mid-size scooter, the GTS 250. Sporting a new high-displacement engine and a collection of racing-inspired components and exterior treatments that complement its high-performance character, the GTS 300 Super has been designed to set pulse points pounding whether in motion or at rest.

$6,199