The Codatronca Monza is a new supercar designed by Paolo, Ercole Spada and Domiziano Boschi of Spadaconcept. Based on a Corvette chassis and engine, it's being built as a special commission for Aznom, a popular tuning company from Monza, Italy.

Australian firm Design+Industry has just unveiled the Strike Trike, a three-wheeler built with a tubular spaceframe chassis wrapped a stylish semi-enclosed body with a removable roof panel.

Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel takes a look this week inside Mercedes' largest factory in Germany where the sublime SLS AMG supercar comes to life.

Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel is back for another season making a stop this week at Maserati. We'll get an in-depth look at how the GranTurismo Convertible gets built in Torino and Modena, Italy.

This is what happens when you take a high-end car picture, chop off the top, flip it over and slap it back down. And it went viral on many car forums with plenty of car enthusiasts and Photoshop hacks giving it a whirl. Mind = Blown.

The stunning new Pagani Huayra features a 700hp 6.0-liter V12 engine from Mercedes AMG and can hit 230 mph. The interior is chock full of the company's signature look of carbon fiber and exposed aluminum.

The new 2012 Mercedes SLK has just been unveiled featuring Magic Sky Control, which replaces the standard folding hardtop’s metal panels with polarized glass panels. You can actually change the level of tint.

High-end German tuner HAMANN has just unleashed the Victory II, a fully revamped Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Their limited edition creation features new bodywork, more engine output and lots of upgrades inside and out.

Audi has just revealed their high-tech endurance racer, the R18 TDI, which is chock full of carbon fiber and every automotive advancement possible to continue dominating the world's most difficult motorsport.

After months of anticipation and several teaser videos from BMW, the 1 Series M has been unveiled in final form with a new ad and plenty of glossy photos.

All-star German tuner BRABUS has just released the WIDESTAR Wide Version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at the 2010 Essen Motor Show.

LEGO release their Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Kit as a realistic 1:17 scale version of the supercar with 741 pieces. It even has an opening trunk, doors and engine compartment, and the Spyder’s roof actually folds away.

Hard to improve on something as exquisite as the Audi R8 V10 but that didn't stop Anderson Germany from taking on the task. Racing Edition bathed in carbon fiber, red trim accents, boosted with horsepower and high-performance mods.

This year's LA Auto Show Design Challenge stipulated that concepts be four-passenger vehicles weighing 1,000 lb. or less that are comfortable, safe, and deliver satisfactory performance and looks. 9 vehicles were presented including several organic models.

Lamborghini and Blancpain's partnership just hit a new plateau. The 2011 Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition will make its official debut in Paris and now holds the distinction of being the lightest street legal Lambo.

Some Epson employees got together and used their papercraft skills and access to humongous printers to build a highly detailed life-size cardboard replica of the company's Acura/Honda NSX Super GT race car.

To advertise the new 2011 Impreza WRX STI, Subaru took a diverse "focus group" out for ride-a-longs with Dave Mirra. The rally driver did his best to freak out his passengers with some spirited driving while the cameras rolled.

GM is offering potential Corvette buyers the opportunity to actually build their own engine (with assistance of course) as well as watch the rest of their car come together at the factory. Check out the 'Engine Build Experience' video.

Kicherer has just unveiled the Mercedes SLS Supersports Black Edition featuring aggressive body kit, matte-black paint job with black wheels, interior laden with plush maroon, and engine boosted to 620hp.

This is a one-of-a-kind Lamborghini safe crafted as a unique offering to match the real-life automobile of a client of Brown Safe. It features yellow plating, carbon fiber trimming and the raging-bull logo appearing throughout.

Dodge unleashed a historic commercial in honor of the World Cup match between England and the US. The 60 second spot is labeled "Freedom" and features the 2010 Challenger SRT8 (waving the red, white and blue) going up against the Redcoats.

This is the Ferrari 612 GTO Concept from Sasha Selipanov, aka The Angry Car Designer. This is one of the most intriguing and creative renderings to date with some elements of the 458 Italia mixed in with a bit of Aston Martin One-77.

Shell just released a video showing the making of a translucent Nissan 370Z they hand built to promote their new line of engine oil. The footage examines how they managed to show the oil actually working inside the car using a painstakingly built clear engine.

Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel is stopping next in Neckarsulm, Germany, to bring an inside look at the building of the Audi R8 supercar.

Official details have just been released on the 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Maranello's fastest street legal car ever! This is also only the 3rd Ferrari in the company's storied history to wear the Gran Turismo Omologato moniker.

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is finally here! This is the country's first mass-market 100% electric vehicle. Charged during off-peak hours, Nissan claims the car can travel 100 miles on $3. Reservations will be taken starting on April 20th.

Porsche Design just introduced the P'6780 Diver watch. The previous edition was designed over 25 years ago by Prof. F. A. Porsche. This updated version features a 1000 meter depth range and the unique ability to unhinge the case.

Tesla's chief designer Franz von Holzhausen worked closely with Swiss watch designers at Tag Heuer to develop a look true to both companies. Result: the Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster, debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Pagani Zonda Cinque Tricolore will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show as a one-off special edition of the world's most exclusive hyper-exotic. It pays tribute to the Italian air acrobatic team, the Frecce Tricolore. €1.3 million

The Mercedes-Benz Museum designed by UN Studio, is an architectural and automotive world of wonder. Location: Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes has just released almost 100 pictures of their displays and exhibitions.

A great ad has just been released for the new 2010 Audi R8 V10 Spyder. The company's amazing supercar convertible has a 525 hp engine and can reach a top speed of 194 mph.

Nick Knight, one of the most renown fashion photographers today, just did a special shoot of the 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG with supermodel Julia Stegner for MB Fashion Week 2010 in Berlin.

At the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, Cobra released the world's first touch screen radar detector with a 1.5 inch display.

The Mini Beachcomber concept made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show as a throwback to the Moke from the 60s, but with the off-road capabilities that the original never had. Featuring all-wheel drive, the Beachcomber has no doors or roof.

MINI launched a guerilla marketing campaign just after Christmas, strategically tossing huge cardboard boxes onto trash heaps around Amsterdam. Cartons with diagrams of the MINI, strewn with broken ribbon and torn gift wrap

The Cruden Hexatech IV is the ultimate racing simulator for fans of F1, NASCAR and WRC. This monster system features three 42" screens and lets users experience real life G-Force and steering wheel feedback.

Designer Slavche Tanevsky has just unveiled the Lamborghini Ankonian concept, an updated and aggressive take on the Reventon. He worked closely with designers at both Lamborghini and Audi to come up with the final product which is stunning.

Lexus is taking a page out of Scion's playbook by starting to embrace the tuning and customization culture. At SEMA, Lexus showcased four versions of their new IS C convertible including one modified in-house using the recently introduced F-Sports line.

Bugatti 16C Concept just made its first debut in the US, in Los Angeles. As an ode to the Type 57 C from the late 1930s, this reinvigorated supercar is absolutely exquisite inside and out. Available in 2012 for roughly $1.6 million.

The Mavizen TTX02 is a new electric race bike with top speed of 130 mph. Just released at SEMA, this green motorcycle is available later this year for about $40,000. Features twin Agni electric motors and 3 lithium-ion battery packs.

At the SEMA Show this week, Ken Block unveiled the world's fastest snow track automobile, his new 400 hp Subaru TRAX STI. This experimental car is equipped with snow car tracks and a monster suspension.

This week Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel stops in Bowling Green, KY, at the Chevrolet facility that is responsible for the production of the amazing new Corvette.

Noted Japanese architect Scu Fujimoto built a full-size Lexus LFA out of transparent acrylic boards that were sanded and polished. This see-through supercar sculpture made an appearance at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Ultimate Factories from National Geographic travels to Porsche this week to provide an inside look at the building of the 911 sports car.