The new third-generation Bentley Continental GT boasts 467 kW of power, an incredible 900 Nm of torque, and a top speed of 333 km/h. We took this beautiful beast for a spin, and met up with Bentley's Head of Interior Design, Darren Day.

From luxury sports cars to recreational vehicles, from mini SUVs to minivans, Drive It! checks out the latest innovations from the auto industry.

Competition is good for business: the Q8 is Audi's contribution to the SUV coupé sector. Vintage horsepower: Monterey Car Week on the historical Cannery Row. A flagship reworked: the Mazda 6. And a legend by sea or by land: the Amphicar 770.

With the new Q8, Audi is looking to compete with BMW and Mercedes in the increasingly popular SUV coupe sector. It melds the elegance of a four-door coupe with the versatility of a large SUV.

The Monterey Car Week is unlike any other vintage car meet in the world. During it, classic and race car fans of every age and nationality converge on the Pacific coast to talk shop and dream of driving one of the many exquisite models themselves.

Mazda has given its flagship model a major facelift rather than putting a new generation out on the roads. And the update marks an improvement on the car's predecessor – especially in the interior.

In 1961, Hans Trippel began production of the Amphicar 770 – the world's first commercial amphibious car. Powered by two propellers, it cruises through the water at 6.5 knots or 12 km/h. Only 3,878 of them were built.

VW looks set to stop production of the Beetle. The latest version sports the trademark grin and round eyes of the original – but will newer model Bugs remain as popular in the years to come?

The Aston Martin Vantage is a real head-turner. It boasts a four-liter V8 with 375kW from the AMG GT. Acceleration is 3.6 seconds for 0 to 100 km/h, with a top speed is 314 km/h – thanks in part to the car's extremely lightweight construction.

What will become of German carmaker Opel following its takeover by the PSA Group? All future Opels will be based on PSA platforms. Will they be independent models or just rebadged Peugeots? Find out with a visit to TechDay in Rüsselsheim.