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Porsche Panamera
The super-saloon has opened up! These pictures show that the new Panamera won’t be short on interior space – just check out the amount of rear legroom in this prototype.

Maserati Quattroporte
The Panamera is likely to beat the Quattroporte for handling, but Maserati is pulling out the stops to ensure its saloon is the best looking in the world. Expect the newcomer to take cues from the Gran Turismo coupé and go on sale next year.

Mercedes E-Class
Drawing on the S-Class and C-Class, the new E-Class will be more attractive than its predecessor, with a sleeker, bolder shape. It will be bigger, too – and this estate version promises to be a tough rival for BMW’s 5-Series Touring.