The Infiniti G37 will live on for 2015, but it will be renamed the Q40 for its final model year. The luxury sedan itself soldiers on, largely unchanged.

When Infiniti famously changed their entire model line to the letter-Q-plus-number format for 2014, the G37 was the sole survivor from the old naming regime. Though the sedan, technically a rebadged Nissan Skyline, was succeeded by an all-new Skyline called the Infiniti Q50 stateside, Infiniti decided to keep the G37 around as a lower-cost alternative for lessees.

The all-wheel-drive G37x sticks around too, and will be known as the Q40 AWD. Only two checkboxes will be offered, a Navigation Plus Package and a Moonroof Package. The G37′s current slate of four exterior colors — black, white, silver and gray — carry over, as does its 328hp, 3.7-liter V6 with 7-speed automatic transmission. During the Q-ification of the lineup, the G37 Coupe became the Q60, which still enjoys a full buffet of colors and options.

Though pricing has yet to be announced, the G37′s staring price of $32,950 is considerably less than the Q50′s $37,150 and the Q60′s $40,950. The 2015 Infiniti Q40 goes on sale in August, though it’s unknown whether the Q40 nameplate will continue beyond 2015.

BMW will be auctioning a one-off version of the i8 at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance next month.

The plug-in hybrid sports car will be slathered in Frozen Gray, a limited edition color first seen on a limited run, US-only 2011 M3 Coupe and a matte so delicate BMW had to institute a warranty exception for the paint.

The cabin will be finished in a somewhat more durable Dalbergia Brown leather with BMW i Blue stitching and seat belts, part of the “Pure Impulse Tera World” interior package. Each headrest will have the words “BMW i8″ embossed while “Concours D’Elegance Edition” will be laser etched on an undisclosed interior surface.

The special edition will also be the first US i8 to feature laser headlights, on the condition that the feds approve the technology. It will also be the first to come with a Display Key, which is a fancy way of saying a key with an LCD screen to show the driver information such as remaining battery charge and range.

The bespoke i8 will cross the block on Saturday at the Gooding & Co. Auction, with proceeds going to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Renault Sport has confirmed it is developing a performance-focused variant of the rear-engined Twingo city car (pictured) that was introduced last March in Geneva. The hot hatch could wear the storied Gordini nameplate when it is introduced at a major auto show next year.

Power for the Twingo Gordini will reportedly come from a turbocharged evolution of the 0.9-liter three-cylinder engine that powers the stock Twingo and the upcoming 2015 smart fortwo. Mounted directly over the rear axle, the engine will send over 120 horsepower to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

The Twingo Gordini will ride on a chassis tuned by Renault Sport. It will also feature bigger disc brakes and gain numerous suspension upgrades such as larger anti-roll bars and stiffer springs.

Visually, the Twingo Gordini will stand out from its stock counterpart thanks to a more aggressive front fascia, model-specific alloy wheels wrapped by wide tires and twin exhaust pipes out back. The sporty treatment will continue inside with bucket seats for the front passengers and an extra set of gauges.

Look for additional details about the upcoming Renault Twingo Gordini to emerge in the coming weeks. It goes without saying the hot hatch will not make its way to the United States, but a similarly-powerful variant of the smart fortwo tuned by Brabus is expected to arrive here shortly after the regular model makes its debut.

A small Brazilian company named Troller has published a full set of details about a new SUV christened T4. Founded in 1995, Troller has been a division of Ford’s Brazilian arm since 2007.

The T4 was previewed by a thinly-veiled concept that bowed at the 2012 edition of Brazil’s San Paolo Motor Show. Penned by Ford’s local design center, the T4 takes the form of a compact SUV with a rugged design that seemingly borrows styling cues from the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota FJ-40 of yore. The SUV boasts a generous amount of ground clearance and a tough body-on-frame construction, but it lacks the outgoing T4′s removable hard top.

The boxy, function-over-form design continues on the inside. The new T4 remains a decidedly Spartan SUV but it can be ordered with 21st century tech features like Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming and a dual-zone automatic climate control system at an extra cost.

Power comes from a 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel engine sourced directly from the Ford parts bin. The oil-burning mill sends 200 horsepower and 346 lb-ft. of torque to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a permanent all-wheel drive system.

Short overhangs on both ends give the T4 remarkably high approach and departure angles, while sway bars that can be quickly disconnected and an available snorkel help the SUV take on even the roughest terrain Brazil has to offer.

The Troller T4 is scheduled to go on sale across its home country in the coming days. Sources indicate Troller is not planning on selling the off-roader outside of Brazil.