An Italian company with a fabulous motorsport heritage that stretches right back to 1914, Maserati has bounced back recently with superb models like the GranTurismo, a luxurious grand tourer that's as good to look at as it is to drive.

It's fast, beautifully styled and superbly built, just like the other models in Maserati's range, such as the Quattroporte four-door luxury saloon and the GranCabrio, a convertible based on the GranTurismo, and arguably even more desirable. All are powered by Maserati's sensational V8 engine, with the company now a division of Ferrari.