Bugatti is joining Maserati, Porsche, and Aston Martin in going after the extreme-luxury four door car market. The Bugatti Royale will be shown at the Frankfurt show this fall, and will not be on the market for some time yet (maybe 2011 model year?). Power will come from the Veyron’s W-12 motor, though it’ll be mounted up front in the Royale. (via AutoExpress)

Going on sale this week is the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, the world’s fastest open-top automobile (407km/hr with the roof on). From what I’ve read, it sounds like the removable hardtop roof is similar the Lotus Elise’s – you can’t store it on the car. However, the Bugatti, like the Elise, includes a fabric soft top for such use. (via Gizmag)