Transformers are famously known for being robots in disguise. Their forms have ranged from Mack trucks, fast cars, VW Bugs, tanks, and jets to cassette players and tapes (if you’re old school like that). But Michael Bay‘s vision has been a bit more grounded – if you could call it that – making sure that the sizes of Autobot and Decepticon could match their vehicular form.

Now with Transformers 4 well into production, we are getting our first look at two cars that will be seen in the film.

Check them out below.

Casting for director Michael Bay‘s upcoming Transformers 4 continues, with the announcement of actress Li Bingbing.

Bingbing is a Chinese actress who has appeared in a number of titles over the years, including The Forbidden Kingdom, 1911, and her recent jump to Hollywood for Paul W.S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Retribution, where she played Ada Wong.

Director Michael Bay has scored quite the actor to play the main human villain in his next installment of the Transformers franchise.

It’s being reported that Kelsey Grammer, star of such titles as Cheers, Frasier, Boss, and Toy Story 2, has signed on for the role, which will see him playing a “counter intelligence guy” named Harold Attinger in the movie, which is currently known as Transformers 4.

Michael Bay. Love him or hate him, you can’t deny the director’s ability to make energetic, entertaining, and profitable action films for general audiences. His testosterone-fueled directorial style has influenced the visual vocabulary of the contemporary Hollywood blockbuster more than any other filmmaker.

Bay’s films have grossed $4.5 billion worldwide and are often characterized by explosions, lens flares, 360 Steadicam shots, and never-ending sunsets. While he’s often considered nothing more than an egotistical hack, Bay’s distinct high-octane style is instantly recognizable and – for better or worse – he’s been incredibly consistent throughout his career.

One aspect of Bay’s films that often gets lost in all the explosions and mayhem is the impressive lineup of actresses he’s included in his predominantly male movies. With his latest film, Pain & Gain, about to hit theaters this weekend, I thought it might be a good time to look back at Michael Bay’s filmography, specifically the leading actresses who have since went on to insanely successful careers.

So, check out below The Leading Ladies of Michael Bay’s High-Octane Cinema.

As has become customary, Michael Bay and friends don’t make a big deal out of casting announcements, often times just letting fans know via Bay’s website or on the Twitter.

When it comes to Bay’s Transformers 4, we’ve already heard about Mark Wahlberg being cast, followed by the announcement of Jack Reynor. Now comes word of the actress chosen to play the female lead, Nicola Peltz.