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BMW UK announces the M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition
To mark the 40th anniversary year of M GmbH, BMW are offering a limited-edition M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition model for UK customers. 2012 will also be the final year of production for the E90/E92/E93 Model M3, before the V8-powerplant is replaced with a new turbocharged six cylinder unit in the new 3 Series, so this might also become a collectible last edition.
Ken Block hoons (ir)responsibly in Ford’s New Focus ST..
When we interviewed Ken Block last December, he was keen to point out that although known for his wild antics on track or stage (Gymkhana, X-Games and WRC), he drives like Miss Daisy on the road.
The deal is done – Audi just bought Ducati
Audi has released a statement confirming its purchase of thoroughbred Italian motorcycle maker Ducati, in a deal that is thought to be worth €860 million ($1.12 billion). The transaction will be now completed as quickly as possible once authorised by the competition authorities.
Audi RS Q3 Concept plays a starring role in Beijing
One of the stars of this month's Auto China show in Beijing, is bound to be Audi's crowd-pleasing RS Q3 Concept, a purely one-off show car (for now) which combines the Q3's SUV body with the turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine from the TT RS.
With 355bhp the RS Q3 will sprint from zero to 62mph in 5.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 165mph.
Lotus speaks out about its relationship with China’s Youngman (UPDATED)
Questions have been raised during the past 24 hours over the handling of Lotus' future by new owners DRB-HICOM and in particular the role played by Lotus current CEO Dany Bahar in securing the jobs of its Hethel employees.
We spoke with Lotus this afternoon and you can read their responses below. There are still a number of questions outstanding, which we will update in this article when we hear back from them tomorrow.
Alfa Romeo 4C will be built by Maserati, first prototypes later this year
Maserati confirmed on Thursday that it will produce the new Alfa Romeo 4C two-seater sportscar. Up to 2,500 units per year will be made at its factory in Modena from May 2013, after firstly delivering 60-70 prototypes to its Fiat Group sibling during 2012.
Citroen’s DS9 concept gets ready to seduce Beijing (w/VIDEO)
We were really captivated by the stunning looks of Citroen's DS9 concept, in fact so much so that I had to tweet a few pictures of it late last night. Due to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show later in the month, the DS9 is Citroen's fourth 'Déesse' (goddess) model and the first that really lives up to its name.
Lotus speaks out over rumours of its untimely demise..
In the light of continuing speculation, Lotus has taken the extraordinary step and released a full statement to dispel any rumours and clarify the present situation.