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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.
Loris Capirossi becomes BMW M’s MotoGP expert
Veteran MotoGP racer, Loris Capirossi, who retired at the end of last season, has become the MotoGP series organiser's safety advisor. Alongside this new role, BMW has chosen Capirossi as a BMW M MotoGP expert, responsible for stewarding guests around the MotoGP paddock and providing an exciting glimpse behind the scenes.
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.
Susie Wolff (nee Stoddart) joins Williams F1 as its development driver
There's a very 'short' list of women who have graced the Formula 1 paddock as drivers and now Scottish DTM racer, Susie Wolff, joins the ranks of the best drivers in the world.
F1 politics continue to surround the Bahrain GP
Earlier today, Bahrain International Circuit rebutted 'media speculation' about the race by stating that a number of 'neutral interested parties' (isn't that an Oxymoron?) including two representatives from Lotus F1 Team had visited Bahrain recently and sent their report to all the F1 Team principals last week (5 April).