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Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing UK price
The much-anticipated Citroën DS3 Cabrio Racing is now ‘on sale’ in the UK. Prospective buyers will need to move fast though, as the ultra-limited production run of just 100 examples worldwide means that just 10 right hand drive models will come to the UK priced at £29,305.

GM recalls 1.7 million cars in North America
As a result of Mary Barra’s request for a comprehensive internal safety review following the ignition switch recall, General Motors today announced three separate recalls involving U.S. production and sales of approximately: 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the 2009-2014 model years with gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds, 63,900 Cadillac XTS full-size sedan from the 2013 and 2014 model years, 1.18 million Buick Enclave and GMC Arcadia models from the 2008-2013 model years, Chevrolet Traverse from the 2009-2013 model years, and Saturn Outlook from the 2008-2010 model years.

2014 BMW M4 DTM race liveries
A few weeks ago BMW has shown us the 2014 BMW M4 DTM race car. Today, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer has revealed the first three race-prepped liveries for the 2014 DTM Season.

Porsche finds out what was causing 911 GT3 fire risk
Porsche has announced today that they have found out what was the problem which determined two of its brand new 911 GT3 to burn like a piece of paper. For now, the German official didn’t disclose the technical solution, but their engineers are dealing with the problem.

Peugeot 308 production increased
In response to high demand for the new Peugeot 308, voted 2014 European Car of the Year, and to support the launch of the Peugeot 308 SW, PSA Sochaux announces that it will introduce a night shift as from 2 June 2014. To staff the team, 600 jobs will be created, 450 un-temporary contracts.

Porsche sales increased in 2013
Porsche AG continued its success in the fiscal year 2013 and achieved record figures for deliveries, revenue and profit.

Volvo cars to feature face recognition and tired detection
Through systems that can recognise and distinguish whether a driver is tired or inattentive, the car of the future can become even safer. Examples of this include technology that detect closed eyes or what the driver is looking at.

Nissan sedan concept second teaser
Auto China 2014 runs from April 20 (press day) to April 29 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. Nissan China in cooperation with Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company and Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile will present an exciting line-up of more than 20 vehicles at Asia’s largest motor show of the year.

MTM Volkswagen Amarok
As a technology partner of the DIRKS Group in Emden, MTM is unveiling a Volkswagen Amarok, which both outwardly as well in actuality puts every previous interpretation of the Amarok in the shade: instead of a two litre, four cylinder turbo diesel engine, in this case there is a V8 4.2 TDI under the bonnet.

Mansory Bentley Flying Spur
MANSORY have been waiting for the Bentley Flying Spur. Once again, on this most luxurious of models, the modifiers from the Bavarian town of Brand have been able to show just what they can do with dedication, experience and engineering artistry.