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 BMW teases the 1-Series M Coupe on the Champs d'Elysées. The model is expected to launch sometime in 2011 and come with a twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder (the N54) dialed up to around the 350 PS (257 kW / 345 bhp) mark.

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BMW 1-Series M Coupe teaser photos and video from Paris

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 Italian tuner adds a compressor to the Z06's LS7 7.0 liter V8 engine and dials power up to 677 PS (498 kW) and 823 Nm of torque.


Corvette Z06 tuned by Romeo Ferraris

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 Ford has announced there will be eight different Fiestas at the SEMA Motor Show.


Eight Ford Fiestas bound for SEMA

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 Mercedes has announced the 2012 SLK will offer an optional electrochromic glass roof dubbed Magic Sky Control.  It allows customers to darken the top glass panel in a matter of seconds via a switch located on the overhead console.


2012 Mercedes SLK teased - Features an electrochromic glass roof

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 A second leading figure of the famous sports car maker Porsche has admitted the German marque is considering a new formula one foray.


Official says Porsche 'can afford' own F1 team

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 Ultimate Aero II seeks to reclaim title of world's fastest production car aiming for a top speed of 275 mph (443 km/h).


More images of the SSC Ultimate Aero II surface

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 Aston Martin has confirmed plans to launch the Cygent in 2011.  It is the company's answer to increasingly stringent fuel economy and emissions standards.


Aston Martin confirms Cygnet production

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 Bored with snooping on your WiFi, Google has stated developing autonomous vehicles. 

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Google developing autonomous vehicle technology [video]

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 The 2012 Honda Civic has been spied undisguised in Dubai.  Sadly, it looks virtually identical to the current model.

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2012 Honda Civic caught undisguised [video]

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 Honda has unveiled the 2011 Civic for the United Kingdom.  It featuresa Type R-inspired grille, new alloy wheels, and body-color side skirts.


Honda Civic updated for the UK