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New entry-level Porsche will be based on the Volkswagen BlueSport roadster. The Porsche Boxster will grow to a length of around 4.4 meters as well as feature a stretched wheelbase compared to its current dimensions.
                                   

2012 Porsche Boxster grows to make way for new entry level model

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While heavily camouflaged, the five-door model will be virtually identical to the three-door Evoque. The only difference, obviously, is the addition of two rear doors.

                             

Range Rover Evoque 5-door prototype hits Nurburgring

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Stig apparently writing an autobiography. BBC claims it is part of his contract to maintain his secret identity and says it will pursue legal action against him. It may all be just for fun.

                                 

Top Gear face legal fight to keep The Stig ID secret

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If they sold so few the first time around, why try again? 
                       
Despite previous abyssmal sales of the saloon in North America, VW plans to bring the Volkswagen Phaeton back to the United States.  Only 2,253 units of the luxury level car sold in the States from 2004-2006, leading to Volkswagen's failed annual sales target of 20,000 units globally.

VW Phaeton to return to U.S. market

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Another car for the "nice to dream" file. 
               
English automakers Arash Motor Company, has released a new set of images featuring the Arash AF-10.  The car, under development for over five years in a small Cambridge office facility, has finally been pushed through a 3D modelling programme.

Arash AF-10 full specs and new pics released

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New X4 would be a baby X6. It would share its underpinnings with the X3 but looks-wise will be a smaller version of the sport coupe/SUV X6.
                             
BMW Blog has the scoop on some possible new BMW models, as per the reporting of an apparent inside source who goes by the moniker Scott26.  Scott26 has an impressive track record of divulging correct information before release.

BMW X4, X3 35iS, X3M rumors

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According to a recent report, Gemballa has scheduled a Monday press conference where they will announce plans to relaunch the company.
                               

Gemballa relaunches under new CEO

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Claus Ettensberger, the CEO of the Claus Ettensberger Corporation (CEC), has been awarded the dubious honor of being the first person to receive a speeding ticket in the Lexus LFA. 
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Lexus LFA first speeding ticket by CEC boss Claus Ettensberger [video]

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Spy photographers have snapped several new images of the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. 
                 

Chevrolet Orlando spied in China with little camouflage

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How did the BMW M3 GTS do on ?  Only a couple of seconds faster than the years-old CSL, as it turns out. 
                 
Those hoping that the BMW M3 GTS would crush the Nurburgring may be slightly disappointed.  The car lapped the Nordschleife in 7m 48s.

BMW M3 GTS clocks not so fast Nurburgring time - 56 new photos