Tuning company Vorsteiner released a preview of their aerodynamics package for the BMW X6M, which will become available this summer. The parts are made of resin pre-impregnated, vacuum-formed carbon fiber autoclave system which reportedly means they are up to 30 percent stronger than the wet-lay products.
The new aerodynamics kit from Vorsteiner comprises an add-on front spoiler, a vented hood, a roof spoiler, a deck lid spoiler and a rear diffuser, all made of carbon fiber.
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Ford has elaborated a complex UK business expansion plan: the company will invest $2.2 billion in its four UK sites over the next five years after obtaining a $550 million Government loan guarantee.
It seems that more job opportunities and an important investment were confirmed today in the United Kingdom as McLaren Automotive announced the start of constructions for the McLaren Production Centre (MPC).
…Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it’s the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there are also people who buy cars strictly to go from point A to point B, but for them there are cars like Dacia. That’s also a brand, after all, so I consider this subject closed, at least form this point of view.
If you happen to consider yourself an eco-conscious driver, with the at most respect for nature and no respect at all for the cars cueing up behind you, waiting for you to pick up some speed, than Opel’s ecoFLEX Experience competition is just the thing you needed. 
The Cadillac DTS has been named the industry’s most dependable large premium vehicle in the 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study from J.D. Power and Associates.
According to recent information, Toyota is not only responsible for the largest recall in history, but also for the smallest. The Japanese car manufacturer has just announced the recall of two 2010 Toyota Tundra pick-ups for a defect in the front propeller shaft, says insideline.com.
Mercedes-Benz has just announced it has signed a contract with the Brazilian retail company Casa Bahia which involves the delivery of 550 trucks. The order comprises 380 units of the Mercedes-Benz Accelo 915 C light truck, 148 FPN 1718 semi-heavy cab-over-engine models and 13 units of the 710 short-hood truck.
Toyota UK has created a new special edition for its Aygo hypercompact, called the Aygo Black.
Fiat is ready to take advantage of the booming Chinese automotive market: the Italian company’s joint venture with the Chinese Guangzhou carmaker has received government approval and plans to produce the first vehicles by September next year, as China Car Times reports.
The big fuss surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5 recently got a Parisian flavor, as a special edition of the car was unveiled this week. Based on the standard MX-5 2.0, the Black & Matte edition will make its public debut at the Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV in Paris next month. 
Although both the president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Jean Todt and the Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone have expressed their hopes in recent weeks that current F1 tire supplier Bridgestone will remain committed to the series beyond 2010, the Japanese company recently confirmed their is no turning back to their initial decision.
Honda Australia has just announced that it will be present again at the Warragul’s Farm World exhibition, taking place in Lardner Park from March 25 to 28 this year. The company will display Honda vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, marine engines, power equipment, generators and farming equipment.
German carmaker Audi prouds itself to be a reliable partner of the arts, having been a strong supporter if classical music, jazz, visual arts, theater and film areas for more than four decades. Starting 2008, Audi has also been the main sponsor of the Easter Festival in Salzburg. This year, the carmaker will again get involved in art-related events.
Kia announced that it will introduce a sporty R package for the Forte Koup on the Canadian market.
The battle to find out the truth behind James Sikes’ claims that his Prius experienced an unintended acceleration episode on a California highway took another turn yesterday, after a written account by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer seems to support his claims.
After becoming the first Indian driver in the history of Formula One racing, Narain Karthikeyan will this weekend become the first racer of Indian nationality that will compete in the famous NASCAR series. It was yesterday confirmed that he will drive for selected events in the 2010 Truck Series – tertiary series inside the North American stock car racing series – for newly formed team Starbeast Motorsports.
It seems that the electric car manufacturer Tesla is preparing to start selling its Roadster model in Australia, through a Sydney showroom, later this year. At the moment, the automaker is pending final Australian homologation.
After a very troubling 2009, financial services company GMAC seems to be back on track, as it announced last week it has managed to raise an additional $1 billion by selling retail auto loans as securities. 
After announcing all European stopovers for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race and Abu Dhabi as the first Middle East host port, Volvo today revealed the port of Sanya as the only stopover in Asia.