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Ford Start due for 2014

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 09:20 AM PDT

Ford has released the first details of the Ford Start which is due to start production in 2014. The 2014 Ford Start was unveiled as a concept car at the 2010 Beijing auto show in China. Speculation is that it will be the replacement model for the small Ford Ka.

The 2014 Ford Start will be powered by a new 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine assisted by a turbo and direct-injection fuel management system. This would then be controlled via a six-speed manual transmission.

The exact specifications have not been released yet but according to internet resources it should develop around 100hp with a low emission level.

One of the many Ford technologies that are being developed for the car includes a voice activation system that will control the air conditioning, vehicle diagnostics and other features of the car.

It will be a few years before we see any on the road and we will bring more information on the little car as soon as it becomes available.

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BMW M3 returns to DTM in 2012

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 04:45 AM PDT

German automaker, BMW has announced that they will be returning to DTM – the German Touring Car Championship in 2012. BMW left the series back in 1994 and are rejoining the European race with hopes of winning the championship.

The details of the BMW M3 2012 DTM race car will be revealed at a later date but for now read what Dr Klaus Draeger, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG had to say:

"The return of BMW to the DTM is a fundamental part of the restructuring of our motorsport activities. With its increased commitment to production car racing, BMW is returning to its roots. The race track is the perfect place to demonstrate the impressive sporting characteristics of our vehicles against our core competitors in a high-powered environment. The DTM is the ideal stage on which to do this."

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen also commented:
"The entire team at BMW Motorsport is approaching this exciting project with absolute commitment. We began making technical preparations following our declaration of intent in April, and established parameters for a high-performance vehicle concept for deployment in the DTM. The positive decision of the BMW Board of Management means we can now shift up a gear and give the green light for development."

Hans Werner Aufrecht, 1st Chairman of the Board of ITR e.V. (DTM commercial rights holder and promoter):
"We welcome the decision by BMW to enter the DTM from 2012. This is a further milestone for the future of our popular racing series, and proves that our efforts over the past few years have paid off. We laid the foundation for this in conjunction with the DMSB and the existing DTM manufacturers, namely Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Thus I would like to heartily thank all parties. I am personally looking forward to again seeing the three premium brands of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz competing against each other on the race track. Our fans have waited a long time for this."