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BMW 5-series GT gets a new six-cylinder mix

After a sluggish first few months for the 5-series GT crossover, BMW executives admit they may have missed the model mix. At launch, the 550 GT was available only with rear-wheel drive and a V-8 engine. That will change with the introduction of an all-wheel-drive model in June and a six-cylinder engine in the fall.

Ferrari F620 GT leaks out

Ferrari F620 GT leaks ahead of debut The first photo of the replacement for the Ferrari 599 – the Ferrari F620 GT – has leaked out ahead of next week’s reveal. The Ferrari F620 GT has been teased over the last week or so, and Ferrari are planning to reveal the successor to the 599 next week. But now we have the first photo of the new F620 GT thanks to the guys over at GTSpirit.

Mazda outlines weight-loss program

Mazda Motor Corp. will reduce its vehicle weights by at least 220 pounds beginning in 2011, with a combination of lighter-weight materials, smaller vehicle footprints and new engineering processes, a top executive says. The typical Mazda vehicle has gained 80 pounds with each successive redesign, “mostly in larger tires and wheels, and safety equipment,” said Robert Davis, senior vice president of product development and quality for Mazda North American Operations.