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Extra-long-wheelbase BMW 7-series rumored for 2016

BMW may be planning to field an extra-long-wheelbase 7-series after the current model is replaced for the 2016 model year, BimmerToday reports. The current-generation 7-series has been with us since 2008, though its replacement is almost around the corner, relatively speaking. And even though the current version does not offer an extra-long-wheelbase body style, one based on the all-new 2016 BMW 7 series may be in the works.

Saratoga Automobile Museum celebrates 60 years of Porsche

A 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 and a 1986 Porsche 961, hot off their trip to the Rennsport Reunion IV, have joined the Saratoga Automobile Museum's exhibit “Porsche: 60 Years of Speed and Style in North America.” The display runs until Jan. 31. The exhibit at the museum in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is sponsored by Porsche Cars North America and New Country Porsche.

Automakers sign up to Apple 'Eyes Free' Siri button

Apple has announced that the leading carmakers have signed up for the addition of an ‘Eyes Free' button that will activate Siri for in-car Apple products. Siri – the innovative voice activation system developed for the 4S, Apple's latest iPhone – can be activated by pressing a steering wheel mounted button and allows the driver to access the same information available when not driving. Apple reported at its 2012 Worldwide Developer's Conference that Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Land Rover, Jaguar, Chrysler and Honda have all signed up to offer Eyes Free within the next 12 months.