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Mercedes-Benz, BMW both post record September sales

Not only are the German horsepower wars still going strong, but if this next bit of news isn't evidence of German sales wars, then we don't know what is. BMW sold 189,675 vehicles worldwide during the month of September, an increase of 6.7 percent over the previous year, which also made it the best September sales month for the automaker. This comes with a small asterisk -- namely, that figure includes Mini and Rolls-Royce sales, though if we're talking just BMW-badged vehicles, the September sales totaled 158,029 (still a 7.6 percent increase over September of 2012).

Citroen C4 Picasso & C4 Grand Picasso 2011 Facelift

The 'Facelifted' Citroen C4 Picasso and C4 Grand Picasso 2011 As you can’t have failed to notice – even though it is still a month away – Europe’s second biggest motor show is looming – the Paris Motor Show 2010. And you’d have to have the intelligence of a gnat not to realise that this is the home show for Citroen. So a show is needed.

GM recalls Chevrolet Sonic models to check for missing brake pads

General Motors is recalling 4,296 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact models to inspect for missing brake pads. The missing part could lengthen the stopping distance, potentially contributing to a crash, the company said today in a statement. The recall targets 2012 Chevy Sonic models.