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Frankfurt auto show: Mercedes-Benz previews the electric B-class

Mercedes-Benz revealed an electric-powered B-class with range-extending capabilities at the Frankfurt motor show. This rounds out the company's line of standard gasoline- and diesel-engine versions in the second generation of the multipurpose fiver-seater. Set to go on sale in selected markets in 2013, the B-class E-cell Plus is propelled by a 136-hp electric motor that draws electricity from a lithium-ion battery mounted low within the car's MFA platform structure.

Four Decades Of Speedy Skodas Celebrated

CZECH car maker Skoda is celebrating 40 years of performance motoring. The Skoda RS story began in 1974 with the Skoda 180 RS and 200 RS racing cars. The legendary Skoda 130 RS in the 1970s and 1980s was one of the most successful sports cars of its time.

2011 Range Rover Revealed UPDATE: +2011 Range Rover Video

The 2011 Range Rover It’s not exactly a surprise after we ran a story a few weeks back revealing that the Range Rover was getting a nip and tuck for 2011 and a new TDV8 – a 4.4 litre one. And that’s exactly what Land Rover has revealed tonight. The 4.4 litre TDV8 gets parallel sequential turbocharging to produce 309bhp and 516lb/ft of torque.