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GM bets on new four-cylinder family in Europe; U.S. plans unclear

General Motors' European subsidiary, Opel, has revealed a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that will be offered from early 2013 across its lineup, starting with the soon-to-be-revealed Astra-based Cascada convertible. The aluminum block unit, the first in a new range of so-called SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC engines, forms the centerpiece of the company's downsizing strategy for displacement. The engine is claimed to have improved torque characteristics and a significant reduction in consumption compared with its predecessor.

Lamborghini Aventador spy photos: The Roadster in the Snow!

Lamborghini is set to crack the top off the Aventador supercar, and the V12-powered speed demon spyder has been captured in cold-weather testing in Sweden. Obviously, this Dancing Bull is adept in the snow, as these shots show the all-wheel-drive system conquering the wet and wild of the far north. It's expected to run a 6.5-liter, 691-hp V12 paired with a seven-speed automated-manual gearbox.

Ukraine Crisis Could See Fuel Prices Soar

THE RAC has said that the current crisis in Ukraine will see a rise in petrol and diesel prices in the coming weeks. It said fuel traders had already begun to buy up stocks to guard against being caught out in the event of the situation worsening. Furthermore, this will cause prices to increase due to a tightening in supply.