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BMW X4 confirmed – one more time

It was always going to be on the cards after the unexpected success of the X6, but the birth of the BMW X4 – a coupé version of the new X3 – has been the subject of endless rumours, almost since the X6 started to sell in unexpected numbers. We reported as far back as April 2010 that BMW were close to deciding an X4 was a no brainer; after all, with a lot of the world ‘downsizing’ their transport, a smaller X6 should be a seller. By this time last year we heard that BMW had already made the decision and we had it on good authority that the X4 was confirmed and signed-off and would be heading to showrooms by 2013.

Infiniti M35 Hybrid: first official photos

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 08 October 2009 16:16 We've known it's coming, but here is the first look at Infiniti's new petrol electric exec: the M35 Hybrid. As signalled by the Essence concept car, Infiniti is keen to stress that its hybrid cars won't be just about saving pennies – they'll be fun to drive too. Sounds like a dig at sensible old Lexus to us.The new Infiniti M35 Hybrid will be the upmarket Nissan arm's first hybrid in its 20 years of building exec rivals to the default Audis, BMWs and Mercedes.

Win one of six pairs of Polaroid sunglasses

By James Popsys Competitions 30 June 2009 09:30 The summer is here and CAR Online has teamed up with Polaroid sunglasses to give away six pairs of its range-topping shades. Click here to enter our competition. Polaroid was the inventor of polarising lens technology in 1930s, so all the sunglasses we’re giving away feature polarised lenses, which deliver 100% UV protection and block glare, rather than just making things darker.