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Mazda's rotary engine stalled, not forgotten

Development of the next-generation rotary engine from Mazda Motor Corp., first unveiled three years ago, is making slow progress despite missing emissions targets. A top Mazda powertrain executive said today that the 1.6-liter rotary engine, called the 16X, is about 30 percent more fuel-efficient than the current rotary engine used in the RX-8 sporty car. In fact, the 16X so far performs slightly better than Mazda's standard two-liter gasoline engine, said Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager of the Japanese carmaker's powertrain division.

Lumma Design tunes the BMW X6

Custom-body designer Lumma Design worked over the fire-breathing BMW X6 to create an even more powerful version bolstered with carbon and aerodynamic enhancements. It's called the Lumma CLR X 650 M, and as always, speed is paramount. It pumps out 670 hp and has a top speed of 193 mph.

BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition

BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition BMW has announced a limited Edition of the M3 Coupe – the Frozen Silver Edition – with just 100 examples for the UK. Costs £58,720. The BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition is the latest limited edition model from BMW which, say BMW, adds £9,000 worth of goodies to the regular M3 for a £4k premium (the Frozen Silver Edition costs £58,720).