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BMW 1-Series Performance Accessories Concept (2012) at Frankfurt

BMW 1-Series Performance Accessories Concept at Frankfurt 2011 It’s only been a few months since BMW revealed the 2012 1-Series and already they’re working on adding a sensible dose of ‘M’ goodness to the new compact, with the BMW 1-Series Performance Accessories Concept heading to Frankfurt to show off their efforts. The concept gets a set of chunky 19″ alloys, uprated suspension and brakes, an integrated rear diffuser and titivated exhaust tips.. There’s also an extensive body kit, carbon fibre door mirrors and a thumping great stripe right up the middle.

Infographic: How much clay do Ford’s design studios use each year?

Ford has offered an insight into its clay modeling processes with a series of videos and an infographic that charts the process involved in turning a designer's sketch into a full-size model. The infographic uses data taken from all of Ford's global design studios in 2012 to give an idea of how much clay is used in a year, plus how much paint and di-noc film is used to cover each model. Ford has also released a video that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the firm's clay modeling studio in Merkenich, Germany, including interviews with members of the modeling team.

Video tour: Concorso Ferrari in Old Town Pasadena

Every spring, the Ferrari Club of America's Southwest Region puts on one of the best free shows you'll see all year. Concorso Ferrari is a gathering of prancing horses held right down the middle of the busiest street in the coolest part of Old Town Pasadena, Calif. West Coast editor Mark Vaughn leads us on a tour.