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Daimler takes 10 percent stake in EV maker Tesla

Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of California electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc., the German automaker said Tuesday. The two companies have been working together to integrate Tesla's lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler's electric Smart car. Daimler said its stake in Tesla will allow the companies to collaborate even more closely on the development of battery systems, electric drive systems and in individual vehicle projects.

Bugatti Galibier – new Video

Bugatti Galibier - likely to show at Los Angeles - new video below Back in September, when we were busy running endless stories about the Frankfurt Motor Show, Bugatti decided to release details of their Galibier Concept, a four door supercar powered by the same hugely potent engine as the Veyron. They were at pains to point out – endlessly – that the Galibier was just a concept. A possible way forward.

Kia pro_cee’d GT: Official

The Kia pro_cee’d GT has been officially revealed and will debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show alongside the new cee’d GT. But although Kia has sent us details of their new warm hatch, they haven’t exactly given us extensive detail. In fact, apart from a set of photos of the new pro_cee’d GT, we have little more than yesterday.