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BMW X1 US launch delayed – because the new X3 is so good

BMW X1 - not in the US until late 2012 It would have been inconceivable just a few years ago that there could ever be a market in the US for a car like the BMW X1. But times have changed and even Americans see the benefits of a (much) smaller SUV, so BMW was originally planning on launching the X1 in the US around now. That X1 launch got put back until later in 2011 because the Leipzig plant – which builds the X1 – was running at capacity to meet the demands from Europe.

Audi pulls plug on €40k A2 electric car

CAR can reveal that Audi has cancelled its electric A2 city car project, citing concerns over the model's projected €40,000 price tag. But the A2 is not the only Audi to be put on ice in Audi's electric car review. The A1 e-tron also looks to have been axed, as Audi slims down its future EV plans.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2014) full details, price and pics

Already confused about the new BMW 3 Series and 4 Series range structure? Prepare to become even more boggled, as BMW has now officially revealed the new 4 Series Gran Coupe. Which is a five-door version of the two-door 4 Series Coupe that shares underpinnings with the four-door 3 Series Saloon, and looks from some angles like the slimmer, fitter brother of the five-door 3 Series GT.