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Autoweek in review: What you might have missed

Here's what happened this week: -- Ford is mailing out flash drives for customers to update the MyFord Touch system, in response to complaints that the system is hard to use. Read more. -- Ferrari and watchmaker Hublot agreed to a long-term deal that gives both brands new opportunities for exposure.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV big dealer push – first UK cars being delivered

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – moving quickly in the UK The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the plug-in hybrid Outlander, has been the subject of a big marketing campaign by Mitsubishi in recent weeks, and this weekend sees a big dealer push to educate buyers. But actually, it’s a very easy job for Mitsubishi because they seem to have hit the ground running with a car that could see the beginning of the end of the BEV electric car market. That’s because the Outlander PHEV offers the best of both worlds, with its plug-in hybrid setup offering pure EV running for up to 30 miles or so – enough to get in and out of most cities – and the ability to run on carbon fuel even when the batteries run down.

Porsche Muffler Man remains erect

Sure, the Porsche Experience Center, opening in LA in a little over a year, will feature a variety of exciting track configurations from road courses to a drag strip-looking thing, as well as varying surface conditions on which Porsche road cars can be flung to the delight of their occupants. But what about the muffler man? That's what most people want to know, isn't it?