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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta design story uncovered [w/video]

Ferrari has revealed the secrets behind the design and development of its new F12 Berlinetta in a short video. The renowned Italian supercar manufacturer released the video, which focuses purely on the design process behind the F12 Berlinetta, the successor to the 599 GTO. The video, released as one part of a series, charts the development of the Berlinetta, the fastest that Ferrari has ever created, from the original sketches through the digital and clay modeling phases to finally deliver the finished product. The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, one of the most hotly-anticipated cars of 2012, was officially unveiled at last week's Geneva motor show to crowds of fellow designers and members of the press as it appeared on both Ferrari and Pininfarina stands.

MINI’s big Porsche competing PR shambles +video

The MINI-v-911 at Atlanta Track (click image to enlarge track map) So MINI threw down a challenge to Porsche. “Come Race us” they said. “No thanks”, said Porsche.

Nissan LEAF becomes London Taxi

Nissan has been ferrying Londoners and tourists round the capital in the Nissan LEAF EV free of charge as part of its ‘Big Turn On’ campaign. Yesterday we reported that a Nissan LEAF was going to go backwards up the hillcimb at Goodwood in a bid for a reversing speed record, and to draw attention to the LEAF’s strengths as part of Nissan’s ‘Big Turn On’ campaign. We’re not too sure how being able to go backwards as quickly as you can forwards in a LEAF is a big selling point, but Nissan’s stunt in London this week is far more relevant – they’ve been offering fee taxi rides in the electric LEAF to tourists and Londoners alike.