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Next BMW 7-series previewed in Vision Future Luxury concept

BMW has previewed key exterior styling elements, contemporary interior design touches, lightweight carbon fiber construction and innovative lighting systems to be incorporated on next year's sixth-generation 7-series with the unveiling of an arresting new concept car that goes under the name Vision Future Luxury. Revealed at the Beijing auto show, the big new sedan is described as a showcase for future BMW models. But while initial speculation suggested the Vision Future Luxury pointed at a possible 9-series flagship model to be installed at the top of the German car maker's lineup, BMW officials have confirmed the new concept was created more specifically as a pointer to the next 7-series, which is planned to head into North American showrooms late next year.

The Guardian calls Cars UK “The Petrolheads’ favourite web site”

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has common-sense views on speed cameras, cyclists (although perhaps not Boris), speed limits and traffic calming. Which the Guardian doesn't like one bit Being proclaimed the Petrolheads’ favourite website by the Guardian – not a newspaper renowned for its love of cars – we’ll take as a compliment. Although it was meant to be disparaging.

Porsche Cayman (2013) first official photos of 981

One of our favourite Porsches on sale is being replaced – and this is it: the new 2013 Porsche Cayman. Essentially a tin-top coupe Boxster, the new 981-series Cayman was unveiled today in the fitting location of Los Angeles. It's the Mk2 Cayman, after 2005's original first spawned a Boxster coupe for the sub-911 masses.