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BMW boss tells the truth about electric cars. And then has to apologise for doing so.

BMW US CEO Jim O'Donnell - "EVs won't work for more than 90% of drivers" Really, you do have to ask what kind of barking mad world we live in when the boss of a car company is forced to apologise for telling the truth, simply because it upsets a vocal minority (and his bosses, no doubt) We’ve been banging on for years about how useless electric cars are as a replacement for the internal combustion engine, and how they are really only viable as inner-city runarounds and as toys for the better-off. Even then, electric cars have their problems. As inner-city cars EVs certainly do the local environment a favour by transferring emissions to the point of electricity generation instead of the point of use.

Pebble Beach concours sets 2012 schedule and ticket info

Tickets for the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance that takes place on Aug. 19 are now available at www.pebblebeachconcours.net. Club D'Elegance tickets cost $600 and include: -- VIP patron badge -- Concours program -- Concours poster signed by the artist -- 2012 dash plaque specially designed for each concours entry -- Other commemorative gifts -- VIP parking -- Shuttle service -- Buffet breakfast -- Buffet lunch -- Wines -- Cash bar -- Executive restrooms -- Coat and package check General-admission tickets cost $200 and include: -- Entry badge -- Parking -- Shuttle service -- Concours event program The concours is on Sunday, but as enthusiasts know, the events start as early as the previous Monday.

Trademark filing suggests Infiniti plans ‘performance line'

Nissan North America Inc. has taken legal steps to create a performance segment for its Infiniti Division product line, similar to its larger luxury rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Nissan has filed for trademark protection for the names “IPL” and “Infiniti Performance Line,” according to documents on file with the U.S.