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007’s Lotus Esprit Submarine Car for sale at auction

As we reported last month, the Lotus Esprit Submarine Car from the James Bond 007 film The Spy Who Loved Me is coming up for auction for the first time in its history. Now, accompanied by some beautiful photography, lots more detail has emerged. Join us as we dive into the backstory of this amazing machine – one of the most famous movie cars to ever grace the silver screen.

Chevrolet Orlando (2011) first official pictures

This is the face of Chevrolet's new Orlando, a seven-seat MPV which will take on the likes of Ford's S-Max and the Mazda 5. The Orlando is based on GM's Delta platform which has already given birth to the latest Vauxhall Astra, and of course, Chevrolet's own Cruze. Not this time.

Mazda halts production of the RX-8 rotary-engine sports car

Mazda Motor Corp. has canceled production of its RX-8 rotary engine sports car, citing falling sales and stringent global emissions standards. Production in Hiroshima, Japan, ended in early July and global sales of the car will conclude later this year.