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Hot European sales delay U.S. launch of the BMW X1 possibly until 2012

BMW won't launch the X1 small crossover in the United States before late this year, and the vehicle may not arrive until 2012 because of hot demand in Europe. "We are supply constrained," said Jim O'Donnell, CEO of BMW of North America. "As long as they keep selling them, I do not know when we are going to get it." The decision to delay U.S.

Honda introduces GEAR concept in Montreal

We already know that Europe often gets better cars than we do in the United States, but now Canada is getting in on the action, too. At the press days of the Montreal International Auto Show, the Japanese company introduced the Honda GEAR Concept. The car is reportedly inspired by fixed-gear bicycles -- gag me with a spoon -- and Honda says it's simple, utilitarian, but also customizable.

Would you buy a Ford Mondeo station wagon?

Last week we asked if you would be interested in a Chevrolet S10 that's available in most countries in South America and the Australian market, among others. A few of you welcomed the idea of a smaller alternative to the Silverado, and the availability of relatively small-displacement gas and diesel engines. There were some fans of the truck's looks and the choice of bodystyles offered.