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Range Rover Evoque gets 9-Speed auto ‘box

Land Rover are to fit a new 9-speed automatic gearbox from ZF to the 2014 Range Rover Evoque. Will show at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. There are some of us old enough to remember cars that had three-speed ‘boxes, and it only seems five minutes since five-speed manual ‘boxes became the norm.

BMW Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia revealed

The Germany only BMW Z4 Mille Miglia As we mentioned the other day when we were talking about Jaguar and the Mille Miglia, it’s that Mille Miglia time of year when car makers turn to their history books to see if they can get some mileage out of a Mille Miglia link and attach it to current products. Jaguar haven’t gone as far as having an XF Mille Miglia – settling instead for a turnout at this year’s event of classic Jags – but BMW have decided the time is right for a limited edition to celebrate past successes. So we’re being treated to the BMW Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia.

New BMW 1 Series 3dr with new entry-level 114i revealed

New BMW 1 Series 3 Door BMW has revealed the three door version of the new 1 Series and a new entry level 1 Series – the BMW 114i. The reveal of the BMW M135i Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March gave us the first look at the three door version of the new 1 Series, and today we get the three door 1 Series range revealed in full as well as details on the new M135i. The 3 door version of the 1 Series is really the proper 1 Series; its lines work better and it just suits the car, and with everything on offer from a 114i to a range-topping M135i xDrive there’s seemingly something for everyone.