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Tesla Roadster 2.5 – Goodwood Reveal

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 - Goodwood Reveal Of course, if it was going to happen anywhere it was going to happen at Goodwood – the centre of the car universe this week. Which is where Tesla chose to launch the latest iteration of its electric Lotus – the Tesla Roadster 2.5. We think this is actually the fourth version of the Tesla Roadster since it first arrived on our roads – which means there’s a facelift every 250 cars or so.

Aston Martin Virage dropped – to be replaced by new DB9

Less than eighteen months since it debuted – and after just over 1,000 cars – Aston Martin is dropping the Virage. The Aston Martin Virage always seemed a bit of a stretch too far for Aston Martin, and so it has proved. After a lifespan of no more than eighteen months – and with just over 1000 cars built – Aston Martin has decided that there are just too few buyers who feel the Virage is enough of a step up from the DB9 to warrant the extra cost.

Lajdziak replaces Schembri as the president of Smart USA

Jill Lajdziak, Saturn's former top executive, was named president of Smart USA just three days after starting with the company. David Schembri, who previously held the job, will take an unidentified position with the Penske Automotive Group, which distributes the Smart ForTwo microcar in the United States, the company said. "Dave will transition into retail operations at Penske Automotive Group with our dealerships," said Penske spokesman Anthony Pordon.