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How Fisker fell apart

At last week's politically charged congressional hearing on the troubles of Fisker Automotive, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said that the company had "no business acumen" and that "taxpayers have effectively subsidized luxury novelty vehicles for the likes of Justin Bieber, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Gore." Ouch. Republicans eager to score points against President Obama had a field day last week with Fisker.

Top Gear Three Wise Men cars off to Beaulieu

The Top Gear Three Wise Men Cars are now on display at Beaulieu That didn’t take long. Despite the Top Gear Christmas ‘Three Wise men’ Road trip only airing on the Beeb yesterday – and the whole Top Gear Iraq to Bethlehem episode only being filmed in October – it’s been revealed that the cars that starred in the Christmas Special have already found their way off to the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu. The whole ‘World of Top Gear’ at Beaulieu is a ‘must-see’ for the proper Top Gear anorak, with everything from a recreation of the Top Gear Studio – including the Cool Wall – to a collection of cars from some of Top Gear’s most ambitious challenges over the years.

New Lexus IS price from £26,495

The 2013 Lexus IS will cost from £26,495 for the IS 250 SE rising to £38,495 for the IS 300h Premier in the UK. First customer cars due July 2013. Starting point for the new IS is £26,495 for the entry-level IS 250 SE, with the hybrid IS 300h SE starting at 29,495.