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VW to intro Passat BlueMotion Concept at Detroit auto show

While performance heads are anxiously awaiting the North American debut of the hot-heat Mk VII Golf R at the Detroit auto show, Volkswagen's Passat BlueMotion Concept offers never-before technology in the Yank/Canuck family sedan segment: a four-pot motor with cylinder deactivation. Based on the EA211 1.4L turbo motor we sampled last year in the Euro-market Audi A3 sedan, the Passat BlueMotion Concept's engine is capable of shutting down the middle two cylinders during cruise, and features the Jetta Hybrid's gearbox, a twin-clutch unit capable of decoupling from the engine during off-throttle coasting. In the Passat's application, the 1.4 puts out 150 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque; VW suggests its highway fuel economy will stand at 42 mpg.

BMW M3 DTM revealed

BMW M3 DTM - revealed in Munich Most people would consider the regular BMW M3 a quick car. And it is. But it doesn’t come close to the latest M3 to be revealed – the BMW M3 DTM.

Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition: Beijing 2012

Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition Yet another China Special, this time from Aston Martin with ‘Dragon 88? special editions of the DBS Volante, Virage Coupe and V8 Vantage S Coupe. It seems this year is the year of the ‘Special Edition for China’, with Aston Martin offering up the Dragon 88 Limited Edition at the Beijing Motor Show.