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Dacia to roll out all-new range for UK 2012 launch

By Tim Pollard Motor Industry 14 May 2010 07:13 Dacia is renewing its entire line-up in time for the planned UK launch in late 2012. The new Duster SUV, driven by CAR Online this month, is only one of a collection of new models that will be ready in time for the British launch. 'The new Logan will be ready in time for the 2012 UK market launch,' said Renault and Dacia's global marketing chief, Stephen Norman.

CAR interviews 'Mr GT3' Andreas Preuninger

The latest Porsche 911 GT3 boasts an all-new 469bhp 3.8-litre flat-six and is quicker than the legendary GT3 RS 4.0, but fans of this hardcore icon have voiced their concern over its new dual-clutch PDK gearbox and its steering (both the electric rack inherited from the 991-generation Carrera, and the new rear-axle steering).  Ahead of the 911 GT3's unveil at the 2013 Geneva show this week, CAR had exclusive access to the car, and to the man who headed the team that engineered it: Porsche's head of GT series production Andreas Preuninger. The controversial new Porsche 911 GT3 Preuninger built the first 996 GT3, and has been doing his  job for the past 12 years. We asked him all about the new GT3, including those controversial issues.

Toyota, Microsoft team on telematics software

Toyota Motor Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to develop a next-generation telematics software platform that the automaker expects will debut on Toyota electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles next year.