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Volkswagen and BYD get cosy

VW and BYD have signed an agreement to work together on developing battery technology (BYD F3DM plug-in Hybrid pictured). Volkswagen has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese car maker and EV specialist BYD to work together “in the area of electric mobility”. Seems sensible.

Infiniti IPL G Cabrio Concept (2010) first pictures

This is the Infiniti IPL G Cabrio Concept, a show car that will be unveiled at the 2010 Paris motor show. IPL stands for Infiniti Performance Line, it’s the Japanese car company’s answer to M Sport and S-line, and this concept is designed to test the water in Europe ahead of a potential launch for the kits on this side of the Atlantic. Yes we have.

Ford GT Sells For a Record $11 million at RM's Monterey Auction

RM Auctions sold a 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage coupe Friday night at its Monterey sale for $11 million, setting a record for the highest price paid for an American car at auction. The Friday sales showed once again a very strong market for cars selling at auction, according to statistics gathered by classic car insurance giant Hagerty. In comparing this year's sales to last year, the total number of cars sold in two days of auctions was down slightly while the total amount generated -- $67.5 million – is far greater, as is the average selling price.