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ZF boss thinks 9 speeds is enough for transmissions

The nine-speed transmission might be where the race to add gears ends, ZF Friedrichshafen CEO Stefan Sommer said. He referred to nine speeds as the "natural limit" because going beyond that number adds weight and complexity that cannot be offset by gains in fuel efficiency. "There is no hard line, but you have to consider the law of diminishing returns.

2009’s Fastest cars 0 to 60 mph: The AutoWeek list

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 0 to 60 mph: 2.6 sec (est) Base price: $1,500,000 Our take: The holy grail of power, the Veyron boasts more than 1,000 hp with four turbos. Lamborghini LP670-4 Superveloce 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 sec (est) Base price: TBA Our take: Soon to be released, the Superveloce promises to be the fastest bull ever. Koenigsegg CCX 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 sec Base price: $912,137 Our take: With CCX standing for Competition Coupe X, the Swedish Koenigsegg boasts more than 850 hp and a top speed of 245 mph.

Elio three-wheel prototype revealed

Elio Motors unveiled a prototype of its two-passenger, three-wheeled vehicle Wednesday, confirming the all-new vehicle will have a $6,800 base price when it goes on sale in June 2014. Paul Elio, company founder and CEO, said the vehicle is targeted at first-time or cash-strapped buyers, as well as for families who already have a family car and are seeking something inexpensive for daily commuting. Its sub $7,000-base price makes it almost half the price of the cheapest car in the U.S.