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Alpina unveils B4 Bi-Turbo at Tokyo Motor Show

It didn't take long for German tuning house Alpina to debut its version of the new BMW 4-series, and they've chosen the Tokyo Motor Show to unveil the new model. Under the hood of the Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo is a 3.0-liter straight-six engine with two turbochargers, making 410 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. Alpina has tweaked the suspension a bit as well, installing their adaptive-sport suspension and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Schumacher & Rosberg: A pregnant pause

Michael & Nico compete to help a pregnant damsel in distress. Those crazy Germans, they do like to josh with us. Since Mercedes now has an all German team we wonder if they’re trying a bit too hard to prove there’s a human face to the team, and it’s not all just Teutonic and robotic (and not, as yet, stunningly successful).

2013 Mazda 6 from £19,595: Paris 2012

Prices for the 2013 Mazda6 have been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. Starts at £18.595 and on sale January 2013. The entry point for the new Mazda6 is the 143bhp 2.0 litre petrol in SE trim with a six-speed manual box which will set you back £18,595, rising to £28,045 for the top of the tree 2.2-litre 175ps Tourer Sport Auto Nav.