Tokyo Motor Show: Lexus RC Coupe

JAPANESE car maker Lexus has unveiled a new two-door coupe at the Tokyo show. Designed to appeal to a broader range of customers than the usual Lexus buyer profile, the car has been shown with both petrol and petrol-electric hybrid power. Based on the look of the LF-LC concept first shown at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, this car boasts a long, low-slung profile but with seats for four.

Bill Clinton: The madness of ‘Growing’ fuel

Bill Clinton warns against growing crops for fuel Ex-Presidents of the US - and Vice-Presidents too – like to find a ‘role’ when they leave office. Something suitably Statesmanlike which continues to give ‘Mr President’ continuing gravitas. And, in Bill Clinton’s case, helps keep him out of mischief.

BMW readying first M Performance model for U.S.

BMW will introduce the first in what will become a line of M Performance models to North America in early 2014 with the M235i coupe. It will take the place of the 1-series M coupe which recently ceased production after a run of more than 6,000 units, some 600 of which were sold in the United States. BMW is renaming the coupe and convertible versions of the 1-series as the 2-series for the vehicle's second generation.