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Volkswagen plans 4 million cars from one platform

Volkswagen is pushing the global-platform concept to a level unprecedented in the auto industry, introducing a modular platform this summer that eventually will be the basis of microcars, sedans, crossovers and SUVs for its four largest brands. While automakers now share platforms across brands and sometimes even segments, the VW initiative that starts this summer is far more ambitious than anything seen so far. By 2017, some analysts estimate, the MQB platform that debuts with the Audi A3 eventually will be used in 4 million units a year--close to half of VW's annual production.

Volvo S40 Review & Road Test: Volvo S40 SE DRIVe Start/Stop (2011)

Volvo S40 SE DRIVe Start/Stop - in for review There was a time – when Adam was a lad and so was I – Volvo just made a certain kind of solid, respectable saloon car for solid, respectable middle class families to go about their solid, respectable middle-class lives in safety. Cars like the Volvo Amazon. But it was the safety bit that was the USP for Volvo.

BMW M3 Edition (2009): first official photos

By Peter Adams First Official Pictures 03 June 2009 16:06 BMW has launched a new edition of the M3 coupe called, rather unimaginatively, the M3 Edition. And, no, it’s not a CSL-style major overhaul. The one technical difference compared to a standard M3 is a 10mm lower ride height.