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General Motors says Magna's Opel bid has obstacles, RHJ's is easier to accept

General Motors Co. says a bid for Opel from Magna International faces hurdles while a rival offer from Belgian investor RHJ International would be easier to accept. Writing on GM Europe's Web site, John Smith, GM's chief negotiator for the Opel sale, says Magna's bid "contained elements around intellectual property and our Russian operations that simply could not be implemented." He adds: "GM has partners in other parts of the world who have joint ownership of these assets ...

2014 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet facelift revealed

The 2014 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (pictured) gets a bit of a facelift for 2014 The Renault Megane range has had a bit of a facelift for 2014, and so far we’ve had the reveal of the Hatchback, Coupe and Sports Tourer Meganes and their UK prices. But now it’s the turn of the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet to bow in with its facelift. The facelift tweaks for the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet are not exactly startling, as they’re much the same as the rest of the Megane range with a titivated nose with new headlights, a new bumper and a big Renault logo bang in the middle.

Ferrari 599XX evolves with more power, less weight and a movable wing

Ferrari used the Bologna motor show to unveil an evolution of the 599XX sports berlinetta. It's an enhanced version of the 599 GTB Fiorano that is purely for track use--it stays with the company even after you buy it. You are invited to drive at track days, from which Ferrari uses telemetry, but you aren't allowed to put it in your garage.