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Japan automakers extend shutdowns as quake impact widens

Japan's seven big automakers are extending nationwide production shutdowns amid growing concern about supply chain interruptions, power shortages and export difficulties following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered northern Japan, killing thousands. Toyota Motor Corp., one of the few automakers with a major manufacturing presence in the quake zone, suspended all manufacturing--at both assembly and parts plants--on Monday and extended the shutdown through at least Wednesday as an added precaution. The company will lose output of roughly 40,000 vehicles over the three-day period, spokesman Dion Corbett said.

Hennessy ad features record-breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell

An unusual thing happened today. We didn't skip the preroll ad on a YouTube video as soon as we were able. In fact, we watched the whole thing, then clicked through and watched it again.

BMW 3-Series Coupé and Convertible facelift (2010): first official pictures

By John Burton First Official Pictures 17 January 2010 00:01 BMW is pepping up its 3-series Coupé and Convertible ranges in March 2010 – including the M3 – to bring them into line with the current Saloon and Touring. As well as a range of cosmetic pick-me-ups, there will be a reinvigorated range of cleaner, more powerful engines. The new 2010 BMW 3-series Coupé and Convertible: a light touch The updates to the 3-Series Coupé and Convertible are subtle.