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BMW Concept X4: Official

The BMW X4 – in concept form – has now been officially revealed ahead of its debut at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. Yesterday we had the first photos of the X4, as the X4 Concept leaked, but now we get BMW’s official X4 details ahead of the debut of the Concept X4 at the Shanghai Motor Show at the end of April. And really, it’s very much what you’d expect.

Aston Martin recalls most cars made since 2007

Aston Martin Aston Martin is recalling 17,590 cars - most models built since late 2007 - over a counterfeit component mistakenly used in the accelerator assembly, the firm announced this evening. A Chinese supplier makes the throttle pedal and Aston Martin said it had discovered one part used counterfeit plastic material instead of the correct component from a European supplier. Aston Martin is keen to stress that there have been no instances of the part failing or any accidents as a result of the counterfeit part.

Fisker Automotive: The road less traveled for hybrids--in style

Fisker Automotive is taking a reverse approach to hybrids. Traditionally, green machines have been small fuel-sippers that hardly quicken the pulses of enthusiasts. Not so fast, says Henrik Fisker, CEO of the startup automaker and a designer who made his mark with eye-catching products at Aston Martin and BMW.