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The very successful Porsche racer has just become suitable for an even wider range of endurance racing, as compared to its predecessor, the German manufacturer announced today. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car now has a 100-litre FT3 safety fuel tank, which is filled via an opening in the front bonnet, which also helps improve the safety standards.

Depending on the type of racing, the new 911 GT3 Cup features different rim specifications. The blade-type anti-roll bars at the front and rear are adjustable in seven positions allowing an extremely precise set-up for each race track.

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Ford added another special model to its range – 2011 Focus Studio. It will hit the market in September and the price starts from £13 995 for the entry level and goes up to £24 000 for the top-of-the-range Titanium X with 6-speed Powershift automatic transmission and 163PS TDCi engine.

The new Studio replaces the popular Ford Focus Sport, which reached sales of 15,000.

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Following the release of the MINI Clubman Soho edition last year, the British automaker decided to name all of its special edition models after London boroughs, districts, streets and landmarks.

As a result, the Soho nameplate has now been applied to the three-door hatchback and soft-top convertible model, both of which will be available in the United Kingdom in Cooper and Cooper D models from now until March 2012.

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Despite the fact that some might think this comparison is a bit harsh, the three-pointed star brand insists on revealing its new B-Klasse model in the same manner the Chinese use drop water torture. The latest info on the subject comes in the form of new details and images regarding the vehicle’s interior.

In fact, the German automaker claims the interior of the B-Klasse reflects the latest findings in the field of perceptual psychology made by Daimler AG’s Customer Research Center (CRC).

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