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BMW USA to offer Performance Editon package on 135i too
Package includes a modest power boost of 20 PS (15 kW / 20 bhp) and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque

BMW USA has annouced it will be offering the same Performance Edition package on the 135i as it does for the 3-Series' 335i variant.

The package includes a Stage 1 power kit which provides a modest increase of 20 PS (15 kW / 20 bhp) and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque on the 3.0 liter inline-six unit. Total output comes in at 326 PS (240 kW / 322 bhp) on the Performance Edition-equipped 135i. Other features of the package include black kidney grilles and Performance Edition badging.
As on the 335i, the Performance Edition package is expected to be retrofit-able to any 135i coupe equipped with the Sport/M-Sport package.

Pricing for the 335i Performance Edition comes in at $550, so the same can be expected for the 135i, but full details will be announced in August.

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1957 Ferrari 250 Tesa Rossa prototype up for auction
Could set a new world record

Gooding & Company has announced plans to auction a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa prototype at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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Smart ForTwo PearlGrey special edition announced
Priced from ?14,490

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Available as a coupe or convertible, the model is distinguished by graphite metallic paint, a silver tridion safety cell and unique 15-inch alloy wheels.

2012 Scion iQ announced for October market launch
The iQ gets an early launch in October on the West Coast and then becomes available in the rest of the US in early 2012

First revealed in New York earlier this year, Toyota USA has announced the market launch and pricing for the new 2012 Scion iQ.

Based on the global Toyota iQ, the Scion iQ comes with a 1.3 liter, four-cylinder unit delivering an output of 94 bhp (70 kW / 95 PS) and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) of torque.

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