AUTO

BMW Group has released a countdown timer on its Facebook page for the unveiling of the new 2012 BMW 3 Series, which is set to be revealed this Friday. The new model will showcase an all-new exterior and interior, as well as feature various new powertrain trims levels.

Volkswagen Australia has announced the new facelifted 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. It gets revised styling, a new entry-level 1.4 TSI engine available in two-wheel drive, slightly more power for the base model 2.0-litre as well as a top-spec 2.0 TSI with 155kW.

Audi has released the full details of a trio of high-performance special edition sports cars that have been designed exclusively for Australia.

Chris Paine just called with good news. His film "Revenge of the Electric Car" - the successor to the big hit, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" - is slated to open widely (or certainly wider than it has so far) on Oct. 22. If you haven't seen the original, you need to remedy the situation.

According to the University of Michigan's Eco-Driving Index, CO2 from new cars in the U.S. is down 14 percent from 2007. That's a significant gain, especially since the number of American drivers is up four percent.

Research and consultancy firm Gartner, Inc. said that most consumers are turn off from buying electric vehicles on concerns about pricing, usability and cost savings requirements. This, despite an overwhelming positive response towards fully battery-operated electric vehicles (EVs).