Saturday, 14 November 2015

2016 BMW M6 GTLM Making US Debut at Daytona

2016 BMW M6 GTLM Making US Debut at Daytona

2016 BMW M6 GTLM Making US Debut at Daytona

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The 2016 BMW M6 GTLM race car will make its first U.S. public appearance at Daytona International Speedway on November 17-18.

BMW Team RLL will participate at the IMSA test event as it gets ready to campaign a pair of BMW M6 GTLM race cars in the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The race car recently completed its first U.S. test at Sebring International Raceway last month along with a BMW M6 GT3 that will provide the foundation for BMW's worldwide customer racing program. According to the German automaker, the three-day test at Sebring was a successful one, providing the opportunity for 2015 BMW Motorsport Junior driver Trent Hindman to test last year's Z4 GTLM race car.

SEE ALSO: BMW M6 GT3 Debuts in Full Racing Suit

Next year will mark BMW Team RLL's eighth season of successfully racing for BMW in North America. The 2016 BMW M6 GTLM will be the third BMW model campaigned by the team following the BMW M3 and Z4 race cars used in the past seven seasons. In total, BMW Team RLL has captured 57 podiums, including 13 wins. Last year, the team finished second in the GTLM class Manufacturer, Team and Drivers championships.

The 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will kick off at the 54th annual Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 30-31, 2016.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaks Ahead of Official Debut

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The facelifted, 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL has leaked ahead of its official debut at the 2015 LA Auto Show.

Already teased by the German automaker, one website has leaked the official photos of the updated SL revealing its new styling that is heavily inspired by the new Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. Along with the new, narrower and arched headlights that include LED running lights, Mercedes has given the SL a new hood and front bumper with a design that reflects other recently updated Mercedes models. In the rear, it features updated tail lights and a rear bumper that has small vents located just behind the wheels.

SEE ALSO: 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage

Unfortunately like most leaks, technical details on the facelifted SL are still unclear, but it will reportedly get an updated nine-speed automatic transmission, the Dynamic Select system and Active Body Control for enhanced handling. Expect some minor engine updates to boost performance and fuel economy for the updated SL as well.

The roadster will make its official debut early next week at the 2015 LA Auto Show, so check back with AutoGuide.com for all the details on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL as we'll be reporting live from the show floor.

[Source: Auto Motor und Sport]

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Nissan Color Studio Program Extends to Versa Note

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Versa Note shoppers can now take advantage of Nissan's Color Studio personalization program.

Last year, the Japanese automaker launched the Color Studio for the Juke crossover and this year, Nissan is following it up by including the 2016 Versa Note. Through the Versa Note Color Studio, owners will be able to "make it yours" through an a-la-carte selection of 13 exterior and interior accent accessories, each available in a choice of six colors. The accessories will be offered on all Versa Note models, as well as retrofitting them on 2014 and 2015 model years.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Nissan Versa Note to Start from $15,005

Accessories available include 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, wheel center caps, front lip finisher, door handle covers, side mirror caps (with and without turn signal) and rear roof spoiler. Interior accessories available are floor mats, kick plates, speaker rings, air vent rings, rearview mirror interior cover and interior trim appliques. Shoppers can choose to finish the accessories in black, white, red, black-purple, orange and carbon fiber look.

"The expansion of the Color Studio program to the active lifestyle Versa Note builds on the success of last year's JUKE Color Studio," said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "As we found with JUKE, a little color – or a lot – dramatically changes the look of a vehicle and there's no easier way to make a ride stand out than the convenient, affordable Color Studio process. We believe Versa Note owners are going to embrace the concept just as much as JUKE owners do."

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Jeremy Clarkson, BBC Sued for Racial Discrimination by Producer

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Jeremy Clarkson may have a shiny new deal with Amazon but his saga with what happened at Top Gear is ongoing.

The Top Gear producer involved in the "fracas" with Jeremy Clarkson is suing the former host as well as the BBC for over £100,000 ($152,000) over racial discrimination and personal injury.

Lawyers for producer Oisin Tymon along with the BBC have already attended the Central London Employment Tribunal for a preliminary hearing about the legal action. Although Tymon officially returned to work at the BBC in May, it is understood that he has not worked since the incident with Clarkson.

SEE ALSO: Top Gear Dumping Three-Host Format

A BBC investigation led by BBC Scotland head Ken MacQuarrie found that Clarkson subjected the 36-year-old Irish producer to a 30-second physical attack after a verbal tirade.

Since Clarkson's dismissal, him and former co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May have agreed to develop a new show for Amazon Prime's service. The three reportedly signed a $240-million deal for the new show.

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