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US versions the facelifted Ford Mustang fitted with the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine will gain the tyre warming electronic electronic line-lock feature as standard. The feature will be fitted on all Mustang models regardless of whether they are equipped either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. Electronic line-lock is intended only for use on racetracks, and was only previously available on V8 Mustangs.

Update - Rolls-Royce's Australian division has given local pricing for the Dawn Black Badge. See bottom of article for details The stealthy Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge has been revealed for the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.

McLaren has confirmed Ron Dennis will sell his stake in the supercar maker and racing team operator, and will leave the company he's been involved with for 37 years. As part of his departure, a new company, the McLaren Group, will be formed to hold both McLaren Automotive, the supercar maker, and McLaren Technology Group, which owns the racing team. Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund, Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, and the TAG Group will remain as McLaren's majority shareholders.

It's official, 40km/h zones are keeping us safe and reducing the number of incidents on the road - according to the New South Wales (NSW) government. According to a new study, the NSW Centre for Road Safety has found a 33 per cent reduction in crashes causing death or serious injury between 2005 and 2015, in areas where 40km/h zones have been introduced.

The BMW X5 M and X6 M Black Fire Editions have been revealed this week, bringing a range of black-themed enhancements to the super-SUV pair. Available in overseas markets from August, the Black Fire Editions of the X5 M and X6 M gain exterior changes like Sapphire Black metallic paint, carbon-fibre mirror caps, 21-inch forged M alloy wheels in black, and black chrome trim for the double kidney front grille.