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    Latest from the Beijing Motor Show and a new Morgan Speedster ...

    This week, the Beijing Motor Show or Auto China will kick off. Ahead of the show, several German manufacturers have already offered a preview of what they will showcase. Among them is Volkswagen, who will reveal the Golf R 400. As the name suggests, it features a 400 hp version of the familiar four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Key to the boost in power is a liquid cooled exhaust, cooling the gasses before they reach the turbocharger. Volkswagen stresses that the Golf R 400 is, at the moment, a concept car only.
    Sister company Audi will use the Chinese show to showcase the TT offroad hybrid concept, which is effective a raised TT, creating yet another niche model. The show car is powered by plug-in hybrid system good for 400 hp.
    Mercedes-Benz will also explore a new niche in Beijing with the Concept Coupe SUV. According to the press release, it boasts the same lines off the recently introduced S-Class Coupe with a SUV platform.
    BMW will also the Auto China to offer a glimpse at the future with the Vision Future Luxury. The striking machine should give a good impression of the upcoming range-topping model, presumably the new 7-series.
    Over the weekend, British specialist manufacturer Morgan announced the limited edition Plus 8 Speedster. As the name suggests, this will be a Plus 8 with cut-down windshield. The lightweight machine will retail for just GBP 69,995. More images and details will follow in the coming weeks.

    Enjoy the links:

    2014 Audi TT offroad concept - Images, Specifications and Information

    2014 BMW Vision Future Luxury - Images, Specifications and Information

    2014 Mercedes-Benz Concept Coup SUV - Images, Specifications and Information

    2014 Morgan Plus 8 Speedster - Images, Specifications and Information

    2014 Volkswagen Golf R 400 - Images, Specifications and Information
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    OT: Some clickings will be coming here from Jalopnik.

    I always like to see when "mainstream" outlets pick up your work W.

    Y'all do good work here, and it is neat when that is vindicated through recognition.

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    Thanks for the head's up!
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