BMW i8 and 6-series Convertible Play Starring Roles in Next Mission: Impossible Movie

While watching the new Mission: Impossible 4 trailer, reader Bardia N. noticed some gratuitous BMW product placement in the form of the upcoming i8 plug-in hybrid sports car and the 2012 6-series convertible. In one shot, the i8 sidles up to a fancy hotel, while in another, Tom Cruise?s character bails out of a 6-series [...]

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Video: YouTube uploader catches Michael Bay sampling himself for Transformers 3

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"Transformers 3" vs. "The Island" - Click above to view video after the jump

The attached video explains it all, so we'll keep this simple. It seems Michael Bay directly cribbed scenes from his 2005 movie, The Island, for 2011's Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which is gobbling up people's disposable income this weekend.

Extreme credit goes to the YouTube user who recognized Bay's clever use of CGI and called him out on it. This also proves that at least one human being actually saw The Island. Hit the jump to watch the side-by-side video comparison.

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2011 Lexus LS460 Touring Edition: Sportier Appearance Sans Actual Sportiness

The Lexus LS460 is an understated full-size luxury liner that goes quietly and reliably about its business?yawn. Aware of its flagship?s lack of visual zest?and perhaps young, image-conscious buyers?Lexus has released the Lexus LS460 Touring Edition for 2011. For the Touring Edition, Lexus slaps on a sport body kit and 19-inch five-spoke wheels (18-inchers come [...]

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Governor group protests aggressive mpg standard proposals

A group of 15 mostly Republican governors said that a 62.5 mpg standard would be "overreaching" and could have trickle-down effects.

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2011 Infiniti M37 and M56 First Look: Athletic Sport Sedan Gains Muscle

Infiniti showed its next-generation M sedans-virtually. The new cars were rendered in 3D on a foam buck at an event sponsored by Infiniti and Hearst magazines at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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Watch a '57 Chevy drag car crash and burn, literally [Video]

You would think crashing your blown high horsepower '57 Chevy drag car on a pass down the strip would be bad enough, but in this case it was only the beginning. More »

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Senator Levin looking for answers on Administration's proposed 56.2 mpg

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Carl Levin, a democratic Senator from the state of Michigan, seems none too thrilled with the Obama Administration's proposed CAFE target of 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025. This ain't the first time that Levin has reacted negatively towards regulations calling for increased fuel economy, and it likely won't be the last.

For the record, General Motors, Chrysler and Ford are three of Levin's top five financial donors, so there's reason to believe that Levin will defend the automotive industry no matter what the cost.

With that bit of trivia out of the way, let's move on to Levin's concern over the proposed 56.2-mpg standard. According to The Detroit News, Levin appears to have been caught off guard by the announcement and is now seeking some answers. He says he's sending a letter directly to the White House asking for a detailed explanation of how the Administration arrived at 56.2 mpg. Levin told The Detroit News that:

We want to know how they arrived at that starting point. We will get that information one way or another.

Though Levin is "very concerned" about the impact that the Administration's proposal will have on automotive sales and jobs, he strongly supports improvements in fuel efficiency, just not in the usual sort of way.

[Source: The Detroit News]

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