Daily Downshift: November 19, 2009

Reported by Car and Driver on Friday, 20 November 2009 (on November 20, 2009)

+ Yesterday we served up our impressions of the 2010 BMW 535i GT, and today BMW announced pricing for the range-topping 550i GT. [Car and Driver]
+ Aptera Motors announces a delay in the introduction of its three-wheeled electric vehicle, the 2e, along with news that it will be cutting down on staff. [Car and Driver]
+ Porsche officially announces the 911 GT3 R. [Car and Driver]

+ We have spy shots of the 2013 BMW 1-series hybrid. [Car and Driver]
+ We stack two of our favorite hooligans up against one another in this video for our latest hot hatch comparo. [Car and Driver]
+ Our spies catch the 2013 BMW 1-series Hybrid running around Germany without it’s disguise. [Car and Driver]
+ Its U.S.A vs. Europe when we gather a trio of 500-plus-hp luxo-sedans to battle it out before our cameras to see which wears the international crown of dominance. [Car and Driver]
+ While manufacturers are frantically trying to developing smaller more fuel efficient vehicles, Consumer Reports has released a survey which says SUVs are consumers top choice for their next vehicle purchase. The study shows that increased cargo space, greater sense of safety, and the ability to see over other cars are the leading reasons for these results. [Consumer Reports]
+ BMW has given the green light to its Rolls-Royce-trimmed Mini program. The ultra-luxury Minis will be custom-tailored at Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood plant where clients can pick and choose to create an individually fitted Mini Roller just as they would their Phantom. [Autocar]
+ The Italian botique supercar maker De Tomaso is reportedly making a comeback, thanks to Italian buisnessman Gian Mario Rossignolo. [Car and Driver]

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