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BMW has called time on 840i production after 10 years, with no direct successor available in the form of a 2+2 luxury coupe. For now, buyers looking for an ultra-quick BMW sports car will have to "settle" for the Z8, which is a much finer machine than the 840i and features in this year's James Bond film The World Is Not Enough.
Audi has had a relatively quiet year after four successive years of major car launches, with the only significant news this year being the addition of a five-door version to the A3 hatchback range.
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