A plastic bridge capable...
A plastic bridge capable of carrying 40 tonnes is to be built across a UK motorway for the first time. The structure, reinforced with fibres, will span all six lanes of the M6 near Claughton, Lancs. The technique has been used by Lotus to make body panels, but only two bridges have been constructed in this way in the UK, and neither crosses a motorway.
Inside, there"s part-leather...
Inside, there"s part-leather and aluminium-effect trim - but this isn"t just a styling exercise. The models get M Sport suspension, plus recalibrated dampers and stiffer springs. Sport prices range from í‚á£29,550 for the 520i saloon to í‚á£46,525 for the 545i Touring.
Meanwhile, the firm has announced prices for the forthcoming 630i and 535d. The 6-Series Coup탩 costs í‚á£45,225 and the Cabrio is í‚á£50,655, with the oil-burning flagship 5-Series at í‚á£36,575.