(October 22, 2016) DEARBORN, Mich. — For the first time ever, Ken Block’s iconic video series has been presented in virtual reality and 360-degree video. Starting today, enthusiasts and fans can experience Gymkhana NINE VR part one in the FordVR app and on the official Ford Performance YouTube channel.

Part one features Block, a professional rally driver, putting fans smack dab in the middle of the action, explaining such stunts as the insane train drift scene. Other candid moments from the video shoot are highlighted as well, with the Ford Focus RS RX taking center stage.

(October 21, 2016) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J .— BMW Films presents “The Escape” exclusively on BMWFilms.com. at 6 p.m. EST on Sunday. From Academy Award-nominated director Neill Blomkamp (“District 9,” “Elysium”), the action-packed short film features original BMW Films star and Oscar-nominated actor Clive Owen (“Closer,” “Children of Men”) who reprises his role as The Driver, Dakota Fanning (“War of the Worlds,” “I am Sam”), Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher,” “Daredevil”) and Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga (“The Departed,” “Up in the Air”). 

(October 21, 1016) YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan has completed its acquisition of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) and became its largest shareholder. MMC will also become part of the global Alliance with Nissan and Renault. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the world’s top three automotive groups by global volumes, with sales of 10 million units in fiscal year 2016.