Morning! Welcome to our daily digest of the weekend’s automotive news from around the globe, starting with…

Would You Pay $20 Million For A New York, New York License Plate?

If you’ve got a $20 million hole burning your pocket, then why not splurge on a couple of pieces of metal that say, New York. Vanity plates are a controversial one at the best of times, but the right ones have proven to be sure-fire moneymakers. Perhaps we should check our skepticism.

BMW i4 Joins The Popular Tesla Model 3 Rivals Club

A long time in the making (and teasing), BMW finally presented the production version of the i4, a luxury compact electric sedan with sleeker styling but a similar footprint to the 3 Series. It will go on sale later this year offering up to 523 horses and  366 miles (590 km) on the WLTP cycle or 300 miles (482 km) on the EPA cycle.

Yet Another Recall Takata Recall, This Time For Ford

Takata-gate continues to roll on, as Ford has announced a recall of nearly 2.6 million older vehicles. Worryingly, it’s some four years after the U.S carmaker petitioned the NHTSA not to recall the cars, which has only just been denied. Some Ford cars equipped with Continental tires are also being called back to dealerships in a separate recall.

Toyota Aygo X Prologue Concept Is A Baby Crossover For Europe

Toyota might be done with tiny cars, but it’s not done with the A-segment as it’s reinventing the Aygo as a small rugged crossover for the European market. The Aygo X Prologue gives us an exaggerated conceptual preview of next year’s production model.

There’s A New Kia Stinger For The U.S Market.

The new Stinger replaces its base 2.0-liter engine with a 300hp 2.5 lump. Other changes include new headlights and taillights, a revised interior, and new pricing too.

The Bentley Continental Is Finally Getting A Speed Series

The latest-generation Continental GT will finally get the “Speed” treatment. It promises to be “The most capable, performance-focused Bentley yet – with no compromise to comfort or luxury.” Await its unveiling in a few days, on March 23rd at 16:00 GMT.

MKHB Gets His Hands On A Rimac… And A Drone

MKHB, arguably one of the best-known tech reviewers on YouTube, has been flirting with cars for some time now. And recently, having been tapped by TopGear Magazine to do some writing, Marques Brownlee gets behind the wheel of the Rimac EV supercar (plus there’s the fastest drone review too).

HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS MAKING THE NEWS

Uber’s UK Drivers To Be Paid Minimum Wage

Uber will be paying its UK drivers above minimum wage, holiday pay, and pensions after losing a legal battle in Britain, according to BBC. Uber claimed its drivers were self-employed, whereas it was ruled that drivers were workers.

Facebook Partners With Murdoch’s NewsCorp In Australia

CNN reports that Facebook will be teaming up with NewsCorp after a new law was passed mandating big tech to pay publishers for content. It will allow news from the Murdoch empire to be displayed on “Facebook News.”