One of our sponsors, Reddotcameras, informed me that Leica has released a new limited run of the M240 rangefinder in chrome and black with the 100 years logo engraved on the top plate. The UK price is £5,100.00 (incl. VAT, around $8,600). I am still not sure if this version will be available in the US. Only 250 of each versio will be produced (total of 500 cameras). For more information, visit Reddotcameras.
Leica is rumored to refresh the current M-E model ($5,450.00) in the next few months (most likely at Photokina in September). The new camera will be called M-S or M-E2 and will have the same 18MP CCD sensor with updated LCD screen and new battery (probably from the M 240).