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New Hyundai i30 (2012) previewed ahead of Frankfurt

2012 Hyundai i30 previewed ahead of Frankfurt It’s easy to think of the Hyundai i30 as part of the new wave of Euro-centric Hyundai’s. But it’s now four years old and starting to look like ‘Old’ Hyundai, so we’re to be treated to a new Hyundai i30 at Frankfurt – destined to launch in early 2012. That said, the new i30 is not going to be a radical departure from the current i30, which has been a decent success for Hyundai.

Fiat previews the 500X small crossover

Fiat gave an unexpected sneak preview of a crossover variant of its 500 minicar. The model, which will be called the 500X, will go on sale in Europe in early 2014 and shortly after in North America. Fiat brand global boss Olivier Francois showed a full-size styling model of the 500X during the media launch on the 500L small minivan in Turin, Italy, on July 4.

V8 gasket-inspired iPhone case

A new iPhone 5 case designed to resemble the head gasket of a V8 engine will be available on March 20th. Creators id America -- specialists in mobile accessories -- say the design is not only visually appealing but durable and comfortable to hold. Dubbed the Gasket V8, the new case is constructed with aircraft aluminum and molded to provide a form-fitting structure that doesn't cover up access ports or buttons.