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Japan Car: Designs for a Crowded Globe

The Science Museum in London, UK is hosting the Japan Car: Designs for the Crowed Globe exhibition, sponsored by seven Japanese automobile manufacturers. An exploration of the car as a 'mobile cell', the exhibition has been conceived by graphic designer Kenya Hara and architect Shigeru Ban to show how Japanese design reflects the 'soil and spirit' of Japan, depicted by concept cars and models specific to the Japanese market. Speaking to Car Design News, Shigeru Ban explained how the automobile was chosen as the central element to the exhibition because it is a reflection of Japanese culture and tradition.

Mercedes-Benz found guilty of price-fixing in China

Associated Press Mercedes-Benz has been found guilty of fixing prices of car parts in China – with BMW, Audi and Chrysler also facing penalties. China’s state news agency, Xinhua, reports that the German manufacturer has been found guilty of using its power to control the prices of parts. The Chinese government is cracking down on monopolies and has been accused of being too harsh on companies from abroad.

2012 Mercedes A Class: Photos of the iPhone on wheels

Mercedes are harnessing the power of the Smart Phone in the 2012 A Class The 2012 Mercedes A Class will debut at Geneva, and we have the first interior photos and news of the iPhone integration. It does look like the 2012 Mercedes A Class will be a far bigger BMW competitor than the current A Class. The Mercedes Concept A Class looked very convincing, and the spy video of the 2012 A Class with AMG body kit makes it look as though Mercedes are going to be faithful to the Concept.