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Concept Car of the Week: Heuliez H4 (1972)

With the H4, Heuliez set out into unexplored territories by offering a concept tailored to the needs of taxi drivers. If today's minivans are an integral part of our daily lives, this Peugeot 204-based H4 should be placed back in its original context in the early ‘70s, when this monovolume architecture still belonged to science fiction. Its dimensions are comparable to a Renault Modus although it's shortened by 140mm.

Video: Chevrolet Caprice PPV reports for duty

For years, police have hit the streets with the reliable but aging Ford Crown Victoria. That car has now been retired, and the Detroit Three are rolling out replacements. Ford now makes an Interceptor version of the Taurus, Dodge has the Charger and Challenger police vehicles, and Chevrolet is coming back with a revamped version of its Caprice.

Nissan expands Beijing studio

With the expansion of the Chinese market, the country's position in the automotive industry is increasingly important. Homegrown design elements look set to enhance brand competitiveness, while the on-the-ground knowledge garnered by Chinese studios is becoming invaluable feeding back into global companies. It's clear therefore that Nissan Design China (NDC) will play an increasingly important role in Nissan's global design network.