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AutoDesign Prague 2013: Design from the Heart of Europe

Charismatic designers, inspirational speeches and beautiful cars in an informal and friendly atmosphere was the order of the day at the third edition of the international automotive design conference AutoDesign Prague, which once again highlighted the importance of car culture and tradition's strong roots within the Czech Republic. In recent years, speakers have included prominent figures from the world of automotive design such as the Geely Group's Peter Horbury, Dassault Systèmes' Anne Asensio, Pininfarina's Fabio Filippini and design consultant Peter Stevens. This year's conference was themed ‘Design from the Heart of Europe' and so featured many Czech and Slovakian speakers.

Club members get first choice for collector's-edition Fiat 500

Attendees of this year's Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited national convention--also known as the "Fiat Freak Out"--were rewarded for their devotion to the Italian automaker. During the convention's closing dinner, the Fiat fans were given first dibs on the Fiat Cinquecento Prima Edizione, a collector's edition of the U.S.-bound Fiat 500. Only 500 Prima Edizione models will be sold in the United States.

Toyota RAV4 EV hits California roads this summer at $49,800

Toyota RAV4 EV The Toyota RAV4 EV – the electric version of the RAV4 – will hit the road in California in the summer. Costs $49,800. After a bit of confusion last year when spokesman for Toyota claimed the RAV4 EV wouldn’t be sold to the general public – a statement quickly corrected by Toyota – the Toyota RAV4 EV is now going on sale.