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New Volvo V40 R-Design. UPDATED

We have the first photos of Volvo’s sporty take on the new V40 – the Volvo V40 R Design – ahead of a debut at the Paris Motor Show. Update: Volvo has now caught up with this story, so we’ve added a few more photos and a video. The V40 R-Design will be available as an option across all the V40′s range of engines but the Sport suspension still remains an option, not standard.

SsangYong XIV-2 concept at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

There might just be something stirring at Korea's number three carmaker. Further proof has come in the shape of the XIV-2, what SsanyYong is calling a premium 'convertible' CUV – that's crossover utility vehicle  – which is making its debut in Geneva. Convertible, crossover, SUV – that's called hedging your bets isn't it?

Automakers should disable technologies that distract drivers, U.S. says

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday released its long-awaited guidelines on distracted driving, calling on automakers to disable applications that allow drivers to manually access social media, surf the Web or send text messages while on the road. The recommendations also seek to prevent any in-car technologies that require drivers to use both hands or take their eyes off the road for more than two seconds.