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Ford Focus facelift revealed ahead of 2014 Geneva Motor Show debut

Ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Ford has released details and photos of the new 2014 Ford Focus. And while it’s an evolution of the current third-generation Focus, such is the popularity of Ford’s five-door hatchback, it won’t be long before you’re seeing this parked at a supermarket car park near you. Read on for the low-down on the world’s best-selling car.

Luxgen Luxgen7 MPV

Luxgen, Taiwan's first automotive brand, has revealed its first vehicle: the Luxgen7 MPV. With a more curvaceous aesthetic than what is typical of family haulers, the Luxgen7 MPV also features a high level of functionality across three rows of seats. Created under the direction of James Shyr, former Director of Design of GM's Global Design Leadership Team at PATAC, the new MPV has been specifically created not to look like a box.

GM, SAIC to develop electric cars in China

General Motors will work with its joint-venture partner, Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor Corp., to develop parts and vehicle platforms for electric cars, the companies said on Tuesday. The automakers will use their existing joint venture in Shanghai, the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, as the home base to develop the electric car--aimed primarily at the Chinese market. GM says it plans to use the platform, components and technology from the project to build electric cars around the world for various markets.