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Rockin' for a Cause: Iconic Jim Marshall photography to be auctioned to benefit MS

From black-and-white photographs of some of rock and roll's greatest performers to thoughtful, provocative portrayals of the automobile, Jim Marshall captured enduring images of two of America's greatest passions. Now, for the first time since he died earlier this year, some of his original photographs will be auctioned to benefit his favorite charity, MSFriends. Two portfolios of Marshall's work from the launch of Nissan's iconic GT-R supercar will be sold at a July 24 fundraiser called Rock for MS at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

New Hyundai SUV to show at Geneva

And now Hyundai is looking to make an impact on the compact SUV market, with the announcement of an “Urban Nomad” concept (whatever that is) to be shown at Geneva next month. Hyundai HED-6 SUV Concept will show at Geneva It looks like Hyundai are trying to create an aggressive and contemporary looking vehicle that can be utilised in today’s urban landscape for a multitude of uses. Sporting chunky 21″ wheels, angular style lines, swept-back headlights and a very stylised rear window made of  Lexan plastics instead of glass.

New Porsche Macan teased on new Porsche microsite

New Porsche Macan teased on new Porsche microsite What started out being called the Porsche Cajun turned in to the Porsche Macan, and the Macan will debut officially at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November. But ahead of that debut – and, it would seem, a reveal in 41 days time at the first LA press day – Porsche has launched a new microsite for the Macan to tease and inform Porsche fans and potential buyers. What Porsche are at pains to point out is that the Macan isn’t a compact SUV but a five door, five seat Sports Car that just happens to have a raised ride height.