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Subaru XV gets another price cut – down by £2300 across the XV range

The Subaru XV (pictured) gets a price cut of £2,300 across the range Over a year ago, Subaru launched the new XV in the UK with a starting point of £21,995, Which was decent value for an able Crossover/SUV. But by May of 2013, Subaru had decided there was room to play with the XV’s price – or at least on the 1.6 litre petrol version – and they announced a £1300 price drop for the entry-level petrol XV. But now, just six weeks later, Subaru has decided that the weakening Yen has given them more room to manoeuvre on price and have announced they’re cutting prices across the whole XV range by £2300 (which actually means £1,000 off the new price for the 1.6 litre petrol).

Chris Bangle begins work with Changan Automobile on its design strategy and methodology

Chris Bangle is to consult with Changan Automobile to help develop its design strategy and processes in his first official automotive project since leaving BMW in 2009. Bangle – through his company Chris Bangle Associates (CBA) – will work with Changan's team in its European design center in Turin, Italy, reporting to design director Chen Zheng. And while his role will be linked to the brand's Chinese products, his focus will be on the design team's methodologies and philosophy; its management and its process of critique, rather than the hands-on design of its products.

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series goes to the Dark Side (video)

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series - US promo video Mercedes USA has released a black and white video of the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series strutting its stuff to promote its US arrival. The Mercedes C63 AMG is a mean enough machine, but of you really want to drive the ultimate version you’ll need to go for the limited edition C63 AMG Black Series. And with the C63 AMG Black Series about to arrive in the US, Mercedes USA has released a video to tease the senses and loosen the pockets of the less than poor.