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Mitsubishi ASX 3 1.8 Diesel 2WD Review & Road Test (2010) Part 2

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Who's Where: Stephane Schwarz appointed Zagato design director

Stephane Schwarz has joined Milanese design house Zagato as its design director. Born in Switzerland, raised in France and educated in Italy, Schwarz is perhaps best known for his time as Nissan Design Europe design director. He first worked with the illustrious, family-run company in September last year before recently taking up his new, full-time role.

2011 Hyundai i10 Facelift

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