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Ford shifts redesigned Escape to all four-cylinder-engine lineup

Serious changes are in store for the Ford Escape SUV when the redesigned model rolls out at the Los Angeles auto show in November. To start, the boxy look is gone. Ford previewed the 2013 Escape's new look earlier this year with the Vertrek concept at the Detroit auto show.

Toyota Prius Recall: 5,000 UK cars affected – 242,000 worldwide

5,000 2009 Toyota Prius (pictured) are being recalled Toyota has had a bit of a nightmare with recalls in recent years, and the news that they’re now having to recall 242,000 Prius models from 2009 worldwide is another financial, and logistical, problem for Toyota. But in truth, the recalls are about car makers now taking responsibility for faults in their cars which become apparent long after warranties have expired, and that’s no bad thing. The Prius models affected are those built between March 2009 and October 2009 (you can check if your car is affected here) and the UK has 4,947 cars on the road that need to be looked at by Toyota’s dealers.

Jaguar signs up Beckham for Chinese team

First José Mourinho, now Jaguar has signed up David Beckham for its team of ambassadors to promote the new F-Type Coupé worldwide. Beckham will be kicking off his position in China, where’ll he be seen with the F-Type on billboards as well as in magazines and on TV. José Mourinho to get first F-Type Coupe The cars of David and Victoria Beckham “I’ve always been an admirer of Jaguar – from the styling and design to the feel and roar of the engine, every element feels uniquely British,” said Beckham.