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Mercedes AMG engine guru to join VW

The man credited with development of Mercedes-Benz AMG's latest line of high performance gasoline engines, Friedrich Eichler, has been lured to the Volkswagen Group, where he will take up an as yet unspecified position this summer, sources with knowledge of the move tell Autoweek. Eichler, who joined AMG after working his way up through the ranks at Porsche, was instrumental in the development of AMG's naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, twin-turbocharged and naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 and twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 that powers the Pagani Huayra. Friedrich Eichler also developed turbocharged four-cylinder engines for upcoming Mercedes AMG cars.

NHTSA announces Kia, Hyundai recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling almost 60,000 Kia Spectras from the 2004-2007 model years because of fuel-tank straps that can corrode over time. According to NHTSA, one or both straps can break, letting the tank drop to the ground.

New 2013 Range Rover revealed

Land Rover has today revealed the all-new Range Rover ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show on 27 September. The new all-aluminium L405 Range Rover is lighter, greener and more refined than the current model: prices will be announced in early September and deliveries will start in early 2013. Driven: Range Rover TDV8Kahn Design Diamond Jubilee Edition Range RoverWe drive the Queen's Land RoversOverfinch reveals £89,995 Range Rover EvoqueDriven: Overfinch Range Rover