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Kia KV7 concept car (2011) at the Detroit auto show

Kia whisked the covers off the KV7 concept car at the 2011 Detroit auto show this afternoon. These are the first official pictures of the KV7, a spectacular gullwing people carrier that's as bamboozling to look at as an adventurous Korean lunch to a westerner. The Kia KV7 is an SUV-MPV crossover, designed at Kia's Californian styling studio.

2009 Michelin Challenge Design theme announced

Michelin today announced the 2009 theme for its global vehicle design competition, Michelin Challenge Design (MCD), asking entrants to explore the future of transportation and share their brave and bold vision for 'America's Next Iconic Vehicle.' Designers this year are asked to render unique vehicle concepts that demonstrate emotional appeal, design courage and technical execution. Additional consideration will be given to entries with attributes that benefit safety and the environment and include a separate rendering of the tire and wheel component assembly.   Vehicle designs that best represent "Brave + Bold, America's Next Iconic Vehicle" will be reviewed by a jury of professional designers whose names will be announced later in 2008.

Show Review: Goodwood Revival 2005

For three days each year, Goodwood steps back fifty years as owners and drivers the world over bring their historic cars face-to-face in sixteen consecutive races. With participants and spectators alike dressed in tweed and fur, the post-war atmosphere is utterly convincing and quite unique, and brings battles on the track that Bernie Ecclestone can only dream of. For three days each year, Goodwood steps back fifty years as owners and drivers the world over bring their historic cars face-to-face in sixteen consecutive races.