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Who's Where: GM's new Asian and European design studio appointments

New additions have been made to the design management teams at General Motors, both in Asia and in Europe. Effective today (August 1), Friedhelm Engler begins his new role as Director of Design for the Pan Asian Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), based in Shanghai, China.  He is responsible for all design related activities in the joint venture between General Motors and the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC).

New Jaguar XJ Launch – Watch it LIVE on Cars UK

The New Jaguar XJ Reveal - LIVE on Cars UK During the evening – as soon as the embargo is lifted – we will be bringing you comprehensive details and images on what exactly the new Jaguar XJ has to offer. We’ve been teased to death by Jaguar with snippets on everything from the new XJ Sound System to a shot of a new Jaguar headrest as the new XJ interior tease, but finally we will get to see the new XJ in all its glory. The reveal of the new XJ is scheduled for 8.15pm tomorrow (7.15pm GMT), so make sure you get along early to catch the show.

New British sports car brand on the horizon

A REAL automotive rarity has occurred with the announcement that a new low-volume British sports car brand will reveal an initial concept car in April. David Brown Automotive will be set up along the same lines as Morgan, with the aim of recapturing the past glory of British sports cars but using modern materials, reliable mechanicals and up-to-date luxuries. Such ventures have been tried before, with very mixed results, but owner and financial backer David Brown is confident that the first model, codenamed ‘Project Judi’, will succeed.