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Designer Paul Smith launches exhibition

DESIGN GURU Sir Paul Smith has given a glimpse into his world with a re-creation of his office forming part of a new exhibition dedicated to his work. The fashion star takes centre-stage at the Design Museum in London for the next four months with items from his vast archive on display. Sir Paul was at the launch today, posing alongside colourful life-size cardboard cut-outs and showing off sketches, designs and other paraphernalia from his lengthy career as one of Britain's best-known creative forces.

The movers and shakers behind the new 2014 Corvette

You've heard what Autoweek editors have to say about the 2104 Corvette. Now find out what some of the men behind the Stingray think of it. In this video, Autoweek speaks to Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter, product manager Harban Charles and the Bob Lutz about the inspiration behind Stingray's design and the future of automotive performance.

Audi planning five Eco models

[ad#ad-1] As we’ve noted before, Audi has a niche for every buyer, from hatchback to supercar, with a good dose of SUV / people carrier on the way. But with the world becoming ‘Eco’ obsessed, there are plans now unfolding to put Audi at the heart of this revolution. Audi doesn’t tend to do things by halves, and its plans for an eco range, as reported by Car Magazine, go far further than most manufacturers.