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Porsche and Mercedes-Benz proposals for China Family Car Project explored

Today's Chinese car industry is barely recognizable from that of 20 years ago, and the country is now the biggest market in the world. But in 1994, when the industry was still in its relative infancy, the Chinese government launched the 'China Family Car Project', inviting 20 major Western carmakers to develop proposals for a five-seat, cheap and environmentally-friendly family car for the Chinese market. The chosen proposal would be made in China under a joint venture with First Auto Works (FAW).

Maeda named new Mazda design boss, replacing van den Acker

Ikuo Maeda is the new head of design at Mazda Motor Corp. The man who is credited with styling the Mazda's flagship sports car takes over for Dutchman Laurens van den Acker, 43, who has decided to leave the company "to pursue other interests," the automaker said in a statement today. Van den Acker, who joined Mazda in 2006, will remain at the automaker until April 10 to ensure a smooth transition for Maeda, Mazda said.

All-new 2015 Kia Sorento teased

kia-world.net Is this the face of the all-new Kia Sorento? According to the Kia blog kia-world.net it is, with the car set to make its debut in Korea later this year, ahead of a full European reveal at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Expect the stylish, angular design to be toned down These initial artist’s impressions are based on the spy shots doing the rounds on the internet earlier this year, with the new Sorento seemingly destined to look every inch like the Kia Sportage’s big brother, a car which itself was treated to a mid-life refresh in March.