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Nissan expects to gain as Ford exits the compact-pickup segment

Nissan North America believes there is life in the compact pickup market that Ford Motor Co. is leaving behind. Especially now that Ford is leaving it behind.

Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe debuts at China motor show

The Volkswagen NMC (New Midsize Coupe) concept makes official the German carmaker's plans for a style-led sedan to challenge the likes of the strong selling Mercedes-Benz CLA. Unveiled at the Beijing motor show, the new four-door closely previews a future Jetta-based model that will slot into the Volkswagen lineup beneath the existing Passat CC, most likely in 2016. Volkswagen design boss Klaus Bischoff describes the NMC as “avant-garde protagonist for a new compact sedan class.” Looking all but ready for production, it continues the current Volkswagen design lineage, with crisp features and lines, heavily horizontal detailing, and taut surfacing -- all aimed at providing it with a technical-inspired appearance.

One lap of the web: Lego 'Rush' and spy shots of the Lexus GS F

The latest Lego parody video is online, based on the new Formula One movie "Rush." It's the newest in the series of Lego spoofs, which range from Darth Vader to "Cars 2" to the London Olympics. Check it out here. The next Lexus GS F was caught without camouflage by Best Car magazine in Japan.