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Concept Car of the Week: Ford 021C (1999)

As Australian-born designer Marc Newson this week joined Apple, we can only wish that he brings with him the same smart-yet-playful approach as he did with his radical Ford 021C concept. Presented at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, the project began when Marc Newson was commissioned by Ford global design director, J Mays, to create an innovative interior. Their mutual passion for design and their enthusiasm led to a much larger project and Newson eventually delivered a complete working prototype.

Redesigned 2012 Toyota Yaris starts at $14,875; Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna prices up slightly

The base price of the redesigned Toyota Yaris small car starts at about $1,000 more than the current car. Meanwhile, prices are only slightly changed for the 2012 Toyota Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna models. The 2012 Yaris subcompact stickers for $14,875, including shipping charges, for the L-grade, three-door hatchback with a five-speed manual transmission.

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 goes apocalyptic in new video

If you're a fan of AutoWeek's Best in Show-winning Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4--and if you're here, we know you are--check out the brand-new video below. It shows the Aventador outracing the apocalypse in a stylized clip complete with gaping sinkholes opening up, rock spires shooting through the ground and an ominous fog rolling in to swallow up the raging bull. All of which, of course, fail to silence the red Lambo.