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Lexus hybrid concept to bow at Frankfurt

Lexus is finally jumping into the premium-compact segment in Europe with an eye-catching hybrid concept that will bow at the Frankfurt motor show. The LF-Ch is a five-door full hybrid that takes aim at a younger audience than Lexus typically draws. The car has a prominent grille, wide bumper and air dam.

Who's Where: Bryan Nesbitt becomes General Manager of Cadillac

Bryan Nesbitt, who until last week was General Motors' North American Vice President of Design, started his new role as general manager of the Cadillac brand on Monday, July 27. His appointment, which surprised many, is part of an effort to integrate design, marketing and advertising, which have always been intrinsically linked. While this move marks a significant step change in the positioning of the new General Motors, which, under the direction of product czar Bob Lutz, has seen fit to promote a young designer into such a high level managerial position, it is a triumph not only for Nesbitt, 40, but for all designers: it is the first time that a designer has been promoted to one of the top executive roles at an automotive company.

Celebrity cars up for grabs: from Rod Stewart's Lambo to Arthur Daley's Jag

It’s celebrity fever in the world of used cars at the moment. Not only has Rod Stewart’s old Lamborghini Miura just been put up for sale, but auctions in the UK and US also have everything from an EastEnders milk float and Arthur Daley’s Daimler to star cars of the latest Hollywood blockbusters up for grabs. Click on the image above to see our highlights...