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Commute times increasing

COMMUTING times are starting to creep up after falling back during the recession, a new study has shown. Research by the TUC union revealed that men in their early 40s spend longest getting to and from work, at an average of more than 67 minutes a day. Commute times for women peak in their late 20s at 54 minutes and then start to fall as they get older, said the report.

Volkswagen's de'Silva aims for positive influence on Porsche styling

Volkswagen Group design director Walter de'Silva hopes to add "something positive" to the design of Porsche's new models, beginning with the Cajun SUV. Porsche AG is set to become Volkswagen AG's 10th brand and Porsche design director Michael Mauer now reports to de'Silva, along with the heads of the styling centers of the other VW group brands such as Skoda, Seat, Bentley and Lamborghini. De'Silva said he has just started working with Mauer and their relationship is off to a good start.

BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 – price from £55,690

The BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 is the last hurrah for the current M3 in the UK To coincide with today’s launch of the ’12′ plates, the BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 has been revealed as coupe or convertible. Costs from £55,690. The BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 has been announced by BMW today, a cosmetic job on the current M3 and available as a coupe or convertible.