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New 2014 Porsche Macan revealed in LA

Porsche has revealed its new compact SUV at the LA Motor Show - the first time, claims the German brand, that a sports car has ever been offered in the compact SUV segment. The firm really is going all-out to emphasise the sporting aspects of the Macan: it sets new benchmarks for the segment on road, says Porsche. "It is the sports car in it segment." Deliveries of the new Macan begin in April 2014 - but it is actually on sale now.

BMW X5 (F15)

This is the new, third generation BMW X5, the biggest-selling SUV in its segment with over 1.3 million sold since the first was launched in 1999. While the previous versions have sat more in the high-riding wagon space (BMW prefers to call them Sports Activity Vehicles), this latest F15 model appears to have shifted closer to a more traditional SUV, appearing taller and less ‘squat', certainly than the car it replaces. This is partly due to the DLO, which dips down behind the A-pillar, creating a deep window.

ArchDaily Buildings of the Year Awards 2011 winners announced

ArchDaily, the most visited architecture site on the net, has announced the winning designs in its Building of the Year Awards 2011. After more than 65,000 votes, the website's readership has decided the winners in 14 categories ranging from sports architecture to offices. Here at Car Design News we're constantly looking for inspiration both inside the automotive world and out – we know you're on the look-out too.