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New SEAT Leon goes in to production

The new SEAT Leon (2013) – revealed at the Paris Motor Show – has started production in Spain ahead of first deliveries in March 2013. SEAT has invested heavily in the Martorell plant in recent years – a shining light of success in a sea of Spanish manufacturing despair – with a £650 million investment in new facilities and R&D making Martorell a modern and efficient facility for the new Leon as well as the Ibiza, Altea and Exeo (and the Audi Q3). Not only has the investment in Martorell secured the jobs of 1600 Spanish workers (and four times as many in the supply chain), it promise more jobs too if the Leon turns out to be as appealing as it looks.

Hyundai HB20X

Hyundai has unveiled its Brazil-exclusive HB20X at the Sao Paulo motor show, a sportier crossover version of the HB20 hatchback. The face features a redesigned bumper with a hexagonal grille that reflects Hyundai's SUV family aesthetic and latest design ‘Fluidic Sculpture' philosophy. The headlamps feature black bezels and chrome details while the fog lamps have been fully redesigned.

Acura finds sales, still seeks luxury identity

As Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW battle for luxury brand sales leadership this year, Acura has been flying below the radar -- as usual. Honda's upscale division has had a solid year. Sales are up 24 percent over 2009, outpacing the gains made by luxury's big 3.