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Local Motors announces winners of Terra Prix 2085 design competition

Local Motors has announced the 10 winners of its Terra Prix 2085 Concept Design competition. The competition brief asked entrants to design a two-person race vehicle that could navigate every terrain imaginable on every continent, as well as a support craft for any maintenance needed throughout the race. The support craft had to be able to carry tools, extra parts, any potential module changes for different terrain as well as enough 'fuel' for both vehicles to move between three major checkpoints.

Concept Group International (CGI) expands its reach into China

CGI is one of the European leaders in vehicle development technology and is increasing its client base by providing engineering services to Chinese automotive manufacturers. CGI is currently operating in China utilizing the capability of its strategic partners based on the mainland, allowing Chinese automotive manufacturers to benefit from CGI's expertise and its history in engineering and innovative design.  CGI has developed key partnerships with major automotive manufacturers based in the UK and Europe and is fully committed to generating similar relationships in China. By providing OEMs such as Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Aston Martin with best-in-class quality and on-time delivery, CGI is now poised to further develop its presence in the Asian market.

2011 Kia Magentis / Kia Optima revealed

Kia has revealed the 2011 Kia Optima / Kia Magentis ahead of a reveal at the New York Motor Show in April You might reasonably expect that Kia are teasing the 2011 Kia Magentis (or Kia Optima, as it is in the US) ahead of a reveal at the Geneva Motor Show. After all, every other car maker is at it at the moment. But Kia are teasing this ahead of the next big motor show after Geneva – the 2010 New York Motor Show – which isn’t until April.