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GM looks for new product boss

General Motors is about to get another product boss. The question is, who? Vice chairman Tom Stephens will move to the freshly minted position of chief technology officer for GM on Feb.

Tesla increases Roadster production

By Nick Eaton Motor Industry 11 September 2008 11:30 Tesla Motors is about to ramp up production of its Roadster, having secured supply of a new single-speed gearbox from BorgWarner. Tesla began producing the Roadster in March 2008, but all 27 cars so far delivered to customers have effectively been interim models because the original two-speed ‘box was deemed too fragile for long-term use. The original thinking was that the Roadster would require two gears to achieve the best possible acceleration, and on that point Tesla was right.

Skoda MissionL concept car (2011) unveiled

Skoda will show this new MissionL concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show. It's a clear look at its proposed new model to slot between Fabia and Octavia. If you ever wondered at the strange 'half sizes' used by the Czechs, this is why.