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Chrysler gets improved performance and handling marks from Consumer Reports

Chrysler Group is making strides to improve handling and performance of its vehicles, but the gains vary from model to model, according to tests by Consumer Reports magazine. The magazine said Tuesday that its recent tests of eight 2011 Chrysler Group models found advances in performance, interior fit and finish and handling. But it said the level of refinement in some vehicles still lags behind rivals.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo to start at $22,725

Hyundai has released pricing details for the 2013 Veloster Turbo, giving it a starting price of $22,725 for the manual-transmission-equipped model. Specifying an automatic transmission will cost you $1,000 more. In addition to the turbocharged 1.6-liter powerplant that produces 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, the Veloster Turbo also includes a unique body kit and wheels, as well as LED headlight accents and taillights.

Exclusive: Pierre Castinel resigns from Head of Design role at Tata

Tata's Head of Design, Pierre Castinel, has resigned from his post to accept a position at PSA, Car Design News has learned. Castinel was originally hired to develop the design direction and form a brand identity for Tata's full line of vehicles, including cars, pickups, SUVs, MPVs, trucks and buses, but things haven't been going well at the Indian automaker. According to insiders, Tata closed Castinel's design studio in the British midlands last year, forcing the UK-based team to move into the automaker's engineering center in Warwickshire.