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Seat at the London motor show 2008

By Ben Pulman Motor Shows 24 July 2008 11:23 Seat has a true world debut at Excel, with the three-door version of its new Ibiza. Then there's also an old Ibiza in the shape of the eco-friendly Ecomotive, which we're actually quite keen on. The new Sportcoupe.

Lexus needs excitement in post-LFA era

Lexus' 552-hp V10 halo car, the LFA sports coupe, drives into the sunset at an awkward time for the luxury brand. During the LFA's two-year production run, which ended Dec. 14, it was positioned as the ultimate expression of Lexus quality and performance -- and carried a $375,000 sticker to match.

BMW experiments with laser headlamps

Headlamp technology is rapidly advancing, and as LED lights become commonplace, many wonder what's next. BMW suggests lasers, which could offer new safety and function. Compared with today's LED headlamps, BMW's laser-cut lights have intensity a thousand times greater than that of LEDs while consuming about half the energy.