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Beijing motor show 2012 highlights

The 2012 Beijing motor show proves yet again that the balance of power and influence in the car industry continues to shift east. With a number of global debuts from both international and domestic brands, the show – which alternates between Beijing and Shanghai – is now a must-attend event in our calendar. In case you missed our CDNLive coverage, here's a chance to catch up: Citroen: DS: an object lesson in how to create a premium brand Citroen DS Numero 9 highlights Dongfeng: Dongfeng’s Hummer Fiat: What came first, the Viaggio or the Dart?

New 2015 Hyundai i20 revealed – debuts at Paris Motor Show

The front of the new Hyundai i20 shows a more purposeful look. The Hyundai i20 is a perfectly decent supermini that manages to hold its own against the European competition – VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa etc. – even if it’s not the most exciting choice in the looks department.

Hands-free car phones 'should be banned'

THE USE hands-free mobile phones while driving should be banned. This is the view of road safety charity Brake that says four in ten drivers (38%) admit to using hands-free phones in the car despite research that shows talking on a hands-free system is just as dangerous as using a hand-held mobile phone. Drivers who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to be involved in a collision that causes serious or fatal injuries.