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Who's Where: Dave Rand resigns from Changan Automobile

Dave Rand, the former General Motors Design Chief, has resigned from the Chinese State-owned automaker after joining the company last October. Rand's resignation, which was made official last week, follows that of his senior at Changan, Ken Ma who stepped down as Vice President of Design earlier this year. It is not clear precisely why both men have decided to leave the Chinese carmaker, but several people familiar with the situation have said that both Rand and Ma's departures are connected with Changan Auto's recent financial difficulties.

New Peugeot 308 now on sale in the UK

New Peugeot 308 (pictured) now on sale in the UK The new Peugeot 308 was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September, and Peugeot revealed full specs and prices for the 308 in October ahead of it going on sale in the UK. Which it now has. And actually, the new 308 does seem to promise real competition for the stalwarts in its sector – the Ford Focus and VW Golf – with a wide range of engine options, decent looks and prices that start at just £14,495.

Mitsubishi Evo X 2010 Updates

The Mitsubishi Evo X has been updated for 2010 in Japan But these updates to the Evo X are so small and insignificant they hardly constitute an update at all. Mitsubishi has added slightly beefier side skirts and lower weight plastics for the front. Lower by all of 3.5 lbs.