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Ex-Morgan Chief Designer forms Matthew Humphries Design

The former chief designer at Morgan, has formed his own design consultancy, Matthew Humphries Design, in a bid to branch out into the worlds of bespoke cars and product design. Humphries will continue his relationship with Morgan in a partnership that will see the newly formed company help to develop future models for the independent British sports car manufacturer. The 28-year-old Coventry University graduate believes he can begin moving into the growing market for integrating automotive design elements into product design – such as furniture – and particularly British-themed products.

VW Tiguan (2015) first details of the next generation

First details are starting to leak out of Wolfsburg regarding the next VW Tiguan. The compact soft-roader is due in showrooms 2015. Hang on, haven't they just launched the new VW Tiguan?

Ferrari online earthquake auction starts today – 599XX Evo up for grabs

To raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquake in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, Ferrari is holding an online auction. The recent earthquake in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is where Ferrari is based and their production was disrupted by the second of the earthquakes – measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale and claiming 17 deaths in the region – at the end of May. To help with funding for victims of the earthquake Ferrari has organised an online auction of Ferrari ‘stuff’ which kicks off this afternoon, and includes not just stuff like racing suits and helmets but a specifically built Ferrari 599XX Evo.