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Mercedes shows GLA45 AMG concept

Mercedes-AMG showed its take on a compact high-performance SUV at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show with the Concept GLA45 AMG. AMG says along with the distinctive design, power comes from the world’s most authoritative four-cylinder series production engine. That would be the AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged four, producing 355 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.

Ford Fiesta Sport package announced

Ford Fiesta Sport - a sport package with teeth for the new Ford Fiesta Sadly, the Ford Fiesta Sport is not a performance package. But, unlike almost every other ‘Sport’ version from car makers on the market, it is not just a cosmetic job either. It genuinely offers something more sporty, and adds a few additional features that will make life a little more fun for those of us who enjoy spirited driving.

Ford eyes dandelions as sustainable alternative to synthetic rubber

Ford, in conjunction with Ohio State University, is turning to the humble garden weed as sustainable resource, researching the dandelion's potential use as an alternative to synthetic rubber. While the automaker already makes considerable use of sustainable materials in its vehicles – such as soy foam seat cushions and straw-filled plastic for interior trim – this latest discovery opens up a wealth of new possibilities for automotive applications. According to research conducted by Ford, a milky-white substance that is found in certain dandelion roots can produce a sustainable rubber that could be used to create plastic parts for vehicle interiors.