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Porsche Macan makes UK debut in Harrods

The Porsche Macan has made its London and UK debut – in the window display of the world-famous Harrods department store. The new compact SUV will be on display in Harrods’ window until 5 February 2014, before formally arriving in UK Porsche dealerships two months later. On Bing: see pictures of the Porsche MacanPorsche Macan: 21 things we’ve learned Porsche says it chose Harrods not just because of the "cosmopolitan clientele" that frequent the Knightsbridge store, but also because the area is well known among enthusiasts hoping to spot some tasty supercars.

Aston Martin Vantage V12 video: automotive truisms

The 2012 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Carbon Black gets plenty of attention in traffic. It's gorgeous and it sounds incredible. But with 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, driving it on public roads can be an exercise in restraint.

Lifetime of commuting 'costs £50,000'

A CAREER-LONG commute is likely to set a worker back an average of £50,000, according to a survey. For a Londoner starting work at 18 and finishing at 65, the cost of commuting could reach as high as £66,000, the poll by investing service Nutmeg.com found. Overall, commuters will spend an average of 10,634 hours travelling to and from work in their lifetime - the equivalent of 443 days.