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Umea Institute of Design degree show 2010

Earlier this month, Car Design News attended Umea University's annual degree show. Covering student work from the MA Interaction Design, Advanced Product Design and Transport Design programs and the BA Industrial Design program, it was the first exhibition overseen by Umea's new Rector, Anna Valtonen, formerly head of Design Research & Foresight at Nokia. In a departure from the show's traditional format, this year saw keynotes and workshops spread over two days.

Fisker has potential buyers in line

VL Automotive and Chinese Investment Group Wanxiang are looking to buy troubled automotive manufacturer Fisker. Maker of the curvaceous Karma, Fisker has been cash-strapped for some time now due to what company insiders called an overly optimistic business plan that anticipated rapid sales growth. Tesla's success in the luxury/upscale electric vehicle industry hasn't helped Fisker's cause either.

Win a copy of Hans Mezger’s Porsche autobiography

Click here to win a copy of Hans Mezger's book. The new March 2012 issue of CAR Magazine features a 35-page Porsche special, led by our exclusive first ride in the new Boxster S. There’s also a 1400-mile American road trip in the latest Porsche 911, everything you need to know about the £645k 918 Spyder hybrid supercar, and your guide to buying the best used Porsches.