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Volvo to shake up S, V, C and XC badges

Volvo will overhaul its naming system in the coming years - removing some of the uncertainty over odd numbers in the same range, such as the S40 and V50.Chief executive Stephen Odell today admitted he found Volvo's badges confusing when he first joined Volvo two years ago. 'When I arrived at Volvo I struggled to understand the nomenclature,' he admitted. 'Yes, we will be changing it.'Under the new naming system, the S40 and V50 would carry the same number.

Aston Martin's design future

By Motor Industry 28 November 2007 17:20 Aston Martin boss Ulrich Bez has told CAR Online he wants to evolve the firm's distinctive design 'for the next 20 years'. The company hopes to repeat the success of the timeless Porsche 911. The next generation of Astons will be styled at the company's new design studio, due to open on 11 December 2007.

Lambo Aventador production delayed by earthquake

Lamborghini has admited some deliveries of its V12 Aventador flagship may be postponed following sucessive earthquakes in the Emilia Romagna region in late May 2012. How have the Italian earthquakes impacted on Lamborghini? A statement overnight from the Sant'Agata HQ said that the tremors on 20 and 29 May didn't actively damage the Lamborghini factory, or hinder Gallardo production.