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Infiniti opens London design studio

Shiro Nakamura, Alfonso Albaisa and Simon Cox have officially opened Infiniti Design London, as Nissan's premium brand becomes fully separated. "We have a clear vision to make Infiniti a key premium brand," said Nakamura, senior VP of design to the assembled press. "Design is a clear defining force." The new studio is adjacent to Nissan Design Europe's base in the Paddington area of London, on the second floor of the protected Battleship Building that also houses Virgin's HQ.

Styling kit for XK

By James Mullan Motor Industry 29 January 2007 12:12 Slinky XK too boring for you? Jaguar has launched a new exterior styling pack for its coupe and convertible. The XK is given a butch makeover with a new front spoiler, rear valance and chunkier side sills.

Hennessey tunes the McLaren MP4-12C

Texas tuner Hennessey Performance will offer an upgrade package for the McLaren MP4-12C. The result is an 800-hp machine that looks even more sinister than the car it came from. The blood-red paint, carbon-fiber aero kit and blacked-out wheels in the rendering all say supercar to us.