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Daimler considers building Mercedes C-class in U.S.

Daimler AG could move some production of the Mercedes-Benz C-class to the United States from Germany, a German newspaper reported Wednesday. The Stuttgarter Zeitung said some C-class production could be transferred to the carmaker's plant in Vance, Ala., from Sindelfingen, near Stuttgart, as part of a wider production shakeup planned by Daimler to reduce costs. In the future, the C-class sedan could be built in three locations: Bremen, Germany; Vance, Ala., and in China, the newspaper said.

Lincoln opens first dedicated design studio for 40 years

Ford has opened the first dedicated Lincoln design center for 40 years in Dearborn, Michigan, as part of its ongoing brand reinvention. Last August Ford announced it would be creating the studio for its luxury brand as well as increasing spending, giving it unique interiors and powertrains in an effort to differentiate it from the core Ford offerings. The Lincoln Design Studio has been built on the campus of Ford's Product Development center and houses designers, sculptors, modelers and engineers who make up part of a larger Lincoln Product Development team that will create four new Lincoln vehicles by 2015.

Jeep and Mopar create six concepts

Jeep and Mopar have created six new vehicles in time for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, which takes place from 31 March to 8 April. The six concepts join around 30 others developed since 2002 by the brands for the pleasure of Jeep enthusiasts. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept Finished in Stone White, but with a theme of Mineral Gray – grille surround, mirror caps and rear light bar – and red – tow hooks, the Jeep logos on wheel center caps and bolt holes – visible throughout.