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Executive touch for Volkswagen Passat

THE POPULAR Volkswagen Passat has been given two new generously equipped trim levels to mark its final months of production. It is due to be replaced by an all-new model within the next year, so in an effort to sell off as many as possible before that time, Volkswagen has introduced the Executive and Executive Style trim levels in place of the previous Highline. Both the saloon and the estate body styles can be ordered with the new specification.

2012 CDN – Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Competition shortlist announced

With a hugely impressive 263 entries in total, the judges of the 2012 Car Design News – Opel/Vauxhall Interactive Competition had an unenviable task ahead of them when they gathered at the firm's head quarters in Russelsheim, Germany on Monday 21 May. Their challenge was to shortlist a number of students to progress to the next stage of the competition. The winner will be announced at the 2012 Paris motorshow.

Fiat 500 Street – yet another 500 Special Edition

Fiat has revealed another special edition 500 – the Fiat 500 Street – with extra equipment and a sporty look. It must be all of a week since we’ve had a limited edition Fiat 500, so it was long overdue. Determined to produce as many limited edition 500s as they possibly can to get punters through showrooms, Fiat has added the Fiat 500 Street to its current lineup in a bid for a few more hard-earned Pounds heading their way.