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Canada urged to adopt European car safety standards

CANADA has been urged to adopt European standards for new vehicle safety by the president of Mercedes-Benz Canada. Tim Reuss told reporters that if EU rules, which apply to all cars built by European industrial powerhouses like Mercedes and the Volkswagen Group, were in place Canada would already have new, more efficient, safer cars. At present Mercedes cannot import the A-Class because of the expense associated with modifying it to conform to Canadian safety requirements, and Mr Reuss argues that the current approach lacks common sense.

Lexus LF-Lc Concept leaks ahead of Detroit reveal

Lexus LF-Lc Concept leaks ahead of Detroit The Lexus LF-Lc Concept has leaked out ahead of the Detroit Auto Show thanks to a Road & Track Magazine cover. Lexus has been busy teasing us with pictures of a new concept they’re taking to the Detroit Auto Show for the last week or so. But now we know what it is – the Lexus LF-Lc concept – thanks to Road & Track in the US inadvertently posting it on their YouTube account.

LA Design Challenge 2011: studios compete to design Hollywood car

This year's LA Design Challenge will see competitors from around the world battle to design Hollywood's next movie car. Participating design studios from General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz Germany (Smart), Mercedes-Benz Japan (Maybach) and Mercedes-Benz US will all be showcasing their creative talents in an effort to secure top honors. Automobiles in Hollywood films produced throughout the years have become some of the most iconic symbols of the films – perhaps as important as the movies themselves.