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Audi designer to head VW's design center

Volkswagen AG has picked Stefan Sielaff, its current head of Audi design, to lead the VW design center in Potsdam, Germany. Sielaff, 49, will replace Thomas Ingenlath, who is leaving the company. The change will be effective Feb.

Gift Guide: Automotive apparel for all seasons

From the earliest days of motoring, the relationship between automobiles and apparel has been symbiotic. Clothing worn by Brass Era car and motorcycle buffs was adopted mostly to protect drivers from the elements, rather than from the hazards of speed. Floor-length dusters, motoring coats and driving caps shielded motorists from cold wind and choking dust.

Honda brings the goods to the Geneva motor show

The Civic Type R will hit the stage and hopefully give us some insight to what some of the styling elements of the 2015 production model will look like. The front spoiler is specifically designed to add downforce, while the aggressively styled vertical side wings help reduce drag and improve overall airflow. "The Type R represents Honda's racing spirit.