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Who's Where: Bryan Nesbitt appointed VP of Design for GM North America

General Motors is looking to inject some newfound flair into its North American product lineup. Effective June 1, Bryan Nesbitt, currently Executive Director of Design at General Motors Europe will become Vice President of Design for North America and relocate to the company's technology headquarters in Warren, Michigan. The 38 year old, credited with the forward-thinking but retro PT Cruiser design in 1996, began his career at DaimlerChrysler and became the youngest design executive when he was appointed Executive Director of Body Frame Integral at General Motors in 2002.

Ken Okuyama Design USA Inc. moves into former Mercedes Advanced Design studio

Ken Okuyama Design Co. Ltd celebrated the growth of its US subsidiary with the opening of its new California Design Center at 17742 Cowan, Irvine. Previously occupied by Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design, this purpose built design studio provides Ken Okuyama Design's clients access to both the creative talent of Ken Okuyama Design as well as a creative center.

Volkswagen Scirocco R revealed

The new Volkswagen Scirocco R revealed today Despite dropping the 6 cylinder engines previously used, this is the hottest and fastest Scirocco VW has ever made. Power comes from a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine, offering 265bhp. But there is no four-wheel drive on this Scirocco, instead VW has opted to offer the car as a front-wheel drive only, but benefiting from XDS (an electronic cross-axle traction control system).