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Five questions with Jaguar's 1960s test driver Norman Dewis

Norman Dewis, Jaguar's test driver in the 1960s, played a pivotal role in the E-type launch at Geneva in 1961. Now a sprightly 93-year-old, he recalls that day for AutoWeek. AutoWeek: What was your role in the E-type launch?

Nissan to open new studio in Beijing

After last week's announcement of leadership changes at Nissan's North American and European design centers, Nissan Investment Co., Ltd (NCIC), a Nissan subsidiary in China, today revealed plans to expand its global design resources with the establishment of a new design studio in Beijing. "With the addition of 20 designers, Nissan's new studio will enhance our design capabilities, as well as our product competitiveness in China and Asia where the automotive industry continues to see robust growth," said Shiro Nakamura, chief creative officer and senior vice president of design and brand. "Locating the studio where our customers live and work allows us to best respond to their needs and design vehicles that exceed their expectations." Scheduled to open early in 2011, the studio in the Chao Yang district of Beijing will be the first design facility in China established by a Japanese automaker.

Land Rover DC100 Sport – it’s the Sporty new Defender

Land Rover Defender gets funky with the DC100 Sport It helps to have a good dose of ‘cool’ when you launch a new car. And Land Rover have a head start with the iconic Defender, which is ‘Cool’ by default. But they’ve gone a step further by revealing a sport, speedster-style Defender Concept – the Land Rover DC100 Sport – at Frankfurt this morning.