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Christopher Svensson appointed Director of Design, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa

Christopher Svensson has recently been appointed as Director of Design, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa. He takes over the role from Scott Strong. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Svensson and his team will be designing products not only for the local regions but also global vehicles in competition with Ford's studios in Europe and North America.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe on video

We have video of the 2014 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe – effectively a baby 6 Series Gran Coupe – the new flagship for the BMW 3 / 4 Series range. Yes, every car maker on the planet is seeking new sales by offering more and more niche models, and BMW is no different. The best-selling BMW 3 Series range is due to be extended with a new 4 Series range of models that will offer the coupe and cabriolet versions of the 3 Series, including a car that could be considered a niche too far – the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Name the new Viper color, win a trip to Daytona

Chrysler and SRT are giving fans a chance to name a new color for the Viper sports car. Beginning today, enthusiasts can go to driveSRT.com/colorcontest to check out the rules and enter. The grand-prize winner gets a trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., for the 2014 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and the opportunity to spend time with the Viper Design team over the weekend.