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Who's Where: Martin Smith joins Ford Europe design team

Martin Smith has been appointed as Executive Director of Design at Ford Europe. Smith, a native of Sheffield, England, brings a wealth of design experience to Ford, having held positions at Porsche, Audi, and most recently as Director of Design for Opel/Vauxhall. In his new position, he will report to product development chief, Derrick Kuzak and to Ford's global group vice president for Design, J Mays.

Paris Motor Show 2006

The Paris Motor Show has opened its doors with the media preview days. Production car debuts include the Nissan Qashqai, Audi R8, Volvo C30, new Mini, and Citroen C4 Picasso. Concepts included the Alfa 8C, Renault Nepta, Hyundai Arnejs, Citroen C-Metisse, Skoda Joyster, VW Iroc, Lancia Delta HPE and Peugeot 908RC.

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept (2011): first pics

Vauxhall has provided us with a first, strange glimpse of the Zafira Tourer Concept, set to debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show. Yep, that's a hologram of the new 2012 Vauxhall/Opel Zafira. More information and proper photos of the show car are due on 25 February 2011.