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Honda to build subcompact cars in Mexico

Honda Motor Co. said Friday it will build an $800 million assembly plant in Mexico to produce subcompact vehicles for the Mexican and North American markets. The Japanese automaker said the plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2014 with an annual capacity of 200,000 units.

Jaguar XF Sportbrake Geneva 2012 Debut

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake will debut at Geneva 2012 The Jaguar XF Sportbrake – the long awaited Jaguar XF Estate – will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Jaguar XF Sportbrake (XF Estate) has been a long time coming, but Jaguar finally gave official confirmation the XF Sportbrake was on the way back in November. Since that official confirmation of the Sportbrake we’ve had a couple of teases from Jaguar, first with a photo of Santa loading gifts in to the boot of the Sportbrake – complete with @sportbrake camouflage – and a subsequent tease with an image of the Sportbrake festooned with stuff it will accommodate pasted across the back.

Apple and Ferrari—What could be better?

Recently a press release popped into my email (remember when we used to say “came across my desk”?) that said Eddy Cue, Apple's head of Internet software and services, has joined Ferrari's board of directors. The statement said while on the board Cue, a Ferrari owner, will “aid with his experience in Internet-based commerce.” My two cents: It's a brilliant move for both parties, and the ramifications could be huge. Think about it: Does this mean Apple wants to make stuff for cars?