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Range Rover LRX spied with new camouflage That rear hatchback window doesn't work at all - its far too small to be practical.

VW and Proton partnership talks collapse - report Made sense for VW to look at this. Proton own Lotus, and it would give VW a quick expanded manufacturing route into the far east (especially China, where they currently only make the old version Passat).

All Chrysler models to be rebadged as Lancia in Europe Badge engineering makes no sense - but sharing showrooms does. Perhaps this is what they are really going to do - see Lancias and Chryslers from the same showroom? No problem there, as there's not too much overlap and the brands are differenciated. A Lancia 300C makes no sense at all - a very obviously American car with a Lancia badge? No way.

Opel Meriva Spied with FLEX Doors Wide Open And the advantage of suicide doors over front opening or sliding doors is - ? Sorry, but its lost on me. They must be difficult to open and close, especially for kids who are likely to be the occupants. A better way forward for Opel in this size vehicle would be to offer sliding doors - no-one else does it, and its far easier for getting small kids in and out.

2011 BMW 1-Series Turbo Hatchback Spied @Decypha: of course the Beemer competes with the A3 and the Golf. Any buyer in this market will weigh up the pros and cons of each before deciding. On the BMW. Maybe.

MINI Coupe Concept Revealed That is horrible and hideous. What is the point? Same car waist down but with less headroom. Eh?

VW Polo 3-door Initial Details and Photos Revealed - Prior to Frankfurt Debut Bland it may be, but it will attract buyers who would have otherwise considered the Ford Fiesta and are put off by its radical new looks. Strangely enough, the new Polo even looks a bit like the old Fiesta!