VIDEO: Mercedes explaisn the 2012 SL's interior

This is done in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which is appropriate because the three-pointed star is a fashion item as much as Prada.

SCOOP: Lexus RX with new spindle grille

Lexus's new spindle grille has been splitting opinion since launch and that is probably why it was chosen, to force motorists to like or hate the new design.

Some designers say, the worst thing for any new design is indifference. It is rather difficult to be indifferent about the spindle grille.

These are scans of Japanese brochures showing the popular Lexus RX with the new spindle grille. We think it certainly to lift an otherwise bland design. We don't like it but at least we have a strong opinion about it, right Lexus?

Decoding the Kia GT

Like other concept cars, the Kia GT is a window into the future of Kia design and a hint of what chief designer, Peter Schreyer is thinking about so let us look at the various design features that may appear in future models from the Korean carmaker.

From the front we can see the evolution of the tiger-mouth grille, it is more stylised with the sides flared downwards and taking on a more vertical position in profile.

The overall styling language is moving away from the angular and flat surfaces to more rounded panels and flowing lines, we can expect this general design to start appearing in future Kia models.

VIDEO: Porsche 918RSR design discussed

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