Volkswagen has announced that the small sibling of the Touareg SUV will be called the Tiguan, following a poll conducted by German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. Somewhere between a big cat and a lizard, the name aims to suggest 'travel, adventure and excitement', and copies Ford in involving the public as they did with the Mondeo 15 years ago. Previewed by the Concept A shown in Geneva this year, the Volkswagen Tiguan will be produced in Wolfsburg with sales commencing in 2008.

Kia has revealed the first image of its new Cadenza sedan, the production version of the VG concept car unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year.

Positioned above the Magentis in the Korean company's global line-up, the Cadenza is defined by a dynamic character line lending it a sporty, sleek appearance. The prominent front grille, headlamps and taillights are a continuing expression of Kia's design DNA, instigated by Peter Schreyer, while the Cadenza name - derived from an Italian musical term - is said to symbolize the car's design philosophy and premium image.

Though there are no photos of the interior, Kia says it highlights the automaker's innovative design approach and features a futuristic 'floating' dashboard, complemented by a mood lighting strip.

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This is Alfa Romeo's latest compact car, the MiTo. The new car draws its name from the abbreviations of two Italian cities: Milan, the city that brought the car's style into being, and Turin, which will be responsible for its industrial production.

The first new Alfa Romeo to be built since the 8C Competizione, the MiTo borrows many characteristic element from its larger 'halo' sibling: the shape of the frameless side windows, the distinctive frontal treatment, the shape of the headlights and the LED tail lights. The contemporary design is 4060mm long, 1440mm high and 1720mm wide.

Inside, a highly 'personal' dashboard and seats are said to ensure the 'ultimate expression of Italian style' for the interior. It is claimed to be welcoming yet sporty, with top-quality materials and close attention to detail; all wrapped in a compact and dynamic shape.

The new car is expected to be available in European markets by July this year.

This is the first image of Aston Martin's latest oeuvre d'art: the One-77. As the name indicates, this vehicle would be one of only 77 if it were to be built, taking the sports car manufacturer to new levels of exclusivity.

"Customers will be much more involved with the design process," said an Aston Martin spokesman, "especially with regards to the interior." The One-77 can be individually tailored to suit the discriminating taste of affluent buyers, who would specify whether they want a two-seater or a 2+2.

The body of the new front-engine coupe will be built from handcrafted aluminum panels draped over an all-new carbon fiber monocoque chassis. It will weigh around 1500kg and source power from a 7.0-liter V12.

Following on from a front three-quarter sketch released to the press last week, Lexus has given us a good view of its Premium Compact Concept from the rear - along with its proper name: LF-Ch. Equipped with Lexus's Hybrid Drive system, this BMW 1 Series rival will be able to run on both electric and gasoline when it goes on sale in 2010.

The car's full volumes, raked-back windscreen and aggressive new variation on Lexus's corporate nose are visible from the sketch, while the new rear image confirms that the newcomer will combine the looks of a coupe with the practicality of four doors. We'll report more fully once we've seen the car in the metal at Frankfurt in a few weeks' time.

First introduced in China in 2003, the Changhe-Suzuki Ideal has been revamped as the Ideal II. Designed in Italy by Bertone, the styling is a little more adventurous than the name: the exterior has grown larger headlamps and more volume is given to the body-side, aided by the groove feature. Thick A-posts give further strength to the design, framing the clean window graphic and holding in place the deep roof.

Inside, the symmetrical IP uses a clear twin-hoop theme to graphically define driver and passenger areas, hinting at the potential for right-hand conversions for exports. The second-generation car has grown by 40mm in width and length, now measuring 3.6m, with a 1.4 four-cylinder replacing the 1.1-litre unit.