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Buick sets the starting price for the 2013 Regal at $29,015, with eAssist mild hybrid technology now standard and turbocharged options available.
Jaguar has unveiled all-wheel-drive versions of its XF and XJ saloons at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, targeting US and snowbelt markets with a new system and V6 power.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8L W12, BMW 7 Series and the new 2013 Lexus LS set the standard for luxury interiors in the flagship saloon segment.
Mitsubishi has refreshed the Lancer range in Australia for 2013, adding equipment across the line-up and revising pricing for the entry-level ES.
The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance brought over 200 rare classics and modern showpieces to California, with a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo taking top honours.
Mitsubishi has introduced the ASX Euro Limited Edition in Malaysia, offering just 200 units with extra equipment and cosmetic upgrades over the standard model.
A torrential downpour in July 2012 left Beijing’s streets flooded, stranding vehicles and disrupting city transport as rainfall reached levels not seen since the 1950s.
German tuner Mansory has revealed the Carbonado, a heavily reworked Lamborghini Aventador featuring extensive carbon fibre panels, widened tracks and a power increase to 754hp.
A Chinese company is selling Lamborghini Murciélago replicas for €52,000, fitting them with 2.2-litre Toyota engines and offering options including original Lamborghini rims.
Kawasaki Malaysia has introduced the D-Tracker 150, a dual-sport motorcycle priced at RM9,689 before registration and insurance, targeting riders seeking both on- and off-road capability.
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles is preparing the Volkswagen Amarok M, a configurable light multi-purpose pickup, for deployment in military and security roles below 3.5 tonnes.
The 2013 Buick Verano will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 250hp, bringing manual and automatic options and a stiffer suspension to the compact saloon.
A camouflaged Volvo S60 Polestar has been caught on test in Germany, suggesting the Swedish brand is preparing a high-performance rival to the BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG.
US tuner Misha Designs has introduced the CLS-M, a full body kit for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS W218, featuring carbon fibre elements and widened arches.
Toyota has revealed the 2012 Corolla Axio in Japan, offering a lighter body, revised suspension and a choice of two petrol engines for buyers seeking a compact saloon.
Lamborghini presented its Urus SUV concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, previewing a 600-horsepower, all-wheel-drive model aimed at expanding the brand’s reach.
Terrafugia’s Transition, a road-legal aircraft with folding wings, was the centre of attention at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, promising a new approach to personal mobility.
Hyundai has published the first official press images of its third-generation Santa Fe, also badged as ix45, revealing the SUV's new styling ahead of its 2012 New York Auto Show premiere.
Ford has unveiled the production version of the 2013 Fiesta ST at the Geneva Motor Show, confirming full technical details and a European launch for its new hot hatch.
Ford has announced US pricing for the redesigned 2013 Escape, with the entry-level S model starting at $22,470 and a range of new engines and trims available.
Suzuki will introduce a sedan version of its Swift hatchback to the Indian market, named the Dzire, with launch set for early 2012 and engines under 1.3 litres.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, targeting the compact luxury saloon segment with lightweight construction and multiple engine options.
A digital rendering imagines a BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Shooting Brake in M Sport trim, hinting at what a five-door estate version could look like ahead of any official confirmation.
Two modified Toyota Hilux pickups, prepared by Arctic Trucks, completed a 2,308 km Antarctic crossing in just 108 hours, earning a Guinness World Record for the fastest overland journey to the South Pole.