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Manual-transmission 2012 Hyundai Velosters built between July 2011 and February 2012 face recall in the US due to a defect that could cause the parking brake to fail.
General Motors halted production at four American assembly plants during the week of 17 December 2012 to bring down unsold vehicle stocks after inventories exceeded targets.
BMW’s 2014 X5, codenamed F15, has been spotted testing again, showing more of its upcoming design and hinting at new engines and lighter construction.
Garmin has updated its Navigon navigation app for iOS and Android, adding Glympse location sharing and Foursquare venue discovery to its feature set.
GMC has revealed the 2014 Sierra pickup, featuring new EcoTec3 engines, upgraded technology and a revised interior, with live images highlighting its updated design.
Leaked images of the 2014 Skoda Octavia RS show both the saloon and Combi ahead of the official debut, confirming key design and technical details.
German tuner Elia has launched a customisation kit for the Dacia Duster, featuring bold exterior upgrades, 20-inch alloys and a Pioneer multimedia system.
Russian tuner TopCar has launched the Inferno package for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, offering carbon-Kevlar bodywork and engine upgrades up to 760hp.
Jules Bianchi is now the leading contender to join Paul di Resta at Force India for the 2013 Formula One season, overtaking Adrian Sutil in the race for the seat.
The Pagani Huayra, powered by a 700hp AMG V12, has been tested by Top Gear ahead of the show's 2013 series, with a new set of track photos released.
Suzuki has launched a refreshed Grand Vitara in the UK, bringing revised exterior styling, minor interior changes and improved diesel emissions for the 2013 model year.
Audi has released a fresh set of images for the 2014 RS6 Avant, highlighting the high-performance estate ahead of its public debut at the Detroit motor show.
Fiat will lay off 1,500 workers in Poland as it reduces output at its Tychy factory, responding to a sharp drop in European car demand and mounting losses.
White led global new car colour choices in 2012, with black close behind and silver slipping to third as regional trends shifted in key markets.
Analysis of race data from the 2012 Formula One season shows McLaren's MP4-27 had the highest average race pace, though reliability and strategy cost the team a title challenge.
Volkswagen has brought the new Beetle Cabrio to the 2012 Bologna Motor Show, following its world premiere in Los Angeles and ahead of European market details.
Lexus brought the LF-LC Opal Blue and LF-CC hybrid concepts to the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, highlighting bold design and future powertrain direction for the brand.
Jaguar has officially unveiled the XFR-S, its most powerful XF saloon yet, packing a 542bhp supercharged V8 and sharper chassis tuning.
More than 230,000 vehicles were declared total losses after Hurricane Sandy, with New York and New Jersey accounting for most of the damage, according to insurance data.
Ralf Schumacher has defended Michael Schumacher’s decision to let Sebastian Vettel through without resistance during the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix, as Vettel fought for the world title.
Admissions of overstated fuel economy figures in over one million vehicles have hit Hyundai and Kia’s US reputation, with analysts forecasting immediate sales declines for key models.
Enstone-based Lotus is reportedly holding back staff wages and Kimi Raikkonen’s bonus as it waits for commercial income from Formula One’s rights holders.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed the Alfa Giulia is in development and addressed speculation around larger sedans, as Fiat prioritises a European turnaround.
Lexus has filed to trademark the RC 350 name in Australia, indicating plans for a new coupe model potentially based on the LF-CC concept shown in 2012.