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Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has indicated Esteban Gutierrez is set to join Sauber’s Formula One race line-up alongside Nico Hulkenberg for the 2013 season.
Both manufacturers have donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy struck the US East Coast in late October 2012.
Toyota is weighing a major redesign of the Prius for its next generation, aiming to move beyond the familiar wedge shape in a bid to boost global sales.
Bugatti is preparing a Veyron Super Sport variant for Frankfurt 2013, with 1,600hp, 0-100km/h in 1.8 seconds and a rumoured 463km/h top speed.
Mitt Romney told voters he would halt government support for electric vehicle companies such as Fisker and Tesla, criticising Obama’s clean energy investments during the 2012 US presidential campaign.
Acura’s next-generation MDX SUV has been filmed undergoing high-speed testing at the Nürburgring ahead of its expected 2014 launch.
Mahindra & Mahindra has rejected all fraud and misrepresentation claims from US dealers, following a court decision to deny class action status in the long-running dispute.
Nissan will repay Chinese customers whose cars were destroyed during anti-Japan protests, covering both vehicle losses and medical costs for those injured.
Lexus will unveil an updated LF-LC Blue Concept at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, featuring a new opal-inspired colour and revised interior trim.
The 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder adopts the sharper styling of the recently facelifted coupe, gaining revised bumpers, new wheels and expanded personalisation options.
Kia will introduce its first mass-market electric vehicle as a production version of the Soul, with sales to begin globally in 2014 and UK right-hand drive under consideration.
BMW will introduce its modular three-cylinder engine to the US market, with applications in the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car and future MINI models.
Interbrand’s 2012 Best Global Brands report puts Toyota 10th overall and ahead of all other carmakers, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW following closely behind.
Fiat will keep its Pomigliano d’Arco plant idle for over two weeks from late October, citing weak European demand for the Panda and continued pressure on Italian jobs.
Audi will pause output at its Neckarsulm plant for the first week of October 2012, citing falling demand across Europe, but says annual targets remain unchanged.
Photos from the 2012 Paris Motor Show revealed Volkswagen used straps to pull down the Golf GTI Concept’s suspension, highlighting the show-car focus of the display model.
Volkswagen has halted plans for the BlueSport roadster, Bulli MPV and Polo Coupe, shifting its development priorities towards expanding its SUV range, especially in the supermini segment.
Lexus has unveiled the LS600h, its most advanced and powerful hybrid saloon, at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, showcasing new design, technology and luxury features.
Mazda has unveiled the new-generation Mazda6 saloon at the Paris Motor Show, bringing its Kodo design and SkyActiv technology to European buyers ahead of its market launch.
Hyundai has unveiled its i20 WRC rally car at the Paris Motor Show, confirming its intention to return to the World Rally Championship from 2014.
Dacia unveiled the second-generation Logan sedan at the Paris Motor Show, featuring updated styling, a revised interior and a new range of petrol and diesel engines.
Dacia has unveiled the new Sandero Stepway at the Paris Motor Show, offering raised ground clearance, SUV cues and a choice of petrol or diesel engines.
SEAT has expanded its Ibiza lineup at the 2012 Paris Motor Show with the unveiling of the Ibiza ST estate, offering increased practicality and a wide range of engines.
Lexus has revealed the LF-CC concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, previewing a new hybrid coupé and hinting at the next-generation IS design.