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Audi’s first diesel S model, the SQ5 TDI, pairs a 313hp twin-turbo V6 with quattro all-wheel drive for rapid acceleration and everyday practicality.
Daimler Buses has secured an order to deliver 150 Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses to DB Fleet Management, with deliveries to begin in 2013 for urban and regional use.
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali has indicated the team is not looking for a star to partner Fernando Alonso, but rather a reliable number two for the 2013 Formula One season.
Sebastian Vettel said ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that Ferrari’s consistency and speed make it the strongest package so far in the 2012 Formula One season.
Volkswagen threatened to leave the European carmakers’ association unless Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne resigns as ACEA president, following public accusations over VW’s pricing strategy.
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.
Germany's Green and Social Democratic parties called for a 130 km/h speed cap on the Autobahn in July 2012, aiming to cut accidents and emissions despite strong public opposition.
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.
Ferrari’s sales in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan surged 116 percent in the first half of 2011, pushing the region ahead of Germany and just behind the US.
Renault’s next-generation Clio IV surfaced ahead of schedule in official images leaked through the company’s Irish website, giving an early look at the five-door hatchback’s design.
A collision between two Union Pacific freight trains near Goodwell, Oklahoma, on Sunday morning led to a diesel fire, missing crew members and concerns over hazardous materials.
Toyota Motorsport GmbH aims to expand beyond racing by developing a TMG-branded performance line for both Toyota and Lexus, targeting rivals like AMG and M.
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.
The Chrysler Foundation has committed $100,000 to support recovery efforts after two major earthquakes struck Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in May 2012, causing extensive damage and disruption.
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.
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.
TomTom will supply map and related data for Apple’s new mapping service, as Apple moves away from Google Maps in its iOS platform.
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne admitted in 2014 that the company lost $14,000 on each Fiat 500e sold, highlighting the cost pressures of early electric vehicle production.
McLaren will increase the MP4-12C’s output to 625hp this autumn, with changes centred on ECU tuning and a new exhaust, while fuel economy and emissions remain unchanged.
BMW and Brilliance Automotive plan to introduce a dedicated new energy vehicle brand in China, joining a wave of joint-venture brands aimed at the local market.
Five Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses entered regular operation with PostAuto in Brugg, Switzerland in 2011, marking the country’s first hydrogen-powered public transport trial.
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.
Leaked images and details confirm the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept as a 400bhp, Megane Trophy-based tribute to the Berlinette, set for its Monaco debut.