Chris Wilson

2012 Chevrolet Corvette: Power, Performance and Trim Details

Chevrolet's 2012 Corvette range offers four distinct trims, with engines from 430 to 638 horsepower and prices starting at $30,200 for the base coupe.

Cadillac Recalls 8,789 SRX Crossovers Over Transmission Cable Fault

General Motors has recalled nearly 8,800 Cadillac SRX vehicles from model years 2010 and 2011 due to a transmission shift cable issue that could cause rollaway incidents.

Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition Unveiled for Italy

Maserati has introduced the GranTurismo S Limited Edition at the Bologna Motor Show, producing only 12 units exclusively for the Italian market.

Renault-Nissan poised for controlling stake in AvtoVAZ by March

Renault and Nissan are nearing a deal to secure majority control of Russia’s AvtoVAZ, with negotiations expected to conclude by March 2012.

BMW 8-Series Concept visualised in new render

A digital rendering by Ismet Cevik imagines a modern BMW 8-Series Concept as a luxury coupe aimed at rivals like the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.

AMP to Unveil Electric Jeep Grand Cherokee at Detroit Show

Ohio-based AMP Electric Vehicles will debut its electric Jeep Grand Cherokee conversion at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, promising up to 100 miles of range and pricing to rival the Tesla Model S.

Dacia Duster Tops 2011 SUV Sales in France and Spain

Dacia’s budget SUV led the segment in both France and Spain in 2011, with nearly 48,000 units sold in France and over 7,000 in Spain.

Mitsubishi Pajero facelift arrives in Malaysia with updated styling and features

Mitsubishi has introduced the refreshed Pajero SUV in Malaysia, featuring revised exterior design, interior upgrades and new safety technology for the 3.8-litre V6 variant.

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Shooting Brake M Sport visualised in digital render

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.

Dacia Lodgy MPV to launch from €10,000, undercutting rivals

Dacia’s new Lodgy MPV will start below €10,000, with production underway at Renault’s new Tanger plant in Morocco targeting value-conscious European families.

Chevrolet Captiva Production Begins in Russia at St Petersburg Plant

General Motors has launched local assembly of the Chevrolet Captiva SUV in St Petersburg, targeting the fast-growing Russian market with both four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines.

German prosecutors arrest suspected Russian spies over auto industry secrets

A couple living in Germany for two decades were arrested on suspicion of passing automotive trade secrets to Russian intelligence, with links to major parts supplier Faurecia.

Audi confirms new A3 to debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Audi will unveil the production A3 at Geneva in March, targeting BMW’s 1-Series and the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with multiple body styles planned from launch.

Bugatti-Honda 'Civron' is a Civic Owner's Dream, Not a Factory Collaboration

A Honda Civic modified to resemble a Bugatti Veyron has surfaced online, sparking rumours of a Bugatti-Honda partnership that never actually happened.

Volkswagen Passat Exclusive launched for German market

Volkswagen has introduced the Passat Exclusive, a high-specification trim for the German market featuring unique design elements, luxury interior materials and a lowered suspension.

Toyota Hilux Sets Fastest South Pole Overland Crossing, Guinness Confirms

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.

First BMW M5 F11 Touring renderings preview super estate

Digital renderings imagine the BMW M5 as an F11 Touring, using the F10 saloon’s 560hp V8 and targeting rivals like the Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes E63 AMG wagon.

Honda reveals UK pricing for new Civic range

Honda has confirmed UK prices for the new-generation Civic, with the entry-level SE starting at £16,495 and a choice of petrol or diesel engines across four main trims.

Toyota Yaris Launches with Multilingual Commercial and French Production

Toyota marks the new Yaris generation with a global ad campaign and the first-ever production of the model in France, targeting UK and international buyers.

Bugatti Veyron, Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo S Join the Sub-Three Second Club

A head-to-head test by Road & Track puts three of the world’s fastest production cars against the clock, with all breaking the 0-60 mph barrier in under three seconds.

Team Lotus weighs 2012 name change as Concorde Agreement complicates switch

Team Lotus is considering a name change for the 2012 Formula One season, but financial implications under the Concorde Agreement may delay any decision.

Rotary Supercars claims 2,800hp Predator GT to eclipse Veyron SS

German start-up Rotary Supercars says its Predator GT will produce 2,800hp from a quad-turbo, eight-rotor engine, aiming to surpass the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s top speed and acceleration records.

Tom Cruise takes the wheel of Red Bull's F1 car in California

Hollywood star Tom Cruise completed 24 laps in a Red Bull Racing Formula One car at Willow Springs, guided by ex-F1 driver David Coulthard during a seven-hour session.

Bugatti Prepares Successor to Veyron Super Sport

Bugatti confirms plans for a new hypercar to follow the Veyron Super Sport, aiming to defend its world speed record against emerging rivals.