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Infiniti has started production of the IPL G Convertible, its performance-focused open-top model, with the official launch set for the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Bentley’s new chief Wolfgang Durheimer has confirmed the marque will launch a luxury SUV by 2014, targeting the top end of the segment with W12 power and a price around £150,000.
Ford's US Focus production has slowed after intermittent dashboard supply forced the company to fly parts in from Europe, raising costs and extending delivery times.
Nissan has issued a recall for 20,000 Altima saloons from the 2011 and 2012 model years in the United States due to a risk of loose suspension bolts.
From a secondhand Volvo to a garage of luxury and performance cars, Sylvester Stallone’s automotive choices chart his rise from struggling actor to global star.
Lotus has supplied two supercharged Evora S models to the Carabinieri for use in Rome and Milan, marking a rare British addition to Italy's police fleet.
Opel is preparing a new SUV based on the Corsa hatchback, with testing already underway and plans to compete against rivals like the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta-based SUVs.
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf arrives with a lower roofline, wider track and a more driver-focused interior, aiming to inject extra dynamism into the family hatch.
Infiniti has released a new image of the upcoming JX crossover, showing more of its rear styling as the brand continues its slow reveal ahead of the model's official debut.
Nearly one million vehicles are stolen annually in the United States, with driver mistakes accounting for up to half of all thefts and recovery rates remaining low.
Toyota has released the first official images of the 2012 Camry, showing a revised exterior ahead of its expected autumn 2011 launch in the US.
A Swedish publication has previewed a pre-production Audi Q3 RS, revealing a 300hp five-cylinder turbo and subtle exterior changes, but official production plans remain uncertain.
Saab Automobile has obtained a €25 million convertible bridge loan from Gemini Investment Fund, part of a €66 million funding package aimed at restarting production.
Chrysler aimed to sell 40,000 vehicles a year in China but ended talks with Chery, leaving its local strategy uncertain.
Kelley Blue Book awarded the 2012 Fiat 500 the title of Coolest New Car Under $18,000, citing its style, compact size and lively character.
McLaren is prepared to improve Jenson Button’s contract terms to keep him from a potential move to Ferrari, with the team set to exercise its 2012 option.
Aston Martin will reduce weekly Rapide output from 25 to 10 units, aligning production with lower-than-expected demand for the V12-powered saloon.
Daimler is nearing a July decision on Maybach’s future, with talks ongoing for Aston Martin to build the next-generation model at Gaydon or risk the brand’s closure.
Canadian designers Dean and Dan Caten unveil the MINI Cooper Red Mudder in Vienna, reimagining the hatchback with rugged, off-road styling for the 2011 Life Ball charity event.
Spyker agrees to sell a 24 percent stake to Pang Da Automobile, with immediate funding and joint ventures in China aimed at restarting Saab's stalled production.
Ferrari introduced a complimentary seven-year maintenance programme in 2011, covering all new 458 Italia, California, and FF models sold through official dealers.
The US government is considering a summer sale of its remaining stake in General Motors, but will wait for first-quarter earnings and the end of the IPO lock-up period before making a decision.
BMW will offer its electric ActiveE coupe to US customers on a 24-month lease at $499 per month, targeting early adopters for a real-world EV trial.
Montante and Maserati have collaborated on a made-to-order, single-speed bicycle inspired by the 8CTF race car, limited to just 200 individually numbered units.