Volkswagen Golf Mk7 debuts with lighter platform and new tech
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf was unveiled in Berlin, introducing the MQB platform, reduced weight, and a host of new safety and driver assistance features.
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The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf was unveiled in Berlin, introducing the MQB platform, reduced weight, and a host of new safety and driver assistance features.
The Indian government has cleared a $4.1 billion initiative aimed at boosting hybrid and electric vehicle production, targeting 6 million EV and hybrid sales by 2020.
NEVS has secured the rights to use the Saab name for its new electric car, resolving a dispute over the brand and clearing the way for production in Trollhättan next year.
The 2013 Renault Samsung SM3 receives a refreshed front end, new interior technology and a revised CVT, with sales beginning in South Korea this month.
Sliding doors return with the Ford B-Max, promising easier access, but their real-world value for buyers and manufacturers is more complicated than marketing suggests.
Fernando Alonso walked away unscathed after a dramatic first-lap collision at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix, which saw Romain Grosjean's Lotus fly over the Ferrari.
The 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 debuts with a lighter MQB platform, updated design and new technology ahead of its Paris Motor Show public premiere.
Apple’s iPhone 5 arrives with a new Maps app, enhanced navigation, and integrated location reviews, positioning the device as a leading portable GPS option for drivers and travellers.
The Chinese government has approved Volvo's plan for a 4 billion yuan Chengdu plant, paving the way for local production of the XC60 and S60L from 2013.
A 100-year-old man accidentally reversed his Cadillac onto a pavement near an elementary school in Los Angeles, injuring 11 people including nine children.
The 2012 Toyota Camry SE Sport Limited Edition will be available in the United States with unique features, three colour options and a starting price of $25,995.
Jaguar introduced the XFR Speed Pack at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, lifting the car’s top speed and adding subtle styling tweaks to its high-performance saloon.
Based on the Lada Kalina, the new El Lada EV features a claimed 150 km range and will first see use as a taxi in Russia's Stavropol region.
The new Audi R8 V10 plus, revealed at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, tops the facelifted R8 range with more power, lighter weight and sharper styling.
Toyota filed a lawsuit against a former contract programmer, alleging he sabotaged its supplier computer network and accessed confidential data after his dismissal in August 2012.
Images of the updated 2013 Chevrolet Spark have surfaced ahead of its official unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, showing exterior tweaks and interior updates.
Completion of Saab’s sale to National Electric Vehicle Sweden has been postponed after complications with the rights to the Saab name and delays in securing funding.
Chevrolet's next-generation Cruze will move to GM's D2XX architecture, promising updated styling, improved interior space and better fuel economy from autumn 2014.
The 2013 Lexus RX 450h arrives in UK showrooms with four trim levels, a hybrid powertrain, and a starting price of £44,495 on the road.
A rare 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster claimed the top honour at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, marking the marque’s first win since 2001.
A light aircraft struck a Volvo XC60 on a secondary runway at North Weald, Essex, in 2010, with both car occupants and the pilot escaping serious injury.
Kia is considering a high-powered convertible version of the Soul, with development reportedly under way and a possible launch in both the US and Europe.
Volkswagen has released a first teaser video for the seventh-generation Golf, set to debut in Berlin on 4 September 2012 with a lighter platform and new engines.
Ford will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang, aiming to improve fuel economy while keeping V6 and V8 options available.