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Suzuki has introduced a minor facelift for the 2013 Escudo, known as the Grand Vitara in other markets, with exterior tweaks and a continued focus on the Japanese market.
Triberg’s mayor drew attention in July 2012 by designating twelve well-lit, wider parking spaces for women, while assigning more difficult spots to men as a tongue-in-cheek move.
US start-up EcoMotors has raised $32.5 million in a third funding round to accelerate development of its opposed piston-opposed cylinder (OPOC) diesel engine, with backing from Bill Gates and venture capital firms.
A recently delivered Subaru BRZ left the road and ended up in a ditch in Estonia, damaging its front end but with no confirmed injuries reported.
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s decision to cut 8,000 jobs and close the Aulnay plant has drawn a strong response from the French government, which says it cannot accept the move.
Nissan will debut its next-generation Z Concept in January 2014, previewing a lighter, turbocharged successor to the 370Z and hinting at the future of the brand’s sports car line.
Aston Martin has unveiled the 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster, combining a 6.0-litre V12 engine and open-top bodywork in a limited run of 101 cars.
Production of the new Ford Mondeo for Europe, originally set for April 2013, has been postponed while the company addresses specification and homologation challenges.
BMW 3-Series, Tesla Model S and Ram 1500 among 45 vehicles named as candidates for the 20th anniversary North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, with winners to be announced at Detroit in January 2013.
Slupsk facility to shed 142 jobs and lower production of Omni range buses following ongoing weak demand in core European markets.
China NCAP has awarded the new Ford Focus its highest five-star safety rating, confirming the model’s strong crash protection and advanced safety features for the Chinese market.
Italian magazine Quattroruote has published renderings of the upcoming 2014 Toyota RAV4, previewing a major design departure and hinting at the loss of the seven-seat option.
Autoliv is testing a contactless breath sensor that could automatically detect alcohol in a driver’s breath, aiming for mass production within five years.
The British chef has purchased a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, expanding his already substantial Ferrari collection with the brand’s latest V12 flagship.
Genii Capital, owner of the Lotus F1 team, is considering a €500 million move into European football, targeting second-tier clubs and related businesses.
MINI has officially named its upcoming three-door crossover the Paceman, with the production model set for a public unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Tesla's new 440-volt Supercharger aims to slash Model S charging times from eight hours to just one, targeting long-distance drivers and major US travel corridors.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was recently spotted arriving at a Bellevue restaurant in his rare Porsche 959, one of just 337 built between 1986 and 1989.
Marussia F1 test driver Maria de Villota is in a critical but stable condition following surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, after sustaining serious head and facial injuries during a test at Duxford Airfield.
Actor and environmental campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio will help promote the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid as both investor and ambassador, as Fisker seeks to boost its eco-friendly credentials.
The 2013 Renault Clio 4 arrives with a striking new look, fresh engines and advanced features, previewing the brand’s future direction under Laurens van den Acker.
General Motors delivered 248,750 vehicles in June 2012, a 16% year-on-year rise driven by strong car, crossover and fleet demand across its US brands.
General Motors sold 1,760 Chevrolet Volts in June 2012, more than double the previous year’s figure and far ahead of Nissan’s Leaf, which saw sales fall sharply.
Finnish driver Toomas Heikkinen crashed his Ford Fiesta during X Games Los Angeles Rallycross practice, sustaining a broken ankle and abdominal injuries after failing to clear a 50-foot jump.