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Dodge Caliber production has ceased as Chrysler prepares to launch the Dart, marking the end of a troubled chapter in its compact car line-up.
A dashcam in Moscow recorded a car launching off an overpass and landing in traffic on 19 December 2011, causing a multi-vehicle accident.
Chinese manufacturer Youngman has secured rights to Saab’s Phoenix platform and is considering new vehicle production, potentially in Sweden, following Saab’s bankruptcy.
Opel will unveil its new Mokka SUV, based on the Corsa platform, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, targeting the growing small SUV segment with pricing below the Skoda Yeti.
Lexus has officially revealed the LF-LC Concept, previewing a bold new design direction before its public debut at the 2012 Detroit show.
Toyota will introduce a BMW-supplied diesel engine in the 2014 Auris, marking the first time a BMW powertrain appears in a Toyota model for the European market.
Honda will introduce a facelifted Civic in early 2012, responding to negative feedback on quality and driving dynamics for the ninth-generation model.
Volvo has released a teaser image of its all-new V40 hatchback, confirming the model's world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and targeting rivals from BMW and Audi.
Citroën has introduced the C4 to the Malaysian market, offering a single turbocharged engine and a comprehensive Exclusive specification from RM126,000.
Fiat Group has equipped two million vehicles with its Blue&Me infotainment system, developed in partnership with Microsoft and Magneti Marelli since 2004.
Laguna, Espace, Wind and Modus are being withdrawn from Renault’s UK line-up as the brand seeks profitability, with dealer closures and new launches to follow.
GM has again refused to approve Saab's proposed sale to Chinese firms, citing concerns over technology transfer and shareholder interests as Saab faces a crucial court hearing.
Toyota leads the field with 15 models on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2012 Top Safety Picks list, as Subaru remains the only brand with a full line-up of winners.
Aston Martin will produce the V12 Vantage Roadster, combining its 6.0-litre V12 engine with the brand’s smallest chassis for a limited-run open-top model.
The first all-electric Ford Focus rolls off the line at Michigan Assembly Plant, targeting over 100 MPGe and taking aim at rivals like the Nissan Leaf.
From the notorious Hook Hand to the ghostly Resurrection Mary, American highways have inspired decades of chilling car-related tales that blend fear with motoring folklore.
Chrysler will revive its Detroit Viper plant and launch the 2013 Viper as the first model under the newly independent SRT performance brand.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers has called on city governments to relax motorcycle bans, arguing that easing restrictions could cut congestion and boost the market.
Nissan aims to double global Leaf sales to 40,000 units in 2012 as it expands availability and recovers from production setbacks in Japan.
Oil giant’s latest energy outlook predicts a dramatic shift towards hybrid vehicles, but expects oil-based fuels to dominate global transport for decades to come.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has agreed to purchase the Krusevac tyre plant in Serbia, investing up to €50 million over three years to strengthen its European manufacturing base.
Russia’s AvtoVAZ will assemble seven different models across Lada, Renault and Nissan brands at the IzhAvto plant in Izhevsk, with production ramping up from 2012 through to 2020.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Raheem Brock faces a DUI charge more than a year after his November 2010 arrest, with arraignment set for 21 December.
A Ferrari 458 Italia was involved in a crash with a motorcycle during a turn in Taipei, with police yet to determine responsibility for the incident.