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The new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer enters the UK market at £21,000, undercutting the Ford S-Max and offering a range of petrol and diesel engines, including an ecoFLEX variant.
Mansory unveiled the Siracusa at the Frankfurt Motor Show, reworking the Ferrari 458 Italia with more power, aggressive styling and extensive carbon fibre.
BMW has updated standard and optional equipment for its 2012 model year, affecting the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and M models with new features, revised packages and powertrain options.
Dacia brought both an 800 horsepower Pikes Peak racer and a specially equipped Feuerwehr (fire brigade) Duster to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, highlighting the SUV's versatility.
A minibus designed for eight was found carrying 66 children and several adults in Hebei Province, prompting police to intervene and arrange safe transport home.
The new Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo, based on the BMW 5 Series, delivers 345hp from a 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel while matching the fuel economy of the standard 530d.
Audi’s updated RS5 Coupé, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, retains its 450 hp naturally aspirated V8 while introducing revised exterior styling and chassis tweaks.
Porsche CEO Matthias Müller has ruled out a Formula 1 comeback, citing high costs and a lack of appeal, as the company turns its attention to endurance racing.
Volkswagen delivered 389,500 vehicles worldwide in August 2011, with strong growth in China and the US helping the brand surpass three million sales for the year to date.
BMW has revealed the X6 M Performance Edition, adding carbon fibre trim, unique wheels and motorsport-inspired graphics ahead of its Frankfurt debut.
Chevrolet introduces the Camaro coupe and convertible to Europe, alongside the new turbo-diesel Aveo, at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Force India faces a choice between retaining Adrian Sutil or promoting Nico Hülkenberg to a race seat alongside Paul di Resta for the 2012 Formula One season.
Abarth's 2012 Punto SuperSport, revealed for the Frankfurt Motor Show, delivers 180hp from its 1.4-litre turbo engine and features distinctive matte black styling.
Lancia brings the Flavia Cabrio, based on the Chrysler 200 Convertible, to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with a single trim and 2.4-litre petrol engine.
The 2012 Acura TSX Special Edition brings sharper styling and unique trim to mark the brand’s 25th anniversary, with sales starting after its Orange County debut.
German tuner Novitec has launched a suite of aerodynamic and power enhancements for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, targeting both petrol and diesel variants.
Russian tuner Total Race has extracted 444hp from the Volkswagen Touareg W12 twin-turbo, producing a video that highlights the SUV’s straight-line acceleration and tuning potential.
Lexus has taken the wraps off the all-new GS in California, introducing a new platform, wider stance and a choice of V6 and hybrid powertrains.
Peugeot confirmed plans to start local production of the 3008 compact SUV in China from 2012, targeting a growing market but facing strong competition from established rivals.
LEGO has released a detailed scale model of the iconic 1962 Volkswagen T1 Camper, capturing the van’s distinctive design for collectors and enthusiasts.
BMW’s next-generation F30 3 Series has been photographed without camouflage, revealing new styling cues and interior updates before its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
The 2012 Renault Logan will feature a refreshed interior, new engine choices including a 1.6 16v automatic, and minor equipment upgrades, while the exterior remains largely unchanged.
A Nissan UK executive revealed the Leaf’s 48-module battery pack would cost about £19,000 to replace, raising questions about long-term electric vehicle ownership costs in 2011.
Land Rover's 2012 Range Rover will feature design cues from the Evoque, a lighter structure and a new generation of engines focused on efficiency.