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Nissan’s Murano CrossCabriolet drew widespread criticism in 2011, with its unconventional design and driving dynamics earning it the year’s least popular verdict among new cars.
Opel has refreshed the Insignia for 2012 with new engine options, improved fuel efficiency, updated infotainment and subtle interior tweaks.
Opel will update the Insignia for the 2012 model year, introducing a refreshed front end and minor design tweaks while retaining its established engine range.
Pagani’s Huayra supercar cannot be sold in the United States after the NHTSA refused to grant an exemption for advanced airbag compliance, citing safety regulations.
A backyard project in Russia has produced a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren replica with a hand-built steel body and a distinctly post-apocalyptic design.
Toyota’s global sales fell to 3.7 million vehicles in the first half of 2011, as production setbacks from Japan’s earthquake allowed GM and Volkswagen to overtake.
The UAE automotive market expanded to $11.1 billion in 2010, with Japanese imports dominating but facing disruption after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Alfa Romeo will unveil the production-ready 4C sports car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, marking its return to the lightweight performance segment.
Brabus has launched a tuning package for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, offering increased power outputs, revised aerodynamics and a range of wheel and tyre options.
Richard Hammond has approached BBC executives about his portrayal on Top Gear, expressing frustration at being defined by his 2006 crash and seeking a more distinct identity.
Toyota has confirmed US market prices for its 2012 Highlander and FJ Cruiser SUVs, including both hybrid and petrol variants, with the FJ Cruiser seeing a modest increase.
Jenson Button took victory in a wet-dry Hungarian Grand Prix, but Sebastian Vettel’s second place extended his Formula One championship lead to 85 points.
US tuner Flyin’ Miata’s campaign donates a goat to a family in need for every turbo kit sold for the Mazda MX-5, linking performance upgrades with charitable giving.
Pontiac’s Plexiglas-bodied 1939 Deluxe Six, built for the New York World’s Fair, will be offered for sale at Plymouth’s Inn alongside 69 other rare vehicles.
Lexus will introduce a diesel-powered GS saloon to compete directly with German rivals, with the new engine expected from 2013 rather than at launch.
A Ferrari F430, Aston Martin Rapide, Bentley Azure, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Porsche 911 and Mercedes S-Class were all damaged in a rare multi-supercar crash in July 2011.
BMW will build the 6 Series Gran Coupe, a four-door coupe set to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS, with production commencing later in 2012.
Audi's A6 Hybrid, originally expected much sooner, will not reach US showrooms until 2014, with the model borrowing its hybrid system from the Q5.
Mark Webber secured pole position for Red Bull at the Nurburgring, outpacing Lewis Hamilton and ending Sebastian Vettel’s 14-race front-row streak.
Mercedes-Benz has released a video highlighting the SLS AMG Roadster, its fastest convertible, ahead of the model’s showroom arrival in autumn 2011.
Alfa Romeo plans to launch a new SUV in the US in 2013, targeting rivals like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 after years of postponed returns.
Smart adds the pearlgrey special edition to its fortwo range for 2012, featuring exclusive paint, interior upgrades and extra equipment from €14,490 in Germany.
Nissan will begin building a model based on the Renault Logan platform at its Russian plant in 2012, targeting the country’s budget car segment.
Smart is preparing to bring back the Roadster, drawing inspiration from the ForSpeed concept and targeting showroom arrivals next year.