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Caterham Cars has signed an agreement with Courtenay Trading International to sell the Seven in China, targeting 30 to 50 units in the first year.
A working two-seater replica of Fred Flintstone’s iconic car, powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, was offered for sale on the internet in July 2011.
Nissan's 2012 Versa hatchback arrives in US dealerships with a starting price of $15,140 including destination, undercutting key rivals such as the Ford Fiesta.
Ferrari is moving ahead with a hybrid supercar project, following the unveiling of a 599-based hybrid concept as it targets reduced CO2 emissions and new technical advances.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen facility, offering extreme weather simulations for testing next-generation vehicles and alternative powertrains.
Episode four of Top Gear’s seventeenth series features a caravan train challenge, road tests of the Nissan GT-R and Jaguar XKR-S, and Rowan Atkinson as the star guest.
A US-built Bugatti Veyron replica based on a Ford Cougar has been listed for $89,000, offering supercar looks at a fraction of the real Veyron’s price.
German tuner MEC Design has unveiled a comprehensive visual and technical upgrade for the W219 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, focusing on aggressive styling and select performance tweaks.
Casey Putsch constructed a full-size working replica of the 1989 Batmobile, fitting it with a US Navy turbine engine producing around 365bhp.
Cinemax’s adaptation of the Transporter franchise puts the latest Audi A8 at the centre of the action, with Chris Vance stepping into the role made famous by Jason Statham.
Peugeot has unveiled the 508 RXH, a diesel-electric hybrid estate with all-wheel drive and upmarket ambitions, before its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mitsubishi will introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its next-generation Outlander SUV, based on the PX-MiEV concept, with a launch preview at the Tokyo Auto Show.
Fernando Alonso took victory at the 2011 British Grand Prix after a pit stop error cost Sebastian Vettel the lead, with Red Bull drivers completing the podium.
Judges ruled that ‘TDI’ describes a technical feature and cannot be registered as a trademark, rejecting Audi and Volkswagen’s appeal in 2011.
Porsche confirms the seventh-generation 911 will launch with a seven-speed manual gearbox, setting a new benchmark for production car transmissions ahead of its Frankfurt debut.
Nissan's all-electric Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in the first half of 2011, with 3,875 units to the Volt's 2,745, as supply constraints and price differences shaped the early EV market.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy to compare hot hatches, while the new McLaren MP4-12C gets a full road test.
Bruce Wayne will drive a Lamborghini Aventador in The Dark Knight Rises, replacing the Murciélago LP640 from the previous film as the billionaire’s road car.
Two BMWs suffered heavy accidents during the 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hours, with the 318 IS vaulting the barriers and the Z4 GT3 hitting the wall after contact.
Manthey Racing’s Porsche 911 GT3 RSR secured the overall win at the 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hours, setting a new distance record and demonstrating the car’s reliability under pressure.
Car magazine takes the limited-run Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 to the track, putting its 493bhp flat-six and race-derived engineering to the test.
The BBC has released a second trailer for Top Gear Series 17, previewing Aston Martin, McLaren, Ferrari and hot hatch action ahead of the 26 June 2011 premiere.
Jackass star Ryan Dunn and passenger Zachary Hartwell died when Dunn’s Porsche 911 GT3 left the road at over 130 mph and caught fire, with police confirming alcohol involvement.
Mitsubishi has announced it will discontinue the all-wheel drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution, closing a chapter on its most celebrated performance saloon.