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Hyundai introduced its Blue Link connected car system at CES 2011, promising advanced telematics and remote features for US models starting with the Sonata in spring.
From the supercharged Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 to the rugged Jeep Wrangler Black Ops, 2011’s standout trucks combine brute force with specialist features for demanding buyers.
China’s finance ministry confirms the 10% sales tax will return for cars with engines 1.6 litres or smaller, ending the stimulus that helped drive record growth.
Toyota has released a new teaser image showing the cargo area of its upcoming Prius MPV, hinting at a more spacious and versatile interior ahead of its 2011 Detroit auto show unveiling.
Mercedes-Benz updates the C-Class for 2011 with revised styling, a more efficient V6, and a suite of new driver assistance systems, with UK deliveries from March.
Buick LaCrosse, Audi A3 and Chevrolet Cruze lead their categories as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognises 66 vehicles for crash protection in its 2011 awards.
Volkswagen’s 2011 Passat and Sharan both achieved the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety tests, with the Sharan recording one of the year’s highest scores.
A car builder in Poland has transformed a Porsche Boxster into a Bugatti Veyron replica using hand-shaped fibreglass panels for his own personal project.
Eighty-one years of Geneva Motor Show posters reveal shifting design trends and priorities in the European motor industry from the interwar years to the new millennium.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
From January 2011, buyers of nine electric and plug-in models can claim up to £5,000 off the purchase price as part of a push to boost ultra-low emission vehicle adoption.
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Opel, Hyundai and Kia are among the manufacturers revealing new models and technologies at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Ford's redesigned Explorer V6 posts a 25 percent improvement in highway fuel economy over its predecessor, thanks to a new 3.5-litre engine and weight-saving measures.
Kia has released the first official sketches of its all-new Picanto, revealing a more assertive look ahead of the city car’s Geneva debut in March 2011.
Ford and Opel are preparing coupe concepts inspired by the Capri and Calibra, with Ford’s study set for the 2011 Detroit Motor Show and Opel’s plans following in 2012.
Takata's Airbelt system debuts on the 2011 Lexus LFA, integrating airbag technology into the seat belt to enhance occupant protection in high-performance supercars.
Audi’s RS 5 Coupé has claimed the top spot in the “Production Coupes” category of the 2010 “SportsCar of the Year” awards, with strong showings for several other Audi performance models.
German tuner Hamann has launched a comprehensive package for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, featuring aggressive bodywork, lowered suspension and a performance boost for the diesel model.
Audi’s 2012 A6 introduces lighter construction, sharper styling and a hybrid option, setting it apart from the outgoing 2010 model in both appearance and engineering.
General Motors begins full-scale production of the Chevrolet Volt today at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a live video stream marking the milestone for the extended-range hybrid.
Audi will present the all-new A6 saloon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with technical and design details to be revealed in December.
Jaguar’s XF saloon received a four-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, trailing key rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class that have achieved five stars.
Euro NCAP’s November 2010 results saw ten of fourteen new models awarded top marks, with the Jaguar XF falling short of a five-star rating.
Chevrolet announced the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition at $90,960, combining Z06 power with ZR1 technology and restricting production to just 500 units.