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The Russian carmaker posted a net profit of 1 billion rubles in the second quarter of 2010, reversing a long period of heavy losses and production decline.
BMW has unveiled the 2011 X3, offering new turbocharged and naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines, a larger body, updated suspension and more advanced interior features.
Officer Damon Badnell sustained multiple injuries but survived after his Ford Crown Victoria split nearly in two during a high-speed response on slick roads.
Passenger car and van output across the EU climbed sharply in early 2010 compared to the previous year’s slump, but volumes remained well below pre-crisis levels.
Spyker is developing a longer, wider and more comfortable GT2 model tailored for China, with a debut scheduled for October and a four-door in the pipeline.
German tuner Hofele-Design has launched the Rivage GT 970 kit for the 2010 Porsche Panamera, adding a Cayenne-inspired front end, lowered suspension and uprated brakes.
German tuner Carlsson created the Smart Edition C25, a €50,000 one-off based on the Smart Fortwo Cabrio, featuring bespoke styling and extensive interior upgrades.
The last Dodge Viper, a bespoke SRT10 Coupe, has rolled off the Detroit line, bringing nearly two decades of production at Conner Avenue Assembly to a close.
ABT Sportline has released the AS8, a tuned version of the 2011 Audi A8 4.2 TDI, with a power increase to 385hp and a revised exterior package.
The 2011 Mercedes CL-Class brings fresh styling, advanced lighting and a new twin-turbo V8, aiming for more power with lower emissions and improved fuel economy.
The first episode of Top Gear’s fifteenth series features the Bentley Continental Supersports, a new Reasonably Priced Car, and a dramatic Hilux ascent in Iceland.
Bugatti confirms its Veyron 16.4 SuperSport will cost $2.4 million, with only 30 units planned before production ends after its August debut at Pebble Beach.
Alpina will unveil its new B5 Bi-Turbo, based on the latest BMW 5 Series, at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, promising a blend of luxury and serious performance.
Volkswagen's 2011 Jetta breaks from its Golf-based roots, gaining a new platform, longer wheelbase and a choice of turbocharged petrol engines.
Audi swept the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours podium, setting a new distance record as the No. 9 R15 TDI Plus led a commanding 1-2-3 for the German manufacturer.
Swiss tuner Mansory has reworked the Porsche Panamera Turbo with a 690bhp engine, carbonfibre bodywork and a striking blue and yellow finish.
The 2010 BMW X6 Interceptor, styled in Moscow by Zaur Khalilov, offers buyers a choice of fibreglass or carbon fibre body kits and bold visual modifications.
A Swiss company linked to Maybach is building Exelero replicas powered by Dodge Viper V10 engines, offering customisation and delivery in four months for $670,000.
Red Bull brought Formula One spectacle to the Caribbean by running a 2009 F1 car on the sands of the Dominican Republic, drawing a crowd of around 200,000.
British artist Tim Cotterill’s Rocket II trike combines a supercharged Hemi V8 with radical design, delivering over 1,000bhp and a claimed 200mph top speed.
Canadian firm Conquest Vehicles is hand-building 100 examples of the Knight XV, a military-inspired SUV with full armouring, a 6.8-litre V10 and a £350,000 price tag.
Ford, Nissan, Infiniti and BMW models offer sub-five-second 0–60mph times and top speeds over 150mph, all while keeping below the $50,000 mark.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been voted Germany’s most attractive new car in a major public poll, with the E-Class Cabriolet and F 800 Style concept also recognised.
BMW will launch a production 5 Series ActiveHybrid in 2011 and is planning to expand its hybrid technology to the 3 Series in the coming years.