Swiss man torches Ferrari 458 to pressure father for upgrade
A 20-year-old from Switzerland paid accomplices to burn his Ferrari 458 Italia in a staged arson, hoping to persuade his wealthy father to buy him a new supercar.
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A 20-year-old from Switzerland paid accomplices to burn his Ferrari 458 Italia in a staged arson, hoping to persuade his wealthy father to buy him a new supercar.
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Citroën will unveil the Cactus M concept, inspired by the classic Méhari, at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside the Aircross Concept and several production models.
Mazda’s latest MX-5 arrives in Australian showrooms with two petrol engines, manual and automatic options, and a starting price of $31,990 AUD.
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A new image shows the extent of the damage to a Porsche 918 Spyder crashed during a failed launch, highlighting the high cost of repairing such a rare hypercar.
Honda and General Motors have halved the size and weight of their shared hydrogen fuel cell stack, targeting lower costs and higher durability for future vehicles.
The National Automobile Dealers Association expects US new vehicle deliveries to hit an all-time high next year, but warns millennial spending power could limit future growth.
Linda Jackson credits the C4 Cactus with reviving Citroën’s distinctive spirit and signals that its design-led approach will influence future models and concepts.
Johanna Quandt, long-time BMW shareholder and matriarch of the Quandt family, has died at her home in Bad Homburg, leaving her 16.7 percent stake in the carmaker to her family.
Governor Rick Snyder's new campaign aims to highlight the breadth of automotive careers in Michigan and encourage more young people to join the sector.
Ferrari will exceed Formula One's four-engine limit in 2015, taking grid penalties as it introduces a fifth power unit for Sebastian Vettel later in the season.
Honda has acknowledged the challenge of its 2015 Formula One comeback, with performance and reliability issues hampering progress alongside McLaren.
Audi has unveiled the S8 Plus, delivering 605hp from its uprated 4.0 TFSI V8, with 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed option up to 305km/h.
Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia QV has been seen on public roads ahead of its Frankfurt debut, giving the first real-world glimpse of the 503hp BMW M3 rival.
Lexus's maglev hoverboard, revealed in 2015, drew global attention for its futuristic design and technical challenges, but real-world use proved far more complex than viral videos suggested.
Lincoln’s 2016 MKC receives a standard power liftgate, new interior and paint choices, and SYNC 3 connectivity as it enters US showrooms later this year.
Tesla’s Diarmuid O’Connell argues most carmakers are only meeting the minimum on efficiency, urging US regulators to toughen upcoming fuel economy rules.
Chevrolet has expanded the 2016 Colorado range with two new special editions, offering buyers more customisation and off-road capability options for the midsize pickup.
Ares Design, founded by ex-Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, has transformed the Lamborghini Huracan with bespoke styling and a power boost to 650hp.
A failed partnership between Volkswagen and Suzuki heads for a decision in London after four years of dispute, with development and emerging-market ambitions stalled on both sides.
The 2016 Honda Odyssey Special Edition arrives in American showrooms, sitting between EX and EX-L trims and adding family-focused equipment at a $33,375 starting price.
A Kelley Blue Book survey found nearly 80 percent of car buyers expect hacking to be a frequent problem within three years, with many willing to pay for better security.