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US new-car dealers saw sales and revenues rise in 2013, yet average profit margins stayed at 2.2% amid tough competition and narrow retailing spreads.
Fiat Chrysler plans to axe the Lancia Delta in 2014 and the Voyager in 2015, leaving the brand with just the Ypsilon and focusing solely on the Italian market.
Nissan has revealed the updated 370Z Nismo at the ZDAYZ gathering in North Carolina, featuring revised styling, upgraded equipment and a choice of manual or automatic gearbox.
Despite recalling nearly 16 million vehicles by May 2014, General Motors saw US retail sales climb faster than the industry average, defying expectations of a consumer backlash.
Across Europe and North America, unsold new cars accumulate in huge storage compounds as manufacturers balance production, pricing and market demand after the 2008 financial crisis.
GMC has introduced the 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD, a heavy-duty pickup package for 2500 and 3500 models, featuring off-road upgrades and distinctive styling.
The 2015 C-Class Estate grows in size yet sheds weight, offering up to 1,510 litres of cargo space and a wide range of engines including two hybrids.
Lincoln has confirmed a starting price of $62,475 for the 2015 Navigator SUV in the US, undercutting the Cadillac Escalade and offering new standard features.
General Motors issued nearly 30 recalls covering more than 18 million vehicles by late May 2014, as the ignition switch scandal drove a wave of safety actions across its brands.
Audi has unveiled the facelifted 2015 A7 and S7 Sportback, bringing sharper styling, upgraded technology and revised engine options ahead of their summer European launch.
General Motors' 2014 sustainability report states that the automotive industry, as presently structured, cannot continue without fundamental changes to technology, manufacturing and environmental impact.
Ford has set the base price for the 2015 Mustang at $24,425, with the new model arriving at American dealerships in autumn 2014 and offering updated features and engineering.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin has imagined an Audi RS3 Cabrio, but Audi has no current plans to produce a convertible RS3, focusing instead on the hatchback and saloon.
Kia's 2015 Optima for the US market gains fresh paint options, improved cabin features and updated technology, with prices starting at $21,650.
Subaru has confirmed US pricing for the 2015 Legacy, with the entry-level 2.5i starting at $22,490 and the range-topping 3.6R costing $30,390.
Scion’s tC coupe receives minor updates for 2015, including steering wheel paddle shifters for automatics and two fresh paint options, with sales beginning in early June.
A Lamborghini Aventador was spotted with heavy damage in Parsippany, New Jersey, highlighting the risks faced by owners of high-performance supercars on public roads.
Scion’s 2015 FR-S arrives in US showrooms with revised suspension, subtle styling changes, new paint options and updated interior details, starting from $24,900 for the manual.
Rolls-Royce design chief Giles Taylor confirms the brand is actively considering a new SUV, as rivals Bentley and Lamborghini press ahead with their own luxury off-roaders.
Julie and Scott Brusaw’s Solar Roadways concept proposes replacing traditional road surfaces with solar panels strong enough for trucks, offering a potential new source of electricity and on-the-go EV charging.
A national survey has placed Houston at the top of the US road rage rankings, pushing New York and Atlanta into lower spots after a shift in driver behaviour.
Porsche’s upcoming 911 GTS Cabrio has been spotted undisguised during development runs, revealing styling tweaks and hinting at a powertrain derived from the GT3.
Red Bull has dismissed the idea of taking Mercedes engines, despite ongoing frustrations with Renault’s performance and Mercedes’ dominance in the 2014 Formula One season.
Hyundai’s updated Veloster Turbo, caught on public roads in Germany, reveals new exterior details ahead of its official unveiling expected later in 2014.