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Honda's fourth-generation CR-V arrives in Romanian showrooms, offering petrol and diesel options with prices starting at €24,676 for the entry petrol and €31,980 for the base diesel.
Industry forecasts point to US new vehicle sales reaching at least 15 million units in 2013, driven by pent-up demand, credit availability and a wave of new models.
Red Bull's Helmut Marko moved to end speculation over Sebastian Vettel's future, stating the reigning champion's 2014 contract contains no options for an early Ferrari switch.
Volkswagen is investing tens of millions of euro in its Bratislava factory to prepare for hybrid SUV production, including models for Porsche, Audi and VW.
Volkswagen has announced a second-generation Phaeton saloon, set to launch in 2015 on a new modular platform shared with Bentley and Porsche.
A McLaren MP4-12C on dealership plates was wrecked by fire after crashing into a tree near Munich, with both occupants escaping before emergency services arrived.
Fiat is preparing to build two small SUVs, one Fiat, one Jeep, at its Melfi facility from 2014, aiming to boost exports and keep Italian plants active amid falling European sales.
Production at Chrysler’s Brampton and Toluca plants faces overtime cuts in April 2011 as Japanese earthquake disrupts electronic component supply.
The Panamera Platinum Edition brings distinctive styling and extra equipment to Porsche’s luxury saloon, with sales to begin in November for selected variants.
Mercedes-Benz will scale back S-Class output at Sindelfingen, moving to a single shift and reassigning workers, after European sales of the flagship saloon fell sharply in 2012.
Sebastian Vettel criticised Red Bull's pit wall after traffic from Felipe Massa cost him pole position in Korean Grand Prix qualifying, leaving Mark Webber to take the top spot.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing a compact SUV inspired by the G-Class, expected to use the MFA platform and target a 2020 launch.
German union IG Metall aims to finalise a labour agreement with Opel by 26 October 2012, as the carmaker faces wage hikes and looming plant closure deadlines.
Suzuki will bring the Swift Sport Concept to Australian audiences at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, marking its first appearance in the country after its Tokyo unveiling.
As Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave for Mercedes, McLaren has begun limiting his involvement in 2013 car development and enforcing contract boundaries.
Lewis Hamilton has shown increased interest in McLaren's technical data as his final races with the team approach, with insiders noting his focus on exhaust systems and telemetry.
Bentley introduced a £25,000 Executive Office specification for the Mulsanne at the Paris Motor Show, targeting buyers who want luxury and productivity on the move.
Renault’s fourth-generation Clio made its public debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, embodying the company’s ‘Drive the Change’ strategy and introducing a bold new design language.
Ferrari’s 730hp F12 Berlinetta made its public debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, showcasing Maranello’s front-engined V12 flagship to European crowds.
Mitsubishi has unveiled the production Outlander PHEV in Paris, confirming a 2.0-litre petrol engine, dual electric motors and up to 55 km electric-only range.
Seat has unveiled the new-generation Leon at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, introducing updated styling, new technology and a lighter platform shared with the latest Golf and A3.
A Ferrari F430 Scuderia was torn in two after colliding with a central barrier near Francorchamps, Belgium, killing both occupants instantly.
A 2012 Aston Martin DBS was destroyed in a late-night crash in Middletown, New Jersey, with the 39-year-old driver hospitalised and charged with cocaine possession.
Volkswagen Group’s luxury marques, now including Porsche, contributed 54 percent of group earnings in the first half of 2012, overtaking the volume brands for the first time.