Writes on manufacturing, model launches and the business behind them.
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Infiniti and Red Bull Racing are exploring the development of a high-performance road car, aiming to build on their Formula One partnership with a model that would require substantial reengineering.
Mercedes-Benz is developing a luxury coupé positioned above the CLS, targeting Bentley’s Continental GT with a dramatic design and AMG performance credentials.
Aston Martin’s V12 Zagato took the top honour for concept cars at its world debut during the 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, drawing strong interest from visitors and collectors.
Audi’s 2012 A6 Avant brings aluminium construction, new tech and familiar load space, with UK sales to begin by late June from around £31,700.
Lexus entered a hybrid CT 200h, run by Gazoo Racing, into the VLN endurance series at the Nürburgring, completing its first competitive six-hour outing in the SP4 class.
The seventh-generation Corvette debuts with a 450hp 6.2-litre V8, new styling, and Stingray branding, replacing the outgoing C6 after nearly a decade in production.
Volkswagen will launch its first plug-in hybrid vehicles in 2013, starting with key models including the Golf Mk7 and Audi A3, as part of a broader electrification strategy.
Reports in Italy suggest Ferrari have approached Nico Rosberg’s management about his contract status, fuelling speculation over Felipe Massa’s position for 2012.
A detailed video walkthrough reveals how Ferrari integrated performance, comfort and entertainment controls into the 458 Italia’s distinctive cockpit.
The first full trailer for Michael Bay’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon introduces new cast members and teases the film’s 3D action ahead of its summer 2011 release.
The New Delhi-area F1 track, set to host its first Grand Prix in October 2011, has been officially named Buddh International Circuit, invoking peace and calm.
Ford outsold GM in March 2011 as all three Detroit carmakers posted strong US sales increases, with Chrysler up 31 percent and GM up 24 percent for the quarter.
Audi has built its five millionth A4, a 2.0 TFSI quattro in Misano Red, marking a milestone for the model since its 1994 debut.
Japanese tuner Wald International has presented new Sports Line Black Bison Edition packages for the BMW F10 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLS, focusing on aggressive bodywork and alloy wheels.
The milestone Freelander 2, a 2.2-litre TD4 GS in Fuji White, highlights strong demand for Land Rover’s compact SUV as Halewood production continues to serve global markets.
Rumours in early 2011 suggested VW could quadruple Alfa Romeo’s sales and bring Porsche-developed flat-four engines to the Italian marque, but Fiat resisted all takeover efforts.
Inden Design has unveiled a conversion for the 2011 Mercedes S500, giving it S65 AMG looks, upgraded performance, and a host of interior and chassis enhancements.
European buyers can expect a packed 2011 with launches ranging from electric city cars to supercars and major facelifts across popular segments.
Porsche is weighing the introduction of diesel-powered Cayenne and Panamera models to the US market, following rising demand for luxury diesels among American buyers.
Fiat plans to rebrand the Chrysler 200 as the Lancia Flavia for the European market, reviving a classic nameplate.
The 2012 C-Class Coupe debuts with a sleeker profile and unique roofline, marking Mercedes-Benz’s entry into the compact premium coupe segment ahead of its Detroit Show unveiling.
Toyota plans to expand the Prius family and predicts it will overtake the Camry as its best-selling model line in the US by the end of the decade.
Ford’s SYNC connectivity system, first launched in 2007, has now been fitted to more than three million vehicles, with strong uptake among 2011 model buyers.
Geely’s $2bn acquisition of Volvo from Ford in 2010 marked a turning point for Chinese investment in European carmakers, drawing parallels with Lenovo’s IBM takeover.