Writes on manufacturing, model launches and the business behind them.
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Maserati will unveil the GranTurismo MC Stradale at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, promising the fastest and most focused road car in its current line-up.
All four models secured the top safety rating in Euro NCAP’s August 2010 results, reflecting rising standards under the scheme’s updated protocols.
A head-to-head video pits the 2011 Ford Mustang GT against the BMW M3 E92 Coupe, comparing American muscle with German precision in a straight-line and handling contest.
The world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park is set to open its doors in Abu Dhabi on 28 October 2010, offering more than 20 rides and attractions under its vast red roof.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May build homemade motorhomes for a West Country holiday, while the Audi R8 V10 Spyder and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet face review under open skies.
Daimler engineers are preparing a new nine-speed automatic gearbox for Mercedes-Benz’s large-capacity engines, targeting improved efficiency and lower emissions.
The second-generation Mercedes CLS arrives for 2011 with fresh styling, new diesel options and a high-performance AMG flagship powered by a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8.
AIDA, a dashboard-mounted robot developed by MIT and Volkswagen, aims to transform driving by learning driver habits, reading emotions and offering real-time, personalised guidance.
Swedish suppliers warn Volvo could lose contracts if Geely’s takeover proceeds without clear patent protections, raising concerns over intellectual property and future component sourcing.
Top Gear's Season 14 Episode 4 features a showdown between the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and BMW X5M, alongside a unique Renault Twingo challenge.
Skoda Auto has started production of the Superb Estate in Kvasiny, with the first car completed on 9 November 2009 and right-hand drive models to follow in early 2010.
BMW M GmbH’s M3 GTS, announced for 2010, pushed the E92 platform to its motorsport-inspired limits with a larger V8, extensive weight-saving and track-focused components.
Jaguar is evaluating an estate version of the XF saloon, with a possible market introduction in 2012 as part of the model's mid-cycle update.
Toyota announced a recall affecting 3.8 million vehicles in the US after finding that unsecured or incompatible floor mats could trap the accelerator pedal, raising the risk of unintended acceleration.
A US test of eco-focused tyres on the Toyota Prius found the Michelin Energy Saver A/S and Bridgestone Ecopia EP100 delivered the highest fuel economy gains over standard fitment.
A Canadian craftsman spent years fabricating a Lamborghini Countach replica by hand in his basement, eventually removing a wall to extract the finished car.