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PSA Peugeot Citroën aims to capture a tenth of China’s luxury car sales by 2018 with its DS brand, targeting 200,000 units after modest early results.
Jeep’s latest Cherokee arrives in European dealerships with a starting price of €34,800, offering diesel and petrol engines, three trim levels and a suite of standard safety features.
Authorities concluded the Porsche Carrera GT crash that killed Paul Walker and Roger Rodas was caused by unsafe speed, with no evidence of mechanical fault or a second vehicle.
Seat will introduce a compact SUV in 2016, with design and engineering handled in Spain but production likely to take place at a Volkswagen Group plant in Eastern Europe.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin has created renderings of a two-door Hyundai Sonata Coupe, reinterpreting the 2015 saloon’s design language for a body style Hyundai has yet to pursue.
Alfa Romeo will introduce its first production SUV in 2016, aiming to compete with the Audi Q3 and expand the brand’s global reach under Fiat Chrysler’s growth plan.
Honda will shed around 340 jobs at its Swindon factory after falling export sales forced the company to scale back production and consolidate operations onto a single line.
Aston Martin has confirmed plans to introduce a new model by 2016, with strong indications the long-rumoured luxury SUV will take centre stage as the brand seeks growth.
Chrysler's redesigned 200 saloon will start at $21,700 before destination, introducing a standard nine-speed automatic and optional all-wheel drive to the mid-size segment.
US customers can now customise the 2015 Cadillac Escalade online, with prices starting at $72,690 and a range of options including new interior colours, wheel designs and entertainment packages.
Chevrolet has announced US pricing for the 2014 Sonic RS, with the performance-themed sedan starting at $20,530 including destination, and the hatchback at $15,595.
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata debuts in South Korea with updated dimensions, advanced driver assistance features and a fresh take on the brand’s design language.
Volkswagen has confirmed it will not develop a successor to the Eos convertible, citing high costs and declining demand for open-top cars globally.
Hyundai expects its redesigned Sonata to reach 228,000 global sales in 2014, with a major push in overseas markets following its South Korean launch.
The German tuner’s Dura-Flex body kit brings wider arches, new bumpers and aerodynamic tweaks to the F12 and F13 6 Series, including M6 and Gran Coupe variants.
Audi plans to roll out its 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster from the new TT to the next R8, Q7, and A4, with wider availability set for 2015.
Kia will present the new-generation Sedona minivan at the 2014 New York Auto Show, introducing revised styling and updated cabin technology.
Acura will unveil the production-ready TLX saloon at the 2014 New York Auto Show, offering two new powertrains and advanced safety technology.
The new-generation Subaru Impreza goes on sale in the UK with a 1.6-litre boxer engine, standard safety technology and a single RC trim level.
BMW will expand its Spartanburg, South Carolina plant to boost output beyond 400,000 vehicles and add a new X7 SUV to its model line-up.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the 2015 C63 AMG with a new twin-turbocharged V8 engine, as the high-performance saloon has been caught testing ahead of its expected debut.
Fiat’s Ducato van has been spotted on public roads with light camouflage, previewing a mid-cycle update expected to bring revised styling and modest interior changes.
Continental AG plans to increase its workforce by 7,000 in 2014, focusing on growth markets including China, the US and Romania, alongside a €1bn investment programme.
The new-generation Vivaro, sharing its platform with the Renault Trafic, arrives for 2015 with updated styling, a revised 1.6-litre diesel engine and two body lengths.