Audi unveils facelifted A8 at Frankfurt with updated tech and engines
Audi’s flagship saloon receives styling tweaks, new Matrix LED headlights, upgraded driver assistance and more efficient engines for its 2014 model year update.
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Audi’s flagship saloon receives styling tweaks, new Matrix LED headlights, upgraded driver assistance and more efficient engines for its 2014 model year update.
Volkswagen’s upcoming Passat has been spotted undergoing road tests, revealing the first look at the next generation saloon set to arrive in showrooms in 2015.
A new spy shot from track testing gives the clearest view yet of the 2015 Ford Mustang’s front, hinting at a shift in design and new engine options.
Ferrari’s lighter, more powerful 458 Monte Carlo, expected to become the new Scuderia, has been seen on public roads for the first time ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt reveal.
The new seventh-generation Golf R arrives with 300bhp, all-wheel drive and improved efficiency, making its public debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
A camouflaged prototype of the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Black Series has been spotted undergoing testing, hinting at a hotter version of the already potent hot hatch with output rumoured above 400hp.
The Canadian singer’s Ferrari 458 Italia has been resprayed in matte blue, with further visual tweaks setting it apart from standard Maranello fare.
Tesla has adopted the "Tuosule" brand for its Beijing operations after being unable to secure the Tesla trademark in China, with a major showroom set to open soon.
Bugatti has launched the first in its six-part 'Les Légendes de Bugatti' series, honouring Le Mans winner Jean-Pierre Wimille with a special Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
More than 700,000 passenger cars were built by Mercedes-Benz in the first six months of 2013, putting the company on track to surpass its previous annual record.
A new Tesla Model S collided with a utility pole in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, cutting power to the area for several hours and raising safety questions for first responders.
Sirius XM Radio is buying Agero’s connected-vehicle unit in a $530 million cash deal, aiming to expand its telematics and in-car connected services business.
Volkswagen is expanding its compressed natural gas car range in Europe, aiming to replicate the strong sales of its TDI diesel models with new MQB-based offerings.
Ford will bring the new-generation Mustang to Australia in 2015, offering both V8 and EcoBoost engines in factory-built right-hand drive for the first time.
Jaguar is preparing to expand its line-up with six new vehicles by 2017, including a sports coupe, compact saloon, crossover and updated flagship saloon.
Honda has revealed the production-ready Civic Tourer, offering up to 1,668 litres of boot space and two engine choices, ahead of its public debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota is considering a compact rear-wheel drive sports car to sit beneath the GT86, with co-development from another manufacturer under discussion.
A row over air conditioning refrigerants, with regulatory uncertainty and safety concerns, is holding up deliveries and threatening Europe’s fragile sales rebound.
Audi will introduce the Q3 S in India on 19 August 2013, offering a front-wheel-drive, manual-only variant as its most affordable SUV for the market.
The all-electric Tesla Model S achieved the highest possible safety score from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration following a series of crash tests in 2013.
Mitsubishi’s Space Star 1.0 MT offers practical city transport and low running costs, but buyers should weigh its modest performance and real-world fuel economy before making a decision.
Hyundai engineers have been spotted testing the heavily camouflaged new i20 in Europe, with a public unveiling expected at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
A newly delivered Jaguar F-Type was destroyed by fire on a Belgian highway after the driver noticed dashboard errors and pulled over, with an investigation now underway.
Isuzu is reportedly weighing the use of General Motors-built diesel engines for a new low-cost pickup truck aimed at India and Africa, with a 2016 launch targeted.