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The Dubai police have taken delivery of a Lamborghini Aventador, joining a growing collection of high-performance patrol cars in the emirate.
Nissan’s Navara 3.0-litre automatic impresses with off-road capability and robust design, but high fuel consumption and interior compromises remain for daily users.
The Megane GT Line adopts the Renaultsport Megane’s chassis and pairs it with a 1.6 dCi diesel, offering a mix of dynamic handling and strong fuel economy.
Alfa Romeo plans to triple global sales to over 300,000 vehicles by 2016, banking on fresh models and a renewed push into the US market after nearly two decades away.
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have surpassed 50 million vehicles sold worldwide, with the milestone reached as shipments of Avante, i30 and Tucson ix models left for the US in early 2013.
Fisker Automotive’s decision to lay off 75% of its workforce in April 2013 reignited scrutiny of US government clean-energy loans following high-profile setbacks.
Digital renderings show the likely design direction for the Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan, previewing the production model following the G4 Concept’s debut in Bangkok.
The US safety agency is preparing to add a new rating for crash-avoidance technology, aiming to highlight vehicles that help drivers avoid accidents as well as survive them.
The new Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI arrives in the UK from £25,895, offering two power outputs and a choice of three- or five-door body styles.
MINI spotlights the performance-focused Countryman John Cooper Works with a new video, highlighting its 218hp engine, distinctive styling and options for buyers.
Lexus will debut a production-ready hybrid compact SUV at the 2014 Geneva motor show, targeting the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 with a model based on the Toyota RAV4.
General Motors and Opel leaders will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on 11 April, as the future of the Bochum plant and jobs at the German subsidiary remain in question.
BMW has revealed the X4 Concept, previewing a new SUV-coupé set for its first public appearance at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.
The six-mile facility in Florida, previously used by Ford and Harley-Davidson, will support Chrysler’s year-round vehicle testing after four years of inactivity.
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche have all reported double-digit growth in US diesel car sales, prompting a wave of new diesel model launches for 2013.
Mitsubishi has issued three recalls for the 2013 Outlander Sport in the United States, covering over 4,500 vehicles with brake light, fuel system and shift lever defects.
Mercedes-Benz’s plan to invest €640 million for a 12% stake in BAIC could open the door for the Chinese automaker to build cars using Mercedes vehicle platforms.
Romanian workshop AutoK9 has converted the original Dacia Logan saloon into a one-off coupe using parts from a Hyundai Coupe and a range of bespoke modifications.
Nissan’s Altima overtook the Toyota Camry in US mid-size car sales for March 2013, ending Camry’s 17-month run at the top as Ford and Honda also gained ground.
The 2014 Porsche Panamera range gains a facelift and a new plug-in hybrid S E-Hybrid model, offering 36 km electric range and improved efficiency across the line.
General Motors delivered 290,538 vehicles in China in March 2013, lifting first-quarter sales to a record 816,373 units as Buick, Wuling and Cadillac posted strong gains.
Honda's CR-V finished 2012 as the world's best-selling SUV, with over 635,000 units sold, ahead of Hyundai's ix35 and Volkswagen's Tiguan.
Mazda, Nissan, Toyota and Honda all posted double-digit sales declines in China for the first quarter of 2013, trailing rivals as they work to regain lost ground.
Chrysler’s US sales rose 5% year-on-year in March 2013, with the Dodge Dart compact and Chrysler 200 leading the growth as the company outpaced analyst forecasts.