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The hero car from the 2000 film, built by Cinema Vehicle Services and Chip Foose, will cross the block at Mecum’s Indianapolis sale on 18 May.
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.
General Motors expects a growing share of its US pickup buyers to choose high-end crew cab versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, driven by demand for luxury features and advanced safety technology.
Canadian tuner SR Auto Group has transformed the Scion FR-S with a Rocket Bunny wide body kit, carbon fibre accents and 18-inch wheels, focusing on visual impact rather than mechanical upgrades.
Honda confirms the Amaze saloon will arrive in India offering buyers a choice of three powertrains, including a new diesel developed for the market.
Ford is recalling over 3,000 Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles in the US to address a fuel tank defect that could increase fire risk after a collision.
Hyundai is evaluating the US pickup segment, considering both full-size and smaller truck options, but has not committed to production or a launch date.
GM Korea’s chief executive has urged the South Korean government to intervene on currency policy, warning that the strong won is hurting automotive exports as rivals in Japan and China benefit from weaker currencies.
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf took top honours at the 2013 New York Auto Show, beating a shortlist of high-profile rivals to secure the World Car of the Year title.
Scion has unveiled the refreshed 2014 tC at the New York Auto Show, featuring updated styling, revised suspension and a new standard touchscreen system.
Land Rover enlisted Daniel Craig to drive the new Range Rover Sport through Manhattan to unveil the 2014 model at the New York Auto Show, highlighting its updated design and features.
Fiat is negotiating a $2.5 billion credit line to buy the remaining 41.5% of Chrysler from the UAW’s healthcare trust, aiming for full control and a global merger.
The 2014 Kia Optima receives a refreshed exterior, upgraded technology and new safety features, as the facelifted saloon makes its debut at the New York Auto Show.
Volkswagen introduced the seventh-generation Golf and Golf GTI to the US at the 2013 New York Auto Show, outlining new petrol and diesel engines ahead of their early 2014 showroom arrival.
Jeep has revealed the 2014 Cherokee in New York, introducing a new platform, updated engines and a nine-speed automatic gearbox for its mid-size SUV.
Mitsubishi has asked 4,000 owners of its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to stop charging their cars while it investigates two battery overheating incidents linked to its supplier.
Land Rover has revealed the 2014 Range Rover Sport, introducing a lighter platform, a new supercharged V6, and available seven-seat layout ahead of its New York Auto Show debut.
Kia has introduced the 2014 Forte Koup at the New York Auto Show, expanding the Forte range with a coupe featuring two trim levels and a choice of turbocharged engines.
Audi has officially revealed the 2014 A3 Sedan and high-performance S3 Sedan, bringing new powertrains and updated equipment to the compact saloon segment.
Ford marks the Mustang’s 50th birthday with a new commemorative logo, set to appear on official merchandise and at events starting with the New York International Auto Show.
Chip Perry, the founding CEO of AutoTrader.com, will leave the company on 1 May 2013, with Sandy Schwartz set to take over as president of AutoTrader Group.
Luxury brands dominated the 2013 New York Auto Show, with major unveilings from Acura, Cadillac, Jaguar, Jeep and more as manufacturers targeted the US market’s appetite for premium and performance models.
French grid operators warn that unmanaged electric vehicle charging could stretch the country’s electricity network, especially during winter peaks already driven by electric heating.
Hyundai is restructuring its US retail and marketing operations for the Genesis and Equus lines, hiring new field managers and targeting a stronger premium brand presence ahead of the 2014 model launches.