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Nissan has revealed new images of its second-generation Note, which shifts focus to the B-segment hatchback market and will be shown at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Volvo will introduce four new models from 2014, beginning with the next XC90 and shifting its line-up to a new platform and four-cylinder engines.
Ferrari has been named the world’s most powerful brand in the 2013 Global 500 survey, surpassing much larger carmakers and global corporations.
A Bosch study of 3,000 motorists across Europe reveals a majority view autonomous vehicles positively, with Italian drivers showing the highest enthusiasm and Germans the most scepticism.
Proton is preparing a turnaround plan targeting a fivefold production increase and a major push into international markets, with Australia and Southeast Asia in its sights.
BMW is recalling more than 30,000 V8-powered X5 SUVs from model years 2007 to 2010 in the United States due to a brake vacuum line oil leak that can reduce braking assistance.
Chrysler has issued a global recall for more than 4,200 Dodge Vipers from the 2003 and 2004 model years due to a risk of unintended airbag deployment.
Renault has announced a recall of 61,508 Koleos SUVs exported to China, citing faulty fuel level sensors that could mislead drivers about remaining fuel.
Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1, damaged in a 2011 crash, has been returned to the actor following a two-year restoration that cost his insurer nearly a million pounds.
Dacia has produced its 400,000th Duster SUV at the Mioveni factory in Romania, less than three years after the model’s launch, with most output destined for Western Europe.
Both Mazda and Fuji Heavy Industries raised their annual profit targets for the 2012 fiscal year, citing the yen’s sharp depreciation as a key driver for export gains.
Limited-run orange-themed WRX and WRX STI special editions arrive in the US for 2013, featuring exclusive styling, heated seats and pricing from $29,565.
Reports from Germany suggest Michael Schumacher could work with Mercedes-AMG on high-performance road cars after his F1 retirement, though the company has not confirmed the move.
W Motors has announced over 100 orders for its $3.4m Lykan Hypersport following the car’s appearance at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show, despite a production run of just seven units.
BMW is preparing a mid-engined M8 supercar for a 2016 debut, aiming to rival the Audi R8 and Ferrari 458 Italia with a twin-turbo V8 and lightweight construction.
Ferrari’s next hypercar, the F150, is claimed to reach 230 mph and aims for a Nürburgring lap under seven minutes, with hybrid power and limited production.
General Motors will idle all three of its US full-size pickup plants for 10 weeks to manage a spike in unsold inventory ahead of launching redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.
Red Bull Racing has launched its RB9 challenger for the 2013 Formula 1 season, aiming to defend both drivers’ and constructors’ titles with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
A prototype Mercedes-Benz CLA fitted with the AMG Package has been filmed on public roads in Barcelona, offering an early look at the sportier trim ahead of its European launch.
BMW has agreed to sell its Husqvarna motorcycle subsidiary to Austria’s Pierer Industrie, owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, as part of a shift in BMW Motorrad’s strategic focus.
Volkswagen is preparing a fresh growth strategy for 2022 after global sales surged towards its 10 million vehicle target, originally set for 2018.
Renault has delivered 670 Duster SUVs to the Military Police in Brazil, equipping the force with updated patrol vehicles tailored for operational needs in Paraná.
Tata Motors has dismissed speculation about a $1 billion investment in Romania, clarifying it has no current plans to establish manufacturing operations there.
Kia’s new Rio arrives in Malaysia as a five-door hatchback, offered in EX and SX trims, with a 1.4-litre engine and prices starting from RM73,888.