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Tata Motors has dismissed speculation about a $1 billion investment in Romania, clarifying it has no current plans to establish manufacturing operations there.
The Lykan Hypersport, revealed at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show, claims 750hp and a $3.4m price tag as W Motors targets exclusive buyers in the Gulf and beyond.
Fiat-Chrysler aims to expand its North American range to 16 Fiat and Alfa Romeo models by 2016, including new entries from both brands and the Alfa 4C sports car.
Dacia’s budget SUV has drawn more than 2,000 orders for its entry-level model and exceeded expectations for its 4x4 variant, pushing UK waiting times to five months.
Andrey Danilko, known as Verka Serduchka, paid £74,600 for Mercury’s Silver Shadow at auction and plans to donate it to a Queen museum.
J.J. Yeley will return to Tommy Baldwin Racing for four NASCAR Sprint Cup superspeedway events in 2013, with Golden Corral confirmed as title sponsor for the No. 36 Chevrolet SS.
A University of Utah study reveals that drivers who text behind the wheel typically overestimate their multitasking abilities, raising fresh concerns about road safety.
Ford will introduce its Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV to the European market within 12 months, but has yet to confirm the production site.
Mitsubishi has released Italian pricing for the 2013 Pajero, with the three-door starting at €37,900 and the five-door from €43,900, both powered by a 200hp diesel engine.
Skoda's new Octavia Combi RS estate has been spotted undisguised during cold-weather testing, showing key styling changes and hinting at a performance boost over its predecessor.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May launch Top Gear’s 19th series on BBC Two with a US supercar adventure and a first look at the new Aston Martin Vanquish.
Audi will introduce the Q6 crossover in 2016, positioned above the Q5, with a range of TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines and a starting price around €39,000.
Chevrolet signals that the new C7 Corvette Stingray will launch with a starting price close to the outgoing model’s $50,000 base, keeping it accessible to traditional buyers.
Mitsubishi has issued a worldwide recall of i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV electric vehicles, citing a brake booster pump issue affecting nearly 15,000 units.
Audi is expected to unveil the next-generation Q7 SUV at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, introducing a lighter platform and updated design direction.
Audi and Coca-Cola are handing control to the audience for their 2013 Super Bowl commercials, letting viewers vote on how each brand's story concludes.
Skoda prepares to launch a locally assembled Rapid saloon in China this April, with the model to be unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Expo and tailored for the Chinese market.
Chrysler confirmed the 2013 SRT Viper will not be sold in Europe, focusing sales and marketing efforts on the US and Canadian markets for its relaunch.
Kia has released teaser images of a new compact crossover concept, set to debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and aimed squarely at the Nissan Juke.
Tesla’s Fremont, California facility is running at its current production limit, with Model S orders filling the 20,000-unit annual capacity and wait times stretching up to six months.
Warranty Direct’s 2013 report highlights Honda and Toyota as the UK’s most reliable engine makers, while MG Rover, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen rank among the worst for engine failures.
Fiat and Mazda have agreed to build the new Alfa Romeo Duetto, reviving the classic roadster as a lightweight two-seater with production targeted for 2014 or 2015.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return for a shorter Top Gear series, with new cars and features scheduled to air from 27 January 2013.
US safety regulators will add small overlap and oblique crash tests to the federal five-star safety programme, making top ratings harder for new vehicles from 2013 onward.