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Russian tuner TopCar has launched the Inferno package for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, offering carbon-Kevlar bodywork and engine upgrades up to 760hp.
German tuner Elia has launched a customisation kit for the Dacia Duster, featuring bold exterior upgrades, 20-inch alloys and a Pioneer multimedia system.
The Pagani Huayra, powered by a 700hp AMG V12, has been tested by Top Gear ahead of the show's 2013 series, with a new set of track photos released.
The new 2013 Skoda Octavia arrives with a longer wheelbase, more interior space, advanced safety features and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines.
The updated CX-9 brings revised pricing, extra equipment and new safety features to Australian showrooms for 2013, with the range topping Gran Touring now offering advanced driver aids.
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a dedicated cold weather testing facility in International Falls, Minnesota, expanding its North American engineering footprint.
Toyota has released a presentation video for the European-spec 2013 RAV4, showcasing engine choices, trim levels and key features ahead of its UK launch in March.
Suzuki has launched a refreshed Grand Vitara in the UK, bringing revised exterior styling, minor interior changes and improved diesel emissions for the 2013 model year.
Opel will halt vehicle manufacturing at its Bochum facility in 2016, affecting 3,000 workers, as GM addresses persistent overcapacity in its European operations.
White led global new car colour choices in 2012, with black close behind and silver slipping to third as regional trends shifted in key markets.
Audi has released a fresh set of images for the 2014 RS6 Avant, highlighting the high-performance estate ahead of its public debut at the Detroit motor show.
Fiat will lay off 1,500 workers in Poland as it reduces output at its Tychy factory, responding to a sharp drop in European car demand and mounting losses.
Jeep will introduce a new generation Compass next year, targeting both American and European buyers with updated design and new diesel engine options.
The Fiat Panda 4x4 has beaten luxury and full-size rivals to take Top Gear Magazine’s 2012 SUV of the Year title, highlighting its off-road ability and practicality.
The 2012 Bologna Motor Show opened with less than half its previous scale, few premieres and major manufacturers absent, reflecting the deepening European automotive crisis.
Porsche has secured the 919 name with German authorities, prompting industry talk about its plans for new models between the 911 and 918 Spyder.
The White House has approved a proposal for mandatory event data recorders in all new light vehicles, moving the US closer to universal black box adoption.
Daimler and Europcar’s car2go launches in Islington, Newham and Sutton with 300 Smart cars, offering flexible short-term urban mobility and plans for rapid expansion.
Renault presented the Clio Sport Tour estate for the first time at the 2012 Bologna Motor Show, expanding its new Clio range with a practical five-door variant.
Brabus revealed a Mercedes-Benz A250 police car with performance and styling upgrades at the 2012 Essen Motor Show to promote safe and responsible tuning.
New images of the third-generation Skoda Octavia have surfaced online, showing the car undisguised before its scheduled unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Volkswagen has brought the new Beetle Cabrio to the 2012 Bologna Motor Show, following its world premiere in Los Angeles and ahead of European market details.
Audi launches a new promotional video for the Q5, taking a direct swipe at the Lexus RX and referencing Lexus’s iconic glass-balancing advert.
US firm 215 Racing will build just 50 examples of the Mostro Di-Potenza SF22, a 2,000hp, 425km/h hypercar based on the Lamborghini Indomable concept.