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The new Audi R8 V10 plus, revealed at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, tops the facelifted R8 range with more power, lighter weight and sharper styling.
Fiat will halt output at its Pomigliano d’Arco plant for two separate weeks in autumn 2012, temporarily laying off 2,200 workers as European car sales continue to fall.
Mazda has lifted the covers from its all-new 2013 Mazda6, previewing the production saloon’s design and Russian-market engine line-up ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show.
Brazilian driver Lucas di Grassi will act as official tester for the FIA’s all-electric Formula E series, which is set to launch in 2014 with city-centre races and lithium battery-powered single-seaters.
Toyota filed a lawsuit against a former contract programmer, alleging he sabotaged its supplier computer network and accessed confidential data after his dismissal in August 2012.
Images of the updated 2013 Chevrolet Spark have surfaced ahead of its official unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, showing exterior tweaks and interior updates.
The 2013 Lexus RX 450h arrives in UK showrooms with four trim levels, a hybrid powertrain, and a starting price of £44,495 on the road.
Chevrolet's next-generation Cruze will move to GM's D2XX architecture, promising updated styling, improved interior space and better fuel economy from autumn 2014.
Patent drawings and leaked photos confirm the Fiat 500XL, a seven-seat MPV based on the 500L, will launch in late 2013 with extended length and flexible seating.
A rare 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster claimed the top honour at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, marking the marque’s first win since 2001.
A light aircraft struck a Volvo XC60 on a secondary runway at North Weald, Essex, in 2010, with both car occupants and the pilot escaping serious injury.
Volkswagen has released a first teaser video for the seventh-generation Golf, set to debut in Berlin on 4 September 2012 with a lighter platform and new engines.
Kia is considering a high-powered convertible version of the Soul, with development reportedly under way and a possible launch in both the US and Europe.
Ford will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang, aiming to improve fuel economy while keeping V6 and V8 options available.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8L W12, BMW 7 Series and the new 2013 Lexus LS set the standard for luxury interiors in the flagship saloon segment.
Mitsubishi has refreshed the Lancer range in Australia for 2013, adding equipment across the line-up and revising pricing for the entry-level ES.
Paris Hilton's rare Lexus LFA supercar suffered a breakdown on a Beverly Hills street, drawing attention from bystanders as roadside assistance arrived to help.
Toyota’s in-house tuner TRD has revealed the Modellista upgrade for the new-generation Auris, offering a sharper look and minor performance tweaks for the Japanese market.
Nissan is weighing the introduction of its revived Datsun brand to African markets as part of a broader push to boost sales and production capacity across the continent.
Mitsubishi has introduced the refreshed 2013 ASX to the Australian market, offering six variants with revised styling, updated interior features and a starting price of AUD25,990.
Volkswagen’s 2013 Beetle Convertible made its first public appearance not as a production car, but as a 1:43 scale model destined for dealerships.
Consumer Reports ranked the Chrysler 300 above its direct competitors from Ford and General Motors, citing improvements in handling, comfort and fuel economy after the 2011 redesign.
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has purchased a new Nissan GT-R, opting for the 2013 model with its uprated 545hp engine and all-wheel-drive performance.
Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu and Saab SUVs from 2006 and 2007 are being recalled in the US after a fault in the driver’s door module was linked to a fire risk.