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BMW 3-Series, Tesla Model S and Ram 1500 among 45 vehicles named as candidates for the 20th anniversary North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, with winners to be announced at Detroit in January 2013.
The British chef has purchased a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, expanding his already substantial Ferrari collection with the brand’s latest V12 flagship.
Autoliv is testing a contactless breath sensor that could automatically detect alcohol in a driver’s breath, aiming for mass production within five years.
Ferrari has released the first official images of the F70, the long-awaited hybrid supercar set to succeed the Enzo, ahead of its expected 2013 debut.
Genii Capital, owner of the Lotus F1 team, is considering a €500 million move into European football, targeting second-tier clubs and related businesses.
Tesla's new 440-volt Supercharger aims to slash Model S charging times from eight hours to just one, targeting long-distance drivers and major US travel corridors.
MINI has officially named its upcoming three-door crossover the Paceman, with the production model set for a public unveiling at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
BMW has launched the 2013 1 Series three-door hatchback, introducing the 114i as a new entry point and expanding the range with updated engines and a range-topping M135i.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was recently spotted arriving at a Bellevue restaurant in his rare Porsche 959, one of just 337 built between 1986 and 1989.
Marussia F1 test driver Maria de Villota is in a critical but stable condition following surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, after sustaining serious head and facial injuries during a test at Duxford Airfield.
Volkswagen AG will acquire full ownership of Porsche’s operating business on 1 August 2012, paying Porsche SE €4.46 billion plus one ordinary VW share.
Actor and environmental campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio will help promote the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid as both investor and ambassador, as Fisker seeks to boost its eco-friendly credentials.
Renault’s next-generation Clio IV surfaced ahead of schedule in official images leaked through the company’s Irish website, giving an early look at the five-door hatchback’s design.
The 2013 Renault Clio 4 arrives with a striking new look, fresh engines and advanced features, previewing the brand’s future direction under Laurens van den Acker.
General Motors delivered 248,750 vehicles in June 2012, a 16% year-on-year rise driven by strong car, crossover and fleet demand across its US brands.
General Motors sold 1,760 Chevrolet Volts in June 2012, more than double the previous year’s figure and far ahead of Nissan’s Leaf, which saw sales fall sharply.
Google has launched a beta car comparison and dealer contact tool, Google Cars, for users in the San Francisco region, letting them browse dealer inventory and filter by detailed specifications.
Cadillac has unveiled a fresh set of official images for its ATS, the rear-drive saloon aimed at the BMW 3 Series and set for a European launch in autumn 2012.
Japanese celebrity Sora Aoi opened the 2012 Bangkok International Auto Salon, bringing extra attention to a show focused on performance cars and aftermarket parts.
BMW will reduce its temporary workforce by half and hire thousands of permanent employees, following an agreement with its works council amid growing pressure to manage labour costs.
Renault’s Alpine A110-50 concept, a one-off tribute to the original A110, made a rare appearance in action at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcasing its motorsport-inspired engineering.
The Tuscaloosa plant marks the first example of the second-generation GL-Class, with Mercedes-Benz aiming for increased output and a larger workforce in the years ahead.
BMW will halt hybrid component projects with GM and PSA Peugeot Citroën, opting instead for expanded technology collaboration with Toyota on fuel cells, electrification and a new sports car.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced Alfa Romeo will relaunch in the United States next year, with the 4C sports car expected to spearhead the return.