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The 2012 Proton S16 FLX brings updated styling, new safety features and a revised price for Australian buyers as the Malaysian brand refreshes its entry-level saloon.
Simon Cowell was seen driving a vintage Ford Model B through Beverly Hills, drawing attention to both the car’s heritage and his taste for classic motoring.
Saudi Arabia has appointed Prince Salman as crown prince following the death of Prince Nayef, ensuring a clear line of succession for the world’s leading oil exporter.
Toyota offers a new aerodynamic body kit for the GT 86 in Australia, featuring a large rear wing, revised bumpers, and side skirts for $3,000 AUD.
A new Scion FR-S suffered a front-end crash in the United States after the driver pressed the clutch instead of the brake at low speed.
The Chrysler Foundation has committed $100,000 to support recovery efforts after two major earthquakes struck Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in May 2012, causing extensive damage and disruption.
Nissan's DeltaWing was forced to retire from the 24 Hours of Le Mans following a collision with a Toyota 03 race car.
Alpina's 2013 B7, revealed ahead of its Pebble Beach debut, receives a 40-horsepower increase, aerodynamic improvements and a higher top speed, with prices starting at $128,495.
Passenger car registrations in Greece fell to just over 5,300 units in May 2012, with commercial vehicles and year-to-date figures also sharply down on 2011.
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf GTI has been caught on video undergoing high-speed testing at the Nürburgring ahead of its expected debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Ford is expected to launch a new Focus RS with a 2.3-litre turbocharged engine producing 330bhp, aiming to outgun rivals like the Golf GTI and Astra OPC.
Ford is reportedly shifting its high-performance focus from the next-generation Focus RS to a Fiesta RS, with internal sources suggesting the larger model is now on hold.
A prototype for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT has been seen testing in the US using the outgoing model’s body shell, fuelling speculation about what’s beneath.
City authorities in Berne have installed a pedestrian crossing inlaid with Swarovski crystals, aiming to improve nighttime visibility and spark debate on urban design.
The 2013 Buick Verano will offer a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 250hp, bringing manual and automatic options and a stiffer suspension to the compact saloon.
TomTom will supply map and related data for Apple’s new mapping service, as Apple moves away from Google Maps in its iOS platform.
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles is preparing the Volkswagen Amarok M, a configurable light multi-purpose pickup, for deployment in military and security roles below 3.5 tonnes.
Digital renderings preview Alfa Romeo’s possible 2014 SUV, showing a design influenced by the brand’s heritage and expected to share underpinnings with a future Jeep model.
Ford begins the worldwide rollout of the 2013 Focus ST, offering both hatchback and estate versions in 40 countries, with deliveries to start in September.
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne admitted in 2014 that the company lost $14,000 on each Fiat 500e sold, highlighting the cost pressures of early electric vehicle production.
Subaru has introduced the 2013 WRX STI sedan to the Malaysian market, offering its 300 PS turbocharged performance and all-wheel drive at RM249,000 on the road.
Hyundai's 2013 Accent arrives in American showrooms with a higher entry price, more standard equipment and fuel economy aimed at budget-conscious buyers.
VW sets out to nearly double its Chinese output, planning new investment and factories to reach 4 million units a year within six years.
Alfa Romeo will unveil the production-ready 4C ahead of schedule next summer, with notable changes from the concept including revised body materials and a new turbocharged engine.