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Bentley is preparing to enter the luxury SUV market in 2015, aiming for annual sales of 3,000 units and considering multiple powertrains including a W12, V8 and hybrid.
General Motors is considering a $3 billion investment for more than one-third of Isuzu Motors, potentially reviving a partnership ended during GM's 2006 restructuring.
A group of Saab fans are raising funds to buy the final 9-3 Griffin Aero sedan and donate it to the Saab Museum in Trollhättan as the brand’s bankruptcy proceedings conclude.
New Orleans Hornets guard Jarrett Jack has taken delivery of a Fisker Karma, joining a growing list of celebrities opting for the luxury plug-in hybrid sedan.
Chrysler Group claims the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Package will deliver 41 mpg on the highway, positioning the compact saloon as a contender in the fuel economy race.
Chevrolet’s Corvette Coupe becomes the first US-made model sold by GM Korea, following a tariff cut under the US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
China has sent two Beidou navigation satellites into orbit on a single Long March-3B rocket, marking a first for the country’s satellite programme.
Lamborghini has sold its one-off Aventador J speedster to a private buyer for $2.76 million following its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Jaguar has confirmed its upcoming F-Type sports car will be offered with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, delivering up to 535hp when it reaches the market.
Ford’s redesigned Escape achieves 33 mpg on the highway with its new 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine, surpassing key rivals and the previous Escape Hybrid.
A 60-year-old driver lost control of his 2013 BMW M5 F10 at high speed on the German Autobahn, with his sons arriving in an M3 and M6 to pull him from the wreck.
A Ferrari F430 parked overnight in Milan was destroyed by fire, with no crash or clear cause identified, adding to a list of supercar fires in recent years.
Republican senators have demanded answers from the Energy Department over its decision to back Fisker Automotive with a $529 million loan, after the electric car startup missed key targets.
Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori begins service with Italo, a fleet of Alstom AGV trains offering premium features and direct competition to state rail operators.
Fiat has unveiled the Viaggio saloon at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, introducing a Dodge Dart-based model aimed at China’s competitive C-segment market.
Nissan has introduced a new global sedan at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, previewing the replacement for the Tiida in several markets with production set for China.
Jeep has unveiled the Wrangler Dragon Design Concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, introducing a China-themed special edition as part of its renewed push into the Chinese market.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Concept Style Coupe at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, previewing a new compact four-door coupe based on its MFA platform.
Honda revealed two new concept cars at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, previewing a China-focused saloon and a global hybrid MPV, both with production intent.
Lamborghini presented its Urus SUV concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, previewing a 600-horsepower, all-wheel-drive model aimed at expanding the brand’s reach.
Ferrari has handed MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi the keys to a 458 Italia, strengthening ties between the Italian icons at Monza in April 2012.
Nissan’s third-generation Elgrand arrives in Malaysia as a luxury seven-seater, priced from RM384,863 and equipped with a 3.5-litre V6, Xtronic CVT and extensive comfort features.
Dacia and Renault have surpassed 300,000 global sales of the Duster SUV less than two years after launch, with UK deliveries set to begin shortly.
A key resin shortage triggered by a German plant explosion forces carmakers and suppliers to seek urgent substitutes for nylon-12, threatening production lines worldwide.