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Toyota engineers have advanced research on an induction motor for hybrids, aiming to reduce reliance on neodymium and dysprosium as prices surge and supply tightens.
Chinese carmakers exported 814,300 vehicles in 2011, with Chery, Great Wall and JAC driving growth by finding sales beyond traditional Middle Eastern markets.
Shanghai Volkswagen is developing a new sedan positioned between the Lavida and Passat, targeting China's mid-market saloon segment with a launch expected in late 2012.
Volkswagen's Golf led European car sales in 2011 with 484,547 units, despite a slight decline, as the sixth-generation model neared its replacement.
Mitsubishi has released a teaser image for an unnamed production model, set for its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.
A 1991 Ferrari F40, once owned by Lee Iacocca and showing fewer than 300 miles, is set for RM’s Arizona sale with a guide of $650,000 to $750,000.
Nagano-based builders reveal a fibre-reinforced plastic camper shell for the Prius, extending the hybrid by over 50cm and raising its roof by more than half a metre.
Ford has announced US pricing for the redesigned 2013 Escape, with the entry-level S model starting at $22,470 and a range of new engines and trims available.
French site Ledorga awards the Citroën DS4 its annual Gay Car of the Year prize for 2012, with the Range Rover Evoque and Mini Coupé following behind.
Volkswagen has confirmed the world premiere of the seventh-generation Golf at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, with the new model built on the MQB platform.
Lamborghini sets the US price for its rear-wheel-drive Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder at $209,000, offering a V10 drop-top with 550hp and a focus on driver engagement.
Mercedes-Benz will introduce a four-cylinder diesel engine in the 2013 GLK for the US market, pairing improved fuel economy with a refreshed design.
German tuner TIKT has revealed the Corvette C6 ZR1 Tripple X, featuring 758bhp, major engine modifications and a full aerodynamic body kit for dramatic track-focused performance.
Suzuki will introduce a sedan version of its Swift hatchback to the Indian market, named the Dzire, with launch set for early 2012 and engines under 1.3 litres.
BMW adds all-wheel-drive 640d xDrive to the 6 Series range, pairing 313hp diesel power with improved traction and strong efficiency figures.
Opel's new compact model, the Junior, will begin production in Eisenach, Germany, in late 2012, aiming to rival the Fiat 500.
A high-speed crash involving an AC Cobra replica at 130 mph left the driver with only minor injuries, after a rear suspension failure caused the car to roll multiple times on a race track.
Honda has confirmed a 180hp 2.2-litre diesel engine and a Type S styling package for the facelifted Accord saloon and estate, with revised exterior and interior details.
Italian coachbuilder Castagna Milano has transformed the Fiat 500 convertible into a limousine over five metres long, offering three bespoke versions for different uses.
Volkswagen confirms the refreshed CC will reach European showrooms next month, with its public debut scheduled for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Fiat’s upcoming 500-based MPV, codenamed Ellezero, has been photographed testing in Livigno, Italy, ahead of its expected unveiling at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz will expand the S-Class line-up in 2013, introducing six body styles including a four-seater cabriolet and a new S-Class Coupe, as the brand phases out Maybach.
The BBC’s flagship motoring show will launch its eighteenth series on Sunday 29 January 2012, with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May returning as hosts.
Receivers plan to destroy up to 100 unsold Saab vehicles, including rare 9-5 estates and 9-4X SUVs, as the company’s assets are liquidated following bankruptcy.