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Toyota has chosen the Brussels Motor Show to unveil the 2012 Land Cruiser, introducing updated styling, a revised V8 diesel and new off-road technology for European buyers.
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.
Chevrolet has launched the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible with a 505bhp LS7 V8 and a special 60th Anniversary Package, marking the end of the C6 generation.
Skoda Auto has announced plans to introduce its first production electric car in 2014, with initial development focused on a Citigo-based model.
Infiniti has released new teaser images of its upcoming electric sports car concept, which will make its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.
Mitsubishi’s 2012 ASX crossover reaches UK showrooms this week, offering improved diesel economy, standard seven airbags and a reinforced safety package for British buyers.
Sales of diesel-powered cars in the United States climbed by more than a quarter in 2011, with manufacturers set to launch additional diesel models in the coming years.
Audi has revealed the 2013 A6 Allroad, featuring aluminium-intensive construction, a range of turbocharged engines and the latest quattro system, with European sales to begin in spring 2012.
Shelby American has launched three 50th Anniversary Edition Mustangs, GTS, GT350 and Super Snake, each limited to 100 units and unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.
Ohio-based AMP Holdings has launched an all-electric Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, targeting fleet buyers with a 100-mile range and a $57,400 starting price.
Alfa Romeo registered 11,563 new cars in the UK in 2011, marking its strongest British sales performance in nearly a decade despite an overall market downturn.
Falcon Motorsports has revealed its F7 supercar at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, pairing a lightweight carbon-kevlar body with a 620hp Chevrolet LS7 V8.
Wider state availability and new US production are expected to help Nissan target at least 20,000 Leaf sales in America this year, up from 9,674 in 2011.
The 2013 Acura RDX Prototype, unveiled at the Detroit show, previews a production crossover with a new V6 engine, revised styling, and upgraded interior technology.
Fiat is considering bringing compact saloon and hatchback models, based on the Dodge Dart and built in China with Guangzhou Automobile, to European markets from 2013.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, targeting the compact luxury saloon segment with lightweight construction and multiple engine options.
Dodge has revealed the 2013 Dart, its first Fiat-Chrysler joint development, previewing the new saloon before its official Detroit show debut.
Volkswagen presented the latest Touareg, new Beetle and the XL1 hybrid concept at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, highlighting its ambitions in India and its focus on efficiency.
Honda recalled more vehicles than any other carmaker in the US in 2011, with airbag defects driving a sharp rise in the company's recall tally.
Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ertiga, a seven-seat MPV developed for Asian markets, at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo, offering petrol and diesel engine options.
Volvo Car Corporation sold 449,255 vehicles worldwide in 2011, with sales in China surging 54% and the US and Europe also posting double-digit gains.
Nissan North America closed 2011 with a record 1,042,534 US sales, driven by strong demand for Altima, Rogue and Versa, despite Infiniti’s decline.
New images show the Lexus LF-LC concept, previewing the brand’s future design direction, just days before its official unveiling at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
Hyundai Motor America closed 2011 with a 20 percent sales increase, reaching 645,691 units, as the Sonata and Elantra drove growth and fleet sales remained low.