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Chinese manufacturer Geely plans to introduce the Emgrand EC7 saloon and hatchback in Italy, aiming for 300 dealers and service centres over the next decade.
Lincoln will unveil the MKZ Sedan Concept at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, previewing the next-generation saloon built on a new platform shared with the Ford Fusion and Mondeo.
Opel prepares to introduce the Insignia Sports Tourer estate in the first half of 2012, with pricing set from €35,155 and diesel powertrains on offer.
Mitsubishi has confirmed the 2012 ASX crossover will start at €19,350, with a range of petrol, diesel and bi-fuel variants plus several equipment levels.
Chevrolet’s updated Cruze will bring a new front end, LED daytime running lights and the prospect of a more powerful diesel engine when it is shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
A BMW M3 E92 crashed into a pole in the Netherlands on 30 December 2011, with the driver reportedly street racing but escaping injury.
A recently purchased Ferrari 458 Italia, reportedly owned by a EuroMillions lottery winner, slid off a snowy junction in Londonderry, Ireland, on 19 December 2011.
Chrysler will expand its Saltillo facility in Mexico to produce the Fiat Ducato van under the Ram brand for North American sale from 2013, targeting a gap in its commercial line-up.
Chevrolet's 2012 Corvette range offers four distinct trims, with engines from 430 to 638 horsepower and prices starting at $30,200 for the base coupe.
The fifth-generation BMW M5 F10 combines a 560hp twin-turbo V8 with a new seven-speed double clutch transmission and an electronically controlled differential.
Officers in New Jersey stripped a 2004 BMW 3-Series E46 during a search for marijuana, causing over $12,000 in damage but finding no drugs.
Police in Europe struggled to clamp a Bugatti Veyron’s wheels for illegal parking, eventually issuing a fine when the supercar’s design thwarted standard enforcement.
Suzuki has revealed the new Jimny Samurai ahead of its public debut at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo, previewing updates to its longstanding compact SUV.
A Miami dealership saw several brand new Chevrolet Corvettes damaged after a drunk driver crashed through the lot in the early hours of 14 December 2011.
Honda will unveil the NSX Concept at the 2012 Detroit show, previewing a hybrid-powered successor to its legendary supercar and marking the return of the NSX nameplate.
One of the three remaining DeLoreans from Back to the Future Part III changed hands at a Profiles in History auction, fetching $541,200.
Nissan and Infiniti have issued a recall for several 2011 and 2012 models in the US after identifying a risk of engine oil leaks caused by faulty oil cooler bolts.
Maserati has introduced the GranTurismo S Limited Edition at the Bologna Motor Show, producing only 12 units exclusively for the Italian market.
Subaru has released the 2012 XV crossover in Australia, offering a choice of petrol or diesel engines and pricing that undercuts the base Forester.
General Motors has recalled nearly 8,800 Cadillac SRX vehicles from model years 2010 and 2011 due to a transmission shift cable issue that could cause rollaway incidents.
German tuner JM Cardesign has given the Mini One a dramatic motorsport makeover, focusing on visual and interior upgrades while leaving the standard engine untouched.
Alfa Romeo will bring its lightweight 4C coupe to US showrooms in 2013, aiming to re-establish the brand with a mid-engined, turbocharged sports car under $45,000.
Footage emerges of the 2012 ML-Class wading through water and handling rough ground, highlighting its off-road systems and real-world limitations.
A digital rendering by Ismet Cevik imagines a modern BMW 8-Series Concept as a luxury coupe aimed at rivals like the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.