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US safety regulators have opened investigations into corrosion issues affecting over 80,000 Chevrolet Express, Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vans and minivans built in 2003 and 2004.
From the Range Rover Evoque to the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, these ten crossovers defined the 2012 market by blending SUV capability with car-like comfort and efficiency.
Subaru will display an updated BRZ STI concept, a BRZ Black Edition by Prova, and the Impreza G4 STI concept at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Toyota’s Corolla retained its position as the world’s best-selling car in 2011, but the Hyundai Elantra and China’s Wuling Sunshine closed the gap as emerging markets shifted the sales landscape.
A rare 1965 AC Cobra finished in matte chrome has been photographed in Saudi Arabia, standing out among the region’s collection of exotic cars.
Dodge Caliber production has ceased as Chrysler prepares to launch the Dart, marking the end of a troubled chapter in its compact car line-up.
A dashcam in Moscow recorded a car launching off an overpass and landing in traffic on 19 December 2011, causing a multi-vehicle accident.
Lexus has officially revealed the LF-LC Concept, previewing a bold new design direction before its public debut at the 2012 Detroit show.
Opel will unveil its new Mokka SUV, based on the Corsa platform, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, targeting the growing small SUV segment with pricing below the Skoda Yeti.
Toyota will introduce a BMW-supplied diesel engine in the 2014 Auris, marking the first time a BMW powertrain appears in a Toyota model for the European market.
Honda will introduce a facelifted Civic in early 2012, responding to negative feedback on quality and driving dynamics for the ninth-generation model.
Ohio-based AMP Electric Vehicles will debut its electric Jeep Grand Cherokee conversion at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, promising up to 100 miles of range and pricing to rival the Tesla Model S.
Skoda is developing the Octavia III for a 2012 launch, with the new model expected to share its platform and technology with the Volkswagen Golf VII.
Toyota has released a teaser image of the NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept set for its world premiere at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.
Volvo has released a teaser image of its all-new V40 hatchback, confirming the model's world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and targeting rivals from BMW and Audi.
Laguna, Espace, Wind and Modus are being withdrawn from Renault’s UK line-up as the brand seeks profitability, with dealer closures and new launches to follow.
Citroën has introduced the C4 to the Malaysian market, offering a single turbocharged engine and a comprehensive Exclusive specification from RM126,000.
Fiat Group has equipped two million vehicles with its Blue&Me infotainment system, developed in partnership with Microsoft and Magneti Marelli since 2004.
GM has again refused to approve Saab's proposed sale to Chinese firms, citing concerns over technology transfer and shareholder interests as Saab faces a crucial court hearing.
Toyota leads the field with 15 models on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2012 Top Safety Picks list, as Subaru remains the only brand with a full line-up of winners.
Aston Martin will produce the V12 Vantage Roadster, combining its 6.0-litre V12 engine with the brand’s smallest chassis for a limited-run open-top model.
The first all-electric Ford Focus rolls off the line at Michigan Assembly Plant, targeting over 100 MPGe and taking aim at rivals like the Nissan Leaf.
German tuner Startech has launched a comprehensive visual upgrade for the Jaguar XJ, focusing on exterior design, wheels and a luxury interior, without altering the car’s mechanicals.
From the notorious Hook Hand to the ghostly Resurrection Mary, American highways have inspired decades of chilling car-related tales that blend fear with motoring folklore.