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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.
Nissan aims to double global Leaf sales to 40,000 units in 2012 as it expands availability and recovers from production setbacks in Japan.
Oil giant’s latest energy outlook predicts a dramatic shift towards hybrid vehicles, but expects oil-based fuels to dominate global transport for decades to come.
Dacia’s budget SUV led the segment in both France and Spain in 2011, with nearly 48,000 units sold in France and over 7,000 in Spain.
Mitsubishi has introduced the refreshed Pajero SUV in Malaysia, featuring revised exterior design, interior upgrades and new safety technology for the 3.8-litre V6 variant.
Swiss entrepreneur Ueli Anliker transformed a Mercedes SLR McLaren into the Red Gold Dream, covering it with gold and rubies and raising its value to $11 million.
SEAT's updated Ibiza has been caught on camera during a promotional shoot in Los Angeles, revealing a refreshed front end and LED lighting for the 2012 model year.
Toyota’s redesigned Camry achieved the top score in the US government’s crash tests for 2012, reflecting structural upgrades and a focus on occupant protection.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Raheem Brock faces a DUI charge more than a year after his November 2010 arrest, with arraignment set for 21 December.
A Ferrari 458 Italia was involved in a crash with a motorcycle during a turn in Taipei, with police yet to determine responsibility for the incident.
Subaru has announced it will build a turbocharged BRZ, offering both STI and non-STI versions, with the range-topping model expected to reach 300hp.
A digital rendering imagines a BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Shooting Brake in M Sport trim, hinting at what a five-door estate version could look like ahead of any official confirmation.
Dodge has released details and a teaser image of the 2013 Dart, a compact saloon built on Alfa Romeo Giulietta underpinnings, before its Detroit Motor Show reveal.
A Polish motoring journalist escaped serious injury after crashing a Lotus Elise Club Racer during a test drive near Warsaw, with the car declared beyond repair.
Mercedes-Benz delivered 113,859 vehicles worldwide in November 2011, up 8.3 percent year-on-year, with strong gains in China and the United States.
A digital rendering gives enthusiasts a first glimpse at how a convertible version of the Subaru BRZ could look, though Subaru has yet to confirm production plans.
General Motors will unveil the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS at the North American International Auto Show, marking its entry into the competitive compact luxury saloon segment.
Egyptian International Motors has supplied 500 Renault Logan vehicles, split between MCVs and saloons, to upgrade the Cairo police fleet after securing a major contract in June 2011.
Honda will launch a hybrid version of the Accord in 2012, following confirmation from company president Takanobu Ito at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Fiat has denied that CEO Sergio Marchionne said the group could leave Italy, after a radio interview transcript was corrected to remove the reference.
Dacia’s new Lodgy MPV will start below €10,000, with production underway at Renault’s new Tanger plant in Morocco targeting value-conscious European families.
Renault has revealed revised Scénic and Grand Scénic models for 2012, introducing updated styling, interior tweaks and two new diesel engines aimed at improved efficiency.
Proton has introduced the Saga FLX SE to the Malaysian market, offering a 1.6-litre Campro engine, CVT transmission and a factory body kit from RM49,449.
A 2009 Bugatti Veyron crash in a Texas lagoon is at the centre of a federal insurance fraud case, with the insurer alleging the incident was staged.