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PSA aims to undercut rivals with new sub-€10,000 saloons for emerging markets, using updated platforms and simplified features to target buyers in regions like Eastern Europe and China.
Honda will showcase a diverse line-up of seven concept vehicles at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, highlighting electric mobility, compact design and next-generation hybrid technology.
Severe flooding in Thailand has halted Honda production and left many local dealers facing prolonged disruption, threatening their financial survival.
Volkswagen reintroduces the Brazil-built T2 Camper to the European market, with sales starting in the Netherlands and prices beginning at €32,425 for the updated classic.
General Motors France secures a two-year partnership for Opel to supply Disneyland Paris with a fleet spanning family cars, vans and electric vehicles.
Startech's custom Range Rover Evoque, unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show, features a bold body kit, lowered suspension and new alloy wheel options.
Mercedes-Benz launched a new B-Class commercial in late 2011, spotlighting the model’s advanced safety systems including Collision Prevention Assist and Pre-Safe.
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline enters US showrooms in five trim levels, with the entry RT model starting at $29,250 and the range-topping RTL with navigation at $37,180.
Fiat has introduced the latest Palio in Brazil, expanding the hatchback’s dimensions and updating its engine range to appeal to buyers in the country’s competitive compact segment.
Hyundai will bring its 1.6-litre turbocharged Veloster to UK showrooms in the second half of 2012, following its global debut at the Detroit Motor Show.
Ford will present the 2012 Focus ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show, bringing its 247hp hot hatch to the US market after its Frankfurt premiere.
A Greek economist has highlighted that more Porsche Cayennes are registered in Greece than taxpayers declaring incomes above €50,000, raising questions about tax compliance during the financial crisis.
Skoda will introduce two new crossovers and two SUVs between 2014 and 2016, replacing the Roomster and Yeti as part of a wider product expansion.
Ferrari will update the California for 2012 with a 30hp increase and a 30kg weight reduction, alongside possible styling and infotainment upgrades.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May preview their film-inspired motoring DVD, Top Gear at the Movies, available to order from 14 November 2011.
General Motors has launched local assembly of the Chevrolet Captiva SUV in St Petersburg, targeting the fast-growing Russian market with both four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines.
Audi has unveiled the refreshed 2013 A4, A4 Allroad and S4, introducing revised styling, new engine options and updated technology across the range for European markets.
Caterham Cars will begin selling the Seven in India, with prices starting at Rs 28 lakh, following the announcement at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.
Hundreds of used vehicles exposed to radiation near Fukushima have entered Japan’s domestic market after failing stricter export checks imposed in 2011.
The Astra GTC hatch secures top marks in Euro NCAP’s 2011 crash safety assessment, with strong scores for adult and child protection but minor points lost in side impact tests.
PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs in Europe as part of an €800 million cost-saving drive following profit warnings and market challenges.
A couple living in Germany for two decades were arrested on suspicion of passing automotive trade secrets to Russian intelligence, with links to major parts supplier Faurecia.
A high-performance Ariel Atom crashed into a stationary Range Rover in London, leaving the lightweight sports car with severe damage and raising questions about the risks of driving exotics in urban areas.
A BMW 5 Series parked illegally on a Russian pavement was coated in pink paint by a local man, echoing other headline-grabbing anti-parking protests across Eastern Europe.