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Lincoln will debut updated versions of its MKS saloon and MKT crossover at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring a new grille and revised styling.
Audi will unveil the production A3 at Geneva in March, targeting BMW’s 1-Series and the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with multiple body styles planned from launch.
Chrysler will unveil the next-generation Dodge Viper at a Miami charity event in November, ahead of its public debut at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.
BMW has confirmed the new F10-generation M5 will not offer all-wheel drive or a Touring estate variant, citing low demand for the wagon and current powertrain priorities.
Shanghai GM will bring the Buick Envision concept SUV to market in 2012, marking the joint venture’s first locally-built SUV for the Chinese market.
A Honda Civic modified to resemble a Bugatti Veyron has surfaced online, sparking rumours of a Bugatti-Honda partnership that never actually happened.
Austrian journalist Thomas Glavinic crashed a Lamborghini Aventador during a group road test in Italy, with new video showing the aftermath but confirming no injuries.
Two modified Toyota Hilux pickups, prepared by Arctic Trucks, completed a 2,308 km Antarctic crossing in just 108 hours, earning a Guinness World Record for the fastest overland journey to the South Pole.
Volkswagen has introduced the Passat Exclusive, a high-specification trim for the German market featuring unique design elements, luxury interior materials and a lowered suspension.
BMW's new 3 Series F30 arrives with fresh styling, new engines and improved efficiency, setting up a direct comparison with the facelifted Mercedes C-Class.
BMW has revealed its 2012 3 Series, introducing new engines, improved efficiency and increased cabin space, with UK pricing and technical details now confirmed.
BMW’s sixth-generation 3 Series swaps six-cylinder petrol engines for turbocharged fours, adds hybrid and efficiency tech, and grows in size while shedding weight.
Chevrolet has released a teaser for its 2013 Trailblazer SUV, confirming a global launch starting in Thailand but ruling out a US market entry for now.
Clio, Modus, Twingo, Logan and Sandero models built in autumn 2010 face recall to replace potentially faulty valve half-cones in D4F, D4FT and D4D engines.
Hofele Design’s SR8 kit for the Audi A8 D4 adds bespoke styling, larger wheels and a modest power increase for both petrol and diesel V8 models.
Vijay Mallya confirmed a $100m deal giving Sahara India a 42.5% stake in Force India, with the Formula One team rebranded as Sahara Force India.
Volkswagen delivered 3.81 million passenger cars globally from January to September 2011, driven by strong demand in China and Central Europe and new models like the US-built Passat.
Puresport offers passenger drift rides in a BMW E46 M3 at Monza, recreating the famed Nürburgring Ring Taxi experience on Italian tarmac.
Unofficial photos posted online give the first look at the redesigned BMW 3 Series (F30) cabin, days before the model’s scheduled unveiling in Munich.
Footage from 2011 captures the owner of a Mercedes CLS 350 CDI spraying the car’s interior with a high-pressure hose, risking severe damage to electronics and trim.
Ferrari has announced its next flagship supercar, the Enzo successor, will pair a mid-mounted V12 with hybrid technology, marking a first for the marque.
Audi delivered around 120,200 vehicles worldwide in September 2011, with strong growth in China, the US and Eastern Europe pushing the brand to new records.
BMW is set to introduce the next-generation 3 Series coupe and convertible as the 4 Series, with styling influenced by the larger 6 Series and a familiar engine range.
Speculation mounts after a prototype Aventador is spotted with Bugatti Veyron wheels, but Lamborghini’s official figures remain unchanged at 350 km/h for the LP700-4.