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US buyers will pay from $13,600 for the new-generation five-door Kia Rio, which comes in three trim levels and offers a 1.6-litre GDI engine as standard.
Eighteen-year-old Denislav Shishev has transformed a BMW Z3 M Coupe into a 530hp V10-powered machine, combining the S85 engine and SMG transmission from the E60 M5.
General Motors’ OnStar continues to collect and potentially sell anonymised vehicle data even after customers cancel their subscription, unless drivers explicitly opt out.
A head-to-head test by Road & Track puts three of the world’s fastest production cars against the clock, with all breaking the 0-60 mph barrier in under three seconds.
Team Lotus is considering a name change for the 2012 Formula One season, but financial implications under the Concorde Agreement may delay any decision.
Mazda has released a new video of its 2012 CX-5, highlighting the compact SUV’s SkyActiv technology and confirming its arrival in the UK early next year.
Subaru will unveil the BRZ Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, ahead of the production model's expected Tokyo Motor Show debut.
A 30-second commercial transforms the C-Class saloon into the new C-Coupe, highlighting Mercedes-Benz’s push to attract American buyers with its 2012 two-door range.
Chinese-Israeli joint venture Qoros plans European expansion, with a €1.5bn investment in a new assembly plant and a line-up including sedans and an SUV.
Kia has announced plans to bring its rear-wheel-drive GT Concept to production in 2013, following strong reception at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Leaked images of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe show a redesigned front end and hint at engine upgrades, with the official unveiling set for the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.
A rare Edo Competition-modified Ferrari Enzo, valued at $1.5 million and driven by Zahir Rana, ended up submerged after a crash during a Canadian event.
A Nissan GT-R left the road and landed in water near Assen, the Netherlands, following a car festival, with video showing the aftermath but not the crash itself.
Chevrolet enthusiasts named the 1969 Camaro the brand’s greatest model in a centenary poll, favouring its design and rare high-performance variants over other historic Chevrolets.
The new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer enters the UK market at £21,000, undercutting the Ford S-Max and offering a range of petrol and diesel engines, including an ecoFLEX variant.
Bugatti has unveiled the Veyron Grand Sport Red Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering a bold new look to boost interest in its slow-selling open-top hypercar.
Mansory unveiled the Siracusa at the Frankfurt Motor Show, reworking the Ferrari 458 Italia with more power, aggressive styling and extensive carbon fibre.
BMW has updated standard and optional equipment for its 2012 model year, affecting the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and M models with new features, revised packages and powertrain options.
A minibus designed for eight was found carrying 66 children and several adults in Hebei Province, prompting police to intervene and arrange safe transport home.
Dacia brought both an 800 horsepower Pikes Peak racer and a specially equipped Feuerwehr (fire brigade) Duster to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, highlighting the SUV's versatility.
The new Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo, based on the BMW 5 Series, delivers 345hp from a 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel while matching the fuel economy of the standard 530d.
The new Honda Civic, revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, features a redesigned body, improved aerodynamics and upgraded diesel efficiency, with production continuing in Swindon.
Audi’s updated RS5 Coupé, unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, retains its 450 hp naturally aspirated V8 while introducing revised exterior styling and chassis tweaks.
Volkswagen delivered 389,500 vehicles worldwide in August 2011, with strong growth in China and the US helping the brand surpass three million sales for the year to date.