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A backyard project in Russia has produced a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren replica with a hand-built steel body and a distinctly post-apocalyptic design.
Toyota’s global sales fell to 3.7 million vehicles in the first half of 2011, as production setbacks from Japan’s earthquake allowed GM and Volkswagen to overtake.
PSA Peugeot Citroën will build two low-cost saloons in Russia from 2012, targeting emerging markets with models based on the Peugeot 308 and Citroën C4 platforms.
The UAE automotive market expanded to $11.1 billion in 2010, with Japanese imports dominating but facing disruption after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Alfa Romeo will unveil the production-ready 4C sports car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, marking its return to the lightweight performance segment.
Brabus has launched a tuning package for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, offering increased power outputs, revised aerodynamics and a range of wheel and tyre options.
From Los Angeles to Buenos Aires, these junctions are notorious for their traffic chaos and engineering complexity.
Richard Hammond has approached BBC executives about his portrayal on Top Gear, expressing frustration at being defined by his 2006 crash and seeking a more distinct identity.
Ford's US Focus production has slowed after intermittent dashboard supply forced the company to fly parts in from Europe, raising costs and extending delivery times.
Toyota has confirmed US market prices for its 2012 Highlander and FJ Cruiser SUVs, including both hybrid and petrol variants, with the FJ Cruiser seeing a modest increase.
Ford has introduced the Focus Studio, replacing the outgoing Sport trim with a lower-priced, well-equipped five-door hatchback powered by an 85PS 1.5 Ti-VCT engine.
Nissan has issued a recall for 20,000 Altima saloons from the 2011 and 2012 model years in the United States due to a risk of loose suspension bolts.
BMW has unveiled the first images of its X5 and X6 Exclusive Editions, featuring new paintwork, upgraded interior materials and unique trim ahead of their September debut.
US tuner Flyin’ Miata’s campaign donates a goat to a family in need for every turbo kit sold for the Mazda MX-5, linking performance upgrades with charitable giving.
Pontiac’s Plexiglas-bodied 1939 Deluxe Six, built for the New York World’s Fair, will be offered for sale at Plymouth’s Inn alongside 69 other rare vehicles.
Lexus will introduce a diesel-powered GS saloon to compete directly with German rivals, with the new engine expected from 2013 rather than at launch.
A Ferrari F430, Aston Martin Rapide, Bentley Azure, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Porsche 911 and Mercedes S-Class were all damaged in a rare multi-supercar crash in July 2011.
BMW will build the 6 Series Gran Coupe, a four-door coupe set to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS, with production commencing later in 2012.
Audi's A6 Hybrid, originally expected much sooner, will not reach US showrooms until 2014, with the model borrowing its hybrid system from the Q5.
Honda has unveiled the first official image of its next-generation CR-V, previewing the SUV’s new design direction ahead of its late 2011 launch.
Paris Hilton, already known for her yellow Lexus LFA, has been photographed driving a white example, making her one of the few owners with two of the rare Japanese supercars.
From a secondhand Volvo to a garage of luxury and performance cars, Sylvester Stallone’s automotive choices chart his rise from struggling actor to global star.
Mercedes-Benz has released a video highlighting the SLS AMG Roadster, its fastest convertible, ahead of the model’s showroom arrival in autumn 2011.
Lotus has supplied two supercharged Evora S models to the Carabinieri for use in Rome and Milan, marking a rare British addition to Italy's police fleet.