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Alfa Romeo plans to launch a new SUV in the US in 2013, targeting rivals like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 after years of postponed returns.
Smart adds the pearlgrey special edition to its fortwo range for 2012, featuring exclusive paint, interior upgrades and extra equipment from €14,490 in Germany.
Nissan will begin building a model based on the Renault Logan platform at its Russian plant in 2012, targeting the country’s budget car segment.
Smart is preparing to bring back the Roadster, drawing inspiration from the ForSpeed concept and targeting showroom arrivals next year.
Caterham Cars has signed an agreement with Courtenay Trading International to sell the Seven in China, targeting 30 to 50 units in the first year.
Nissan's 2012 Versa hatchback arrives in US dealerships with a starting price of $15,140 including destination, undercutting key rivals such as the Ford Fiesta.
A working two-seater replica of Fred Flintstone’s iconic car, powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, was offered for sale on the internet in July 2011.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen facility, offering extreme weather simulations for testing next-generation vehicles and alternative powertrains.
Ferrari is moving ahead with a hybrid supercar project, following the unveiling of a 599-based hybrid concept as it targets reduced CO2 emissions and new technical advances.
Opel is preparing a new SUV based on the Corsa hatchback, with testing already underway and plans to compete against rivals like the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta-based SUVs.
Episode four of Top Gear’s seventeenth series features a caravan train challenge, road tests of the Nissan GT-R and Jaguar XKR-S, and Rowan Atkinson as the star guest.
BMW has revealed its M3 DTM Concept Car in Munich, previewing the marque’s return to the German touring car championship after a 20-year absence.
Nearly one million vehicles are stolen annually in the United States, with driver mistakes accounting for up to half of all thefts and recovery rates remaining low.
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf arrives with a lower roofline, wider track and a more driver-focused interior, aiming to inject extra dynamism into the family hatch.
Infiniti has released a new image of the upcoming JX crossover, showing more of its rear styling as the brand continues its slow reveal ahead of the model's official debut.
A US-built Bugatti Veyron replica based on a Ford Cougar has been listed for $89,000, offering supercar looks at a fraction of the real Veyron’s price.
German tuner MEC Design has unveiled a comprehensive visual and technical upgrade for the W219 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, focusing on aggressive styling and select performance tweaks.
Opel has unveiled the new Combo, offering two body lengths, up to seven seats, and a choice of petrol or diesel engines ahead of its February 2012 showroom debut.
Audi has started series production of the Q3 compact SUV at SEAT’s Martorell facility, following a €330 million investment in new infrastructure and tooling.
Casey Putsch constructed a full-size working replica of the 1989 Batmobile, fitting it with a US Navy turbine engine producing around 365bhp.
Cinemax’s adaptation of the Transporter franchise puts the latest Audi A8 at the centre of the action, with Chris Vance stepping into the role made famous by Jason Statham.
Volvo revealed three electric concept cars with range-extending powertrains at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, each exploring different hybrid configurations based on the C30 and V60.
Peugeot has unveiled the 508 RXH, a diesel-electric hybrid estate with all-wheel drive and upmarket ambitions, before its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Chevrolet is launching the 2.0-litre Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel in the US this summer, aiming for 42 mpg on the highway and a starting price of $25,695.