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Mitsubishi will introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its next-generation Outlander SUV, based on the PX-MiEV concept, with a launch preview at the Tokyo Auto Show.
Judges ruled that ‘TDI’ describes a technical feature and cannot be registered as a trademark, rejecting Audi and Volkswagen’s appeal in 2011.
Porsche confirms the seventh-generation 911 will launch with a seven-speed manual gearbox, setting a new benchmark for production car transmissions ahead of its Frankfurt debut.
Toyota has released the first official images of the 2012 Camry, showing a revised exterior ahead of its expected autumn 2011 launch in the US.
Aston Martin will build a limited run of the V12 Zagato, blending the V12 Vantage’s chassis with bespoke aluminium and carbon fibre bodywork, with production starting summer 2012.
A Swedish publication has previewed a pre-production Audi Q3 RS, revealing a 300hp five-cylinder turbo and subtle exterior changes, but official production plans remain uncertain.
Nissan's all-electric Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in the first half of 2011, with 3,875 units to the Volt's 2,745, as supply constraints and price differences shaped the early EV market.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy to compare hot hatches, while the new McLaren MP4-12C gets a full road test.
Bruce Wayne will drive a Lamborghini Aventador in The Dark Knight Rises, replacing the Murciélago LP640 from the previous film as the billionaire’s road car.
Saab Automobile has obtained a €25 million convertible bridge loan from Gemini Investment Fund, part of a €66 million funding package aimed at restarting production.
Chrysler aimed to sell 40,000 vehicles a year in China but ended talks with Chery, leaving its local strategy uncertain.
Kelley Blue Book awarded the 2012 Fiat 500 the title of Coolest New Car Under $18,000, citing its style, compact size and lively character.
Car magazine takes the limited-run Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 to the track, putting its 493bhp flat-six and race-derived engineering to the test.
Mitsubishi has announced it will discontinue the all-wheel drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution, closing a chapter on its most celebrated performance saloon.
The BBC has released a second trailer for Top Gear Series 17, previewing Aston Martin, McLaren, Ferrari and hot hatch action ahead of the 26 June 2011 premiere.
Jackass star Ryan Dunn and passenger Zachary Hartwell died when Dunn’s Porsche 911 GT3 left the road at over 130 mph and caught fire, with police confirming alcohol involvement.
Swiss-built GG Taurus reverse trike uses a BMW K1200 engine to challenge the Can-Am Spyder, offering 175bhp, a 220km/h top speed and car licence eligibility in Europe.
Aston Martin will reduce weekly Rapide output from 25 to 10 units, aligning production with lower-than-expected demand for the V12-powered saloon.
The average price of a new car in the UK rose by just £47 in May 2011, while overall registrations fell 1.7% compared to the previous year.
Mazda has released early technical and design information for the CX-5, its new compact SUV built on the Skyactiv platform, ahead of its planned 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show debut.
Official images and technical details of the 2012 BMW M5 F10 have surfaced ahead of the model’s public debut, confirming a 560PS twin-turbo V8 and major performance upgrades.
BMW’s 2012 M5 F10 debuts with a 4.4-litre S63 twin-turbo V8, delivering 560PS and 680Nm, marking a shift from the previous V10 and introducing advanced turbocharging technology.
India’s car market is forecast to reach 11 million annual sales by 2020, putting it behind only China and the US, according to a JD Power report.
Lamborghini is preparing new SUV and sedan models based on next-generation Porsche Cayenne and Panamera platforms, aiming to expand its line-up beyond traditional supercars.