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Porsche is weighing the introduction of diesel-powered Cayenne and Panamera models to the US market, following rising demand for luxury diesels among American buyers.
BMW adds the M Sport specification to the 2011 X1, introducing new styling, interior upgrades and a choice of exclusive paint finishes for its smallest SUV.
Ferrari has unveiled the FF, its first production car with four-wheel drive and a 660hp V12, ahead of the model’s debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
AMG's next generation will adopt hybrid systems focused on efficiency, as Daimler signals a move to lower fuel consumption rather than chasing extra power.
Audi’s quattro Concept features a longitudinally mounted 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, producing 408hp and paired with a rear-biased quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Fiat plans to rebrand the Chrysler 200 as the Lancia Flavia for the European market, reviving a classic nameplate.
A video from Germany showing a roundabout without a central island has prompted debate on cost-cutting in urban road layouts and the importance of clear traffic guidance.
SUV sales in China soared 101% in 2010, reaching 1.33 million units, with Great Wall’s Hover leading a rapidly expanding segment.
Unofficial photos of the Chrysler 200 Convertible have appeared online, revealing the drop-top ahead of its expected public unveiling at the New York Auto Show in March 2011.
The third-generation SLK arrives with a sharper design, new engine range, Magic Sky Control roof and improved efficiency, with European orders starting January 2011.
The 2012 C-Class Coupe debuts with a sleeker profile and unique roofline, marking Mercedes-Benz’s entry into the compact premium coupe segment ahead of its Detroit Show unveiling.
Hyundai introduced its Blue Link connected car system at CES 2011, promising advanced telematics and remote features for US models starting with the Sonata in spring.
Toyota plans to expand the Prius family and predicts it will overtake the Camry as its best-selling model line in the US by the end of the decade.
From the supercharged Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 to the rugged Jeep Wrangler Black Ops, 2011’s standout trucks combine brute force with specialist features for demanding buyers.
Ford’s SYNC connectivity system, first launched in 2007, has now been fitted to more than three million vehicles, with strong uptake among 2011 model buyers.
Toyota has released a new teaser image showing the cargo area of its upcoming Prius MPV, hinting at a more spacious and versatile interior ahead of its 2011 Detroit auto show unveiling.
Mercedes-Benz updates the C-Class for 2011 with revised styling, a more efficient V6, and a suite of new driver assistance systems, with UK deliveries from March.
Buick LaCrosse, Audi A3 and Chevrolet Cruze lead their categories as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognises 66 vehicles for crash protection in its 2011 awards.
Volkswagen’s 2011 Passat and Sharan both achieved the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety tests, with the Sharan recording one of the year’s highest scores.
A car builder in Poland has transformed a Porsche Boxster into a Bugatti Veyron replica using hand-shaped fibreglass panels for his own personal project.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
Eighty-one years of Geneva Motor Show posters reveal shifting design trends and priorities in the European motor industry from the interwar years to the new millennium.
From January 2011, buyers of nine electric and plug-in models can claim up to £5,000 off the purchase price as part of a push to boost ultra-low emission vehicle adoption.
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Opel, Hyundai and Kia are among the manufacturers revealing new models and technologies at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.