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Citroën's C5 saloon and Tourer receive updated styling, Euro 5 engines and the eTouch emergency system, with UK availability from November 2010.
Volkswagen is considering a return to the Beetle’s roots with a rear-engined model, following the launch of the next-generation Beetle planned for 2011.
Nissan’s 2011 GT-R arrives in Japanese showrooms with 530PS, improved handling, and expanded model range, including the bespoke EGOIST and track-only Club Track editions.
BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop hybrid components for future front-wheel-drive vehicles, aiming to cut costs and accelerate electrification.
Volkswagen has released the first undisguised photos of the seventh-generation Passat, showing a sharper design and previewing new safety and comfort technology for both saloon and estate models.
Geely’s $2bn acquisition of Volvo from Ford in 2010 marked a turning point for Chinese investment in European carmakers, drawing parallels with Lenovo’s IBM takeover.
Peugeot’s EX1 concept, unveiled in 2010 for the marque’s bicentenary, combined radical design with a 250 kW electric drivetrain and set multiple acceleration records.
Maserati will unveil the GranTurismo MC Stradale at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, promising the fastest and most focused road car in its current line-up.
Fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving in the US dropped by 7.4 percent in 2009, reaching the lowest level since records began, as total road deaths also declined.
Passenger car sales in China rose 59.3% year-on-year in August 2010, with nearly one million vehicles sold as discounts and strong demand drove the market.
Honda’s redesigned Odyssey minivan enters US showrooms from 30 September 2010, with a starting price of $27,800 and a focus on American design and production.
Aachen-based tuner AC Schnitzer has detailed its comprehensive performance and styling programme for the F10-generation BMW 5 Series, including a 41hp boost for the 530d.
Nissan and Dongfeng have introduced Qi Chen, a new marque aimed at China's growing demand for affordable small cars, with first models planned for 2012.
Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche and SEAT will introduce a string of new models and updates in 2011, including the Audi RS3, Porsche 911, VW up! and several hybrids.
German tuner RUF has launched two performance kits for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, lifting output up to 310hp and torque to 630Nm for the top version.
Scania has commissioned Porsche Engineering to design its next-generation truck cab frames, drawing on Porsche’s expertise in styling, structural analysis and production efficiency.
German tuner JMS has developed a subtle exterior package and performance upgrades for the Audi A5 Cabriolet, including bodywork, suspension and wheel options.
Nissan’s 2012 GT-R arrives with over 500PS, a strengthened chassis, revised suspension and larger brakes, aiming for sharper handling and even greater performance.
All four models secured the top safety rating in Euro NCAP’s August 2010 results, reflecting rising standards under the scheme’s updated protocols.
Mercedes-Benz prepares to launch the 2012 B-Class with expanded variants, updated engines and a focus on space and technology, aiming to attract younger buyers.
A head-to-head video pits the 2011 Ford Mustang GT against the BMW M3 E92 Coupe, comparing American muscle with German precision in a straight-line and handling contest.
A police dashcam in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio, recorded a 19-year-old’s car disintegrating after hitting a guardrail at over 100mph, with the driver surviving the violent impact.
Chrysler has launched the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit, a purpose-built police vehicle with upgraded suspension, heavy-duty brakes and a choice of V6 or HEMI V8 engines.
The new 1.6-litre TDI CR engine replaces the 1.9 TDI PD in the Skoda Superb, improving fuel economy and cutting CO2 emissions for both hatch and estate models.