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The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R debuts with a 4.0-litre flat-six, 480bhp, and a focus on driveability for both professionals and ambitious amateurs in international GT racing.
Toyota has established a dedicated unit with around 50 engineers to speed up research and production processes for advanced automotive batteries, aiming for higher performance beyond lithium-ion.
Swedish suppliers warn Volvo could lose contracts if Geely’s takeover proceeds without clear patent protections, raising concerns over intellectual property and future component sourcing.
From facelifts to all-new designs, 2010 brought a packed calendar of new car launches across Europe, with manufacturers targeting every major segment.
Fiat placed its 500 range and a rebadged Lancia Delta on the Chrysler stand in Detroit, signalling the start of Italian models and technology entering Chrysler’s US line-up.
Unveiled in early 2010, the Peugeot SR1 concept introduced the HYbrid4 powertrain with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and striking new design language.
GMC introduced the Granite concept, its smallest vehicle to date, with a bold industrial design and flexible interior, targeting urban buyers seeking practicality and style.
Alpina’s 2011 B7, based on the BMW 7 Series and featuring a 500hp twin-turbo V8, will reach US showrooms in spring 2010 in both standard and long-wheelbase forms.
The final episode of Top Gear’s fourteenth series lines up the Lexus LFA, Mercedes SLS AMG and Vauxhall VXR Insignia for a supercar showdown, with challenges across continents.
Chrysler UK’s 2010 300C line-up arrives with four trims, diesel and petrol V8 options, and new equipment levels targeting both luxury and performance buyers.
Clarkson, Hammond and May cross Bolivia to Chile in £3,500 off-roaders, facing jungle, altitude and the notorious Death Road in the Season 14 finale.
The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, featuring a supercharged V8, will make its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit before entering production in summer 2010.
Volkswagen adds the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine to the Scirocco range for 2010, bringing improved efficiency and a lower entry price to the coupé line-up.
Volvo has unveiled a production-ready battery electric C30, featuring a 24kWh battery, full interior, and a claimed 150km range, as shown at the Detroit motor show.
Audi’s 2010 A8 debuts Google Earth-powered navigation, combining satellite imagery and live data with the new MMI touch interface and in-car connectivity.
The Freelander 2 Sport, launched for the 2010 model year, added distinctive styling and interior upgrades to Land Rover’s popular compact SUV, with diesel power and improved efficiency.
Top Gear's Season 14 Episode 4 features a showdown between the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and BMW X5M, alongside a unique Renault Twingo challenge.
Audi’s 2010 A8 arrives with aluminium construction, new V8 engines, full LED headlights and a revised MMI system, aiming to set benchmarks for luxury saloons.
Audi plans to unveil its new A7 four-door coupé at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show in August, with UK sales expected to begin late 2010 or early 2011.
Koenigsegg’s brief bid to acquire Saab in 2009 promised new models, niche positioning and a focus on efficiency, but the deal collapsed before any plan could be realised.
Jeremy Clarkson drives the rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni while Hammond and May tackle a rally car challenge in this November 2009 episode.
Auto Bild readers select the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder as their top sports car for 2009, recognising its performance, design and four-wheel-drive capability.
From Moscow’s Maybachs to a Ferrari Enzo in Oman, these ten taxis redefine what it means to hail a ride, offering passengers supercar comfort and eye-watering fares.
London-based EcoCa Ltd is developing a two-seater microcar aimed at the Indian market, targeting a price nearly $500 below the Tata Nano and promising high fuel efficiency.