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Fresh reports suggest Chinese automakers could one day own General Motors, but experts and recent history point to major obstacles and shifting global priorities.
Toyota has outlined the technical fixes for accelerator pedal entrapment risks affecting several Toyota and Lexus models built between 2004 and 2010.
BMW has unveiled the 2010 5 Series saloon, introducing new engines, a sharper design and advanced chassis technology at its Munich launch event.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May test the Corvette ZR1 and Audi R8 V10, then attempt to build their own electric car, with Michael Sheen as the studio guest.
The updated Honda CR-V, now featuring a new 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel and improved refinement, will start at £20,175 when it reaches UK showrooms in January 2010.
The all-new Acura ZDX, a four-door sports coupe with all-wheel drive and a 3.7-litre V6, will reach US showrooms from 15 December 2009 with a starting price of $45,495.
BMW’s 550i Gran Turismo, the first 5 Series GT to reach the US, will arrive in December 2009 with a twin-turbo V8 and an extensive options list.
BMW's first hybrid SUV, the ActiveHybrid X6, will reach US showrooms in December 2009 with a base price of $89,725 including destination.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named 27 vehicles as 2010 Top Safety Picks, with models from Buick, Audi and Honda leading their categories.
Nissan’s NV200 has secured the International Van of the Year 2010 award in Europe, recognised for its interior space, packaging and versatility among compact light commercial vehicles.
Aston Martin, Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars star as Top Gear’s presenters tackle Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway and compare luxury saloons in the series 14 opener.
Bosch's Night Vision plus system, launched in 2009, uses infrared technology to identify and highlight pedestrians at night, debuting in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class.
Volvo has released the first official images of its all-new S60, a sportier saloon set for Geneva debut in March 2010 with new safety features and dynamic design.
Skoda Auto has started production of the Superb Estate in Kvasiny, with the first car completed on 9 November 2009 and right-hand drive models to follow in early 2010.
BMW M GmbH’s M3 GTS, announced for 2010, pushed the E92 platform to its motorsport-inspired limits with a larger V8, extensive weight-saving and track-focused components.
Acura’s October 2009 sales fell 7 percent year-on-year, but strong demand for the MDX and RDX SUVs helped cushion the drop amid ongoing weakness in the brand’s sedan line-up.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Duel DVD, released in late 2009, pits supercars and celebrities against each other in a series of drifting, racing and off-road challenges filmed across Europe.
Chevrolet used the 2009 SEMA Show to reveal five distinct Camaro concepts, a Silverado ZR2, and a custom Corvette Grand Sport, highlighting factory-backed customisation options.
HUMMER's 2009 SEMA stand featured two custom concepts, the H3 Moab and H3T Sportsman, alongside race-proven trucks from Rod Hall Racing and Robby Gordon Off-Road.
Innovative Vehicle Solutions unveiled the HAVOC Aero Kit for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro at the 2009 SEMA Show, offering owners new styling and performance options.
Subaru revealed the Legacy GTk concept at SEMA 2009, combining a 300hp turbocharged estate with a race-ready kart stowed in the boot for all-in-one family motorsport.
Chevrolet unveiled the Corvette Stingray Concept for the model’s 50th anniversary, blending classic design cues with advanced technology and starring in a major Hollywood film.
Garmin has introduced its aera touchscreen handhelds, offering pilots integrated aviation and automotive navigation with four models targeting different needs and budgets.
Opening in October 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi offers over 20 rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest roller coaster, under a vast Ferrari-branded roof.