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Lamborghini has revealed the Reventon Roadster, a 650hp V12 supercar limited to just 20 units and priced at €1.2 million, ahead of customer deliveries in 2010.
Twenty Audi vehicles from five model lines completed a nine-day, 4,182km drive from Norway to Italy, highlighting both fuel-efficient and high-performance models.
After rapid expansion, InAutoNews has shifted to a dedicated server in a downtown Chicago data centre, aiming to handle increased traffic and a large automotive image archive.
Negotiations between Ford and Geely over the sale of Volvo remained at a standstill in late September 2009, with regulatory and financial hurdles still unresolved.
German tuner ABT has revealed a performance and styling package for the new VW Polo, boosting diesel and petrol outputs and adding visual tweaks.
Strong demand from private buyers pushed Beijing’s new car sales to 2,000 per day in August 2009, nearly doubling the city’s sales rate compared to the previous year.
Production at General Motors factories in São Paulo state halted as workers demand higher wage increases and bonuses, disrupting output during a peak sales period.
Porsche’s stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show featured the debut of four new 911 variants and the European launch of the Panamera Gran Turismo.
Bentley revealed the Mulsanne at Pebble Beach in 2009, introducing a new, Crewe-designed luxury saloon to succeed the Arnage and revive a historic name.
Labour representatives at Opel push for a two-year guarantee to keep all European factories open as Magna prepares to take control from General Motors.
Toyota's Tsutsumi factory in Japan powers Prius production with solar energy, advanced waste management and innovative green technologies, influencing global manufacturing practices.
Maserati will unveil the GranCabrio, its first four-seater convertible, at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, expanding its line-up alongside the GranTurismo and Quattroporte.
Honda's new online comparator lets buyers and fleet managers compare up to five cars on whole life costs, emissions, tax and key features, using independent data from CAP Monitor.
Passenger vehicle sales in China surged by more than 70 percent year-on-year in July 2009, cementing the country's position as the world's largest car market.
General Motors will begin phasing out its “GM” logo from all vehicles starting with the 2010 model year, shifting focus to individual brands after a turbulent year.
The final episode of Top Gear Series 13 features the Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst, HSV Maloo, Volkswagen Scirocco advert challenge and an appearance from Jay Leno.
Porsche has introduced the seventh-generation 911 Turbo at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring an all-new 3.8-litre engine, more power and improved efficiency.
Responding correctly after a collision can protect your safety, help with insurance claims and ensure the right information is gathered at the scene.
A 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa achieved €9,020,000 at RM Auctions’ Maranello sale in May 2009, becoming the most expensive motor car ever sold at auction at the time.
Suzuki launches the Kizashi sedan as its global flagship, offering a 2.4-litre engine, available all-wheel drive and a strong standard safety package.
Lexus will introduce the all-new 2010 RX 350 and RX 450h, alongside the IS convertible and updated LS 460 AWD, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Switzer Performance’s P800 kit brings 800 horsepower and sub-3-second acceleration to the all-wheel-drive Porsche 997 Turbo, offering supercar pace with everyday usability.
G-POWER’s X5 Typhoon RS, based on the BMW X5 xDrive48i, uses a bespoke supercharger system and aggressive bodywork to claim the title of the world’s most powerful BMW SUV in 2009.
JMS has launched a customisation package for the Audi A3 Sportback, adding a full bodykit, 19-inch wheels and a lowered suspension setup for €5,700.