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A bright yellow Lamborghini Gallardo crashed on Mother's Day in Wheeling, Illinois, after the driver lost control during a left turn, with a bystander's video quickly racking up millions of views online.
Rising fuel costs in late 2008 saw average US petrol prices hit $3.52 per gallon, prompting President-elect Obama to weigh tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Audi has started full production of the A3 Sedan at its newly expanded Győr facility, targeting 125,000 vehicles annually and creating over 2,000 new jobs.
Felipe Massa reflects on his 2013 Ferrari departure, admitting relief at joining Williams for 2014 and embracing a fresh start away from Maranello's pressure.
Volvo plans to increase its global workforce to up to 35,000 by 2020, with the majority of new jobs created in China as part of a drive to boost sales and local production.
Ford and other carmakers are increasing their Facebook advertising as the platform's audience and engagement overtake MySpace, prompting a shift in digital marketing budgets.
Volkswagen has launched the Atlas, a seven-seat SUV built in Tennessee and tailored for American families, with two petrol engines and a focus on space and technology.
Volkswagen has officially dropped the Routan minivan after a troubled six-year run, closing the chapter on its North American badge-engineered Chrysler partnership.
Bernie Ecclestone was absent from the 2012 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim amid speculation over a possible arrest linked to the Gribkowsky bribery case.
Ferrari and four allied teams are set to challenge Formula One’s tight testing restrictions, with a key vote on relaxing the current ban scheduled for Wednesday.
Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner says teams are unlikely to abandon vanity panels in 2013, despite varied approaches to smoothing out the controversial nose step.
Land Rover confirms the Evoque Cabriolet, the first premium compact SUV convertible, will go on sale in spring 2016 with a fabric roof and space for four.
Plans for Bugatti’s four-door Galibier flagship, once targeted for a 2012 launch, have been set back by design changes and internal priorities at Volkswagen Group.
Gerhard Berger says Ferrari should drop Felipe Massa for 2013, arguing that younger drivers like Nico Hulkenberg or Paul di Resta would better serve the team’s championship ambitions.
Ford's decision secures 4,300 jobs at Genk as the Belgian factory prepares for the next-generation Mondeo, following months of uncertainty over its future.
Analysts expect Tesla's output to rise 8% in 2026 after a recent dip, but warn that sluggish growth and profitability pressures may follow through 2030.
Automotive World projects Tesla's production output and analyses its performance and business structure in a new report covering the period to 2030.
Volkswagen will phase out the ID.4 and ID.5 with the new ID. Tiguan, reviving the legacy nameplate for its electric SUV and returning physical controls after customer demand.
Honda will prioritise hybrid vehicles in North America from 2027, introducing the new Honda Hybrid powertrain and a lighter platform as part of a global hybrid push.
Renault has upgraded the Kangoo E-Tech with a 52kWh battery, faster charging, two new motors and a 10-inch screen, with production remaining in France.
Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions that Mercedes is favouring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell, calling such rumours "nonsensical" and highlighting the team's record of equal treatment.
Project Earnie, built by Legacy Overland, transforms the Discovery Series II with a 5.7-litre Chevy V8, modernised transmission and a comprehensively upgraded interior and exterior.
The BYD Great Tang, a D-segment flagship SUV available as an EV or PHEV, has delivered over 10,000 units monthly for three consecutive months and is set for overseas expansion.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has cleared the LiveWire S4 Honcho Street electric motorcycle for use in rider training, making it possible for new riders to earn their licence without learning clutch control.