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Abarth launches the 595 Pista at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, pairing 160hp with track-oriented tech and distinctive styling in both hatchback and convertible forms.
Ford has introduced the Competition Series pack for the GT, stripping weight and adding carbon fibre for buyers seeking a more focused, track-ready supercar.
Mazda’s MX-5 and Fiat’s 124 Spider share a platform and a factory, but a track battle video reveals where the similarities end and the differences matter.
Porsche’s latest video puts the spotlight on the Panamera’s PCM 3.0 system, which recently earned an engineering award for its user-focused design and technology.
Dubai’s transport authority will introduce the EHang 184 autonomous drone for passenger services, offering single-occupant flights across the city from summer 2017.
Authorities barred older and higher-emitting vehicles from the capital and surrounding towns, making public transport free as ozone levels reached health risk thresholds.
Ford’s 2017 Focus Electric arrives in Europe with a new 33.5kWh battery, faster charging, and a claimed range of 225km, but retains its previous price in Germany.
Volvo has confirmed its first all-electric model will arrive in 2019, targeting a 100kWh battery and a range of power outputs on its new platforms.
Just 160 examples of the Mopar 2017 Dodge Challenger, finished in hand-painted two-tone schemes, will be produced to mark Mopar’s 80th anniversary.
Nissan unveiled the one-off NV Cargo X at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, transforming its commercial van into a rugged off-road support vehicle with a 5.0-litre Cummins turbodiesel V8.
Audi brings the updated RS3 Sportback to the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, matching the RS3 Sedan’s 400hp and introducing the world’s most powerful production five-cylinder engine.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito, modified to meet Transport for London’s strict requirements, enters service as a fully certified black cab with capacity for six passengers.
Infiniti revealed new Signature Edition versions of the Q50 saloon and QX80 SUV at the Chicago Auto Show, offering bundled features at competitive prices.
Number 60 of 99 US-market Continental GT3-Rs, with just 3,400 miles, is listed at $256,990 and includes exclusive accessories for the buyer.
Toyota has registered the “LC F” and “Lexus LC F” names, suggesting a high-performance version of the LC coupe could be in development.
Criminals stole two truckloads of engines worth around £3 million from Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant during a rapid and highly organised raid in early 2017.
Hyundai will unveil the 2018 Elantra GT at the Chicago Auto Show, with the model expected to closely follow the European i30 in design and engineering.
US authorities forced Volkswagen Group to offer buybacks or fixes for around 85,000 VW, Audi and Porsche models fitted with the 3.0-litre V6 TDI after emissions cheating was confirmed.
SVE's limited-run Yenko Camaro conversion brings a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 and bespoke styling to just 50 examples based on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Elaine Chao takes charge of the US Department of Transportation after a decisive Senate vote, positioning her to oversee infrastructure, safety and autonomous vehicle policy.
A Nissan pickup driver stranded on Humboldt Bay’s North Jetty during high surf was airlifted to safety after waves battered his truck and a boat rescue failed.
BMW and McLaren will collaborate on new high-output, low-emissions combustion engines, backed by UK government funding and support from six specialist manufacturing partners.
Seat has unveiled the fifth-generation Ibiza, built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB A0 platform, with a longer wheelbase, more interior space and a revised engine line-up.
General Motors and Honda will invest $85 million in a Michigan-based joint venture to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell systems from 2020, aiming to reduce costs and boost adoption.