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Toyota has filed a US patent for a flying car concept with a flexible frame and concealed wings, offering a new approach to transforming road vehicles into aircraft.
General Motors will spend $290 million on upgrades at its Bowling Green Assembly, expanding on previous investments to modernise the home of the Chevrolet Corvette.
A class-action suit accuses General Motors of using illegal emissions software in US-market Chevrolet Cruze diesels, echoing claims that rocked Volkswagen.
The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is preparing to add a passenger-side small overlap crash test to its safety awards after research showed weaker protection for right-front occupants.
Kia has claimed the top spot in JD Power’s 2016 Initial Quality Study, outscoring traditional premium brands and marking a notable shift in industry rankings.
The first customer Volvo V90 estate has rolled off the Torslanda line, marking another step in the brand’s product overhaul and Swedish plant expansion.
Chinese authorities have revoked both Jaguar Land Rover's and Jiangling's design patents after the dispute over the Range Rover Evoque and the Landwind X7 copy escalated in 2016.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will phase out non-desiccated Takata passenger-side airbags from the 2016 Jeep Wrangler in North America by late June 2016, with a global phase-out to follow by mid-September.
Porsche's second-generation Panamera has been seen in traffic with minimal disguise, revealing key design and technical details before its scheduled unveiling on 28 June 2016.
Audi will replace its dual-clutch automatic with a conventional eight-speed automatic in S and RS performance models, citing torque handling and smoothness.
A trade group report shows global automakers and suppliers invest over $115 billion yearly in R&D, trailing only the pharmaceutical industry and outpacing technology and energy sectors.
A Porsche product manager has taken aim at Tesla's battery and performance claims, promising the Mission E will deliver repeatable power without overheating.
Ford is preparing to introduce a ten-speed automatic transmission to the Mustang for the 2018 model year, aiming to sharpen performance and efficiency.
A one-off Jaguar XJS Lynx Eventer, featuring a bespoke interior by Paolo Gucci, is set for sale, highlighting the rare collaboration between British engineering and Italian design.
Nissan is preparing to electrify its popular Juke and Qashqai models, aiming for a future where its crossover range includes fully electric options.
BMW has started building a new factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, investing $1 billion to produce up to 150,000 3 Series saloons per year from 2019.
BMW will offer the updated 1 Series in six variants, including three- and five-door models, with a mix of petrol and diesel engines and special editions for Europe.
BMW Group Asia expects its Vietnam sales to increase 30 to 40 percent by 2017, citing rapid economic growth and rising demand for premium cars.
As new cars gain advanced connectivity and diagnostics, privacy campaigners warn that government tracking of drivers could become a reality.
Mercedes-Benz led the US luxury market in April 2018, narrowly outselling BMW and maintaining its year-to-date advantage, while Audi posted global gains driven by China and the US.
Nissan is researching a powertrain that uses bio-ethanol to generate electricity for electric vehicles, aiming for long range and easier fuel handling by the end of the decade.
NHTSA will release national guidance for autonomous vehicles next month, aiming to clarify deployment, exemptions and state-level inconsistencies for manufacturers and developers.
Hybrid car owners in London will lose their congestion charge exemption, as the city restricts free access to only the lowest-emission vehicles from 24 June.
Prosecutors in Seoul allege Volkswagen submitted falsified emissions and noise documentation for dozens of models, escalating scrutiny of foreign carmakers after the diesel scandal.