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General Motors has settled a wrongful death lawsuit days before trial, halting the third major test case over its defective ignition switches linked to hundreds of casualties.
American drivers paid an average of $1.86 per gallon for petrol in the first quarter of 2016, saving nearly $10 billion compared to the same period last year.
The refreshed 2017 Nissan GT-R, featuring revised styling and a more powerful engine, is now available in Japanese dealerships ahead of the next-generation model.
Jeep will launch the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk fitted with the supercharged Hellcat V8 next year, confirming long-standing rumours about a 700-horsepower SUV flagship.
Japanese media reports suggest Lexus could be developing a new LFA supercar, potentially with a hybrid V8 and a major power hike over the original.
The latest Avensis facelift brings a BMW-sourced diesel and improved safety tech, but faces an uphill battle in a shrinking D-segment dominated by fleet buyers.
The front-wheel-drive RAV4 Elegance 2.0L D-4D offers SUV styling with a diesel engine but omits all-wheel drive, positioning itself as a crossover in Toyota’s European line-up.
Americans drove a record 3.15 trillion miles in 2015, fuelled by low petrol prices and surging vehicle sales, according to Federal Highway Administration data.
German tuner Geiger has revealed its Ford Mustang GT 820, a heavily modified version of the 5.0-litre V8 Mustang, now producing 820hp and costing €109,450.
GM has not confirmed the end of the Chevrolet SS, with Camaro chief engineer hinting at the possibility of a successor not based on the Australian Holden platform.
A Delft University team has modified a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell SUV to supply up to 10kW of clean electricity to homes or the grid, demonstrating hydrogen vehicles' potential beyond transport.
The upcoming Brabus versions of the Smart ForTwo and ForFour have been photographed without camouflage, revealing new styling and performance cues before their official unveiling.
Alaska drivers face the highest average car repair bills in the US, with costs 17 percent above the national average, according to RepairPal’s latest index.
Honda and Hitachi have created a breath-based alcohol sensor that can be integrated into a car’s smart key, aiming to prevent drink-driving before the driver even enters the vehicle.
Subaru takes Best Overall Brand and Most Trusted Brand, while Lexus leads the luxury segment in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 Brand Image Awards based on US buyer perceptions.
Honda will spend $52 million to prepare its Greensburg, Indiana, plant for CR-V SUV production by early 2017, with a focus on facility upgrades and workforce training.
Hyundai is preparing to reveal a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell SUV in 2017, aiming for improved affordability and practicality over the outgoing ix35 Fuel Cell.
German tuner Manhart Performance has unveiled the F300, a Mini John Cooper Works upgrade delivering 300hp and a distinctive look, alongside chassis and interior enhancements.
Honda will unveil the US-market Clarity Fuel Cell at the New York Auto Show, offering a 300-mile range and five-seat practicality ahead of its California launch.
BYD’s battery-powered double-decker begins operations in London, promising up to 190 miles of zero-emission range on a single charge and overnight recharging.
Ford recorded its strongest ever January-February SUV sales in the US, with millennials and women buyers emerging as key growth drivers for the brand.
Following its best-ever financial year, Porsche will pay a special €8,911 bonus to around 15,600 employees, recognising their contribution to the company’s 2015 results.
Genesis has launched the EQ900L in South Korea, an extended-wheelbase limousine that exceeds the length of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and targets executive buyers.
Chevrolet has introduced the 2017 Colorado Shoreline, a limited-edition pickup aimed at coastal buyers, with distinctive styling tweaks and exclusive features for the US market.