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A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti from the Pierre Bardinon Collection sold for $35.7 million at Artcurial’s Paris auction, setting a new record for a car sold at auction in euros and pounds.
Volkswagen is reportedly developing a new mass-market electric car with a lower price than rivals, aiming to outdo Tesla and Chevrolet on affordability.
Toyota used its 2016 Super Bowl ad slot to promote the new Prius, aiming to boost hybrid appeal as low fuel prices drove Americans to larger vehicles.
Google’s autonomous vehicle programme will begin comprehensive testing in Kirkland this month, adding wet weather and hilly terrain to its data after years in California and Texas.
Fiat presented the Punto Urban Cross Concept and the more powerful Linea 125s at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo, aiming to refresh its Indian line-up.
Citroën teams up with French band Hyphen Hyphen for the SpaceTourer Hyphen concept, blending MPV practicality with bold SUV-inspired design and all-wheel drive capability.
Maruti Suzuki introduced the Baleno RS Concept at the 2016 Auto Expo, previewing a turbocharged hatchback with a 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine and sportier styling.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will voluntarily update its diesel engine software to improve real-world emissions, following internal reviews prompted by increased scrutiny after the Volkswagen scandal.
Holden has introduced the 2016 Spark, a rebadged Chevrolet Spark, for the Australian market with a 1.4-litre engine and updated interior features.
Madrid-based Atarius Concept has launched the Predator kit, transforming the Porsche 911 997 with a dramatic wide-body package, carbon options and track-inspired details.
Renault has confirmed plans to expand its presence in Iran, aiming to accelerate production and model launches following the lifting of international sanctions in January 2016.
Volkswagen has received approval to begin recalling Amarok pickups across Europe as the first step in its plan to address 8.5 million affected diesel vehicles.
New IIHS research quantifies the real-world impact of automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, highlighting the technology's potential to prevent hundreds of thousands of accidents annually.
Alfa Romeo brings its 1971 Caimano concept to the Bremen Classic Motor Show as the brand continues to reflect on its heritage amid uncertainty about its future direction.
EPFL engineers have demonstrated a prototype charging station using buffer battery storage to deliver a 4.5MW charge, allowing an electric car to recharge in just 15 minutes.
Toyota is recalling around 5,000 2016 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossovers in the US to address a manufacturing defect in the driver’s knee airbag.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart will be phased out within 18 months, redirecting investment to more profitable segments.
Nissan reported record European sales of 715,623 vehicles in 2015, but its claim to be the continent’s leading Asian brand is disputed by Toyota’s higher figures.
Global registrations for the Toyota Corolla reached 1.34 million in 2015, outpacing rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus by a clear margin.
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly preparing to badge its upcoming Nissan Navara-based pickup as the X-Class, targeting both commercial and upmarket buyers with a three-trim range.
The 18 millionth Skoda, a Superb Combi in candy white, rolled off the Kvasiny line as the Czech firm invests in expanding its domestic production.
Ferrari’s 2016 Formula One car, codenamed 667, cleared the FIA’s frontal impact test in Italy after several tries, paving the way for its pre-season debut in Barcelona.
PSA Group will create unique technologies exclusively for DS, aiming to strengthen the premium brand’s identity alongside existing group-wide systems.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.