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General Motors has bought assets from the closed ride-sharing company Sidecar for a reported $39 million, following its $500 million investment in Lyft earlier in January 2016.
BMW is preparing to introduce camera systems in place of traditional mirrors on production models as early as 2019, following the debut of its i8 Mirrorless concept.
Honda’s Active Life Concept, based on the Civic Tourer, debuts at the 2016 Triathlon Show in London with a built-in cycle workshop and storage for two full-size bikes.
DS Automobiles has unveiled the updated 2016 DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio, featuring new front-end styling, advanced infotainment, and a wide range of personalisation options.
Japanese tuner Wald International has revealed its Sports Line Black Bison Edition aerodynamic package for the Mercedes-AMG GT at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, focusing on visual and aero upgrades.
Jaguar has introduced an all-wheel drive option for the 2017 XF, pairing it with the 2.0-litre diesel engine and expanding its appeal in the executive saloon segment.
Kia’s Telluride concept previews a full-size, seven-seat SUV with a plug-in hybrid V6 and bold design, signalling the brand’s ambitions in the large crossover segment.
Mercedes-AMG unveiled the S63 Cabrio Edition 130 at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, a 130-unit limited series celebrating the 130th anniversary of the automobile.
Hyundai is considering local Genesis manufacturing in China to avoid tariffs and compete with established luxury brands on price.
Infiniti has unveiled the production-ready 2017 Q60 Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show, introducing a new twin-turbo V6 engine, advanced chassis technology and updated interior features.
Ford has unveiled the 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew at the Detroit Auto Show, adding a four-door variant to its high-performance off-road pickup range.
Volkswagen introduced the Tiguan GTE Active Concept at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, combining a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, all-wheel drive and rugged design cues aimed at the US market.
Formula One figure Niki Lauda has bought Vienna-based Amira Air, marking his fourth venture into the airline business and signalling plans to expand its executive charter operations.
The i20 Sport special edition debuts in Germany, featuring a 120hp 1.0-litre turbo engine developed at Hyundai’s Rüsselsheim technical centre and unique styling details.
Citroën is preparing to bring back the C6 nameplate as a new flagship saloon in China, with production set for the Dongfeng-PSA joint venture.
From the Ferrari 488 GTB’s turbocharged punch to Tesla’s electric acceleration, these five luxury cars set the standard for performance and technology in 2016.
Several high-profile models struggled in 2015, with sluggish sales, poor reviews or abrupt cancellations highlighting misjudged bets by their manufacturers.
Alphabet’s CapitalG leads a $1 billion funding round for Lyft, raising its valuation to $11 billion and intensifying the US ride-hailing contest with Uber.
Manufacturers retire several well-known cars for 2016, from the Land Rover Defender to the Honda Accord Crosstour, as line-ups shift towards new models and market demands.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden has agreed to supply 250,000 electric vehicles to Panda New Energy, marking a major step in its post-Saab strategy.
Reports suggest Ford is considering a Fiesta RS with 246bhp to mark the model’s 40th anniversary, but the company has yet to confirm any production plans.
Proposed regulations would require a licensed operator in all autonomous vehicles and restrict fully driverless testing, affecting firms like Google.
Fiat Chrysler has purchased millions of greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda to help meet US fuel efficiency requirements for the 2014 model year.
Lotus has released a video of the Exige Sport 350 on circuit, demonstrating the model’s reduced weight, uprated V6 and sharper manual gearbox.