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Aston Martin’s Second Century strategy, announced by CEO Andy Palmer at Auto Shanghai 2015, will see the entire model range replaced and up to three new products launched by 2020.
Norway’s government is reviewing generous incentives for electric vehicles after sales surged past targets, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and the impact on public finances.
Dieter Zetsche says the Smart brand is once again considering a small SUV, with revived interest following the segment’s rapid global growth.
Jiangling Motors has launched the Landwind X7 SUV in China, a model closely resembling the Range Rover Evoque, with Jaguar Land Rover unable to block its sale due to local law.
Chevrolet has revealed the FNR concept in Shanghai, showcasing autonomous driving, hubless electric motors and a dramatic capsule design developed by its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center.
Buick has revealed the next-generation Verano saloon at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, targeting the Chinese market with a new platform, turbocharged engine and revised styling.
Volvo has unveiled the XC90 Lounge Console Concept in Shanghai, replacing the front passenger seat with a multi-functional luxury module aimed at executive comfort.
A British-registered Ferrari LaFerrari has ended up in a French ditch, marking only the second known crash involving the limited-run hybrid hypercar.
Ford has unveiled the 2016 Taurus, introducing the nameplate to China for the first time, with its public debut set for the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.
The 2015 Polo GTI arrives in Australia with a 1.8-litre turbo engine, manual and DSG options, and a starting price under $30,000 for the dual-clutch variant.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Scirocco GTS, a 220 PS hot hatch with distinctive styling and performance tweaks, ahead of its public premiere at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.
The US government continued its exit from General Motors in March 2013, selling $621 million in shares as part of a plan to divest its post-bailout stake by early 2014.
Mitsubishi brings its facelifted Outlander to Australian showrooms, offering updated styling, more equipment and a revised line-up starting below $29,000.
General Motors is weighing the possibility of a new top-tier Buick based on the Cadillac CT6’s Omega platform, but no launch date has been set.
Chevrolet has reduced the 2015 Spark EV’s price to $14,995 after federal incentives, targeting buyers in California, Oregon and Maryland with a more competitive electric city car.
Fiat will bring the 500 Cabrio 1957 Edition to US showrooms, offering retro styling, a power-operated cloth top and a 1.4-litre MultiAir engine from spring 2015.
Chinese solar panel giant Hanergy says it will unveil up to five solar-powered electric vehicle prototypes by October, though details remain tightly guarded.
A BMW i8 plug-in hybrid was damaged in a crash with an Audi A3 on the Autobahn, with both cars hitting the guardrail but no injuries reported.
A state-backed survey of 11,500 Chinese consumers has placed Hyundai ahead of Volkswagen and Buick as the leading mass-market car brand in China, despite lower sales.
A nearly-new McLaren P1 finished in orange and showing just 259 km is listed for sale at Miller Motorcars, offering collectors a rare opportunity.
BMW’s next-generation X1 has been filmed undergoing high-speed testing at the Nürburgring, previewing a major shift to a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI.
Nissan has confirmed US pricing for the 2016 370Z range, with the coupe starting at $29,990 and the Nismo and Roadster models reaching above $41,000.
A single teaser image confirms the 2016 Lexus ES will debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, with exterior updates expected for the mid-size saloon.
Hyundai has announced Australian pricing for the 2015 i30 Series II, with the entry-level Active petrol manual starting at $19,990 for April.