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Ford has begun building the sixth-generation Mustang at Flat Rock, with the coupe on the line from July 2014 and the convertible to follow in September.
Camouflaged prototypes of the updated Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have been spotted on the road, revealing changes to the SUV’s front design ahead of its expected 2015 debut.
Reports suggest Mazda is preparing a new rotary sports car with a turbocharged engine producing around 455hp, targeting a 2017 launch to succeed the RX-7 and RX-8.
Sales of traditional midsize saloons in Europe are set to fall below 500,000 units this year, with mainstream brands losing ground to crossovers and premium rivals.
Mitsubishi has introduced the 2015 Lancer Evolution, making only modest changes to the long-running performance saloon as it enters what is expected to be its final model year.
Porsche has begun road-testing a facelifted Boxster, with minimal camouflage hinting at modest styling changes and a likely carryover of engines for the updated sports car.
Opel has revealed the 2015 Corsa, featuring new engines, updated styling inspired by the Adam, and a host of safety and technology upgrades ahead of its Paris debut.
Mazda’s next-generation Mazda2 interior surfaces online, showing a major design overhaul and new features before the car’s scheduled unveiling later in 2014.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin envisions the 2015 Volkswagen Passat as a two-door coupe, highlighting the model’s design potential beyond its traditional saloon and estate forms.
A digital rendering by X-Tomi Design gives the 2015 Volkswagen Passat a shooting brake body style, offering a fresh take on the recently unveiled saloon and estate.
Uncamouflaged images of the updated Fiat Punto have surfaced online, showing the refreshed hatchback’s revised exterior and minor interior tweaks ahead of its official launch.
A stolen Tesla Model S was destroyed in a violent crash and fire following a police pursuit in West Hollywood, leaving the car severed and multiple people injured.
Smart has released a teaser image for its next-generation ForTwo and ForFour, confirming both models will be unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October.
Volkswagen has replaced the SE trim with the new Match grade on the Golf Mk7 in the UK, adding more standard equipment without increasing the starting price.
A camouflaged seven-seat BMW 2 Series Active Tourer has been filmed undergoing development runs at the Nürburgring, hinting at BMW’s imminent entry into the compact MPV segment with expanded seating.
Volkswagen has revealed the 2015 Passat, featuring a lighter body, stretched wheelbase, updated engines and a host of new technology, with orders opening in July.
JMS has launched a new aftermarket package for the BMW 4 Series Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe, offering revised styling, suspension upgrades and performance enhancements.
Hyundai is reported to be considering its 5.0-litre Tau V8 for the next Genesis Coupe, potentially placing it above existing four- and six-cylinder versions.
The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 will make its debut simultaneously in Japan, Europe and the US, with Mazda promising a lighter, more agile roadster.
Investors are shifting their attention from traditional carmakers to technology and semiconductor companies, betting on the rapid growth of connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
Volvo increased worldwide deliveries by 5.4% in June 2014, with strong demand in China and Sweden offsetting slower sales in the US.
Toyota has confirmed Malaysian order books are now open for the 2012 Fortuner and Hilux, with both models set to reach showrooms in October.
Brabus presented its 700 6x6 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, taking the Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 to new extremes with 700hp and aggressive carbon-fibre detailing.
The next-generation Honda NSX has been spotted undergoing testing at the Nürburgring, revealing details about its hybrid powertrain and production plans.