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Honda has released a teaser video for the 2015 Civic Type R, hinting at its turbocharged engine and Nürburgring ambitions ahead of its expected Paris Motor Show debut.
Kia is preparing to build its first manufacturing plant in Mexico, aiming for 300,000 units a year to support North American demand as its US facility runs at full capacity.
Škoda has presented the Rapid Spaceback Red & Grey Collection at the 2014 Worthersee event, showcasing a series of cosmetic upgrades using parts from the brand’s accessories range.
Audi presented the TT quattro Sport Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, demonstrating the performance potential of its new-generation TT with a 420hp turbocharged engine and aggressive styling.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the S-Class Coupe at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, introducing a striking new design and replacing the outgoing CL-Class in its line-up.
Spy images reveal the upcoming Seat Leon ST Cupra estate ahead of its official debut, showing Cupra styling cues and hinting at a launch in 2015.
Digital renderings of the anticipated Porsche Cayman GT4 have surfaced online, previewing the flagship Cayman’s design and sparking debate over its possible powertrain.
Chevrolet is updating the Corvette Stingray for the 2015 model year, introducing new appearance packages, exterior colours and interior features across coupe and convertible versions.
Ford received 500 reservations for the 2015 Mustang in just 30 seconds during a special event, highlighting unprecedented interest in the American muscle car from European buyers.
Hyundai unveiled two new large saloons, the AG and a diesel-powered Grandeur, just ahead of the 2014 Busan Motor Show, targeting growing competition from foreign brands in its home market.
General Motors and Ford have led US automakers in patent filings, with GM topping the charts for 11 consecutive quarters and Ford innovating heavily on its F-150 pickup.
Porsche has launched an investigation into 2,500 new Macan SUVs after quality checks flagged possible brake booster damage during assembly, mainly affecting European customers.
Ford will license its patented inflatable seat belt technology, first seen on the Explorer, to other manufacturers and industries via AutoHarvest.
Tony Fernandes is reportedly exploring a sale of the Caterham Group, including the car company and Formula One team, with a potential asking price of £350 million.
Footage of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat revving its supercharged V8 has surfaced online, drawing attention to the muscle car’s raw exhaust note and performance credentials.
Skoda’s Roomster successor has been spotted in heavy camouflage, revealing a move to Volkswagen Touran underpinnings and signalling a departure from the original’s design.
Porsche is preparing a new entry-level sports car for 2016, aimed at sitting below the Boxster with four-cylinder turbo engines and a lighter chassis.
Nissan has revealed the updated 370Z Nismo at the ZDAYZ gathering in North Carolina, featuring revised styling, upgraded equipment and a choice of manual or automatic gearbox.
Despite recalling nearly 16 million vehicles by May 2014, General Motors saw US retail sales climb faster than the industry average, defying expectations of a consumer backlash.
Mini and Touring Superleggera unveiled the electric Superleggera Vision roadster at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, blending British design with Italian coachbuilding.
Unveiled at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the ultra-limited Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection pays tribute to Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird K3 water speed record.
Leaked figures suggest the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost will start at $25,995 in the US, with the V8-powered GT from $32,925, ahead of the model’s late-2014 arrival.
From an aluminium egg to a shape-shifting BMW, these six cars pushed boundaries with their design, technology or sheer eccentricity, leaving a lasting mark on automotive history.
Across Europe and North America, unsold new cars accumulate in huge storage compounds as manufacturers balance production, pricing and market demand after the 2008 financial crisis.