Coverage tagged Saloons.
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General Motors launches the Baojun 630, a locally developed, low-cost midsize saloon aimed at China’s growing middle class, with sales starting after the Shanghai show.
Mercedes-Benz has added its ECO start/stop system as standard to the S 350 BlueTEC, reducing official fuel consumption to 6.2 litres per 100km without raising the price.
Audi has built its five millionth A4, a 2.0 TFSI quattro in Misano Red, marking a milestone for the model since its 1994 debut.
Japanese tuner Wald International has presented new Sports Line Black Bison Edition packages for the BMW F10 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLS, focusing on aggressive bodywork and alloy wheels.
Inden Design has unveiled a conversion for the 2011 Mercedes S500, giving it S65 AMG looks, upgraded performance, and a host of interior and chassis enhancements.
Audi introduces the 2012 A8L Security, a long-wheelbase luxury saloon certified to VR7 ballistic standards, with armoured protection, bespoke safety features and a W12 engine option.
Fiat introduces Chrysler-based Lancia Thema, Flavia and Grand Voyager for European markets, marking a major shift in Lancia’s line-up from 2011.
Dodge has unveiled the 2012 Charger SRT8, featuring a new 6.4-litre HEMI V8 producing 465hp and a host of performance upgrades compared to the previous SRT-8.
Hamann’s 2011 upgrade for the BMW 5 Series M Sport focuses on exterior and interior enhancements, with no changes to engine performance or output.
SEAT introduces Multitronic CVT to the Exeo 2.0 TDI, aiming to attract Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia customers with diesel automatic convenience and added rear legroom.
Both saloons secure the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award for 2011 after major improvements in crash protection and standard stability control.
Images of the updated 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG, in both saloon and estate forms, have surfaced ahead of its official debut, showing revised styling and a new transmission.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering offers a factory-backed package to take the Cadillac CTS-V’s supercharged V8 from 556hp to over 700hp, including a two-year warranty.
Porsche is weighing the introduction of diesel-powered Cayenne and Panamera models to the US market, following rising demand for luxury diesels among American buyers.
Unofficial photos of the Chrysler 200 Convertible have appeared online, revealing the drop-top ahead of its expected public unveiling at the New York Auto Show in March 2011.
Mercedes-Benz updates the C-Class for 2011 with revised styling, a more efficient V6, and a suite of new driver assistance systems, with UK deliveries from March.
Volkswagen’s 2011 Passat and Sharan both achieved the maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety tests, with the Sharan recording one of the year’s highest scores.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
Audi’s 2012 A6 introduces lighter construction, sharper styling and a hybrid option, setting it apart from the outgoing 2010 model in both appearance and engineering.
Audi’s new A6 arrives in early 2011 with a lighter structure, a choice of efficient engines, and a suite of new assistance and multimedia systems.
Audi will present the all-new A6 saloon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with technical and design details to be revealed in December.
Jaguar’s XF saloon received a four-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, trailing key rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class that have achieved five stars.
Acura brought its refreshed TSX sedan to the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, revealing styling changes, interior upgrades and improved fuel economy for the 2011 model year.
Illinois-based tuner Fluid MotorUnion modified a 2009 BMW M3 E90 saloon with upgraded suspension, brakes and engine internals for daily use and occasional spirited driving.