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Daimler AG will add a fifth Mercedes-Benz model at its U.S. assembly plant near Tuscaloosa, Ala., company sources told Automotive News Europe. The model will be a variant of the Mercedes M-class crossover with a coupelike roofline.

There is Mercedes-Benz, there is AMG, and then there is the Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series.

Veteran BMW executive Ludwig Willisch, who has led the company's sales operations in Europe and Japan, will take over as CEO of BMW of North America. He will replace Jim O'Donnell, 61, who will retire.

Opel/Vauxhall has started work on a new flagship model that will launch at the end of 2016 or early 2017, company sources said. The car may come to market with alternative powertrains such as a fuel cell system to help boost Opel's green image.

The electricity shortage that caused rolling blackouts in Tokyo after an earthquake knocked out nuclear reactors on March 11 is highlighting the usefulness of electric-car batteries as backup power sources, according to Nissan and Mitsubishi, the...

Wholesale prices of late-model, fuel-efficient used cars peaked in June but will be higher in August than they were in January, predicts the senior analyst at NADA Used Car Guide.

Veteran BMW executive Ludwig Willisch, who has led the company's sales operations in Europe and Japan, will take over as CEO of BMW of North America. He will replace Jim O'Donnell, 61, who will retire.

Daimler will add a fifth model at its U.S. auto assembly plant near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, company sources said.

Ad agencies are here to keep us all aware of the brands around us and to keep us wanting more. Well, a fantastically brilliant ad agency called Access Agency has created, quite possibly, the coolest summer pool accessory ever: a MINI Cooper inflatable pool lounger.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has realised what few thought him capable of doing this weekend: he split the two Red Bulls in qualifying. Mark Webber had the best of teammate Sebastian Vettel this time around, taking the pole and leaving third for the championship leader.

Group Octane Motorsports Events, who organised a very wet Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada in June, was once again confronted with Mother Nature's tantrum at the Edmonton Indy on Friday.

Nick Heidfeld has admitted he gave up his only shot at grand prix victory some years ago because he respected a team order.

F1 is considering installing a third Friday practice session for the 2012 weekend format.

The LMP1 prototypes will no longer be admitted in Le Mans Series championship, starting in 2012.

A new constructor may make its WTCC debuts next season, as Ford is preparing its arrival with a Ford Focus 1.6 liters turbo.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled today technologies aimed at increasing safety for pedestrians and elderly drivers, as part of its initiatives to eliminate traffic casualties.

For years, the Subaru Impreza has been a popular choice for shoppers after all-season performance, versatility and driving confidence. A lifestyle-oriented model with a reputation for reliability, safety and a 'go-anywhere-anytime' attitude, Impreza boasted standard AWD across the board, sedan or five-door variants, and automatic or manual transmissions.

Bernie Ecclestone appeared at the Nurburgring on Friday, despite suggestions he might skip the journey to Germany for fear of being arrested.

Spectacular design, technology transferred from the world of motorsport and the very best in driving dynamics; the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series represents the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new high-performance vehicle is the most powerful C-Class of all time, boasting a maximum output of 510 hp and a maximum torque of 457 lb-ft. The high-revving AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine delivers stunning pulling power and exceptional performance - the 2012 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds (all data provisional).

Interns here at AutoWeek are fortunate enough to be in and out of all sorts of cars, from the little Fiat 500 to the phenomenal Lexus LFA.