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Jacked-up version of the Peugeot 508 SW gets rugged styling, premium positioning and a 200bhp HYbrid4 diesel-electric powertrain

Jacked-up 508 SW gets rugged styling, premium positioning and a 200bhp HYbrid4 diesel-electric powertrain.

Porsche responds to huge demand for its Cayenne SUV by increasing production in a bid to cut waiting times

Porsche responds to huge demand for its Cayenne SUV by increasing production in a bid to cut waiting times

Turkish vehicle production rose 9% year on year in June to 113,846 vehicles, automotive association OSD said.

Audi's top executive has confirmed a US assembly plant will be built without saying when and an unconfirmed source suggested an engine and transmission plant will also be established, with output likely shared with parent Volkswagen.

German tire and parts supplier Continental plans to invest as much as 20 million euros in a new engineering and testing center in Romania, the company said.

This 81st recurrence of the Swiss motor show not only saw Jaguar celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic E-Type and the first Italdesign vehicles created under the stewardship of Volkswagen, it also heralded a significant step forward for Car Design News' coverage of motor shows. Clicking on the links below will open a whole new world of interactive content – including videos and comments we've never previously featured on CDN. 

Our concept car coverage included the Alfa Romeo 4C; Audi A3 sedan; Bertone B99; BMW Vision ConnectedDrive; De Tomaso Deauville; Ford B-Max; Infiniti Etherea, Italdesign Tex and Go! concepts; the Magna Steyr MILA; Mazda Minagi; Mini Rocketman; Nissan Esflow; Opel Zafira Tourer; Renault Captur and R-Space concepts; Saab Phoenix; Smart Forspeed; Skoda Vision D; Subaru Boxer Sports Car; Toyota Yaris HSD; Toyota FT-86 II; and the Volkswagen Bulli.

But we didn't stop there. Production car coverage includes the Ferrari FF; Fiat 500 by Zagato; Kia Rio; Lamborghini Aventador; Lancia Flavia/Thema; Morgan Three Wheeler; Mia Electric and the Pagani Huayra. Plus there's some additional content in the miscellaneous section. Come on in and have a look...

Ford's Fiesta crossover is spotted testing in the capital, confirming that the Nissan Juke rival is on its way

Head of Vauxhall-Opel in Europe says the rumours of an imminent sale have “no foundation”

Hot A6, fitted with all-new 4.0-litre turbo V8, is nearing completion and we have the best images yet

Ford Otomotiv, a joint venture between Ford and Turkey's Koc Holding, increased its estimates for 2011 sales to 351,000 units in July from 345,000 forecast a month ago.

Renault's first-half car and light commercial vehicle sales rose to 1.374 million, driven by a strong increase in sales outside Europe, the automaker said.

Porsche will boost production of the Cayenne SUV next year after surging deliveries of the brand's best-selling model spurred a 37 percent sales gain in the first half.

Smart USA will launch a TV, print and digital marketing campaign by year end to jump-start the struggling microcar brand that Mercedes-Benz USA took over on July 1.

Six months after Ford Motor Co. built its last Mercury, the automaker is still battling with dealers who object to what they call low-ball settlement offers. At least four dealer lawsuits have been filed in federal courts against Ford.

Over the past two months, Automotive News Europe asked its online visitors to cast votes for the most significant vehicles of the last 125 years. Nearly 100,000 individual votes were cast for the Legends on Wheels. So who won?

Audi AG wants to double its new-car sales under the brand's Strategy 2020 plan, CEO Rupert Stadler told Automotive News Europe.

GM European unit Opel/Vauxhall aims to make a 'substantial three-digit-million euro profit' in 2012, company sources told Automotive News Europe. Opel/Vauxhall lost $1.

From June 21st until September 11th 2011, those visiting the Museum in Stuttgart will get to dabble in and experience some of the great Ferdinand Porsche's engineering feats from way back, right up to his impressive undertakings in the 21st Century.