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Nissan has announced a SAR1bn (US$120m) investment in its South African plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria to double production to about 100,000 units a year.

Renault continues to expand its Indian market range, with the latest product a small sedan that is based on the Nissan Sunny.

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Prices and specs have been released for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Volkswagen Group's vehicle sales rose by 10.3 percent in July as growth in China and the United States offset falling volume in western Europe.

China BAK Battery has received a sample order to supply lithium-ion batteries to the FAW Volkswagen passenger car joint venture.

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The new Porsche 911 will hold its value best over the next three years

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The Nissan Micra Elle offers more kit, new colours and a panoramic roof

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Savings on premiums for cars fitted with emergency braking tech

Despite what it termed 'an increasingly challenging economic environment', the Skoda brand increased its deliveries to customers by 6% year on year to 72,600 in July.

Dutch sports car maker Spyker said it had agreed to a request by GM to extend the deadline for responding to its $3 billion dollar lawsuit. Spyker is suing GM on behalf of its former subsidiary, Saab, accusing the U.S.

Dutch sports car maker Spyker said it had agreed to a request by GM to extend the deadline for responding to its $3 billion dollar lawsuit. Spyker is suing GM on behalf of its former subsidiary, Saab, accusing the U.S.

According to a report carried by Dow Jones, the president of Volvo Cars' Brazilian operations has spoken of plans for a production plant in the country. Volvo Cars has, however, told just-auto that no decision has been taken.

The next-generation Chevrolet Cruze, due in autumn 2014 as a 2015 model, will be the first model to use a new General Motors global platform that eventually could underpin nearly 2.

Three decades after China implemented rules requiring foreign automakers to form joint ventures with domestic manufacturers to build cars in the country, the strategy appears to be failing in one of its key goals.

Powered by Chrysler's 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission, and thanks to more than a dozen improvements to reduce drag, the 2013 Ram 1500 has a fuel economy rating of 18 city/25 highway.

Three-time WTCC world champion Yvan Muller will be taking part in his third rallye de France this year, on a MINI John Cooper Works WRC prepared by team Prodrive.

The Frenchman drove a Citroën Xsara in 2010 and a Peugeot 207 S2000 last year. Back at the wheel of a WRC car, he aims for a top 10 result on his home soil in 2012.

Prodrive is the team that used to run the MINI's WRC program, back in 2011 with selected races for Dani Sordo.

This season, the british squad lost MINI's backing but still runs a John Cooper Works for Sordo on some events. Yvan Muller will join the Spaniard in rallye de France Alsace.