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Latest spy pictures of the new Aston Martin DBS ahead of its debut this summer

PSA and partner GM are in discussions to build a joint plant in Brazil, according to a Brazilian media report. The two automakers established a partnership in February to share vehicle platforms and jointly purchase parts and materials.

PSA and partner GM are in discussions to build a joint plant in Brazil, according to a Brazilian media report. The two automakers established a partnership in February to share vehicle platforms and jointly purchase parts and materials.

Toyota and Lexus have sold more than four million hybrid cars worldwide since 1997

Toyota and Lexus have sold more than four million hybrid cars worldwide since 1997

Darn it if we aren't always loath to turn in the keys to our utility vehicles, which only means that we're part of the mouth-breathing masses of SUV-driving Americans clogging up the roadways despite the protestations of our sports-car-fueled souls.

The UK government may have offered illegal subsidies to General Motors to secure production of the Astra compact at the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, a German news agency reported, citing Opel's labor chief Wolfgang Schaefer-Klug.

Automobile owners in the U.S. see fuel economy as the leading element they will consider in purchasing their next car, according to a survey by Consumer Reports.

Nissan said it aims to triple global sales of its premium Infiniti brand by 2016 and take 10 percent of China's luxury vehicle market, challenging premium market leaders like Audi, Mercedes and BMW.

BMW has asked the Chinese government for permission to expand its annual production capacity by 80 percent, from 200,000 units to 360,000.

Nissan is preparing to appoint a global head for its Infiniti luxury brand after setting up the unit's headquarters in Hong Kong to boost sales in China and elsewhere.

The Mercedes E-Class has been updated for 2012, and our spies have taken the first pictures

New sports car concept has been leaked ahead of its official debut at the Monaco Grand Prix

Wild sports car concept, which previews a revival for the Alpine brand, leaked ahead of Monaco debut

BMW has overtaken Toyota as the world's most valuable automotive brand, an annual ranking of the world's top brands shows.

BMW has overtaken Toyota as the world's most valuable automotive brand, an annual ranking of the world's top brands shows.

Auto industry executives are bullish on the economic recovery, a survey released today says.

Fiat Group and Mazda are in talks about a business tie up, a person familiar with the matter said.

French manufacturer Renault is about to take its brand new A110-50 to the Monaco track on Friday. Better still, this tribute to the legendary Alpine A110 will go into production!

The A110, which won the 1973 World Rally Championship, brought glory to Renault in the 60's and 70's.

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The newer A110-50 taking to the streets of Monaco too is a tubular car - but built over a Renault Megane platform - which will weigh only 880 kg, and be powered by a 400-horsepower 3.5L V6 located behind the driver, that sends the power to the rear wheels.

The production version will use, on top of the platform, the engine of the Megane - a 2.0L 300-horsepower turbo unit.

More details should be revealed Friday, day of the launch.


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It was confirmed today by BMW North America boss, Ludwig Willisch: the V6 engine idea is being dropped by the Bavarian manufacturer, to the profit of an inline 6.

Sources also indicate that BMW has patented an innovative electric turbo. The definitive number and nature of units found on the said straight-six must still be confirmed, both it could be two or even up to three turbines that will be fitted on the new engine.

The Munich firm did say the next M3 should be a lighter and more powerful one, hence faster. Other details should filter through soon, such as whether the manual gearbox will be standard or optional.

This new version will be available either at the end of 2013 or early in 2014.


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