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Lamborghini plans to start building the Urus SUV in three years, the brand's first model in the segment since the LM002 in the 1990s.

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We celebrate the best Lancia cars ever, as the firm becomes Italian market only

Continental and HERE (a mapping company owned by Nokia) are to collaborate on next generation telematics systems for advanced vehicle connectivity based on high precision map technology.

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This year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit kicked off yesterday (13 January) against a blizzard of optimistic data emanating from the US and bulging order books that are also considerably benefiting suppliers.

Honda launched the redesigned 2015 Fit for NAFTA markets at the Detroit show.

Cadillac's ATS range grows into an even stronger

United Auto Workers President Bob King is convinced the union will be represented in Volkswagen's U.S. plant in Chattanooga by June, he told a German newspaper.

Kia's European marketing chief, Benny Oeyen, is being replaced by former Volkswagen executive Artur Martins. Oeyen, who has held the post since 2009, will leave the company in April, Kia said.

In a move that it is claimed will create one of the world's three largest suppliers of vehicle cockpit electronics, Visteon has agreed to purchase the automotive electronics business of Johnson Controls.

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the automaker returned to profitability after fixing its business in China and making cost cuts. He said the company will focus on growth this year with new products such as the XC90.

Ford says its engineers have increased the use of lightweight materials on the new F-150 pickup to yield a weight saving of 700 pounds versus the current model.

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New rear-wheel drive coupe concept to be ‘attainable’ and aimed at enthusiast market

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Nissan’s luxury arm launches product offensive including Audi A3 and BMW 4 Series rivals

Europe's premium automakers are opening randd centers on the U.S. west coast to be close to some of the brightest technology developers in the world.

Tesla Motors broke a number of unspoken rules on Tuesday with perhaps the least rehearsed, most amateurish-looking press conference of any automaker at this year's Detroit auto show. Yet its stock surged 16 percent.

Cadillac will try to build on the success of its ATS compact sedan with a two-door coupe as the luxury brand vies to keep pace with a proliferation of models and variants offered by German rivals.

Nissan is attempting to pump some excitement in to the 2014 Nissan Rogue.

Autobytel, one of the largest providers of lead prospects to auto dealers, has purchased AutoUSA from AutoNation for $10 million in cash, a $1 million convertible note and other consideration.

The iconic 911 family keeps expanding. At the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the journalists on hand during Media Day witnessed the launch of the new 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.

These two models are the first to combine the classic design of the original 911 Targa of 1965 with innovative roof technology. They feature the distinctive Targa roof bar, a movable front roof section, and a wraparound rear window. But unlike the classic 911 Targa, the roof segment can be opened and closed at the push of a button. The fully automatic system stows the Targa top behind the rear seats.

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Motivated by a 3.4L flat-six engine rated at 350 and 400 horsepower, respectively, the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S reach a top speed of 280+ km/h. Of course, both come standard with all-wheel drive.

Canadian pricing has yet to be announced. In the U.S., the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 will start at $101,600, while the faster S model will retail from $116,200.

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