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News 27 Mar, 2013

A new-look and more luxurious version of the Kia Optima has been unveiled in New York

Toyota will launch a larger, redesigned version of its Highlander crossover this summer, providing more room to occupants. The 2014 Highlander will be nearly three inches longer and a half-inch wider than the current version, Toyota said today.

Fiat plans to tap into niche and specialist markets in India rather than challenge small car market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai head on.

Dongfeng Motor Group, China's second-largest automaker, has booked a 13% fall in 2012 profit, its biggest drop since 2005, due to slow sales of Japanese cars made at its Chinese joint ventures following the outbreak of a territorial row between the two countries.

Mitsubishi Motors has asked 4,000 owners of hybrid and electric cars to avoid charging their vehicles pending an investigation into overheating batteries.

Volvo Car will introduce its first completely new vehicle as a unit of Geely Automotive Holdings in late 2014, chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson said.

News 27 Mar, 2013

The brand-new Kia Soul has been revealed in New York, and sticks with the familiar boxy shape

Volvo will return to the U.S. station wagon market in early 2014 after a two-year hiatus with the V60. Volvo decided not to offer the compact V60 in the United States when the vehicle was redesigned for the 2011 model year.

Swedish supplier Autoliv says it is keen to expand its car-safety business through the acquisition of high-tech active technology that help vehicles avoid accidents.

News 27 Mar, 2013

Volvo has revealed a trio of sporty new R-Design models in New York

Power steering specialist China Automotive Systems boosted Q4 2012 sales 7.5% to US$101.5m but gross profit dipped to $17.2m, compared to $18.3m in the fourth quarter of 2011; gross margin was 16.9% versus 19.4%.

Saint-Gobain Sekurit Benelux has announced its intention to shut its windscreen plant at Auvelais, Belgium, due to the downturn in business in Europe.

The 34th Bangkok International Motor Show got under way with a press preview on 26 March against a backdrop of record domestic sales in the country - driven by a domestic economy rebounding strongly from the devastating floods at the end of 2011.

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Toyota will begin selling vehicles built under its parts-sharing and platform framework in 2015, the company.

Toyota will begin selling vehicles built under its parts-sharing and platform framework in 2015, the company said today.

News 27 Mar, 2013

The new Cadillac CTS has been unveiled, with a striking new look and a range of efficient engines

The second generation of Land Rover's Range Rover Sport is making its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show. The main news is a 5+2 seating format, the choice of two 4x4 systems, plus a diesel hybrid and four-cylinder variants to come.

News 28 Mar, 2013

Pictures and details of the Subaru WRX STi concept, following its debut at the New York show

News 27 Mar, 2013

New rules could improve safety for young drivers and lower premiums