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News 14 Sep, 2012

Honda has facelifted its CR-Z, plus there's a new 1.6-litre diesel engine for the Civic

News 14 Sep, 2012

This year's event takes place on 3 November, and Auto Express will be taking part in the 63-mile drive

Volkswagen Group's global vehicle sales rose by 18.9 percent to 719,500 in August as growth in China and the United States continued to help offset sliding sales in western Europe.

Ford's board of directors reportedly adjourned their meeting on Thursday without announcing any executive changes or decisions related to a succession plan for CEO Alan Mulally.

Videos 14 Sep, 2012

Who will win the battle of the sexes, as men and women take on our parallel-parking challenge?

Ferrari said its net profit rose 10 percent to 100.8 million euros ($129.9 million) in the first half, as it registered record revenues and global deliveries.

Ferrari said it booked record revenues and car deliveries in the first half of 2012.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: The mildly redone 2012 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring sedan is a handsome car from the outside.

Mercedes-Benz's Smart division is bringing an electric-powered concept car to the Paris motor show.

Videos 14 Sep, 2012

Aston Martin has released the first footage of its all-new Vanquish in action

Videos 14 Sep, 2012

The new hi-tech hydrogen fuel-cell Nissan TeRRA SUV on video

News 14 Sep, 2012

Kia could follow in the footsteps of Nissan and Honda by building a factory in the UK, Auto Express has learned

BMW will unveil a front-wheel-drive concept car at the Paris auto show that previews the automaker's upcoming range of front-wheel-drive vehicles.

BMW will unveil a front-wheel-drive concept car at the Paris auto show that previews the automaker's upcoming range of front-wheel-drive vehicles.

BMW today disclosed details of the Paceman coupe, the seventh model in the expanding lineup of the automaker's Mini brand.

BMW today disclosed details of the Paceman coupe, the seventh model in the expanding lineup of the automaker's Mini brand.

German markets regulator BaFin has dropped its investigation into whether Porsche SE violated disclosure rules when it informed shareholders in July about selling its sports car business to Volkswagen.

Visteon is leaning toward naming interim Chief Executive Officer Tim Leuliette to the post permanently after ousting its CEO last month, people familiar with the plans said.

Italy's Industry Ministry confirmed that talks continued with potential buyers of the De Tomaso sportscar brand including BMW, a trade union said in a statement on Thursday. The ministry aims to start a sale process by mid-October.

From GMM

Christian Horner thinks Brazilian Luiz Razia deserves a place on the formula one grid in 2013.

With one round to go, the 23-year-old is chasing Davide Valsecchi for this year's GP2 championship.

Earlier this week, he tested for the Force India team at Magny Cours.

Luiz Razia driving the Sahara Force India this week, at Magny Cours. (Photo: WRi2)

In GP2, he drives for Red Bull team boss Horner's Arden team.

"I think he deserves a chance in F1 next year," Briton Horner is quoted by Brazil's Totalrace.

In a collaboration with Mark Webber, Horner's other junior team, MW Arden, has wrapped up the 2012 GP3 championship with New Zealander Mitch Evans.

Asked about his role with Arden, Red Bull team principal Horner answered: "It's very limited. I'm still the owner, but I'm a bit like Ron Dennis (with McLaren)," he smiled.