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Some liked it, some hated it, and some grew to tolerate it, but everyone had an opinion about the large rear spoiler affixed to the Impreza WRX STI through 2007. But when a new generation of

Some liked it, some hated it, and some grew to tolerate it, but everyone had an opinion about the large rear spoiler affixed to the Impreza WRX STI through 2007. But when a new generation of

Some liked it, some hated it, and some grew to tolerate it, but everyone had an opinion about the large rear spoiler affixed to the Impreza WRX STI through 2007. But when a new generation of

Ford was the most searched for manufacturer in the manufacturer brand index, the Nissan Qashqai was one of the most popular car models searched for this quarter (searches for 'nissan qashqai' have increased 66% year on year) and there was a noticeable trend in the fast moving search terms driving traffic to manufacturer websites for environmentally friendly cars, including the new Fiat 500 and Nissan Leaf, according to Experian Hitwise's first UK Automotive Quarterly Industry Review.

Old-school engineering meets a future-proof powertrain in one-off concept.

The four former directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings Limited (PVH) and MG Rover Group Limited (MGR), Peter Beale, John Towers, Nick Stephenson and John Edwards, popularly known as 'The Phoenix Four', have been disqualified as directors of UK companies for various periods, the government's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced.

Ford and General Motors reported mixed fortunes in China last month with GM sales down 4.6% year on year while its US rival's volume rose 3%.

Korean car buyers have discovered an extraordinary loophole whereby they can purchase cars from domestic manufacturers cheaper... from abroad.

VW said it raised its stake in MAN above 30 percent, prompting a mandatory takeover bid under German regulations.

Despite more than a decade of hemorrhaging cash and a controversial 16-month bankruptcy reorganization, Visteon Corp. last year paid CEO Donald Stebbins more than any other public company CEO in Michigan, including the Detroit 3 automakers.

A number of new investments in Mercosur region production have been announced recently by Honda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Chery importers, mostly in Brazil.

Company directors at time of MG Rover collapse barred from managing limited companies for a number of years.

Spain's battered automobile market won't recover from a two-year crisis until next year, according to Citroen general manager Alfredo Vila, who added 860,000 units would be sold in 2011, down from a previous 900,000-unit forecast.

Seat, VW's Spanish automobile brand, sold 25,796 cars in the first four months of 2011, taking the lead in Spain which has traditionally been dominated by Renault or PSA-Peugeot Citroen.

PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest car distributor, expects production at its affiliated vehicle assembly plants to drop by 15% in the second quarter of 2011 as a result of parts shortages resulting from Japan's earthquake in March.

BMW brand topped rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz, selling 113,078 cars in April, a rise of 14.8 percent over 2010 figures, the company said on Monday. Audi said Monday that it sold 109,400 cars last month, a 13.

First glimpse of Korean Mondeo rival ahead of its debut in Barcelona later this week.

Bosses set to put spectacular Cross Cabriolet into production with luxurious four-seater interior, 4WD, rugged looks and soft-top

Car sales in India rose at the slowest pace in nearly two years, increasing 13.2 percent from a year earlier in April, as higher interest rates, fuel prices and vehicle costs crimped demand in the world's second-fastest-growing auto market.

Toyota has regained its position as the world's most valuable auto brand despite the carmaker's massive recall campaign. Toyota's brand value jumped 11 percent in an annual ranking of the world's most valuable brands, unseating BMW.