Construction of the first Lexus assembly line in the UShas officially begun, with the Lexus ES350 set to become the first US-built model to roll off the line in 2015. Based at Toyota Motor Manufacturing’s Georgetown plant in ...
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This week’s announcement of 2013′s new vehicle sales results threw up highlights that sent PR departments into overdrive writing glowing press releases, though the figures also uncovered plenty of lowlights that car makers would ...
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Any friendliness hanging over from the festive season is apparently well and truly over in Germany, with BMW taking a cheeky swipe at rival Audi and its ‘new’ laser-based light technology. The updated Audi Sport quattro ...
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Images of the new-generation Subaru WRX STI have leaked online, revealing the exterior styling of the heavily hyped sports car. Not due to be officially unveiled until next week’s Detroit auto show, the images – which appeared ...
The Lexus RC F will become the most powerful V8 sports car in the Japanese car maker’s history when it makes its official world premiere at next week’s Detroit auto show. Lexus uncovered its dramatically styled RC F ...
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Camouflaged Ford Focus prototypes have been spotted in various guises while undergoing both hot- and cold-weather testing, confirming development of the small car’s mid-life upgrade is well under way. Set to feature a new ...
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Mercedes-Benz has pipped its key rivals, including BMW, to claim the title of America’s best-selling luxury car brand for the first time since 1999. Ending 2013 with a record 312,528 sales (up 14 per cent from 2012), Mercedes-Benz ...
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Mazda will launch its second generation of Skyactiv engines by the 2020, with a view to improving fuel economy by 30 per cent. The ‘Skyactiv 2’ engine range, as it will be known, is set to supersede Mazda’s current ...
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The Toyota FCV hydrogen-powered car has successfully been used as an alternative power source in a demonstration at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Toyota FCV, a forerunner to the car maker’s first production ...
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be available with a new ‘Performance Data Recorder’ (PDR), giving enthusiasts the ability to video and analyse their time behind the wheel. Shown for the first time at this ...
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The interior of the all-new Audi TT has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, premiering a heavily driver-focused cabin design for the third-generation sports car. Audi says the new TT – set to launch in the ...
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Kia has showcased 24 concepts for future telematic and infotainment technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with a focus on hands-free control systems. The technological showcase is designed to show how telematic and ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG has been revealed, combining a sub-5sec 0-100km/h with fuel consumption of below 7.5 litres per 100km. Set to make its world premiere at next week’s Detroit auto show, the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG expands ...
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Audi has announced the details of its five-year investment plan, which will see the Ingolstadt car maker spend 22 billion euros ($33.6 billion) on new models, vehicle innovations, and a growing global production network. Audi also ...
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The Peugeot 308 SW has been revealed, expanding the French brand’s all-new small car range with a versatile wagon body style. The 4580mm Peugeot 308 SW is 330mm longer than the new 308 hatchback, and features a 610-litre boot, ...
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