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Ford’s second-generation Focus range (international model) first went on sale in 2004 and then underwent an extensive facelift last year as part of its mid-cycle refresh. However, new prototypes of the car have been spotted testing in Germany, distinguished by their camo gear and slightly...

Rising costs, shifting demand and a maturing market in North America, combined with high labor costs and tough union negotiations are pushing Ford to look for ways to improve its situation, and according the company's local CEO, Mexico is rising as an integral part of Ford's global future. The...

Update: News of KTM's upcoming model expansion first broke in detail in February, but new reports put even more flesh on the skeleton plan. In addition to a brawnier 300hp (224kW) X-Bow roadster, the new cars in KTM's stable will include an SUV and a pair of city runabouts. Working in conjunction...

One of the key identifying factors of the individual drivers in their cars, race helmets develop and evolve over a driver's career to reflect sponsorships, personality and nationality, among other things. For fans of McLaren-Mercedes F1 team, and especially those backing Lewis Hamilton, the team's...

Lotus has given us an early look at a new environmentally friendly concept based on its Elise sports car, which is set to make its world debut in less than a fortnight at the London Motor Show. While efforts to reduce carbon emissions and fuel-consumption have been getting the most attention by...

The Ultima GTR may not look a world beater but the British-built supercar has racked up a string of first place titles over the years, including being the fastest car to accelerate to 100 mph and back to standstill in a field that included the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg CCX. The GTR was able to...

A Japanese labor agency has found that the death of a 45-year-old Toyota engineer was the result of too much work and has since ruled that the late man’s family is entitled to collect benefits from his work insurance. In the lead up to his death, which took place in January 2006, the unnamed...

With the covers coming off Ferrari’s all-new California GT only a month ago, a test-mule for the carmaker’s next supercar has already been spotted. The test-mule, disguised under the body of a modified 360, was spotted on the streets of Modena and was easily distinguishable by its...

General Motors has widely been reported to be considering dropping several brands as it struggles in a climate of falling demand, rising fuel prices and material costs and increased competition, but the carmaker insists that the only brand under review is Hummer. Reports emerged earlier this week...

Volkswagen has launched a new microsite (www.Volkswagen2028.com) designed to preview the carmaker’s future vehicle design through the display of a trio of new concept cars. A video presentation showcases a possible future, describing the different vehicle concepts that VW imagines could one...

Update: The long-awaited return of Alfa Romeo to U.S. sales is finally beginning to make some tangible progress - today Fiat and BMW announced a possible partnership with BMW's Mini dealerships that will allow the German company to sell Alfas in its stores. The news means that Alfa could have at...

Despite the rapid pace of change in today's automobile market, the business of designing and building cars requires the adoption of a longer-range view. That includes anticipating periods of rapid change and technological developments. Though a bit behind the curve, the German maker is nonetheless...

Salica Cars is a niche sports car manufacturer that’s most notable for building and modifying Noble kit cars, however the British firm has now released first details and images for a new supercar, called the Salica GT, which is set to go on sale at the end of the year. The car will be...

On the back of news that Hyundai is now the world’s fifth biggest carmaker in terms of vehicle sales (when sales of its Kia subsidiary are included) comes the announcement that the South Korean carmaker will launch the world’s first hybrid vehicle powered by advanced lithium-polymer...

Boris Johnson, London’s mayor and the replacement to Ken Livingstone, has scrapped the plan to triple the city's controversial congestion charge on heavier-emissions vehicles. Widespread public and corporate opposition and an estimated £123 million cost have posed strong arguments against...

Just as General Motors has been driving Volt powertrains around Detroit in last-generation Malibu sedans, so the latest reports indicate Tesla may be testing its Model S sedan under Dodge Magnum wagon skins. While the corporate connection isn't as clear, the argument for something unusual going on...

Mazda is one of the few carmakers to buck the trend of building bigger and heavier cars with every new model generation, with engineers managing to shave up to 100kg from the already small Mazda2 compact car when it released the second generation model last year. The carmaker is determined to...

Fiat has released a second Abarth version of its new 500 minicar that will be produced in an ultra-exclusive run of just 100 cars for the Italian market. The new model is dubbed the ‘500 Abarth Opening Edition’ and it features a revised version of the 135hp (100kW) 1.4L turbocharged...

Specialty vehicle manufacturer and racing legend Steve Saleen is celebrating his 25 years in the business with the introduction of the 720hp (537kW) SMS Twenty Fifth Anniversary Mustang Concept. Despite retiring last year, Saleen, together with hits new performance company SMS, has developed the...

Despite constant denials from Ford that its Volvo subsidiary is not up for sale comes new reports that China’s Chery Auto is considering bidding for the carmaker. Chery now joins a handful of other firms, including Renault, Shanghai Auto and Dongfeng Motors, as parties rumored to be bidding...