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Mitsubishi has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR (‘Mitsubishi Racing’) will be available, powered by a tweaked version of the familiar 2.0L turbo motor. Final output is a massive 366bhp, and only...

Malaysia’s state owned Proton has been losing market share to a host of international competitors as well as Malaysia’s own Naza and Perodua Motors. Its market value is at an all time low, so it comes as little surprise that there are several major carmakers interested in bidding for...

The Bahraini government-owned Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, chaired by Sheik Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the country’s finance minister and royal family member, has bought a 30 percent shareholding in the McLaren Group. This would make the Bahraini Kingdom the second largest owner in...

This is an official sketch released by Infiniti that depicts the 2008 G35 Coupe. The sketch remains true to the previous concept car, pictured below, that appeared last year but with subtle changes mainly to the front air dam and nose. The hard edge of the concept car has been smoothed giving the...

Diesel powered cars have already proven to be just as efficient as hybrid-electric vehicles, and in some cases better, but until now the oil burners haven’t been available because of strict clean-air regulations in some countries. Reuters is reporting that one of Toyota's top engineers has...

Ferrari is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2007 with a major event at the end of June this year in Italy. Maranello will be the finish line in a "relay race" across five continents where participants will carry a baton embossed with symbols of the 60 greatest moments in the company's history...

In this third installment of our galleries direct from the Detroit Auto Show you'll see real-life pictures of the Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports car concept, Chrysler Nassau and Trailhawk concepts, Rolls Royce Drophead Convertible, BMW 3-series cabrio, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, Ford Airstream...

The new Dodge Avenger was originally revealed at the Paris Motor Show in concept form, but it was really just a production model shown early to gauge interest. The Avenger replaces the aging Stratus as Dodge’s new midsize sedan and will be produced at Chrysler’s Sterling Heights plant...

Chrysler has taken the wraps off its new 2008 Dodge models, with the first being the Dodge Magnum, which has had a minor restyling as well as the introduction of an updated SRT model. The 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is more menacing than ever with a completely redesigned hood, grille, front fascia and a...

Kia has given the regular crossover a sporty theme with its Kue concept, which was designed first and foremost as a driver's vehicle. While possessing SUV characteristics and capabilities, the Kia Kue focuses more on giving the driver an exhilarating driving experience, instead of being solely a...

Mitsubishi are giving the new North American Lancer and the Prototype X concept their world premieres at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. In preparation for the new U.S. Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations, Mitsu has also announced a project to develop a next generation diesel...

South Korean car manufacturer Kia will be launching a new crossover vehicle based on a concept car that it displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Reuters reports that the new vehicle will be called the Soul and it will enter production in 2008 as a 2009 model with the US...

The LF-A sports-car concept was originally shown at the 2005 NAIAS to express a new direction in styling for the Lexus brand. The goals for the new LF-A are no different than they were with the original concept: to build a supercar with Ferrari-rivaling performance. The running gear of the LF-A is...

Cadillac’s next generation CTS sedan doesn’t break any boundaries in its design and why should it? The luxury car brand’s new rear-wheel drive sedan is two inches wider than its predecessor thanks to an optional all-wheel drive system that is expected to debut later this year. The...

The Honda Accord Coupe Concept has been displayed at the Detroit Auto Show, revealing a totally new look for the next-generation Accord. The showing also marks for the first time that an Accord concept vehicle has ever been shown at a major auto show. New styling elements include the long hood...

MG’s new Chinese owner, Nanjing Automobile Group, has decided to change the meaning of the famous initials to help promote the brand in its new home. It's believed the MG name is derived from 'Morris Garages' but Nanjing's Zhang Xin has commented that the firm “wants Chinese consumers...

Ford’s CEO Alan Mulally commented yesterday that the Jaguar brand is not for sale and that the progress the British carmaker is making in terms of quality and productivity is right on track with the firm’s improvement plan. Reuters is also reporting that Jaguar's sales were down nearly...

In this installment of our ongoing Detroit Auto Show galleries, we’ve raided Ford’s media site to bring you real life pictures of the Interceptor and Airstream concepts. Acura joins the party with its Advanced Sports Car concept. Ford PAG group members Volvo and Jaguar show off the XC60...

Tougher emissions rules in the US and the low popularity of diesel powered passenger vehicles in North America means that Ford won't be offering any diesel cars in the US. Its range of diesel pickup trucks will remain, but in an article from Automotive News, the company has stated that it will not...

Ford’s new global product strategy will see the company deliver cars that share sheet metal and interior designs to markets across the world. In a report from Automotive News, Ford’s newly appointed global car boss, Derrick Kuzak, has commented that the cars won’t be identical...