Nov 20, 2014
Next Mitsubishi Lancer to be based on Renault/Nissan model
The Mitsubishi Lancer will be replaced in a few years time by a car based on as-yet-to-be-determined model from within the Renault/Nissan alliance.
Read MoreNov 18, 2014
New York City’s default speed limit reduced to 25mph (40km/h)
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has reduced the city’s default speed limit to 25mph (40km/h) from 30mph (48km/h) effective from November 7, 2014.
Read MoreNov 17, 2014
Volvo wants to add XC40 SUV to its range
Volvo would like to add a third SUV to the range, the XC40, but will only do so after its entire model lineup has been completely renewed.
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Nov 16, 2014
AWD Jaguar F-Type hitting the market in 2015, will debut in LA
Jaguar will add all-wheel drive variants of the F-Type coupe and convertible to the range in 2015.
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Nov 15, 2014
Cadillac trademarks CT2 through to CT8, and XT2 to XT8
On November 7, Cadillac trademarked all the CTx and XTx combinations from two through to eight in anticipation of its new naming structure.
Read MoreNov 14, 2014
2015 T6 Ford Everest: Latest 7-seat Ranger-based SUV debuts
The latest generation Ford Everest, based on the T6 Ford Ranger ute, has been unveiled in China with a suite of tech features that are new to the class.
Read MoreNov 13, 2014
GMC VP wants Jeep Wrangler rival, small SUV and more
GMC would like to change its image and grow, but to do that it needs more vehicles in its lineup. Here’s what GMC’s vice president thinks it should do.
Read MoreNov 13, 2014
Honda Legend is a RHD, hybrid AWD-only Acura RLX for Japan
Honda has unveiled the fifth-gen Legend in Japan and, as expected, its looks a lot like the Acura RLX, albeit one that’s only offered in hybrid AWD form.
Read MoreNov 12, 2014
Mercedes-Benz’ new model name scheme finally makes sense
Mercedes-Benz has rejigged its model naming scheme to make it clearer where SUVs, coupes and convertibles sit in relation to the brand’s core models.
Read MoreNov 12, 2014
Scion iM concept is an a pumped up Toyota Auris/Corolla hatchback
The Scion iM concept has been revealed to be a pumped up and lowered version of the Toyota Auris/Corolla hatchback that’s sold in Europe, Japan and Oz.
Read MoreNov 11, 2014
Aluminium Ford F-150 begins production at River Rouge
Ford has begun production of its all-new, aluminium body F-150 pickup truck at its factory in River Rouge.
Read MoreNov 10, 2014
Mazda MX-5 Global Cup racing series to begin in 2016
From 2016 the Mazda MX-5 will star in its own global racing series. Multiple series will run concurrently and culminate in a final race at Laguna Seca.
Read MoreNov 9, 2014
Ram 700 is a Fiat Strada pickup made for Mexico
The compact-size Fiat Strada pickup truck has been rebranded as the Ram 700 for sale in Mexico.
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HG Hyundai Azera: Blind spot monitoring standard for 2015
The 2015-model year Hyundai Azrea has gained a whole bunch of safety kit as standard and received a minor aesthetic fiddle to boot.
Read MoreNov 7, 2014
Scion iM rumoured to be a Toyota Auris wagon for the USA
Reports indicate that the 2015 Scion iM will, essentially, be a federalised version of the Toyota Auris Touring Sports wagon.
Read MoreNov 7, 2014
Honda HR-V will go on sale from February 2015 in Australia
Honda Australia has confirmed that the all-new HR-V SUV, which slots in underneath the larger CR-V, will go on sale down under from February 2015.
Read MoreNov 6, 2014
Porsche Cayenne GTS downsizes to twin-turbo V6 from V8
The second generation Porsche Cayenne GTS has been launched, and the new model ditches the 4.8-litre V8 for a 323kW/600Nm twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6.
Read MoreNov 6, 2014
Lincoln’s dedicated D6 FWD, AWD, RWD platform due in 2019
Ford will spend over US$5 billion over the next five years to reinvigorate Lincoln, with much of that going to a new dedicated platform, dubbed D6.
Read MoreNov 4, 2014
Tom Magliozzi, Car Talk co-host, dead at 77
Tom Magliozzi, co-host of popular NPR show Car Talk, has died at the age of 77 from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreNov 3, 2014
Aston Martin granted reprieve from US safety rules until 2017
The NHTSA has granted the Aston Martin Vantage and DB9 a temporary exemption from the US’ side-impact rules, allowing it keep selling cars until 2017.
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The New York Times to close Autos section from Jan 2015
Thanks to falling revenue and a need to reign in costs, The New York Times will cease publishing an automotive liftout from the beginning of January 2015.
Read MoreNov 1, 2014
Land Rover Discovery Sport to be built in Brazil and China too
Thus far most of the world’s Land Rovers have been built in the United Kingdom, but that will change thanks to new factories in China and Brazil.
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