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If you're a fan of Mazda's diminutive MX-5 roadster and its smiling countenance, you might want to act fast, because it's not long for this world... at least, it's smiling countenance isn't. Set to be heavily remodeled next year, Mazda has finally released pictures and press information of what changes …

If you've been desperately wanting that new BMW 335i sedan, but aren't willing to leave quite that large of a carbon footprint, you can finally rest easy because your car has arrived: the BMW ActiveHybrid3. Combining BMW's two-mode ActiveHybrid technology with the firm's now legendary 3.0 litre twin-turbo inline six, …

- Accelerated integration model permits combination of automotive business with expected effect as from August 1, 2012 - Porsche’s automotive business will be contributed in full to the Volkswagen Group ahead of schedule for around €4.46 billion plus one Volkswagen ordinary share - Net synergies of approximately €320 million from …

Porsche ceremonially hands over anniversary Cayenne to municipal fire brigade STUTTGART/LEIPZIG – June 29, 2012 The 500,000th vehicle rolled off the production line in Porsche’s plant in Saxony. The milestone vehicle is a white Cayenne with a V8 engine and was converted into a command vehicle for the Leipzig fire …

Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina, Honorary Chairman of the Pininfarina Group, passed away last night at his home in Turin. Until the last moment his wife Giorgia and sons Lorenza and Paolo were close to him. The Board of Directors and the Company gather around the family in the undying memory …

Kia Motors Corp. and its Chinese subsidiary, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motor Co., Ltd., held the groundbreaking ceremony for its third plant in the Yancheng Economic Development Zone (Jiangsu Province) today, officially signaling the start of construction of the automaker’s newest state-of-the art manufacturing facility. The plant, which will boast an …

When the all-new, North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new premium mid-size sedan achieve excellent fuel economy …

Although it might be alone in its niche market, Ford's not about to let their highly acclaimed Raptor pickup rest on its laurels. Having previously addressed the issues of power and space with the new crew cab configuration and a 6.2L V8, the 2013 Raptor will boast increased vision thanks …

If you're a young person raised at the teat of Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog, chances are good that you know of the Need for Speed franchise. One of the longest running and most successful series of driving games extant, Need For Speed has remained popular due to …

Ford's Mustang is an already impressive feat of engineering. Using a platform that stretches back to 2005, a big old American V8, and a solid axle rear end, its already capable of besting the best Bavaria can throw at it... for tens of thousands of dollar less. So what will …