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Audi is set to present its latest concept car, the RS Q3, at Auto China 2012. The concept has been developed around the theme of ‘dynamic performance', with Audi lowering its body by around 25mm as well as widening it with sharp detailing in an attempt to explore the potential of the Q3 model series.

Audi RS Q3 concept

First look: FAW Hongqi H7

FAW gave its Hongi H7 sedan its official unveil at a recent conference, with the car being the first C-class sedan from the brand since the 1980s

First look: FAW Hongqi H7

Chery TX Concept

The Chery TX concept was unveiled at last month’s Beijing auto show and showed significant progress in comparison to past Chery-launched vehicles...

Chery TX Concept

Launch control offered on 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The list of manufacturers that offer launch control is getting a bit longer. Ford is joining Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche and a few boutique makers with its 2013 Shelby Mustang GT500.

Launch control offered on 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Chevrolet SS to be the name of brand's performance sedan, NASCAR entry

It's back. Big, bad and with four doors, rear-wheel-drive performance will return to the Chevrolet sedan lineup in 2013, simply called the SS.

Chevrolet SS to be the name of brand's performance sedan, NASCAR entry

Gazoo Racing upgrades the Scion FR-S

Since the 2013 Subaru BRZ and the 2013 Scion FR-S met the public last month, all people want to talk about is when a turbo or supercharged version is coming out. It seems 200 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque just isn't enough.

Gazoo Racing upgrades the Scion FR-S

New Car: Mercedes SL63 AMG CAR review

After a few years on the naturally-aspirated temperance wagon, the AMG-fettled SL V8 is back on the boost, with a downsized twin-turbo engine and all-new aluminium clothes.
Read on for CAR Magazine's first drive review of the new 2012 Merc SL63 AMG.

New Car: Mercedes SL63 AMG CAR review

Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 CAR review (2012)

Bit of a surprise, Chevrolet's new Aveo supermini; pretty good looking inside and out, and, on an all-new platform, a rather tidy performer to boot.
I must confess to having quickly given up the frantic, five-speed stick stirrings necessary to wring the neck of the 1.2-litre petrol engined version, and settled for amiable bumbling instead.

Chevrolet Aveo 1.2 CAR review (2012)

Toyota Bringing Much Of Its Production Home -- To America

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011 wreaked havoc on Japan, killing thousands of citizens and bringing much of the country to a standstill. Automakers like Toyota were beginning to get back up to speed later that year, when flooding in Thailand put more crimps in the production line.

Toyota Bringing Much Of Its Production Home -- To America

Dacia prepares for its UK market D-Day

Renault may have halved its UK product range and taken a profit tumble in 2011, but its budget car subsidiary Dacia has been growing strongly with its range of no-nonsense value-for-money cars. The Dacia Duster SUV has been winning plaudits for its cheap-and-cheerful blend of practicality and value,and leads the UK market launch next month.

Dacia prepares for its UK market D-Day

Think you could be a pro racing driver?

Then it's time fire up your PS3 – the Nissan GT Academy is open for entries.

Think you could be a pro racing driver?

Kia K9 (2012) first official pictures

Kia has launched its new K9 flagship saloon in Korea. The rear-drive V6-engined saloon, dubbed K9 in Kia's domestic market nomenclature, is a first move upmarket for Hyundai's erstwhile budget brand. CAR picked up word of the new Kia last year, when it seemed that Kia would get a V8-engined flagship to match the range-topping Hyundai Equus. It didn't quite turn out that way.

Kia K9 (2012) first official pictures

BMW offers M Performance Parts for 3- and 5-series

BMW opened up its M Performance Parts catalog to the new 3- and 5-series, the company said on Friday. The German automaker will offer chassis, brakes, aero upgrades and exhaust improvements for the 2012 3-series and the 2011-12 5-series.

BMW offers M Performance Parts for 3- and 5-series

First drive: new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

"A grand and generous car" - Paul Horrell reports back on BMW's first four door coupe.

First drive: new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

For sale: Chris Evans' Ferrari 458

And didn't he spec it well? Yours for a piffling £189,950

For sale: Chris Evans' Ferrari 458