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This summer will see Toyota launch an updated version of its Yaris supermini.

When a manufacturer has a back catalogue full of perfectly serviceable model names, why should it bother thinking up yet another one when launching a car? Clearly the folks at Ford hold a similar view, because they've decided to recycle the Escort moniker for a new Chinese-market saloon.

While the Vespa name might evoke stylish yet simple scooters, the brand's updated GTS and GTS Super are now available with the kind of technologies that not so long ago were confined to large-capacity motorcycles.

Dodge is giving its Challenger muscle car an in-depth update for 2015.

Four years after it was first revealed, Mini has given its five-door Countryman crossover a mild facelift.

New-start coachbuilder David Brown Automotive has revealed the price of its Jaguar XKR-based Speedback GT.

Dodge is giving its four-door Charger a comprehensive series of styling and mechanical updates for 2015.

Morgan is launching the Plus 8 Speedster to help celebrate 100 years of production at its Pickersleigh Road factory in Malvern.

In tribute to multiple motorcycle World Champion and Isle of Man TT race winner Giacomo Agostini, MV Agusta has created the F3 800 Ago.

Audi has launched the Exclusive RS 7 Dynamic Edition in the United States. Unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, it’s intended to be a showcase of what’s available via the brand’s Exclusive programme.

This year’s World Car Awards winners have been named at the New York International Auto Show. Some of the results might be rather surprising…

Citroën’s strategy to make DS a separate sub-brand is set to continue with the 6WR. An SUV inspired by the Wild Rubis concept, it’ll be launched first in China.

Mini has been victorious in the car category of the Dakar Rally for the past three years. However, in 2015 that winning streak could be under threat from the new Peugeot 2008 DKR.

Just before its unveiling at the New York International Auto Show, Land Rover has offered a glimpse of the Discovery Vision Concept.

Nissan has unveiled its all-new third-generation Murano mid-size crossover.

Smart’s latest fortwo special edition follows a familiar pattern. Named the grandstyle, it takes the existing passion model as a starting point and adds some extra specification.

Chevrolet has revealed its 2015 North American-specification Cruze.

Some changes to the inaugural FIA Formula E Championship calendar have been agreed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

Chevrolet has announced the arrival of its most powerful drop-top ever, the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible.

The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Trail Warrior is one of six concepts built by Jeep and Mopar for the 2014 Easter Jeep Safari.

In addition to a trio of Wrangler concepts , Jeep and Mopar together have prepared two Cherokee specials for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.

Jeep has collaborated with Mopar to create three special Wrangler concepts for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.

Following the unveiling of the SL 400 earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a UK price and specification for its new roadster variant.

Lexus has unveiled the new NX. A mid-size crossover, its task will be to steal segment share from established rivals such as the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.

Winner of the Mini Originals design competition is the ‘DeLux’, which rather looks as if it was inspired by the movie Tron.

Chevrolet is adding a High Country variant to its 2015 Silverado HD pick-up range. Promising a bit more luxury, it’ll be offered on 2500 and 3500 models equipped with a crew cab.

With fleet and corporate sales accounting for over half of UK registrations, it’s unsurprising that Škoda has decided to target those sectors with a new SE Business trim grade.

This month’s Beijing Motor Show will see Bentley unveil the Mulsanne-based Hybrid Concept.

Like Ghia, Vignale started out as an Italian automotive design house and coachbuilder. Now, like Ghia before it, Vignale has become the name for Ford’s upmarket trim grade in Europe.

Citroën’s DS sub-brand has unveiled the 5LS R concept, which previews a sporty version of the model that’s available exclusively in China.

As with many members of the current Mercedes-Benz range, the new SL 400’s name doesn’t denote its engine capacity.

After two consecutive second-place finishes in the Isle of Man TT Zero, Team Mugen must be desperate to secure a victory in the zero-emissions motorcycle race this year.

Mercedes-Benz is entering this year’s DTM with a team of seven AMG C-Coupés.

Russia is the target market for Datsun’s latest model, the peculiarly-named on-DO.

Last December saw the new M3 Saloon and M4 Coupé unveiled. Now, as anticipated, they’ve been joined by the first-ever M4 Convertible.

The arrival of the ‘14’ plate saw 464,824 cars registered in the UK during March, an increase of 17.7% compared to the same month last year. That growth, which was higher than expected, resulted mainly from pent-up retail demand, continued low interest rates and the availability of some attractive finance deals.

Following last year’s 1500 Black Express , Ram has introduced a Black appearance package for the 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pick-ups.

Lancia has unveiled the Ypsilon Elefantino 2014 Collection in Milan. The brand’s latest ‘Special Series’ model, it has been created to appeal to a younger, more fashion-conscious clientele.

Prices for the new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle will start from £28,249 in the UK. Unusually, that makes it the same as an equivalent diesel-powered Outlander.

BMW Motorsport has unveiled the colour schemes that will adorn the new M4 DTM race cars of António Félix da Costa, Augusto Farfus, Maxime Martin and Marco Wittmann.