Autoesque

Scion asked a couple of its ‘lifestyle partners’ to modify the recently-launched iA sedan… and the results are certainly strange.

Chopping the roof off a four-door car is always going to lead to all sorts of rigidity issues, especially if the windscreen is shortened too. But that’s exactly what Kia has done to create the eye-catching A1A Optima.

One of the more unusual concepts revealed at this year's Tokyo Motor Show was the Suzuki Feel Free Go! It's essentially a motorised bicycle, but pedals aren't part of the specification.

Since its relaunch in March 2014, Datsun has delivered 114,000 units. Not a bad total considering the marque is currently available only in India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Mini Convertible is larger, better equipped and reputedly more refined.

Despite being first announced two years ago, Nissan has only now decided to offer its GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package in the United States.

Škoda has created a one-off show car for Designblok 2015, an event that's taking place in Prague as part of Czech Design and Fashion Week.

Cadillac's 2016 ATS-V Sedan, ATS-V Coupe and CTS-V Sedan ranges are each getting their own Crystal White Frost Edition. As that name suggests, all feature special low-gloss Crystal White Frost paintwork.

Nissan is being quite clever with its launch strategy for the New Mobility Concept, a tandem-seat 'light electric vehicle' that's essentially a rebadged Renault Twizy.

Alfa Romeo has added a Collezione trim grade to its MiTo and Giullietta ranges. The new arrivals, which are billed as “luxury flagships”, gain extra equipment and some cosmetic enhancements.

So the latest twist in Saab's ongoing saga is going to see the 9-3 emigrating to Turkey. Not many people would have predicted such a turn of events.

No, the F12tdf isn't Ferrari's first ever turbo diesel model. Rather, the 'tdf' suffix stands for Tour de France, a long-distance sportscar road race that morphed in to a rally before its demise in 1986.

Opel's all-new Astra TCR will be eligible to compete in several national and international championships. Developed in collaboration with Kissling Motorsport, deliveries to selected privateer racing teams are scheduled to begin in time for the start of next season.

Although this year's DTM titles have yet to be decided, Audi has already gone ahead and created the A5 DTM Selection. This limited edition is supposed to “reveal the two-door coupé's connections with the race version”.

With Citroën currently dominating the FIA World Touring Car Championship, the series needs another manufacturer to challenge the French brand. Conveniently, Volvo has just announced plans for a two-car team that will take to the grid next season.

Hyundai has collaborated with Rockstar Performance Garage to create a 2016 Tucson that promises off-road ability aplenty. Developed for next month's Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas, it features a comprehensive suite of modifications.

Fiat has announced that its new C-segment contender is to be called Tipo. That nameplate was last used on a hatchback which was launched in 1988.

Fifteen automotive marques are included in the latest annual Best 100 Global Brands survey.

Ford has commissioned three modified Edge crossovers for the Specialty Equipment Market Association show, which takes place next month in Las Vegas.

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Canadian-American Challenge Cup race series. Known as Can-Am for short, it was run according to the very liberal ‘Group 7’ sports car regulations which didn’t restrict engine size, materials or aerodynamics.

According to Kawasaki, the 2016 Ninja ZX-10R is the closest it's possible to get to a road-going World Superbike Championship contender. While the looks aren't dramatically changed, the upgrades are extensive.

Ahead of a public unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Toyota has revealed its exciting S-FR concept.

Last month saw Porsche launch its updated rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera models. Now it’s the turn of the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Targa 4 variants to get a similar package of improvements.

A few minor amendments to the 2015/2016 Formula E Championship schedule have been confirmed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

As its name suggests, the BMW Concept Stunt G 310 is a compact bike that’s been designed for maximum agility.

Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that 462,517 new cars were registered in the UK last month. Helped by a switch to the ‘65’ number plate age identifier, it was the highest ever September total.

There are still 21 events on the schedule and all the host venues remain the same, but the FIA World Motor Sport Council has agreed some tweaks to the 2016 Formula One calendar.

Some concept cars offer a preview of future production models, but others are more fun creations that exist to show off a design team's talents. Definite candidates for the second category are the slightly oddball Suzuki Air Triser and Mighty Deck.

Peugeot Satelis 2 scooter buyers in the UK are getting more choice, thanks to the launch of some extra variants.

Honda will be displaying seven motorcycle concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show, which opens to the public on the 30th of October.

Jurors have decided which vehicles are going to be eligible for the 2016 North American Car of the Year and Truck / Utility of the Year awards.