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For January's Tokyo Auto Salon, Suzuki has prepared a trio of show cars that are all based on current production models.

Toyota caused a huge stir at October's Tokyo Motor Show by unveiling the S-FR, its new front-engine, rear-wheel drive small coupé.

Next month's Tokyo Auto Salon will see tuner Mugen displaying several modified Honda models. For the first time, a couple of them are based on the recently-launched S660 roadster.

Honda has confirmed that the all-new second-generation Ridgeline is going to be unveiled at next month's 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Chevrolet is introducing another Midnight Edition model. This time, it's the turn of the Trax subcompact SUV to receive the blacked-out look.

Naming a car 'cool' (and then deliberately misspelling the word as 'kool') is a presumptuous move, simply because target customers might decide it's actually the opposite of cool. Bravely, Mahindra has done exactly that with the new KUV100.

2016's FIA World Endurance Championship won't see the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo competing in LMP1.

Ford has launched the eye-catching Focus Red Edition and Black Edition. The former boasts Race Red paintwork, a Panther Black roof, a black grille surround and black door mirror caps. As its name suggests, the latter reverses those colours.

There are few vehicles that are more offbeat than the Australian-built Vauxhall Maloo pick-up. After all, not many commercial vehicle buyers in the UK require the combination of a 540 kg (1,190 lbs) payload and a supercharged 6.2 litre V8.

Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden has entered into a 'strategic collaboration agreement' with Chinese leasing company Panda New Energy.

Ahead of a January unveiling, Hyundai has released some renderings of its new Ioniq.

Does the arrival of some petrol engines for the Caddy and Caravelle have anything to do with Volkswagen's ongoing diesel emissions scandal? Probably not, but it illustrates that even buyers of such vehicles now want a choice of fuel.

These are the seven models that could become the 2016 European Car of the Year:

Buyers of Renault's Trafic van can now order the Sport+ appearance package. This option, which is intended to create a more dynamic look, is available on all versions.

Following the recent launch of the Elise Sport and Sport 220 , it's now the Exige's turn for a range revamp. Out goes the S model, in comes the new Sport 350.

Since it was introduced towards the end of 2014, the Chinese-built Envision has only been offered in that country. Now, though, Buick has announced plans to import the five-seat SUV into North American markets.

Suzuki's racing activities have been the inspiration for its latest special edition motorcycle, the GSR750 MotoGP.

A deal to supply over 2,000 vehicles to 28 police forces and six fire services has been announced by Vauxhall.

Next year's FIA World Rally Championship will see the debut of Hyundai's new five-door i20. It's destined to have a very short career as a works entry though, because revised homologation regulations are coming in 2017.

The 2016 North American Car and Truck / Utility of the Year awards finalists have been announced.

A new accessory-laden special edition is joining the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 range for 2016. Called Titanium, it's named after the sole available matt metallic paint colour.

Earlier this year McLaren launched the 675LT Coupé , a lighter and more powerful 'longtail' interpretation of the 650S which had a production run of just 500 units. It was obviously a successful exercise, because the exact same recipe has now been applied to the open-top Spider.

A rear spoiler, gloss black 17” alloy wheels and a unique grille design give the Vitara S a distinctly sporty appearance. This new trim grade isn't just about looks though, because it's the first Suzuki to feature an engine with the brand's Boosterjet technology.

British tuner BBR has introduced a modification programme for the all-new fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.

A single amendment to 2016 Formula One calendar has been agreed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council earlier this week, just one minor change has been made to the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship timetable.

Volvo has finally unveiled its all-new S90 saloon, which is effectively a replacement for the now fairly ancient S80.

In late 2012, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota formed a partnership to build light commercial vehicles in Europe. The latest product of that collaboration is a new mid-size van which will be marketed as the Citroën SpaceTourer, Peugeot Traveller and Toyota ProAce.

Next season will see the DTM sticking to its proven format of nine two-race rounds.

This year's thrilling FIA World Endurance Championship was extremely rewarding for Porsche. As well as winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Stuttgart team secured both the manufacturers' and drivers' titles.

Jeep's latest special edition Cherokee combines a few cosmetic tweaks with some extra specification. Called the Night Eagle, it's based on the existing Longitude Plus trim grade.