BMW
G12 BMW M760Li xDrive: M finally does its thing on the 7-Series
There’s finally an M version of the BMW 7-Series. It’s not an M7 (sorry), but rather the M760Li xDrive, which is a real mouthful. Like the car itself.
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Ford
Ford EcoSport could arrive in US by 2017 or 2018
According to spy photos and reports from Automotive News, the Fiesta-based Ford EcoSport SUV could be sold in the US as early as 2017.
Chevrolet
Opel/Vauxhall Ampera-e: Re-nosed Chevrolet Bolt for Europe
GM has unveiled the Opel Ampera-e, a lightly restyled version of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt hatchback for the European market.
Seat
Seat Ateca: Spain’s first SUV takes aim at Nissan Qashqai
The Seat Ateca, the Spanish brand’s first SUV, is sized to compete with the popular Nissan Qashqai, amongst others in the compact crossover class.
Nissan
2017 Nissan Armada is a facelifted, rebadged Nissan Patrol for the US
Days after a forum leak, Nissan revealed the second generation Armada at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. And, yes, it’s an American Patrol.
Chrysler
Chrysler 200S, 300S Alloy Editions: Dark, like the mood at FCA
The wonders never cease at Fiat Chrysler, one week they’re announcing the imminent death of the Chrysler 200, next week there’s a new Alloy Edition for it.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Essentia, Beat Activ: First look at updated Indian Beat
The Chevrolet Beat Activ concept and production-ready Essentia sedan at the New Delhi Auto Show give us a first look at India’s facelifted Chevy Beat.
Ford
Ford Falcon 325kW XR6 Sprint, 345kW XR8 Sprint announced
The FGX Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint will be the rear-wheel drive sedan’s final limited edition swan song before it exits production this year.
Dongfeng
Saab name cannot be used by NEVS/Dongfeng partnership
NEVS and its new Chinese partner Dongfeng still have the rights to the 9-3, but won’t be able to the Saab name or logo on any cars that it plans to make.
Nissan
2017 Nissan Armada will be a rebadged Patrol for the USA
The next generation Nissan Armada won’t be based on the new Titan pickup, but will instead be a rebadged Y62 Nissan Patrol.